Practical Experience

Materials needed: Ball (drum), Ball holder, Drumsticks, Music (powerful and calming). Begin drumming to a selection of powerful music with a strong heavy beat such as the Drums Alive^® Vol. 1 CD. Begin with the Powerful (Beta Wave) music. Drum without any intention of playing any specific rhythm or choreography. Just follow the beat for about 10 – 15 min. Allow yourself to increase the tempo and dynamics of the beat. You may even allow yourself to yell loudly while you are drumming quickly and powerfully.

Change music to a slower, calming and quieter piece of music. Try closing your eyes and allowing the rhythms and emotions of this music to penetrate your Body, Mind and Spirit.

Begin drumming without any choreographic or rhythmical preconceptions. Allow at least 10 – 15 minutes for this (Alpha Wave) experience.

Acknowledge the differences these two types of music play on your energy levels and emotions. Did you recognize the two different Brain Waves and how did they make you feel? Write your feelings and thoughts down on paper.