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How Native American Drums Play A Spiritual Role In Indigenous Culture

by | Drums

Native American drums are undoubtedly one of the most beloved instruments among both Native and non-Native people. For centuries, drums have been at the center of Indian lifestyle, serving as a medium of religion, spirituality, and special occasions where a powwow drum takes center stage.

North American Indian tribes have used drums in various ways to communicate with the Great Spirit. To Native people, Indian drums are more than just decorations or musical instruments. American Indian drums are believed to speak to the drummer. Native drums, being made in a circle, represent the world and existence. The most recognizable of these are the hoop drums and shaman drums, which are Indian hand drums used in many individual healing and religious ceremonies, as well as public ceremonies like a Native American powwow.

The hide of the animal stretched over the ring brings with it the specific characteristics of the spirit of the animal and brings a sense of life to the drum when played. While many people think of beating a drum to create a sound, to Native drummers and those involved in contemporary drumming groups and drum circles, the goal is to draw out the sound. The beating …

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