Research shows that the physical transmission of rhythmic energy to the brain actually synchronizes the left and right hemispheres. I added elements that are both beneficial and create the love for music. All funds raised, minus costs are turned over to that charitable need. Veronica, Not long ago I watched a video on social media showing a room full of women in a guided drumming class drumming and moving to their beats. For our final project we are to design and present our own stress reduction program. Regards It has everything to do with core strength. Is there a reference list for these claims? After reading our article, I feel confident. The instructor was very good and I soon found I was drumming along in the circle with a great sense of rhythm and feeling of accomplishment. -creativity You'll get a rundown of What's Happenin' along with your keys to the Quad Cities' culture. Our connection is strong yet in many cases we’ve spoken few words. Other issues from below may also contribute, like neuro reflex info from the feet, hips, gut, etc.. but those are a separate conversation. I have had a rough year, lost my job, death of a pet, family problems, car accident and some other minor issues. And when we are having trying times, that is precisely when we need to drum , or dance, or cook, or just hang out, with like minded souls. What I love about the djembe is that at this point I don’t have to think or concentrate. Snarepy!! I am desperate to play again after a year off because of the following symptoms. I loved playing Rock n’ Roll, Heavy Metal, Punk, Classic Rock…stuff like that. Mind, body, inner rockstar! Drumming is helping me relieve stress, focus, decrease depression & relieve pain. This makes the kickboxing seem mild as you have to be so incredibly strong. Part of karma, I suppose. I love my work and the opportunities I am given to serve. I often went to the jazz bar with her to see him play. Geri, (kitty’s mom). Thanks for taking the time to share the benefits of drumming with us! We have the best time, everyone in class is great and I’ve become a complete drumming junkie! My first experience with drumming was when I was fortunate enough to stay a traditional native village in the North West Territories of Canada. Especially when we’re having fun together. Drumming also appears to synchronize the lower areas of the brain (non-verbal) with the frontal cortex (language and reasoning). She also goes into residential facilities, assisted living and nursing homes and has drum circles for the elderly and those with dementia and Alzheimer’s and she and the staff of those places see results. I started playing drums at an early age and played semi-pro for 10 years and sold my kit of drums aged 25 then I met my wife in 1977. Drumming can have positive effects on your health and may help with many conditions from stress, fatigue, and anxiety, to hypertension, asthma, chronic pain, arthritis, mental illness, addiction, and even cancer. now stick in the tongue blades, now stand up… straighter? -focus Plus, it’s fun! I offer an online program that teaches people how to play the frame drum – an ancient women’s drum – and have included this writing in my program! T h anks f o r further inspiration! Just heart breaking for me when I see this. It was so interesting that his heart rate increased above 100 BPM just hearing the drums (not yet playing and marching). If ever you come to Australia – we will happily run a drum circle for you. My latest videos feature a mindfulness on nataraja’s dance of creation to the rhythm of our human heart beat. I think it’s key to find what resonates with you — be it djembe, conga, synthetic or natural, shakers, bells, etc., etc. I know the healing power of drumming. I’m a drum circle facilitator and drum circles don’t normally include movement. Thank you for the reminder to schedule another event. I slept so deeply after it. I’d be curious to know if you were born left handed. Then I bought a jemba (spelling?) Soreness is a good thing! It’s never too late to do anything. (As the room will be closed and the A/C will be on).Please help me out. I never knew it was an actual brain reason. In fact this is my only form of income. I am proud to say that Rhythm Kids is now being offered worldwide through Music Together, an internationally acclaimed early-childhood music development company. Maybe you would like to go and explore different kinds of drums, if you haven’t already, and have a fell, what FEELS right for now? I always feel energized during (and afterr) the spiritual drummimg groups I attend! I’ve been drumming for 47 years and several personality tests, including Briggs Meyers, that I’ve taken show that I am not right or left hemisphere dominant. I instantly agreed and told her I was sure god wanted him to teach me the drums. I’m not a MD but I can’t possibly imagine how a natural or synthetic drum head could hurt you. It was magical and I miss it!! Thank you for sharing! Please help the Reader keep going (and the area music coverage coming) with your one-time, monthly, or annual support. I have been a Drum Circle Facilitator for many years now and I am very excited to see that drumming has hit the mainstream globally! Today’s comments from children, filling in the blank – Rhythm is “nature, love, peace, appreciation, wind, ocean, life & death… everything”, while having fun, putting the unity in CommUnity! All their information is on line. That was a confirmation to me that I was also doing a good job. Once again, thanks to Bandcamp’s region-based search, I've happened upon an inexplicable pocket of highly technical metal nestled somewhere along the riverbanks of the Mississippi, this time courtesy of Davenport-based shredder Austin Korth. I had no idea that there were so many different kinds of benefits to drumming, especially that while drumming you have access to your entire brain. Love the hashtag: #drumsnotdrugs Brilliant. Hand drumming, along with natural remedies and acupuncture gave me my life back. Good on you Christine, I have quite a few of your books and love your work. I’m excited!!!! Just curious. Might only be in the US, though,). You will also read about the protocols and benefits, as well as what qualifies me to do this ceremony and others. Terms of Use.*. Can ANYONE give me some advice please?? Through the efforts of about 100 people, drummers and or dancers alike, we came together for an extraoidinary night of percussion. Forward and/or rotated head posture is pain from the brainstem and above, or neuropathic pain. For decades, the Reader has published Quad Cities live music event listings, plus hundreds of album reviews and preview articles on local and touring musicians. . If you need help, ask a friend expert DJEMBE tuner! My skills on actual drums are on par..when im beaming I’m double speed but even at a normal level my hands get extremely fast but it’s all about the groove. You’ve written a wonderful expose on the therapeutic & social benefits of drumming. I think this would be a great way for her to continue to learn and expand her mind and her skills, but also a way for her to learn a new skill. I’m sure that with a bit of research you could find something rhythmically satisfying without having to resort to a full kit. I majored in music at Shepherd College and Berklee College of Music. Hurricane Katrina blasted through Louisianna and other southern states causing horrifying damage and loss of life. All the best to you, Rock Star! So no matter your age it’s never too late to try something new even if it’s not the norm. I love your valuable articles. Thank you for serving too. Have you done any further music therapy with special needs children? Help Keep the Reader Alive and Free Since '93! It really gets the brain working as your hands and feet are doing different things. I went down the route of drum machines and programming drum hits but was left frustrated at the tediousness of the process and mediocre results. If you can “hunt and peck” while typing on a computer keyboard, then you may be able to drum and sound just as good as ever…or really close. I fell in love with it the first class. Maybe you can consider starting up a drumming circle in your area-benefiting yourself & others. I totally concur the benefits above, on their behalf too. Keep us posted Jean. http://www.marlaleigh.com, Drumming workshops for Schools, Colleges, Kindergartens,Drum circles for community events,Staff motivation,Icebreakers for Corporate team building activities,Interactive drumming events. There are Hospitals who have therapeutic programs which involve drumming and the use of percussion instruments as part of their therapy. Thank you for the excellent article. Recognizing the unity of body, mind, and spirit, she empowers women to trust their inner wisdom, their connection with Source, and their ability to truly flourish. I am 68 in June and for the first time I am wondering if age has anything to do with this. Ashland, OR. My life was very short of like minded people until then. Most of my teachers were Native Grandmothers, other Elder women, and talented men too. I swear I always felt so relaxed after playing his drums. Perhaps research/explore other drums that will work better for you right now. I started playing percussion in a band about 9 years ago and began experimenting with different techniques to help kids with ADHD issues. Or kicked or batted with your left hand. Commentaries on business and politics, locally written theatre and movie reviews, advice columns, astrology, cartoons and crosswords are also published in print monthly, and refreshed weekly, online. I had seen doctors, including an ENT twice and audiologist. This leads to a deeper sense of self-awareness. And thank you SO much for this incredible gift to your students and to the planet. It’s all available to you. - Todd McGreevy, Publisher. You would certainly be welcome, this is a group of wondrous women. Or when we need the support of others during trying times. I am wondering if you could share the references for the research done on “the physical transmission of rhythmic energy to the brain actually synchronizes the left and right hemispheres”. There, you will find drum circles such as is described to participate in that are run by trained facilitators to attain best results. Our community of drummers & dancers have grown now to crowds of up to 200 over the 10 years of existence. I love that… I shared the link to your article with our Drum Maker who coordinates our group. Highly recommend. I’ve been playing hand drums… Mostly djembe for over 20 years. Patty Aulik, Director Frame drum? Women We are trying to encourage women to drum more. This integration produces feelings of insight and certainty. Please can I ask a question on another subject: I have always been in synch with your teachings on age and do not allow my age to dictate to me at all. I never knew about all the wonderful things drumming can do. Hopefully, that will erode the stigma of a hippy culture that drumming seems to conjure up (my Mom could never understand my love of drumming). And, after graduating, found an African drumming class when teaching privately at a high school. Everyone who came felt the vibe of goodness. I ordered padded drum bags which fit perfectly so we’re ready to go to our next workshop. Wish me luck! Yours in Gratitude, Nadiya Nottingham Our group is part of a worldwide movement dispelling these myths and encouraging women to step up to the drum! I was planning a mother-daughter trip for the weekend and your article gave me an idea. Cardio drumming classes, such as Drums Alive and Pound, have been around for a few years. It makes my day just as much as theirs. as a kit player of nearly 40yrs uts really has helped me social circles have many drum friends and after a gig on z high still love the way we have ti be the rock of the vand so many jokes but the drummer is z real big cog without us they are lost studied brushes and other techniques,and now at 66 still love playing. Thanks !! The most important thing we are doing is communicating and making one another feel good. And such a beautiful example of something healing and uplifting coming from loss. And now, after a 15 year hiatus after a fruitless 6 year stint at community college, I have returned to finish for my BS in Alternative Medicine! It feels absolutely great! Copyright © 1993-2021 River Cities' Reader. You rock!!!! Deep River is part of what the locals call the "Tri-town Area", made up of the towns of Deep River, Chester, and Essex. This is called “coherence”. "We're the River Cities' Reader, and we've kept the Quad Cities' only independently owned newspaper alive and free since 1993. And thank you Dr. Northrup for writing about this! Best of wishes with it. I recently moved to the United States, between Detroit and Port Huron Michigan. I am a part of a cardio drumming group in Wyandotte MI and I LOVE IT! 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