Dear All,
We have added Drum Circle as on offering in our range of services. from my own experience I can share with you that once you start drumming you just get hooked on to it.
We have already done lot of sessions across the country with the audience as low as 15 to as high as 150.
The application of DC is very many, right from Stress Management, Team building, team bonding, Communication and above all creating rythm in the organisation.
A drum circle is a group of people come together in the physical form of a circle for the purpose of drumming. A wide range of drums ranging from hand drums (namely: the Conga, Djembe, Bongos etc) to frame drums and stick drums are used.
A facilitator in the centre of the circle usually is the one who draws the invisible energy graph for the circle; complete from a calm, trance inducing level to a loud cathartic high.
A facilitator is not a conductor; he is only a catalyst in the group activity of drumming.
Group drumming is a powerful music-making experience that is used as a therapeutic intervention for achieving health-oriented and group-oriented, non-musical goals.
In a drum circle, participants experience both the creation of group rhythms and a sense of community.
Enclosed is a brief about the Drum Circle(DC).
I shall be glad to answer any of your queries.. happy drumming!!!
Regards,
Jimmy Jain
Ph: 91.9322935970
From India, Mumbai
We have added Drum Circle as on offering in our range of services. from my own experience I can share with you that once you start drumming you just get hooked on to it.
We have already done lot of sessions across the country with the audience as low as 15 to as high as 150.
The application of DC is very many, right from Stress Management, Team building, team bonding, Communication and above all creating rythm in the organisation.
A drum circle is a group of people come together in the physical form of a circle for the purpose of drumming. A wide range of drums ranging from hand drums (namely: the Conga, Djembe, Bongos etc) to frame drums and stick drums are used.
A facilitator in the centre of the circle usually is the one who draws the invisible energy graph for the circle; complete from a calm, trance inducing level to a loud cathartic high.
A facilitator is not a conductor; he is only a catalyst in the group activity of drumming.
Group drumming is a powerful music-making experience that is used as a therapeutic intervention for achieving health-oriented and group-oriented, non-musical goals.
In a drum circle, participants experience both the creation of group rhythms and a sense of community.
Enclosed is a brief about the Drum Circle(DC).
I shall be glad to answer any of your queries.. happy drumming!!!
Regards,
Jimmy Jain
Ph: 91.9322935970
From India, Mumbai
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Hi Pratima,
To answer your questions.
1. Yes, drums and host lot of instruments are used as a part of the workshop, this may be integrated in a program or can be done in isolation as a separate module/program. In any case the duration should not exceed 2 to 3 hours else the fatigue sets in.
2. As far as inspiration is concerned, DC are widely used the world over in the corporate training however in India, it is not very well received as of now, the biggest challenge is that people are not able to relate to the concept of drumming to Stress relieving as compared to a stress management program which is perceived to be quieter and calm however once they experience it, they realise it how it fits well in
3. Team bonding requires open communication, working together, creating a rhythm, in a DC, non verbal communication in a team is at its best. everybody is aligned to the common goal and since it is an experiential learning methodology, it requires minimal facilitation.
4.I would contribute inspiration to the urge to create excitement in the training program.My belief is as an organization ( Global Sequel Consulting) we have to constantly raise the bar, innovate and add freshness in what we offer.
I have enclosed a document on DC which shall help you understand DC much better.
You may feel free to revert with your queries.
Regards,
Jimmy
From India, Mumbai
To answer your questions.
1. Yes, drums and host lot of instruments are used as a part of the workshop, this may be integrated in a program or can be done in isolation as a separate module/program. In any case the duration should not exceed 2 to 3 hours else the fatigue sets in.
2. As far as inspiration is concerned, DC are widely used the world over in the corporate training however in India, it is not very well received as of now, the biggest challenge is that people are not able to relate to the concept of drumming to Stress relieving as compared to a stress management program which is perceived to be quieter and calm however once they experience it, they realise it how it fits well in
3. Team bonding requires open communication, working together, creating a rhythm, in a DC, non verbal communication in a team is at its best. everybody is aligned to the common goal and since it is an experiential learning methodology, it requires minimal facilitation.
4.I would contribute inspiration to the urge to create excitement in the training program.My belief is as an organization ( Global Sequel Consulting) we have to constantly raise the bar, innovate and add freshness in what we offer.
I have enclosed a document on DC which shall help you understand DC much better.
You may feel free to revert with your queries.
Regards,
Jimmy
From India, Mumbai
Hi Jimmy,
this is really good exercise to create rhythm in hearts of diverse people.
Mainly it is really useful post lunch sessions when people feel sleepy.
Really good one.
Thanks for sharing.
Keep it Drumming.
From India, Pune
this is really good exercise to create rhythm in hearts of diverse people.
Mainly it is really useful post lunch sessions when people feel sleepy.
Really good one.
Thanks for sharing.
Keep it Drumming.
From India, Pune
Dear Taz.india,
Man is a rational choice maker and psychologists have observed that every individual's behavior is primarily guided by his or her own welfare.
If you know the law of gravity, you will not go up to the 4th floor of the building and jump out of the window, because you are aware that you will smash your head on the ground.
You may not able to see this fact that Drum circle is widely used the world over in corporate trainings; just as you are unable to see gravity.
I agree to disagree with you though.
Regards,
Jimmy
From India, Mumbai
Man is a rational choice maker and psychologists have observed that every individual's behavior is primarily guided by his or her own welfare.
If you know the law of gravity, you will not go up to the 4th floor of the building and jump out of the window, because you are aware that you will smash your head on the ground.
You may not able to see this fact that Drum circle is widely used the world over in corporate trainings; just as you are unable to see gravity.
I agree to disagree with you though.
Regards,
Jimmy
From India, Mumbai
Hi,
Many thanks to Mr. Jimmy Jain for sharing in depth information on Drumming, Drumming Circles and its many benefits and advantages.
I would also like to share my experience and thoughts on ‘Drumming Circles of Pune’ and I promise you this is not at all a deviation.
In city of Pune there are many Drumming Groups who become active for a period of about one and half month just before annual ‘Ganapati Festival’. They begin their evening practice sessions at grounds or open spaces on the riverbank in the evening. Most of the participants are young or middle-aged, from both sexes. Some of the groups are exclusive ladies only group. They practice in the evenings after attending their jobs, studies and other routine. All of them are volunteers and often pay from their pockets to buy and maintain drums. The group size varies from 20 members to 100 members. Group includes instruments like Dhol (Big Drum), Tasha (Flat Drum), Zanj (Thick Cymbals) and Toll. Over the years these groups have developed the art of Group Drumming, involving many sound patterns, which can hold thousands of listeners spell bound. It is a real (LOUD) music to ears and passers by stop and listen to drummers, while they are practicing. Whole of this activity is aimed at performing in front of Lord Ganapati’s Procession on the first day and the last day of ‘Ganapati Festival’. This has developed into a movement, started with 1-2 groups now counting to almost 50 groups having participants and volunteers from different walks of life. These groups also invest in attractive traditional clothing / uniforms. They compete with each other to give best performances and win a spot to perform in front of Ganapati of renowned Ganapati Mandals. These groups can really send adrenaline rushing with their bits and sounds. Most participants are very passionate to participate every year and eagerly wait for next Ganapati Festival to arrive and some how find time to practice and participate. But it is not only fun, there is lot of hard work. Carrying heavy drums and drumming needs lot of practice and stamina. Ganapati Procession may well go beyond 6 hours and drummers perform continuously, nonstop.
This activity is very similar to those of ‘Mumbai Govindas’ who crack dahi-handis by forming human pyramids on Janmashtami (but no music or drums) also Samba Dancers Troops of Brazil who participate in Rio Carnival.
I entirely endorse the benefits of group activity involving drumming and music explained by Mr. Jimmy. Though Drumming Circles of Pune are not Corporate Activity, members are surely drawing following benefits:
· Welcome break from routine
· Great stress buster
· Satisfaction of participating in a social event for fun
· Lesson in cooperation and camaraderie
· Lesson in team building
· Lesson in group discipline
· Lesson in leadership
· Lesson in competing with others with performance
· Lesson in grooming and training juniors
I hope this is interesting and informative.
Thanks & Regards
From India, Pune
Many thanks to Mr. Jimmy Jain for sharing in depth information on Drumming, Drumming Circles and its many benefits and advantages.
I would also like to share my experience and thoughts on ‘Drumming Circles of Pune’ and I promise you this is not at all a deviation.
In city of Pune there are many Drumming Groups who become active for a period of about one and half month just before annual ‘Ganapati Festival’. They begin their evening practice sessions at grounds or open spaces on the riverbank in the evening. Most of the participants are young or middle-aged, from both sexes. Some of the groups are exclusive ladies only group. They practice in the evenings after attending their jobs, studies and other routine. All of them are volunteers and often pay from their pockets to buy and maintain drums. The group size varies from 20 members to 100 members. Group includes instruments like Dhol (Big Drum), Tasha (Flat Drum), Zanj (Thick Cymbals) and Toll. Over the years these groups have developed the art of Group Drumming, involving many sound patterns, which can hold thousands of listeners spell bound. It is a real (LOUD) music to ears and passers by stop and listen to drummers, while they are practicing. Whole of this activity is aimed at performing in front of Lord Ganapati’s Procession on the first day and the last day of ‘Ganapati Festival’. This has developed into a movement, started with 1-2 groups now counting to almost 50 groups having participants and volunteers from different walks of life. These groups also invest in attractive traditional clothing / uniforms. They compete with each other to give best performances and win a spot to perform in front of Ganapati of renowned Ganapati Mandals. These groups can really send adrenaline rushing with their bits and sounds. Most participants are very passionate to participate every year and eagerly wait for next Ganapati Festival to arrive and some how find time to practice and participate. But it is not only fun, there is lot of hard work. Carrying heavy drums and drumming needs lot of practice and stamina. Ganapati Procession may well go beyond 6 hours and drummers perform continuously, nonstop.
This activity is very similar to those of ‘Mumbai Govindas’ who crack dahi-handis by forming human pyramids on Janmashtami (but no music or drums) also Samba Dancers Troops of Brazil who participate in Rio Carnival.
I entirely endorse the benefits of group activity involving drumming and music explained by Mr. Jimmy. Though Drumming Circles of Pune are not Corporate Activity, members are surely drawing following benefits:
· Welcome break from routine
· Great stress buster
· Satisfaction of participating in a social event for fun
· Lesson in cooperation and camaraderie
· Lesson in team building
· Lesson in group discipline
· Lesson in leadership
· Lesson in competing with others with performance
· Lesson in grooming and training juniors
I hope this is interesting and informative.
Thanks & Regards
From India, Pune
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