shamanic drum
Shamanic drama is a ritual and therapeutic instrument related to ancient cultures with shamanic beliefs, which is used in the Native American healing ceremonies also This instrument is suitable as a percussion instrument to accompany the Lakota flute. The long and depth wavelength of this instrument has soothing and therapeutic effects on the mind. This instrument is offered in four sizes with a diameter of 35, 40, 45 and 60 cm by avayeLotus Art Group and can be ordered in the store. Shamanic drum or shamanic ceremonial drum is a ritual and healing instrument related to ancient cultures with shamanic beliefs, which has been used in many ritual ceremonies throughout the world, including in Native American healing ceremonies , in the shamanic rites of the people of South Siberia and the tribes of Mongolia, the prayers of the Tibetan people and the Ayahusca ceremony among the Amazon tribes, and today it has a permanent application in music therapy gatherings by music therapists.
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But where is the original origin of this instrument?
Central Asia means a land between the Amur river to the Siberian taiga forests in the east and the plains of Mongolia in the south to the Turkmen desert in the west where shamanic traditions were preserved by shamans who were actually healers of the tribes. Shamanic drum was used as the main tool of shamans in holding spiritual and healing ceremonies of the tribe
These drums made of leather and wood, which are usually chosen with special obsession and during special ceremonies by the shaman or his assistants, are part of the magic of the presence of the shaman after being made, and become his horse during his ecstatic journeys to the depths of the earth or the heights of the heaven . It was considered that the tool that was made to beat the drum was also seen as a rider's whip (shaman). And the shaman beats harder and harder on the skin of the drum as if he is pushing his horse forward faster through the parallel worlds.
With the passage of time, this instrument spread throughout the ancient world along with the spread of shamanic cultures, and among them, it was used in the vast lands of the American continent by various native american tribes in various ceremonies, including healing ceremonies. Even today, this ancient instrument is used by music and energy healers all over the world in ancient healing ceremonies, including to communicate with Mother Earth and create a meditative atmosphere for self- knowledge.
Special features of our shamanic ceremonial drums
According to the history and uses of this instrument, it seems obvious that the shamanic drum is not an ordinary instrument, or in other words, it is not just an instrument, but an ancient healing tool that carries a special energy and according to the beliefs of the ancients, it is with its owner. It establishes a deep and meaningful connection, that&’s why we take many considerations into account in making this instrument and we spend a lot of obsessions in choosing the materials. Also, we follow the model of the native Americans in taking patterns and making it.
Shamanic drum selection guide
According to different uses and tastes for higher or lower sounds, we produce this instrument in four sizes and with a completely handmade and indigenous method, about these four sizes (with diameters of 35, 40, 45, 60 cm) which They can be ordered in the shop section. You should know that with the increase in diameter, the sound of the shamanic drum will be lower, therefore, if you are not very mobile, we recommend you to order larger sizes, and if you are traveling, you can order smaller sizes. You can also order special bags from the site for easier carrying and storage.
Maintenance of the shamanic drum
considering that the shamanic drum is made of two natural materials, wood and skin, certain points should be taken into account in its maintenance, including the change in the elasticity of the skin in different climates, which can cause the skin to become looser or stiffer, and as a result to make a higher or lower sound. But how to control these things? First of all, you should keep in mind that depending on the specific use of the shamanic drum, the degree of looseness or firmness of the skin is a matter of taste to higher or lower sounds, so in the case of shamanic Drums do not have any special standards in tuning and accurate note setting But you must be able to control the humidity and temperature of the skin by the methods that I will introduce in order to prevent long-term dryness and stretching of the skin that can cause it to tear or burst. Also, too much relaxation of the skin in humid areas can cause other problems. This instrument can be used. When your instrument is in a place with high humidity, you can dry it by bringing its skin close to a heat source, this heat source can be a house heater or if it is hot in nature, it can even be exposed to direct sunlight. While drying your instrument with heat, you should constantly check your drum to make sure that it is not dried more than necessary. In areas with high humidity, it is better to store it in a dry place when you are not using it, for example, buy some dehumidifiers from tool stores and put them inside the bag, or if the humidity level is very high, before placing Putting the drum in the bag, put it in a plastic bag along with the dehumidifier and isolate it from the surrounding environment. Also, to soften and loosen the skin of your American native drum in hot and dry areas, you can reduce the stiffness and dryness of the skin by moistening the surface of it with a mist sprayer or a damp cloth and get a softer and deeper sound with a longer wavelength, it should be noted that if the instrument is still dry after moisturizing once, you can repeat the process of moisturizing the skin several times and each time with a time interval of several hours to reach your desired resonance, it is also better in When you don’t use the instrument, put it in an environment with more humidity, for example, keep it in a dark environment like underground, or if you don’t have such a possibility, put it in a plastic bag along with a wet towel or sponge and then After put it in its special bag.
Learning how to play the shamanic drum
Shamanic drum is included in the category of percussion instruments, and like other instruments of this category, playing it does not require learning notation systems or music science in the western way, and even unlike other percussion instruments, it does not require mastery of rhythm (beat). The owner of this drum should know that the instrument he has, as its name suggests (shamanic ceremonial drum), is an ancient ritual and therapeutic tool before it is an instrument. By understanding this issue, it will be clear that how to play this instrument is more Everything depends on your inner relationship with the instrument and your ability to create therapeutic and performative spaces. The shamanic drum has long been known as a trance instrument, and many shamans had learned how to bring themselves and others present in the ceremony to a state of trance by playing this instrument, (this state of trance in today's interpretation is a kind of meditation deep and entering the semi-conscious or unconscious) you should know that the important thing in playing this instrument is not to follow a certain rhythm, but to observe the intensity of stroking the skin in different parts of the instrument to reach your desired frequency, of course, observing the time intervals in playing It is important because one of the ecstatic elements of any ancient instrument is the repetition of the melodic or rhythmic cycle You can play it with the special wooden handle that will be sent to you with the drum or any other energetic instrument that is respectful or sacred to you, for example, with an eagle feather or even with finger strokes. And in the end, remember that if you can communicate with your shamanic drum like a living being and hear his every beat as the heartbeat of Mother Earth, you can definitely benefit from this spiritual tool to cleanse your soul and others. I also recommend that you check the site every time because more training will be available in the blog and training sections of the site.