African Musical
African Musical
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 African Djun Djun Drum Set of 3 Drums Musical Instrument Made in Senegal Africa  US $860.00
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 African DJEMBE DRUM handmade in Africa Mali Senegal Reggae Music 23 tall new US $192.95
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 Musical Instruments Percussion Drums World African US $120.00
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 SOUL of MUSIC PATIENCE Artisan Hand Crafted GENUINE DJEMBE Drum AFRICAN ART US $142.95
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 African DJEMBE DRUM handmade Africa Made Senegal Reggae Music 15 x 85 small US $82.95
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 Black White KPANLOGO African BULL HIDE Drum Ghana EWE TRIBE Music CONGA US $74.95
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 LP Latin Percussion Music Collection Museum Series African Udu Drum NEW US $54.99
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 New African Hand Carve Percussion Bongo Doumbek Djembe Drum Musical Instruments US $52.95
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 AFRICAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT Rawhide Bul Drum Kenya US $50.00 |
 Djembe Burkina Faso Original Hand made Drum African musical instrument US $42.75
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 ORIGINAL KALIMBA by Hugh Tracey African musical instrument thumb piano US $35.00
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 AFRICAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT muTamba Shakers Pair Zimbabwe US $27.50 |
 AFRICAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SHAKER BAMBOO US $20.00
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 TUSKER BEER CAN SHAKER African Art Music FAIR TRADE US $15.95
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 Repercussions A Celebration of African American Music BOOK US $7.99
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Drumming and Dancing
First your foot starts to tap, then your hands beat a staccato rhythm on your lap and, before you know it, you’re bopping along to the beat. We’ve all experienced the energy in a night club and felt our pulses quicken to the ‘doof doof doof’ of a Bass Drum. It’s undeniable: beating the drum is energising and exhilarating.
Drumming circles are formed in corporate, school or community events. Groups of people sit in a circle playing improvised beats on percussion instruments.
Drumming circles are by no means a modern invention. Many cultures on this planet have long used drumming to strengthen communities; even for relaxation. Because no musical experience is necessary drumming circles are accessible and are great team building exercises in any context.
Drums from Around the World
Drums come in all shapes and sizes. Usually they are of West African, Middle Eastern or Indian origin.
The dumbek, for example, is of Middle Eastern origin. The player holds the drum under the left arm and taps out the beat with the fingers of both hands. Originally, dumbeks were carved of wood, but now you’ll find metal and ceramic drumbeks too.
Djembe drums are also a popular choice. Originating in Western Africa, the djembe was (and sometimes still is) used in healing ceremonies and rites of passage.
Probably the most well known small handheld drum is the tambourine. Most of us have played a tambourine at some time - they’re small, fun, and virtually fool proof. The tambourine, in one form or another, shows up in the history of many different cultures and has as many names: Gaval, Tamburello, Riq and many more.
Drums such as the drumbek and djembe often feature in world and new age music. Frank Natale, aka Professor Trance and one of the most inspirational figures in the new age movement, promoted drumming and dance - and tribal music from many cultures - as a way to find your inner balance and place in the world. Frank Natale left us an inspiring legacy in his work around the world.
Drumming and Team Building
So why is drumming such a great team building exercise? There are several reasons, the most obvious being that drumming reduces stress. It puts people in a relaxed social circle and lets them pound out their frustrations on a drum. Drumming is easy and fun; there is no competition and no one person is more important than anyone else.
Drumming is also great for creativity. It encourages use of the right side of the brain - the creative side - which, combined with the release of tension, frees up the mind and helps the ideas start to flow again. Because drumming creates enthusiasm and “nothing great in life is achieved without enthusiasm.”
Another reason why drumming is so great for team building and team bonding is that it encourages cooperation and illustrates that every member in the team is equally important. When everybody plays their part the result is harmonious and cohesive.
So there you have it: drumming is healthy! It reduces stress and energises, as wells as promotes creativity and gives inspiration. If you aren’t so sure about the truth of that, grab an old plastic bucket and turn it on it’s head, then tap away for a while - it won’t take you long to find the beat!
And if you simply want to dance to great drum music check out Drumming Planet, a worldbeat compilation by Music Mosaic.
One last admonishment: Kids, this is not an excuse for waking up the neighbours!
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