Let me begin by saying that I am not a musician style drummer. I am a very spiritual drummer and I feel that rhythms are a part of our lives from the moment of conception. Our mother’s whole body is a rhythm from her breathing to her heartbeat. The way she walks is a rhythm which is transmitted through her to us as she carries us up to the time we are delivered here on earth. Then, at birth, we get our personal rhythm started by being smacked on the bottom to bring our first breath of life.
With the drum, all it takes is one good smack and the drum and its spirits come to life. (See previous blog from the drum spirits on how to learn to drum). Drums have been used from almost the beginning of time for communication, healing, spiritual and religious connection and to keep the musical beat. Everybody and
anybody can play a drum and from the very first hit there will be a spark deep within that will alert your soul and make you feel good. This begins the feelings of goodness and isn't that really what we want in life is all the good
things?
As for drums and me I play hand style drums and sometimes a single drum that you use sticks or beaters on. I am not very good with sticks because I need to connect directly with my hands. Some people will understand this, while others will not.
With the drum, all it takes is one good smack and the drum and its spirits come to life. (See previous blog from the drum spirits on how to learn to drum). Drums have been used from almost the beginning of time for communication, healing, spiritual and religious connection and to keep the musical beat. Everybody and
anybody can play a drum and from the very first hit there will be a spark deep within that will alert your soul and make you feel good. This begins the feelings of goodness and isn't that really what we want in life is all the good
things?
As for drums and me I play hand style drums and sometimes a single drum that you use sticks or beaters on. I am not very good with sticks because I need to connect directly with my hands. Some people will understand this, while others will not.
When I drum I can journey to other places and I learn many things. There are times
that it becomes a way for me to heal myself within. I drum to make the world a better place, open up the hearts of the world and bring them back to the rhythm of love, kindness and peace instead of hatred and war.
This is how important rhythm is to the universe.
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