There are also some direct physical benefits such as improved coordination and strength. Best of all, drumming can provide the common ground to create communities out of diversity. When people drum together they learn to cooperate. Everyone must stay together to achieve the best results. If one person falls out of tempo it can cause a driving groove to fall completely apart.
Individuals learn that they can contribute to something larger than themselves.
They learn that their input is important - equally important, but not more. No matter the size or shape of the percussion instrument and regardless of musical ability, all participants help to shape the sound of the rhythm. The more diverse the range of instruments, the more tonal richness and character can be achieved. The types of world and ethnic percussion are as diverse as the world's many cultures. We will introduce you to the most popular ones.