Drums are one of the oldest instruments in the world, starting by making a beat on one’s own body. Drums cross cultural lines, and the term is now applied to non-musical arenas. Beat it to drums!
CONNECT:
- The most important Native American musical instrument is the drum. Find out why at http://www.native-languages.org/drums.htm
- Canadian First Nations have their specific drum culture: http://www.native-drums.ca/index.php/Drumming/Culture?tp=a
- What do Djembe, Sabar and Bougarabou have in common? They all relate to African drums. Learn about them and other facts about African drums at http://www.drumdr.com/african-hand-drums.html
- One of the main functions of drumming is communication. Explore this aspect at http://resources.primarysource.org/content.php?pid=144239&sid=1226877
- Watch the physics of drums at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-qgTja48NU
CREATE:
- Here are three ways to make your own drum: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Homemade-Drum
- Make your own African drum by following the directions at http://artsmarts4kids.blogspot.com/2008/10/create-your-own-african-djembe-drum.html.
- Here’s a fun website that enables you to play virtual drums: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=32789
CARE:
- Drummers can be spiritual messengers. Read about this service at http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/drumming-in-worship-experiencing-god-s-heartbeat/
- Help sustain drummers in Africa by donating money at http://www.africaheartwoodproject.org/buydrums.php#sthash.totVLE6E.dpbs
CAREERS:
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