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    Attending a drum circle can provide anybody with a great experience in achieving the benefits of a positive mindset, relaxation,

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    Traditional African Musical Instruments

    Traditional African musical instruments are wholly different from contemporary internationally recognised musical instruments. Some of the conventional instruments have crossed

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    Surprising Health Benefits of Drum Circles

    Drum circles are known for being some of the most fun activities to take part in that involve music. To

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    History of African Music

    The African continent accounts for almost a tenth of the global population. More interestingly, the continent has between 1500 and

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    • Where to Attend Drum Circles
      Where to Attend Drum CirclesAttending a drum circle can provide anybody with a great experience in achieving the benefits of a positive mindset, relaxation, and a free-spirited attitude towards life. Listening drum circles or learning how to drum is available through the activities listed below, and all take place within Australia. Richmond Shamanic Drum Circle Richmond Shamanic Meetup and Drum Circle is a recurring event in Richmond for all who love to drum or want to be inspired into drumming. The club recognises shamanism as a cross-cultural way of being rooted in respect, the sacredness of all life, and embracing the state of mind and nature. West End Drumming Circles Meetup Group The West End Drumming Circle is there for anybody who wants to release their inner spirit. If you’re going to feel free and be yourself among like-minded individuals, this is the club to join. NO experience or equipment is necessary as the club already has an abundance of drums available and leaders to guide any beginner on their new journey into drumming. Sydney Samanic Journey and Soul Healing Group The Shamanic Journey and Soul Healing Group are dedicated to the benefits of drumming and reaching a free spirit soul. They believe that the population’s souls are becoming neglected and misunderstood in modern society. This drumming circle focuses on helping people get their souls back due to it being the foundation of health, happiness, wellbeing, and energy. They are located in Sydney, and the drum circle events and activities take place in different destinations every week. Parramatta Afro-Brazilian Drumming The Paramatta Afro-Brazilian Drumming club is a group of people who love to drum for the fun of music. They meet up every week, and people who are not experienced can join in to learn and play beats from Rio’s streets. They also love funk, Brazilian, samba-reggae, and other genres. The group is also sometimes joined by musicians playing other traditional musical instruments. Female Community Drumming Group The Female Community Drumming Group is active throughout Sydney and wants to expand its newly established club. The club has a dedicated teacher who can assist anybody to get into African rhythms, be enthusiastic, and create a positive attitude. This is the perfect activity for any woman looking for an extra activity. Attending any of these activities and events will provide anybody interested in drumming circles with an opp9rtunity to experience what it’s all about....
    • Traditional African Musical Instruments
      Traditional African Musical InstrumentsTraditional African musical instruments are wholly different from contemporary internationally recognised musical instruments. Some of the conventional instruments have crossed national borders and can be found in a variety of different styles. The most traditional instruments have not yet been changed much and are still used in the same traditional manner that’s it’s been working throughout history. Percussion African drum circles are probably the first thing you think of when trying to imagine what the genre may include. Percussion plays a large role in African traditional music and includes rain sticks, wood sticks, bells, rattles, gongs, and many different styles of drums. Percussion is the base factor in African rhythm. Chordophones Chordophones are not very recognisable to musicians as it’s only used within African traditional music. The instrument works differently than any other stringed instrument due to no plucking or strumming taking place. With the Chordophones, the musician stretches the strings to get the desired notes. Idiophones Many musicians may see the idiophones as percussion instruments but are known in the traditional African music scene as an instrument of their own playing method. The instrument can be used either for rhythm sections or lead melody in traditional African music and are prominent at most events and workshops. Aerophones The aerophone produces sound caused by air moving through it. The instrument is used as a wind instrument with the same aesthetic look as a wooden flute. Although found within many cultures throughout history, it is believed that its earliest use was with the Koi San of Africa and has been recreated in many different forms. Membranophones The name comes from the use of stretched membranes that are used to produce the sound of the instrument, and they all include drum instruments that are used in African music as well as instruments such as the kazoo, the mirliton, and the friction drum. These instruments are seen as the most widely used instruments in African music. These African musical instruments can provide any musician with a new love for creating exciting sounds that can fit in within any other musical genre when used artistically. Most of these instruments have been used not only in African music but also in other traditional music....
    • Surprising Health Benefits of Drum Circles
      Surprising Health Benefits of Drum CirclesDrum circles are known for being some of the most fun activities to take part in that involve music. To take part in drum circles, you don’t have to be a musician, and getting into the rhythm is relatively easy. It is a great way to get into playing music and having fun, but it will also provide you with many health and social benefits. When looking at drum circles, most people get the image of Africa or South Asia, but you don’t have to go that far to enjoy drum circles. Even in Australia, there are many drum circle events to visit. Here we look at some of the many benefits of joining drum circles. Meet new People and Have Fun Most music activities can allow you to meet new people to befriend, and drum circles can help you meet people with similar interests and who want comfort through music. With drum circles, you will mostly meet free-spirited and non-judgemental people making it the perfect place to let loose. Induces Relaxation Although drum circles can make you more excited and more active and energised, they could also relax you and give you peace of mind. So, not only does it benefit you as a great tourist activity when visiting Australia, but it could also act as stress relief. Boosts the Immune System It is probably the last thing anybody expects when starting out with drum circles, but it benefits your immune system. This is done by the way in which drumming increases natural T-cells. These cells help your body combat cancer and other viruses and can significantly benefit your overall health. Increase Cultural Awareness When thinking about drum circles, the first thing to pop into your thoughts might be the traditionality and cultural elements that are attached to the activity. This is a great way to be more aware and focused on various cultures that inhabited drumming as fun or musical training and for health and mindful benefits. By participating in drum circles, you will achieve mindfulness, a free-spirited mindset, and other health benefits....
    • History of African Music
      History of African MusicThe African continent accounts for almost a tenth of the global population. More interestingly, the continent has between 1500 and 2000 different indigenous languages spoken. Even with the number of languages proving just how diverse yet complicated the continent and its origins and culture is, the music is even more complex and is not easily navigated. With the importance of music in Africa today, the traditional music scene has always been burning to keep the culture and natural elements alive. Many well-known African musicians and bands have even been showcasing their talents and the culture of the music internationally with acts such as the Miriam Makeba and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Other than the general knowledge of traditional African music, no researchers have been able to present takes on African music without sounding controversial due to the building blocks of the traditional music being handed down from generation to generation. The basics of the music literature of African culture are believed by many to be based on western theoretical frameworks. The basics of all traditional African songs, artists, and styles have always stood out as significant in their own rights. Many believe it’s one of the last remaining music genres that are gaining a lot of popularity while still staying true to its tone. In history, many African people migrated in large groups to different continents and brought their musical styles and instruments with them wherever they settled. The sheer difference between African music and contemporary music throughout the time, many genres borrowed from African traditional music in rhythm and style. The inspiration that many well-known genres have taken from African music can be seen, especially in blues music. Blues music has been influenced by African music in its tone since the genre’s inception in the world. The elements within most music genres that are centred on African music can be heard with response patterns in the repeated refrain, imitation of vocal melodies done by instruments, and even the falsetto break in the vocals style used in blues....

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