Please enjoy this collection of publications with information on the benefits of drumming, community music, and related topics. If you have more to share please use the GWP Blog Space and reply to the post on the drum research page. I was quickly impressed when I first looked into this information. The power of drumming and music has many examples, but is often hard to explain.
Articles on Drumming
Group Drumming Boosts Cancer-Killer Cells
Hatha Yoga Instructor explains benefits of hand drumming
Discussion of benefits including REMO Health Rhythms
Physician’s review on the benefits of drumming
Drum Therapy, “Should Drums be Sold in Pharmacies?”
Documented Benefits of Corporate Drumming
“Did you know” list on the benefits of making music
Videos on Facilitated Drum Circles:
Children get engaged, receive feedback from audience and bask in the shower of sound.
In this video my daughter Luna jumped out to lead her first facilitated drum circle. At 18 months she loves the power of music.
Professor of Clinical Neurology Dr. Oliver Sacks
Professor Sacks is the author of, “Musicophilia: Tales of music and the Brain”. This particular video explains how rhythm has a special ability to get people moving. Rhythm helps us work together in a field, in team, and as a community. Watch more of Dr. Sacks’ videos to see how music is a key to enhance the human experience.
“Fun Therapy”, Singapore
“When one hits a drum he or she triggers the alpha brain waves. Those waves associated with feelings of well being and euphoria.” Drumming for Health
Ten Thousand Villages Community Drum Circle, August 2008
Facilitated by Giving World Percussion
Contact Jason@GivingWorldPercussion.com
(407) 374-3786(DRUM)
