Drum Medicine



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Far in the night, as we were falling asleep on the bank of the Merrimack, we heard some tyro beating a drum incessantly, in preparation for a country muster, as we learned, and we thought of the line,—
“When the drum beat at dead of night.”
We could have assured him that his beat would be answered, and the forces be mustered. Fear not, thou drummer of the night; we too will be there. And still he drummed on in the silence and the dark. This stray sound from a far-off sphere came to our ears from time to time, far, sweet, and significant, and we listened with such an unprejudiced sense as if for the first time we heard at all. No doubt he was an insignificant drummer enough, but his music afforded us a prime and leisure hour, and we felt that we were in season wholly. These simple sounds related us to the stars.
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

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Not a drum was heard, not a funeral note,
As his corse to the rampart we hurried;
—Charles Wolfe (1791–1823)

Drum Info ...

Components Of Drum Kit Hardware ... Hoops, Lugs and Tension rods Hoops, lugs, tension rods have a major role to play in making the drum music sound good... The key use of the lugs is to anchor the drum hoop or the rim, which is then fixed firmly by the use of tension rods... It holds the drum head in its place and applies even tension to the tuning to keep the drum kit up and running....

Playing Shaman Drums In Indian Ceremonies And Drumming Groups ... Maybe you are like me when I first started digging into the history and meaning of Native American drums, and have only a vague idea of what the Shamans drum is...

Acoustic Drum Sets At A Glimpse ... Again, it was Bill Bruford who added drums and cymbals to their drum kits and transformed the entire musical landscape... Acoustic drum sets have been really proved to be a boon for the musical industry and have completely added a new feeling to the drum culture...


Medicine Info ...

Medicine Balls... From Back Breakers To Muscle Makers ... The original medicine balls featured a tough leather outer skin.  You can still buy models of this style and like the original they are truly designed for basic strength training.  Great for fitness and building any muscle in the body, leather covered medicine balls may not be fancy but they get the job done when it comes to general strength building.  A leather medicine ball routine utilizing a range of weights and a good variety of exercises will help build muscles throughout your body from calves and thighs to biceps your neck and back.  As with any weight training the performing the exercises the right way is important otherwise you'll find the medicine ball to be a back breaker rather than a muscle maker.  You can start by searching online for medicine ball training resources That covers weight training now lets really get into the nitty-gritty.  If you shop online at sites like www.morleyathletic.com you're going to find a lot more than the old fashion style leather covered medicine balls.  This is where it starts to get exciting for you hard core team sports athletes out there....

The True Meaning Of Alternative Medicine ... Many people who are suffering from disease or pain have thought about trying the alternative medicine route.  Before you try alternative medicine, you may want to learn a bit about it.  There are a lot of different types of alternative medicine and they all may not be right for you. Alternative medicine is a type of therapeutic practice that is not considered to be a part of traditional or conventional medical treatment.  People use alternative medicine instead of using traditional medical treatment.  This is often because they feel it is a natural way to get better. There are many types of alternative medicine.  Some are covered by medical insurance, but most are not.  Some forms of alternative medicine that may be covered are chiropractic and osteopathic therapy.  These forms of alternative medicine are widely used. There are other forms of alternative medicine that are not as widely used, but are becoming more popular by the minute.  These are:  massage therapy, therapeutic touch, folk medicine, herbal medicine, special diets, homeopathy, music therapy, aromatherapy, naturopathy, faith healing, and new age healing.  There are also some non-western forms of alternative medicine such as:  Chinese medicine, gi gong, reiki, and ayarveda. There are some less commonly practiced forms of alternative medicine as well.  One is called biofield therapy.  This is a form of alternative medicine that works with your so called "energy fields" to heal you.  Another is bioelectrical magnetic therapy.  This alternative medicine uses pulse and magnetic fields to heal you. Alternative medicine is quite popular for people who are terminally ill.  Many AIDS and cancer patients prefer it.  An example of this is a cancer patient who uses alternative medicine instead of receiving traditional chemotherapy or radiation therapy.  People also use alternative medicine to heal ailments such as back pain or migraines.  Instead of traditional painkillers, the patients would use aromatherapy, sound therapy or herbal therapy.  Alternative medicine is even used on animals.  Have you ever seen the movie "The Horse Whisperer?"  That was about a form of alternative medicine used on an animal.  Acupuncture, herbal therapy, and others have also been used on animals... The last thing you should know is that there is no scientific evidence that alternative medicine is effective.  There have been no scientific studies to prove if they are safe or if they work for the diseases or ailments they are used for.  Before using an alternative medicine, talk to your doctor, make sure your doctor feels it is safe and will not harm you. There are many different kinds of alternative medicines to choose from.  Now that you understand it a bit better, you can decide if it is right for you.  For more information talk to your doctor or research it online.  With careful research, you may find one that is right for you...


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