TOP 10 TIPS FOR FACILITATING DRUM CIRCLES
- Discover your own rhythm first.
- Get the gear you need. –
- Invite people to bring their own drums and percussion, emphasizing what type of instruments you want there.
- Create the space.
- Be prepared to stop the group.
- Use dynamics.
- Make people LAUGH!
- Encourage “Heads-Up” drumming.
What is the purpose of a drum circle?
Typically, people gather to drum in drum “circles” with others from the surrounding community. The drum circle offers equality because there is no head or tail. It includes people of all ages. The main objective is to share rhythm and get in tune with each other and themselves.
What are the benefits of a drum circle?
Benefits of Drumming Circles for Seniors
- Reducing tension, anxiety, depression, and stress.
- Boosting the immune system and increasing energy.
- Controlling chronic pain.
- Releasing negative feelings.
- Making social interactions and feeling a sense of community.
- Improving language.
What are the different drumming techniques?
10 Essential Drumming Techniques for all Drummers
- Correct Grip.
- Mastering the 4 Essential Rudiments.
- Controlled Stick Bounce.
- Push-pull technique.
- Moeller Technique.
- Foot technique – Heel-down v/s Heel-up.
- Ghost notes.
- Open-handed drumming.
What kind of drum should I get for a drum circle?
A mix of small, medium and large drums, Djembes, Doumbeks, Tubanos, will create a more “melodic” circle. Stay away from Congas as they are very unstable. Djembes are very popular and may be used with a stand. Some drums made for educational and drum circle use come with molded bases.
What instruments are in a drum circle?
A drum circle is a group of people playing drums and percussion instruments together in a casual and collaborative setting. The Djembe is the most common instrument used in a drum circle, along with bongos, congas, toms, snares, and other percussion instruments.
What kind of drums are used in a drum circle?
Many people carry bongos and maracas into the drum circle, while others are happy with a cajon drum. A drum circle drum can be a child’s toy or a “street drummer” bucket. Essentially, as long as the drummer is in love with his or her drum circle drum, the “best bang for the buck” has been found.
How could the drum circle activity be used as a collaborative or group experience?
Drumming often occurs as a collaborative, interactive process. If facilitated correctly, participating in drumming experiences can help a child work on skills such as turn-taking and sharing, as well as help them feel they are part of a group contributing towards a group process.
What is drum circle therapy?
Drum circles are groups of people practicing and playing percussion instruments together (drums mostly) while connecting with each other. This therapy might also include bells, shakers, woodlocks, tambourines, and/or other hand percussion instruments. It is considered a form of experiential therapy.
Why drums are the best instrument?
There are health benefits Playing the drums is probably one of the most active ways to play music. Naturally it will keep your heart-rate up and provide you with some cardio. It is also a very cathartic instrument. Playing any instrument is therapeutic, now imagine doing that while getting to hit stuff!
What is good drum technique?
Hover it above your snare drum with your palm facing up. Balance the drumstick in the first joint of your index finger. Place your relaxed thumb on top of the stick. Wrap your remaining fingers around the stick.
How many strokes do we have in drums?
The four basic strokes are used to produce a variety of accented and unaccented beat combinations.
