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Using Native American Hand Drums For Drumming Groups And Rustic Decor

Because I enjoy home decorating, I havecut correctly, the long thin strip of wood
always loved Native American hand drums forcurled to form a ring that measured two to
their simplistic beauty when used forsix feet in length, depending on the size of
southwestern decor, and for the significantthe hand drum desired. Once the drum ring was
role they play in American Indian drum music.properly bent, it was held with one end
Most people I come in contact with do notoverlapping the other and secured in place
realize that these hand drums are some of thewith a piece of raw hide lacing. Allowed to
most famous cultural representations in thedry slowly in the open air, the remaining
world. For centuries, American Indian peoplemoisture in the hand drum hoop would
relied on their belief in the special powerevaporate, allowing the ring to shrink to the
of these drums for spiritual and healingexact  size.
purposes, and have always considered the hand
drum as a prized possession among all NativeAs you look into the history of the different
American  musical  instruments.tribal hand drums made, you will notice that
they were covered on either one, or both
Even though all Native American drums havesides of the drum hoop with animal skin.
similar characteristics about them, you mayVarious woods and hides were used depending
not realize that native drums differ in manyon the Indian tribe and where they were at
ways depending on the tribe. Some tribes usegeographically, but the most common materials
the hand drum exclusively in secretwere pine, and goat skin. These days, Native
ceremonies, whereas in others, they are theAmerican hand drums are made using a variety
point of interest of the public event orof animal hides, but traditionally, goat skin
powwow. Native people also use these handrawhide was the preferred skin because of its
held musical instruments for dancing,special  stretching  and  sound  quality.
personal meditating and in sweat lodges. No
matter how they are used, the hand drum stillNow days, you can readily find Native
plays a key role in American Indian music andAmerican hand drums online and in stores that
in  Native  culture  today.sell southwestern and country home decor.
Whether adorned on the wall in a cabin or
When buying one of these beautiful drums tolodge to enhance rustic decor, or simply
add to your western style home decor or forbeing played for ceremonial drumming, these
playing in a drum circle, it is wise toNative drums will add great character to your
choose one made with quality materialshome and environment. If you are interested
similar to the original materials used. Thein authenticity and traditional American
original, all natural hand held drums usedIndian values, you will certainly enjoy
throughout Native American history, were madehaving and displaying authentic Native
of wood cut from a fallen tree trunk. WhenAmerican hand drums.



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