A Percussion Discussion: Therapeutic Drumming – Theory and Practice
Presentation Abstract
Group drumming has been used to promote community and healing for millennia. This workshop will explore the use of traditional West African drumming with challenging youth. Information will be shared about research documenting the therapeutic benefits of drumming. Traditional use of rites of passage will be discussed as well as their relevance in working with children and adolescents in Western cultures. Participants will learn how to use simple warm-up activities with drums and found percussion items to work with groups. A traditional West African rhythm will be taught and played.
Recommended Citation
Harris, Tom III, "A Percussion Discussion: Therapeutic Drumming – Theory and Practice" (2019). Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference. 20.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gapbs/2019/2019/20
A Percussion Discussion: Therapeutic Drumming – Theory and Practice
Group drumming has been used to promote community and healing for millennia. This workshop will explore the use of traditional West African drumming with challenging youth. Information will be shared about research documenting the therapeutic benefits of drumming. Traditional use of rites of passage will be discussed as well as their relevance in working with children and adolescents in Western cultures. Participants will learn how to use simple warm-up activities with drums and found percussion items to work with groups. A traditional West African rhythm will be taught and played.
