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From the heart of the drumming circle.

Softcover. 212 Pages. Printed in 2003.

The beat is universal--"drumming as a way of communicating with other people, spirits, and self exists around the world and throughout time. And contemporary drumming is thriving! In the neo-pagan community, the most popular festivals and workshops are those that feature drumming circles. In healing centers, nursing homes, women's centers, and schools across the country, people are forming drumming circles. Sacred Beat honors and explores every aspect of drumming--"historical, contemporary, practical.In Part I, Telesco and Waterhawk tell the history of drums and drumming circles and the myths, superstitions, and religions that have grown up around drumming. From West Africa to Tibet, from Siberia to England, from Vietnam to Apache territory, where Fox gave the people drums along with fire--come stories about drums, their invention, their use up until contemporary times. People respond almost universally and profoundly to drums--to relieve stress, to communicate, to move in rhythm with the universe, to praise their gods. A comprehensive section of practical information follows, with ideas for finding a drum and other rhythmic tools that are right for your vision, caring for and decorating your instrument, drum etiquette, and elements of a good drum circle. The next section of Sacred Beat is all about drumming in groups--different ways it's being done, from Native American Pow-Wows to Goddess gatherings to community centers, and how to become a part of it. The book closes with a section on creating drumming magic all your own, with meditations, prayers, and divination to create overall well-being and spiritual awareness with drums.The voice of the drum combines with the voice of the Ancestors, the voice of Spirit, and the voice of our own soul to create a powerful and transformational partnership. By working with the drum, a person can support this partnership, reach out to the community, touch the earth, and nurture their own spirit. "Two experts from different parts of the sacred drumming world collaborate to make this the most comprehensive, practical book available. "For newcomers to sacred drumming, as well as adepts who would like to expand their understanding of different drumming traditions. "Drumming is known to relieve stress, to lift spirits, to create community, to put us in touch with the natural beat of the universe around us.

Music / New Age / Drumming
ISBN 1-59003-030-3