Drum Room Expectations
What do you do when you first enter the drum room?
Take off your shoes and place them in the assigned spot.
Where is Buse from?
Democratic Republic of Congo
I'm a frog, I'm a frog, ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, ribbit
Buse
How does Therapeutic drumming impact you personally?
-help you be more present in the moment
-positive coping skill
-reduce stress
-anger management
-regulate heart rate
How can you be a positive peer in the drum room?
Be respectful of your peers
Be encouraging during solos
Be a leader
Assist your peers (if your instructor allows)
How do you hold your drum?
Sit on the edge of your seat, pull the drum close to you, and tilt it slightly forward.
Why is Buse played?
For elderly women in the marketplace
I am Batman and I save the world!
The Break
How does Therapeutic drumming help you as a group?
-decrease in social pressure
-allows certain youth to show leadership
-assists in regulating the group dynamic (decrease arguing, etc.)
-accomplish something positive as a group
Why do we tilt the drum forward when we play?
So the sound has room to come out.
True or False: Its okay to lean on the drum if you are resting or taking a break?
FALSE
It is never okay to lean on the drum as it can damage the skin of the drum.
What is the ethnic group for Buse?
unknown
Buse
Why is it important to participate in therapeutic drumming?
-its part of your treatment
-help you build healthy relationships
-help improve your mood
-trying something new!
Why do we play "the break" in a song?
To signal the beginning, end, or change in a song
What do you do if you drop a drum?
20 pushups!
Where is Balakulunjon from?
Northeast Guinea
Hey! I like cake. Hey! I like cake!
Balakulunjon
20 minutes of drumming can help regulate your heartrate and alpha-brain waves.
This can last up to 3 hours after you have finished drumming!
What kind of drums to you play when you are in the drum room (the practice drums)?
Shiko
What should you be doing while your instructor is talking?
1. sit quietly
2. NOT tapping on/playing your drum
3. be respectful of instructor and peers
Why is Balakulunjon played?
For make initiation
What are the words for the solo phrase in Buse?
You can count, you can count, you can count on me (x3)
I am young and I'm strong! You can count on me!
True or False:
Does drumming have the same benefits as any physical activity?
True!
It has the same benefits in helping calm oneself and regulate your heartrate.
What are the names of the 3 larger drums that can be played in a set or separate?
1. Dununba
2. Kenkeni
3. Sangban