Why drum circle

Workplace Programs. Drumming in the Park. Halloween Drum Circle Success!! Call that a drum mallet?? Loving the Friday Night DrumCircle? Drop a comme. Friday Night Drumming Circles return to the Inglew. So how did we get to drum circles? According to wikipedia "A drum circle is any group of people playing usually hand-drums and percussion in a circle.

They are distinct from a drumming group or troupe in that the drum circle is an end in itself rather than preparation for a performance. With the increasing popularity of drum circles, group drumming is becoming more and more accessible around the globe to anyone regardless of experience level. The applications for drumming are too many to fully name here. However you came to find this page, I hope you discover the joy and the power of drumming and drum circles!

Here are some tips on how to have a drum circle. Drumming is a high-energy aerobic exercise. Enjoy the journey. By actively participating in the drum circle event, you will find that the excitement and rhythms that surround are all you need to fully contribute to the group song.

You can bring a simple percussion instrument like a shaker, a bell or a woodblock. They are a lot easier to play than a hand drum. Support the drum community experience. Be observant of the actions and reactions of the more advanced drummers and you will learn much quicker.

Keep it simple. Listen for the pulse that will always be some where in the music, then play along and around it. It is like keeping the side of the pool within reach as you learn how to swim. The simple pulse will always be there for you to grab onto if you ever lose the rhythm while playing. Just keep the pulse in sight. Just ask. Every rhythm event is different, and each has its own particular variations of drum circle etiquette.