Wolf Drums
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Drum Care

Quote: A human being is part of the whole, called by us 'universe', a part united in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts, feelings as something separate from the rest; a kind of optical illusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of poison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in it's beauty. - (Albert Einstein)

The Drum is very good for grief, stress, trauma, loneliness, depression and anger.

How To Take Care of Your Drum

Don't leave your drum in the sun or in a car, the skin will shrink to the point of tearing.

Treat Your Drum Like a Baby.

These are primitive drums and they are subject to climactic conditions. When the weather is cold or humid, it will tend to go flat, no vibrations. To rectify this, always store your drum in a warm, dry place. It can also be warmed in front of a fire, heater or over the stove to take out the moisture. Not too close though! About 12 inches away should be fine. If it's held too close to the source of the heat it may warp. We find that heating the drum from the back using a hair dryer also works well.

For extra dry climates, the drum will have a tight pinging sound to it. Using a spray bottle you can spray water into the back of the drum or rubbing some in by hand will rectify this. Don't use too much water on your drum, as it may develop a wavy surface and the tone will go flat.

When not in use, it's best to either hang it on a wall, or store it flat. This will prevent any warping of the frame due to the changes in the moisture content of the rawhide. If your drum is the victim of an accident, return it to me and I'll do my best to repair it.

Key Words for the Drum

Earth Beat, Heartbeat, Earth Connection, Healing, Centering, Power.

The beat of the Drum is considered to be the heartbeat of Mother Earth and can help you come into harmony with that heartbeat.

Transcendent Meaning

To help with going deeper into the dream state, a healing from music, and deep understanding of the universal energy.

Instructions for Drum

To connect with your drum hold it to your chest with the lacing toward you and hug it while watching T.V. etc. this will help put your energy into the drum.

If you feel you want to paint anything on the face of your drum, meditate over it. What ever needs to be on it will come to you. Use calligraphy pens, oil paints or cover paints to decorate the face if you wish. Before any sealants like Dubin is put on your drum it has to be decorated first. You can also hang feathers or whatever other items take your fancy from the lacing if you wish.

The more you play your drum the more you'll connect with each other.

Website Created January 2003.
Last updated August 2008
Website designed and maintained by Wolf Drums.

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