Drums & Tabla
The concept of drums are as old as mankind. Drums first appeared as far back as 6000 BC. Mesopotamian excavations unearthed small cylindrical drums dated 3000 BC. Drum kits, a grouping of various toned drums, originated in marching bands and parade bands in New Orleans. Cymbals and Toms, which were invented in China, were added to drum kits.
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Cowbells, wooden blocks, and chimes were incorporated as well. By the 1930’s the standard drum kit had taken shape. The origin of Tabla is controversial. Myth says that tabla was invented by the Indian Sufi poet and musician Amir Khusro in the 13th century. Documented history about Tabla is from late 18th Century. Nevertheless, carvings in Bhaja caves (Maharashtra ,200 BC), Eklingaji temple in Jaipur, a Hosaleshwara temple in Karnataka portrays images similar to Tabla.
Benefits of playing Drums & Tabla
- Increases Fitness: Nothing gets your adrenaline flowing like playing the Drums or Tabla! A drum practice session is a great way to break a sweat while having fun. Drum students burn an average of 270.4 calories in 30 minutes just by playing the drumkit and moving to the beat
- Be in the Present Moment: When one plays the Tabla or Drum, they are placed squarely in the present. One of the paradoxes of rhythm is that it has both the capacity to move your awareness out of your body into realms beyond time and space and to ground you firmly in the present moment
- Reduces Stress: Playing Tabla/Drums can relieve frustration, disappointment and stress. Playing even for just a few minutes, can boost your mood.
- Develops Brain: According to scientific research, playing music, and hence playing percussion, increases the development of various regions of the brain, including the corpus callosum, motor and auditory cortexes.
- It is a healing Art: Drumming is a healing art. It helps students to take notice of the rhythms and beauty in nature and their surroundings and gives participants of any age a better sense of well being.
- Develops Grace: Drumming increases body awareness & kinesthetic development; drumming helps students develop graceful coordination and self-control.
- Cultural Bridge: Drum circles are great ethnic and cultural bridges; they harmoniously bring diverse people, instruments and musical styles together.
The concept of drums are as old as mankind. Drums first appeared as far back as 6000 BC. Mesopotamian excavations unearthed small cylindrical drums dated 3000 BC. Drum kits, a grouping of various toned drums, originated in marching bands and parade bands in New Orleans. Cymbals and Toms, which were invented in China, were added to drum kits.
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Cowbells, wooden blocks, and chimes were incorporated as well. By the 1930’s the standard drum kit had taken shape. The origin of Tabla is controversial. Myth says that tabla was invented by the Indian Sufi poet and musician Amir Khusro in the 13th century. Documented history about Tabla is from late 18th Century. Nevertheless, carvings in Bhaja caves (Maharashtra ,200 BC), Eklingaji temple in Jaipur, a Hosaleshwara temple in Karnataka portrays images similar to Tabla.
Benefits of playing Drums & Tabla
- Increases Fitness: Nothing gets your adrenaline flowing like playing the Drums or Tabla! A drum practice session is a great way to break a sweat while having fun. Drum students burn an average of 270.4 calories in 30 minutes just by playing the drumkit and moving to the beat
- Be in the Present Moment: When one plays the Tabla or Drum, they are placed squarely in the present. One of the paradoxes of rhythm is that it has both the capacity to move your awareness out of your body into realms beyond time and space and to ground you firmly in the present moment
- Reduces Stress: Playing Tabla/Drums can relieve frustration, disappointment and stress. Playing even for just a few minutes, can boost your mood.
- Develops Brain: According to scientific research, playing music, and hence playing percussion, increases the development of various regions of the brain, including the corpus callosum, motor and auditory cortexes.
- It is a healing Art: Drumming is a healing art. It helps students to take notice of the rhythms and beauty in nature and their surroundings and gives participants of any age a better sense of well being.
- Develops Grace: Drumming increases body awareness & kinesthetic development; drumming helps students develop graceful coordination and self-control.
- Cultural Bridge: Drum circles are great ethnic and cultural bridges; they harmoniously bring diverse people, instruments and musical styles together.
