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Drumming for Meditation

Drumming on this planet has had many functions over the centuries: As communitcation, celebration, work, war, and probably the least explored - meditation. When one thinks of drumming it's usually in a loud, bombastic setting. However, here at Community Drums we focus on the quiet side of the drum. In particular, the West African djembe drum, though any drum will work. Quieting the mind so the vibration of the drum can affect one is a most satisfying experience.

That is what Community Drums is all about.

My classes engage the mind at first with the intention of passing the information to the hands. Once the elements of a rhythm are practiced a meditational state can occur. Ultimately, the quiet mind along with the vibrating drum can merge.

To get to this spot - I have a process of learning any rhythm to get anyone there - whether you have musical experience or not!

The process is not something I invented as many musicians use it for whatever instrument being studied. What happens is we break the final rhythm into 3 elements:

1. Rhythm pattern
2. Hand pattern
3. Tone(s) pattern

After playing the rhythm in each of these elements with all the possible permutations we put it all together and then play it for at least 10 - 20 minutes.

This is where the meditation truly can happen.

Meditational Drumming Classes

DRUM ONE! DRUM ALL!

Two Djembe drum-meditation classes w/ Gregg Hansen
('drum-meditation' = sitting meditation for those that can't sit still!)

Class #1 - Beginning-Beginner Djembe Class / Summer 2008

"If you can talk, you can drum."

What:
"First Touch" djembe meditation class for the beginning-beginner.
Simple and exact info presented very patiently. No Experience Necessary / ages 16 & up
Djembes provided (limit 12)

When:
July 2 / 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Where:
The Art Underground
901 Front Street, Lower Level
Louisville, CO 80027
303-229-1127

Cost:
$12.00 per class / Djembes are provided (must call to reserve one: 720-366-1085)

CLASS #2 - Continuing-Beginner Djembe Class / Summer 2008

"Deeper Circle"

What:
A bit deeper & challenging but easily accessible to anyone who has taken 1 or 2 "First Touch" class(es).

When:
2nd & 4th Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:15pm / July & August
(July 9 & 23, August 13 & 27)

Where:
The Art Underground
901 Front Street, Lower Level
Louisville, CO 80027
303-229-1127

Cost:
$12.00 per class / Djembes are provided (must call to reserve one: 720-366-1085)

If you haven’t gone thru Community Drum djembe classes before, please contact me to determine which level of class would be appropriate: Gregg, communitydrum@earthlink.net, 720-366-1085

I look forward to drumming with and meeting you!