£12.99 Sacred Beat - Patricia Telesco & Don Two Eagles Waterhawk
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From the Heart of the Drumming Circle.
Sacred Beat honours and explores every aspect of drumming; historical, contemporary, practical.
In Part I, Telesco and Waterhawk tell the history of drums and drumming circles and the myths, superstitions, and religions that have grown up around drumming. From West Africa to Tibet, from Siberia to England, from Vietnam to Apache territory, where Fox gave the people drums along with fire, stories about drums, their invention, their use up until contemporary times. People respond almost universally and profoundly to drums:to relieve stress, to communicate, to move in rhythm with the universe, to praise their gods. A comprehensive section of practical information follows, with ideas for finding a drum and other rhythmic tools that are right for your vision, caring for and decorating your instrument, drum etiquette, and elements of a good drum circle.
The next section of Sacred Beat is all about drumming in groups:different ways it's being done, from Native American Pow-Wows to Goddess gatherings to community centres, and how to become a part of it. The book closes with a section on creating drumming magic all your own, with meditations, prayers, and divinations to create overall well-being and spiritual awareness with drums.
Size: 15 x 18 cm, Paperback 212 Pages.
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