Customer Reviews

The Healing Drum Kit

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This kit works on several levels. At one level, it is an introduction to drumming as a healing practice, and how to use drumming to sustain and enhance one's health. At another level, it is an excellent introduction to drumming practice- offering progressive steps and assistance. I particularly like that the author speaks the drum beat pattern out loud on the CD and then plays it. I also like that there are cards showing you visually what the drum beat patterns are. I really believe the author has paid attention to multiple learning modalities (hearing or sight dominant, etc.).

At another level it is an introduction to world drumming. There are two CDs that come with this kit. The first CD is somewhat meditative. The second one will challenge you to play with world beat sound tracks. Awesome.

Additionally, the drum is small and compact enough to take with you on trips and perhaps even to a drum circle. My djembe is big, heavy and awkward to navigate with. My doumbek has a ceramic base and I am always afraid I am going to break it if I chance leaving the house with it. But this little drum I would, and probably will, take anywhere. Consider it the iPod of drums.

While the drum cannot be tuned, it is basic and functional. While the CD does not include video segments, what do you want for $31.00 ?

For the price this is an awesome kit to learn with and to play with. I am enjoying it so much. I bet you would too.

I just got this kit last night and I was very excited to get started on drumming. The drum beat helped me to increase my focus when I'm chanting and it allowed me to enter a state of relaxation more quickly. I highly recommend this kit to everyone!

This drum kit created by Christine Stevens is absolutely wonderful, both for the experienced hand drummer and for the beginner. Christine's approach to teaching health and rhythm is accessible, encouraging and fun. You can't go wrong with this kit and is a must have for any health seeker.

This drum kit provides all you need to learn basic hand drumming. The instruction cds and drumming cards are very easy to follow. The drum itself has a very nice voice for this small a drum. I personally prefer a deeper voice so may eventually buy a larger frame drum but this offers a good start. I would suggest following the simple directions in the book for making your own beater which adds deeper sound capablitities.
I took this drum to a drumming workshop and had no problem participating. This kit is a very economical way of exploring the healing rhythyms of the drum and learning basic hand drumming.

Rebeccasreads happily & highly recommends THE HEALING DRUM KIT as an introduction to the venerable healing process of drumming. As one of the oldest musical instruments in our Story, most every community has gathered around drummers(& still do -- for social gatherings from wedding receptions to parades, festivals to funerals) so that they may experience the joy of dancing the light fantastic, tell stories, & gain healing

How can we change the constant onslaught of the rapid changes in the rhythms of our lives -- on our commutes, at our computers, surrounded by machinery? What can we do to ease all the ragged rhythms in our lives, & find a simple, solitary practice that helps us access our joy again, creates a space in our lives to get in touch with the beat of our heart?

THE HEALING DRUM KIT comes in a sturdy box that contains a 10" Remo frame drum, a deck of 30 Rhythm Cards (what I call "playing cards") featuring beats from around the world, 2 CDs of music to play along with in the form of solos & "drum circle jams", a spiral-bound guide with drum blessings from various traditions, playing tips, & resources for starting a drum circle. By following Christine's lead, you will find the way back to the pulse of your life.

If you're new to the idea that you too can be a drummer -- it's like anything else, the more you practice the better at it you get -- whether you want to join in with the happy crowd or go off on your own, THE HEALING DRUM KIT is a great place to start. & it makes a unique & delightful gift.

The Healing Drum Kit is amazing. I have always loved drum circles but have lacked one thing, confidence. The kit has helped cure me of that & I can not wait until our next drum circle. I do energy healing & sound healing work & I have used mostly rattles & singing bowls but not I have a new tool. I also do Shamanic style Journeying & until now have had no luck doing it while I drum for myself & now I am even making
progress with that. When I first saw the kit I knew I would love to have it but I had no idea that I would be benefitting from it so much in such a short time. The drum itself is a great size for travel & sounds great for it's size.
Mike [...]

excellent way to bring out all of the aspects of drumming .... from healing to spirit to basic skills .... if the student is ready, this product will teach ... very impressed and thankful.

I thought this drum set was great, you get exactly what you pay for, It is great for people who are just beginning to learn how to play drums.

This is the perfect hand drum and learning manual to start with. I wish I found this years ago. The remo drum is the perfect size for traveling or just taking with you to the park or a drum circle. And the cards are amazing and easy to under stand. The guide book is also full of very good information. Ive recomended this to a few friends of mine already.

I would highly recommend this kit if you have any interest in drumming at all. It is easy to learn and very relaxing. My grandchildren also love it and what a good way to have fun and teach them rhythm and stress management at the same time.