A fifer would wear the same clothing as a common soldier except they would not carry a backpack, their cross belts would be a short sword as well a case for the fife. Their coat would be a red coat because the musicians coat would be revers of the infantry and the US army uniform in 1812 was a blue coat with red cuffs. There would also be gold lacing on the coat.

A drummer is very similar to a fifer the only difference is that instead of a fife case they would have a strap to secure the drum while marching.