Camp music in the Civil War helped ease the tedium of being on campaign. Violins, Banjos, Mandolins and Dulcimers were popular musical instruments used by those with the ability to play music for the enjoyment of both civilian and military in America during the Civil War. There are several points of interest highlighted in the passages below from the diary of a Confederate Artillery Officer, Major WW Parker. A discussion and analysis follow the passages.

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