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Drumming circles were my first introduction to chants and also drumming as a form of meditation (too many years ago to count:). I was wondering if any of you have been to drumming and/or singing circles and if you enjoyed them.

Also, drumming can be a wonderful precursor to meditation, much like listening to a CD. Does anyone here use drumming to center themselves?

Hi Trish, I LOVE to drum! I went to my first drumming circle about 6 or 7 years ago. I had so much fun, I got a drum and started my own drum circle at church LOL! It was very well attended for the couple of years that we held them.

I took a class in medical intuitive (once upon a time) and learned a technique to get into the theta state very quickly. Turns out - drumming does the same thing! So, I've used the drum to get myself into that state, and then gone out wandering around while my body kept on drumming HA HA!

Do you know that this friday is 8,000 healing drums day? At 11:00 am Pacific Time (2 Eastern) drum for an hour with the intention of letting the drum carry healing energies to the earth.

Wow, thank you for sharing this Deanna. I'm not sure if I can stop my work at that time, but I will try to get at least 10 minutes to connect to the energy and add to it.

That's wonderful that you can drum yourself into that state, which as you know is the goal of so many meditation techniques.

Years ago I attended a drum making workshop and years later was inspired to paint a Celtic style mermaid on it. The paint surface got damaged in a move, so I need to touch it up. It was really a wonderful experience creating my own instrument. We worked in pairs though because of what hard work it is to stretch the hide onto the drum frame.

I have been to many drumming circles. I like to feel the vibes feeling me with energy.

I used to attend a women's drumming circle in the county and it was one of my favorite things to do (they changed locations). I even made my own drum. You can see a picture of it here:

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Wow Moe,
You are so organized.:) That is a beautiful drum. I agree it is a wonderful feeling to make your own drum. I just wish I could sing. LOL..