What is a drumming circle? A drumming circle is a hands-on rhythm based community event during which a facilitator leads people in playing drums and hand percussion instruments. No musical experience is necessary! It is an open space for people to come together and share their love of drumming, dancing and singing. Why a drumming circle? It creates social support, it offers a number of proven health benefits, and it’s fun. Best of all, group drumming is easy to learn. It offers an enjoyable and fulfilling activity for young and old alike. And there are many other benefits as well – exercise, nurturing social support, intellectual stimulation, and stress reduction. In so many ways, group drumming stimulates creative expression that unites our bodies minds, and spirits.
Drumming Circle Health Benefits: Studies clearly show that group drumming circles provide health benefits – physically, mentally, and emotionally. For example, research led by neurologist Dr. Barry Bittmen, M.D., medical director of the Mind-Body Wellness Center in Meadville, PA, concluded that active participation in group drumming circles provides the following benefits: • Relieves stress • Provides exercise • Supports fine motor skills • Decreases depression • Boosts immune system • Reduces feelings of loneliness
• Increases white blood cells • Increases quality of life • Improves walking gate in stroke patients • Increases creativity • Provides a fun experience • Helps focus the mind • Boosts intellectual stimulation • Fosters feeling of belonging • Fosters community and cooperation • Improves cognitive function of persons with Alzheimer’s disease
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Research
While group drumming has certainly survived the test of time, the scientific community is just beginning to develop a rudimentary understanding of the biological, psychological and sociological benefits of this multifaceted Recreational Music-making activity. A landmark controlled scientific investigation Bittman and colleagues, (Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, January 2001) demonstrated statistically significant positive cell-mediated immune system changes that correlated with one-hour group drumming sessions. This unique approach has been successfully utilized as a well-accepted, cost-effective strategy in a host of clinical outcome-based programs for individuals facing the challenges of heart disease, cancer, chronic lung disease and asthma.