Camai' I am your partner for the "Eye get the message Mail Art" Swap. I thought you would like to see an ancient Alutiiq drum. I have been to drum circles and they are fantastic places of energy! Hugs from Alaska, Sherry
I recently read an article in "Atlus Obscura" - "The most beautiful part of a Taiko drum is hidden inside it. Here is a glimpse. :)
India is mindboggling in its swarming multitude, which makes it filthy & ugly, as well as beautiful & cultivated. Here are some drums from India, which I had the good fortune to experience myself :)
In Pung Cholom, a form of the Manipuri dance, the dancers play upon pung, the drum, and dance while playing the intricate time cycles, executing somersaults and breathtaking acrobatic feats.
During Durga Pooja, during the "Aaratee", which is a ritual of offering lamp-light, incesne-fragrance etc. to the deity in Hindu Poojaas, the "Dhaaki" plays the "Dhaak"
In the northern states, the women have their own groups of Dholki & singing, for all religious funtions (which are MANY), & family functions such as marriages & childbirths. Unfortumnately, the traditional songs are getting lost, & Hindi movie songs are creeping in.
I play the frame drum. It is an ancient instrument and one that resonates (pun intended!) with me. My drum is named Claire de Lune (light of the moon). I think it fitting that frame drums were originally associated with women and that they resemble the moon. One of my favorite books on drumming is WHEN THE DRUMMERS WERE WOMEN by Layne Redmond.
Who would have thought drums could have such a profound impact on a person. I have never entered the Zone myself but a friend of mine says it is incredibly cathartic.
I had one of these a while ago but it got lost in the moving around I've done in the last few years. I would love to get another one!
The most basic of drum beats and probably the inspiration for the first drum.
I have always wanted to join a drum circle but I just never get to the local one.
Drumming can provide and/or express so much energy in so many different ways. From a single slow, repetitive beat of one drum to the rapid, accelerating beats of many drums, the music can be relaxing or inspire me to joyful movement. The following images give me a sense of the emotions drums can inspire within me.
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APDG ~ Native American Heritage Month
Native American Swap - Cheers, JOHNY Have a blessed Thanksgiving.
Camai' I am your partner for the "Eye get the message Mail Art" Swap. I thought you would like to see an ancient Alutiiq drum. I have been to drum circles and they are fantastic places of energy! Hugs from Alaska, Sherry
I recently read an article in "Atlus Obscura" - "The most beautiful part of a Taiko drum is hidden inside it. Here is a glimpse. :)
India is mindboggling in its swarming multitude, which makes it filthy & ugly, as well as beautiful & cultivated. Here are some drums from India, which I had the good fortune to experience myself :)
In Pung Cholom, a form of the Manipuri dance, the dancers play upon pung, the drum, and dance while playing the intricate time cycles, executing somersaults and breathtaking acrobatic feats.
During Durga Pooja, during the "Aaratee", which is a ritual of offering lamp-light, incesne-fragrance etc. to the deity in Hindu Poojaas, the "Dhaaki" plays the "Dhaak"
In the northern states, the women have their own groups of Dholki & singing, for all religious funtions (which are MANY), & family functions such as marriages & childbirths. Unfortumnately, the traditional songs are getting lost, & Hindi movie songs are creeping in.
APDG ~ International Drum Month
I play the frame drum. It is an ancient instrument and one that resonates (pun intended!) with me. My drum is named Claire de Lune (light of the moon). I think it fitting that frame drums were originally associated with women and that they resemble the moon. One of my favorite books on drumming is WHEN THE DRUMMERS WERE WOMEN by Layne Redmond.
Who would have thought drums could have such a profound impact on a person. I have never entered the Zone myself but a friend of mine says it is incredibly cathartic.
I had one of these a while ago but it got lost in the moving around I've done in the last few years. I would love to get another one!
The most basic of drum beats and probably the inspiration for the first drum.
I have always wanted to join a drum circle but I just never get to the local one.
Just because...
APDG ~ International Drum Month
Drumming can provide and/or express so much energy in so many different ways. From a single slow, repetitive beat of one drum to the rapid, accelerating beats of many drums, the music can be relaxing or inspire me to joyful movement. The following images give me a sense of the emotions drums can inspire within me.
Hope you enjoy the drums!