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The TNT Drum Circle is an exciting course offered to ALL ages and levels! Our dynamic Drum Circle harnesses the magical powers of rhythm, music and human interaction that have been all but lost in modern society. TNT Drum Circle taps into the natural gift of rhythm inherent to ALL of us, which makes the enjoyable and universal language of music accessible from day one - to absolutely everyone!
The ability of a drum circle to sharpen the senses and revitalize a person, or to break down barriers and unify a group of people is well documented. We encourage you to read the many other proven benefits of a Drum Circle listed below. It is often said that the sheer elation felt as one transcends all worries and becomes swept up in the primordial rhythms of a Drum Circle can not be described, but must be experienced. Therefore, short of actually trying it all we can say is: It’s Dynamite!
TNT Drum Circle incorporates a range of tribal drums and percussive instruments to produce a beautifully balanced ensemble where participants play everything from driving bass lines through to solo melody lines. For the heart of the ensemble voice, every student has his or her own authentic African Djembe which is considered one of the most versatile, beautiful and playable hand drums ever created. Our Drum Circle is somewhat unique from others in that we often play along with other music which we feel adds to the excitement and musical versatility of group members.
About Drum Circles
Wikipedia definition: "A drum circle is any group of people playing hand-drums and percussion in a circle. They are distinct from a drumming group or troupe in that the drum circle is an end in itself rather than preparation for a performance. They can range in size from a handful of players to circles with thousands of participants".
We like this definition because it “hits” upon the true essence of a drum circle, and that is to benefit each participant in the moment, and not at some future performance date. We contend the immediate benefits of participating in a drum circle range from feeling a sense of well-being and happiness through to complete exhilaration and euphoria.
The drum is an ancient tool of communication and community building. In Africa and other parts of the world the drum has been a critical part of community life, from celebrating joyous events and tribal rituals to helping decision makers and warriors prepare for battle. The primordial connection that peoples across all cultures still have with rhythm can be traced back to ancient times. Some people go as far to suggest that the meditative rhythmic pulse of a drum instinctively connects us with the quantum reality that everything in the universe is vibrating and pulsing in a sound-like manner. In any case… drumming in a dynamic group environment is just tons of fun!
The Djembe drum, originally from the west cost of Africa, has emerged as one of the most popular hand drums throughout the world. Played with the hands and producing three distinct tones (and many variations thereof) the Djembe is used by performers, educators and drum circle participants everywhere. The Djembe’s popularity is due to its wide sonic spectrum which produces tones ranging from deep bellowing basses to high cracking sounds. It is for its beautiful tone and depth of character, and its playability that we have chosen a Djembe for each Drum Circle participant. [In recognition of the Djembe’s African origins and the great tradition of Djembe Makers and Djembe Masters in Africa today, TNT Drum Circle is proud to use Djembes purchased through the African Heartwood Project. Africa Heartwood Project and Djembe Direct work with African drum carvers to sustain their livelihoods by providing training, micro-credit, and markets for hand crafted Djembes and other drums in which they are compensated above fair trade standards].
Drum Circle Benefits!
It is known that playing a musical instrument can help develop mental competency and motor skills as well as provide other intangible benefits to the player (and the listener). It is also widely documented that the unique rhythmic and social aspects of a Drum Circle can produce a broad range of benefits among participants. These benefits are considered important elements in the physical, psychological and social developmental dimensions of a healthy and well-adjusted individual. Best of all, a Drum Circle is accessible and beneficial to absolutely anyone regardless of age, ability or personality type.
Benefits of participating in a Drum Circle:
- It's suitable for anyone regardless of age or musical abilities.
- Promotes effective interaction and cooperation among group members
- Promotes bonding as a group and a sense of individual belonging and purpose
- Simultaneously stimulates both right and left brain activity which is associated with creative or “out of the box” thinking
- Develops clear communication skills by encouraging the mutual exchange of ideas
- The “Soloing” role provides a safe and supportive environment for creative expression
- The “Supporting” role demonstrates the uplifting power of allowing others to shine
- Both of these “roles” promote a give-and-take balance between listening and speaking which is required for effective conversation and relationships.
- The sound of one drum in the circle demonstrates the profound effect of the individual on the larger group
- Develops confidence which benefits all types of human interaction from one-on-one to public speaking
- It’s a celebration of life capable of breaking down all of societies barriers: age, gender, culture, religion, language
- Places the participant squarely in the here-and-now, which suppresses feelings of regret about the past or anxiety about the future and allows the individual to enjoy life in the moment
- Promotes deep breathing and cardiovascular health
- Releases stress and subsides anger
- Revitalizes and energizes in a healthy and uplifting way
- Sparks a general feeling of well-being
- It’s just plain fun!
Wikipedia definition: "A drum circle is any group of people playing hand-drums and percussion in a circle. They are distinct from a drumming group or troupe in that the drum circle is an end in itself rather than preparation for a performance. They can range in size from a handful of players to circles with thousands of participants".
We like this definition because it “hits” upon the true essence of a drum circle, and that is to benefit each participant in the moment, and not at some future performance date. We contend the immediate benefits of participating in a drum circle range from feeling a sense of well-being and happiness through to complete exhilaration and euphoria.
The drum is an ancient tool of communication and community building. In Africa and other parts of the world the drum has been a critical part of community life, from celebrating joyous events and tribal rituals to helping decision makers and warriors prepare for battle. The primordial connection that peoples across all cultures still have with rhythm can be traced back to ancient times. Some people go as far to suggest that the meditative rhythmic pulse of a drum instinctively connects us with the quantum reality that everything in the universe is vibrating and pulsing in a sound-like manner. In any case… drumming in a dynamic group environment is just tons of fun!
The Djembe drum, originally from the west cost of Africa, has emerged as one of the most popular hand drums throughout the world. Played with the hands and producing three distinct tones (and many variations thereof) the Djembe is used by performers, educators and drum circle participants everywhere. The Djembe’s popularity is due to its wide sonic spectrum which produces tones ranging from deep bellowing basses to high cracking sounds. It is for its beautiful tone and depth of character, and its playability that we have chosen a Djembe for each Drum Circle participant. [In recognition of the Djembe’s African origins and the great tradition of Djembe Makers and Djembe Masters in Africa today, TNT Drum Circle is proud to use Djembes purchased through the African Heartwood Project. Africa Heartwood Project and Djembe Direct work with African drum carvers to sustain their livelihoods by providing training, micro-credit, and markets for hand crafted Djembes and other drums in which they are compensated above fair trade standards].
Drum Circle Benefits!
It is known that playing a musical instrument can help develop mental competency and motor skills as well as provide other intangible benefits to the player (and the listener). It is also widely documented that the unique rhythmic and social aspects of a Drum Circle can produce a broad range of benefits among participants. These benefits are considered important elements in the physical, psychological and social developmental dimensions of a healthy and well-adjusted individual. Best of all, a Drum Circle is accessible and beneficial to absolutely anyone regardless of age, ability or personality type.
Benefits of participating in a Drum Circle:
- It's suitable for anyone regardless of age or musical abilities.
- Promotes effective interaction and cooperation among group members
- Promotes bonding as a group and a sense of individual belonging and purpose
- Simultaneously stimulates both right and left brain activity which is associated with creative or “out of the box” thinking
- Develops clear communication skills by encouraging the mutual exchange of ideas
- The “Soloing” role provides a safe and supportive environment for creative expression
- The “Supporting” role demonstrates the uplifting power of allowing others to shine
- Both of these “roles” promote a give-and-take balance between listening and speaking which is required for effective conversation and relationships.
- The sound of one drum in the circle demonstrates the profound effect of the individual on the larger group
- Develops confidence which benefits all types of human interaction from one-on-one to public speaking
- It’s a celebration of life capable of breaking down all of societies barriers: age, gender, culture, religion, language
- Places the participant squarely in the here-and-now, which suppresses feelings of regret about the past or anxiety about the future and allows the individual to enjoy life in the moment
- Promotes deep breathing and cardiovascular health
- Releases stress and subsides anger
- Revitalizes and energizes in a healthy and uplifting way
- Sparks a general feeling of well-being
- It’s just plain fun!
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