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Drums And Percussion In Traditional West African Music * Written by Mike Armstrong former owner of Drum Culture. Drums and percussion have featured in West African music and culture for literally thousands of years; it forms the basis of communication and social structure in that region and music has traditionally been used as a means of recording social history so that it can be passed from generation to generation. This article is a brief introduction to the nature of that music. Archaeological digs have discovered evidence of drums, drums sticks and other percussion instruments in the region. Some of the rhythms played today were formed hundreds of years ago (it's almost impossible to know exactly when) and it is quite clear that the influences for these rhythms came from nature. One ancient rhythm called 'KuKu' quite clearly imitates the sound of a bird. Percussion instruments vary from naturally occurring instruments such as seed pods, to hand percussion such as a cowb...

 

  Quote of the Day  *Excerpted from an interview we did with the  Canadian Media E-zine     Q: Tell us more about AngleHill Studios? What motivated you to do that? A: Dave has been a professional studio & live drummer/percussionist since the late ’80s & has been teaching others since ’98.  He’s a tinkering kind of guy — he’s always building, fixing, maintaining, or inventing something.  When we located this home & re-launched our business under the umbrella name Brummet Media Group we incorporated Dave’s former teaching & repair business. Find the full interview:  https://www.canadian-media.com/reviewsinterviews/we-focus-on-topics-that-lead-to-proactive-positive-sustainable-culture-lillian-dave-brummet ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

Drumming For Stress Relief At School, Work And Home * Written by Caitlin McGuire for  https://www.x8drums.com/ A study led in 2005 published in the Medical Science Monitor proves that drumming can change a person's response to stress on a genomic level. When given a choice between stressful behaviour, leisurely activity and musical practice, it was determined that people who practice music in their spare time have genetic reversals to their stresses. Following this logic, drumming is a healthy way to relax in more ways than one. The harder you play, the more aerobic your practicing becomes. Drumming can help lessen stress while burning calories. Beating on a drum engages the right side of your brain, taking pressure off of an overtaxed left-brain. After a day of hard work, drums allow you to relax, giving yourself time to reboot before the next day's labor. Hand drumming is easy no matter what your experience level. One person begins as the drum leader, which encourages others ...

  Recommended Resources Interested in learning more about music opportunities here in the Kootenay Region of BC, Canada? Here are a few from the 2 little cities, Creston & Nelson: Creston Community Band : https://www.communityband.ca/creston ...They can also be found on Facebook Creston Concert Society :  https://www.crestonconcertsociety.ca Symphony of the Kootenays :  https://www.sotk.ca/about ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

4 Key Elements To Consider In Selecting Snare Drums *Today's article was written by Scott Crow. Drummers are no exceptions when it comes to having their respective musical instrument playing styles. In addition, drummers need to versatility to recreate their drum playing styles. And choosing correct drum sets is an important factor for such. Selecting the kit best fitted for your style is like choosing a brand new car very carefully, and this requires a personal approach. Snare drums are essential component in any drum set and must be chosen very carefully above all else. It can create a dominant sound and can be used frequently than all other components. Snare drum playing can create a clear, bright and audible sound which often is utilized in creating rhythm and counting. These are used in all musical genres. Therefore buying the best quality of snare drums suitable for your drum playing style is a drummer's investment. 1. Materials Snares can be made from different materials...

Quote of the Day  "If you've got a problem Take it out on a drum." ~ Neil Peart ~ ~ Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~