You Can Use Shaman Drums For Chic Rustic Decorating
will realize that unlike many other leather Native American drums used during tribal ceremonies, these rustic drums have natural raw hide, stretched over a wood frame on one side and are laced with raw hide string on the other side. They don’t have the loop hold like many other Indian drums do. A drum fashioned in this way allows for a natural hand holding position so you can fully control the drum and easily create the sound that is very important in bringing out the right tones necessary to guide you on your Shamanic journey.
You will also notice that many Shamans drums have paintings and symbols on the rawhide playing surface. These unique western symbols often depict a map of the universe or symbols of spiritual powers you can use to lead you in your spiritual journeying experience. If you are using the drum for Shamanic work, take time to look into the significance behind the painting. Since the southwestern symbols have spiritual power that directs the journey, you want to make sure it is in line with your own practices and influences you in that direction.
Also, I like to check the quality of the drum before buying. It’s critical to check that there are no thin places at the points where the cords of the drumhead are attached. This is vital to the quality and life of your Shaman drum and will ultimately save you money by not having to have it repaired or buy a new one.
A lot of focus is placed on the drum alone but don’t forget to choose the right striking mallet so you can enjoy the rich sound of these native drums to its fullest. You will see that there are many different types of mallets that pull out different tones from the drum and although I personally like using a mallet with a
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