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The sound of a drum set is the combination of many factors, but, it is the actual acoustics that can ruin a great solo, or, add something cosmic to the beat. A YouTube from Wikidrummer teleports a drummer through a myriad of different settings while he plays a simple rhythm on a simple drum set. The result is a stunning cacophony of the sound of drums, and the ways that sound continues to evolve, depending on its surroundings. …

There is so much information out in the world about the benefits of music on the brain, academics, self-esteem and so much more, we may all think that we know for certain that music is a good thing. However, a recent article on Huffington Posts also points out a few lesser-known reasons why music is good for us. Based upon different studies about music, creativity, sound, motor and reasoning skills, it is a wonder to see all of the ways that music positively benefits us, even those who prefer ro …

Whether you are a master of the sun salutation, or embracing the “child’s pose,” yoga is one of the most recommended ways to not only find inner peace, but, to help with a variety of physical ailments and issues. Yoga seems to be everywhere, and is recommended by friends, physicians and websites alike for its ability to calm the mind and body. In many of these same circles, drumming and rhythm have also begun to find a spot in the activity list for wellness, and by combining the two activities …

When it comes to the holiday season, there is always something special about what goes into those stockings that are hung around the house. For the drummer, percussionist or musician in your life, the chance to fill a stocking with more than candy canes or coal is an annual opportunity to give him or her a new kind of sound to spice up their beat. Plus, any instrument that is received while the members of family have gathered together is fair game for a fun drum circle. What are you waiting for? …

If you have a child, know a child, have ever seen a child or even are a child, then you may have heard the pleading for a first drum increase in volume over the past few months. Drums are everywhere and are one of the favorite instruments that kids ask for during the holiday season. For the parent, relative or caregiver who wants to encourage a healthy relationship with music and rhythm, it can be a little overwhelming to have to pick between drum sets, hand drums and other percussion instrume …

Drummers find all sorts of surfaces to drum on, including unusual spots in the natural world. Drumming can happen in water, or on the side of a tree, but, can drumming actually happen on ice, and be real? According to io9.com, a controversy of sorts over a Russian band's video of "ice drumming" has garnered some skepticism by people around the world. In the video proof, the rhythmic sounds of the ice drumming certainly resemble those of a djembe or other hand drum, but, are they real, or is it t …

Modern technology has created many great ways to enjoy the beat of a drum, but, there are certainly limits when it comes to the naturally enchanting rhythm that can be played on a djembe or other hand drum. This YouTube video shows that while it is entirely possible to construct a robot or machine to create a rhythm, there is a necessary human element that is missing from the entire experience. Our hats are off to the technology, but, hand drums should really just be played with hands. …

Many music therapists understand the benefit of music and rhythm to help with a wide range of disorders and illnesses, and the application of these techniques on various ailments is continually finding success for people of all ages. A recent article on News Fix explains that there is a benefit to using music to assist patients who struggle with asthma. Using music with other interventions like inhalers and medications can help enhance those treatments through calming the patient and helping to …

Drumming is making a name for itself outside the recording studio, off the stage and away from the drum circle as it has found a great reputation as a way to burn fat while eliminating stress and anxiety. Arizona Daily Star reports that a gym in Arizona has found that this new way of burning calories is a favorite for the throngs of people looking to find a new motivation to get healthy. Because of Pound, the drumming-exercise program, more people are turning to rhythm to help feel healthy, with …

The Brazilian Carnival invites people from all over the world to celebrate in the streets while immersed in the sounds of Samba. In a recent YouTube video, this sound was captured, but, with one very notable enhancement to the sound - the entire group of Samba drummers is female. The São Clemente Samba School showed that an all-female Samba drumming group has just as much impact as the more traditional mixed-gender groups that play, and with more and more women picking up drums, these groups are …