Meaning & Performance
Der Rast appears as a tune in the Darmstadt MS under the Prussian ordonnance; however, no information has currently been found in Prussian regulations.
The beating is referenced in the Austrian Regulations as being beaten after Assembly, but before Prayer Call, suggesting it might have something to do with Guard Mounting.
Austrian Regulations, 1769, p. 186
Drum Beatings
There are no known beatings for the Rast. It may exist under a different name, which we cannot determine until we know the beating’s purpose.
The closest option might be a beating in Kastner called ‘Appel pour la marche de parade’, meaning the call for the march to the parade. This would presumably be performed after the Assembly has gathered the men for guard duty as a signal for them to begin marching to the regimental parade.
Prussian Rast
Interpretation for Hessian Use
Drum beating is ‘Appel pour la marche de parade’ from Kastner.
Fife part is the Rast listed under the Prussian ordonnance in the Darmstadt MS.
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