Use Shaman Drums For Unique Western Decorating

unlike many other leather Native American drums used during tribal ceremonies, these rustic drums have natural raw hide, stretched over a wooden 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 tribal drums do. A drum fashioned in this way allows for a natural hand holding position so you can be in full contact with the drum and easily create the sound that is very important in bringing out the right tones needed to guide you on your Shamanic journey.

You will also see that many Shamans drums have symbolic painted designs on the rawhide drum face. These unique American Indian paintings often depict a map of the universe or symbols of spiritual powers you can use to help you in your meditating and journeying experience. If you are using the drum for Shamanic work, take time to look into the significance of the painting. Since the southwestern symbols have a spirit and power that guides the journey, you want to make sure it is in line with your own practices and guides you in that direction.

Also, I think its very important to check the quality of the drum before choosing. It’s necessary 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 it’s also important to choose the right striking mallet so you can enjoy the rich sound of these native drums to its fullest. You will find that there are many variations of mallets that create different sounds from the drum and although I personally like to use a

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