Make Up Your Own - one player solos while the circle maintains a steady pulse. Play Along - the circle accompanies themselves while singing or listening to a favorite song. As Hull notes, people come to drum circles not to perfect their music talents, but to become part of a musical percussion experience. In community drum circles, participants express themselves using a chorus of tuned drums, percussion, and vocals to create music while having a good time. Drum circle groups come together to use drums for ritual bonding and empowerment.
Spiritual circles worship through drumming.
Alternative healing conferences use drum circles as opening ceremonies. Corporations use drumming as team building events. If you have a large enough group, you can create a Sound Bowl consisting of three concentric circles. Establishing a three level seating arrangement can help you achieve this effect. Room should be left in the center of the circle for the drum facilitator to stand and direct the drum orchestra.