In this user-friendly interpretation of the I Ching, Michael Drake presents drumming as a revolutionary way to approach the ancient Chinese oracle. A synthesis of shamanic drum ways and Taoist philosophy, I Ching: The Tao of Drumming provides for the first time the rhythmic structure of the 64 hexagrams or potential human situations. Drum patterns derived from the hexagram images render the essence of each archetype of experience into sound, giving it physical, mental, and spiritual impulse. Through the natural law of resonance, the drummer then embodies the qualities and attributes necessary to effect change or harmonize with change in any given situation. With clear and practical explanations of each of the 64 hexagrams along with useful exercises and illustrations, the author demonstrates how drumming these simple rhythm archetypes brings the essential self into accord with the pattern or way of cyclical change, and that way is known as Tao.
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"I like I Ching: The Tao of Drumming. The drum is the presence of ha-moo-low-nay, which is how the Infinite is seeing the unfolding of the deeper levels of the vast self." --Joseph Rael, author of Being and Vibration
"Amazing work, given the role of music in the lives of many." --Anthony Judge, author of Periodic Pattern of Human Life
"Ever since I first saw the book I Ching, The Tao of Drumming by Michael Drake, I have been fascinated by it. It's one more way to experience the connection of all things." --Arlene Arnold, The New Times
"A fascinating multi-cultural synergism of thought regarding the rhythmic pulses of the universe and their relationship to divination and drumming." -- Jonathan Goldman, author of Healing Sounds
"A fascintaing idea, especially for I Ching aficionados, and another good excuse to put your hands on those healing skins." -- NAPRA ReView, Spring 1998
"Michael has done us all a hugh kindness by compiling this exhaustive work into one volume in clear concise language." -- Dru Kristel, author of Breath Was the First Drummer
"I recently bought your book and CD for the Tao of Drumming. I am a martial arts teacher of a Daoist Kung Fu system. My arts are based on Chi Cultivation which I found that your Tao of Drumming fits in well with as the vibrations of the drum will enter certain organs for its healing benefits plus much more. So I needed to write to you to thank you on a huge effort and great job on the book and drumming." --Garry Hearfield, Shaolin Yau Kung Mun Kung Fu Academy
"Amazing work, given the role of music in the lives of many." --Anthony Judge, author of Periodic Pattern of Human Life
"Ever since I first saw the book I Ching, The Tao of Drumming by Michael Drake, I have been fascinated by it. It's one more way to experience the connection of all things." --Arlene Arnold, The New Times
"A fascinating multi-cultural synergism of thought regarding the rhythmic pulses of the universe and their relationship to divination and drumming." -- Jonathan Goldman, author of Healing Sounds
"A fascintaing idea, especially for I Ching aficionados, and another good excuse to put your hands on those healing skins." -- NAPRA ReView, Spring 1998
"Michael has done us all a hugh kindness by compiling this exhaustive work into one volume in clear concise language." -- Dru Kristel, author of Breath Was the First Drummer
"I recently bought your book and CD for the Tao of Drumming. I am a martial arts teacher of a Daoist Kung Fu system. My arts are based on Chi Cultivation which I found that your Tao of Drumming fits in well with as the vibrations of the drum will enter certain organs for its healing benefits plus much more. So I needed to write to you to thank you on a huge effort and great job on the book and drumming." --Garry Hearfield, Shaolin Yau Kung Mun Kung Fu Academy
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"This book is the culmination of my quest to understand the power of rhythm. Rhythm, as a path, has led me to explore the drum ways of many of the world's shamanic and spiritual traditions. As I learned the rhythms of various world cultures, I found the same rhythmic qualities underlying all of them. Like the colors of the rainbow, each culture has its own hue or identity, yet each is a part of the whole. Although the focus or intent differs from culture to culture, rhythmic drumming invariably has the same power and effects in all traditions. The resonant qualities and attributes of these rhythmic phenomena are universal and come into play whenever we drum. These powerful effects and their relationship to the rhythm archetypes of the I Ching are what I attempt to describe in Part One. Part Two is my interpreatation of the 64 hexagrams from a rhythmic perspective. This book is my invitation to all who wish to experience the power of rhythm." Michael Drake
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Michael Drake is an internationally respected writer and recording artist. He is the author of The Shamanic Drum: A Guide to Sacred Drumming and I Ching: The Tao of Drumming. His articles have appeared in numerous publications, including Awareness, Sacred Hoop, and Mother Earth News. Raised in a conservative Southern Baptist Church, Michael had his first ecstatic experience as a youth at a church revival; an evangelistic meeting intended to reawaken interest in religion. This state of rapture and trancelike elation inspired his spiritual quest.
Michael spent more than 30 years of his life seeking answers to some of life's most perplexing mysteries: Why am I here? What happens when you die? What is life's purpose? He explored the world's great religions. He considered the philosophies of humanity. He studied the theories of modern science. At a crucial point in his search, Michael came in touch with the transforming power of shamanic drumming and of an ancient shamanic way of self-knowledge. Under the tutelage of Mongolian shaman Jade Wah'oo Grigori, he learned the healing rhythms and drum ways of an ancient shamanic lineage. He discovered that therapeutic rhythm techniques have been used for thousands of years to create and maintain physical, mental, and spiritual health. Inspired by his studies, research, and experiences, Michael founded Talking Drum Publications in 1991 in order to publish information related to shamanic drumming. For the past 20 years he has been facilitating drum circles and workshops nationwide. To learn more visit: http://shamanicdrumming.com/.
Michael spent more than 30 years of his life seeking answers to some of life's most perplexing mysteries: Why am I here? What happens when you die? What is life's purpose? He explored the world's great religions. He considered the philosophies of humanity. He studied the theories of modern science. At a crucial point in his search, Michael came in touch with the transforming power of shamanic drumming and of an ancient shamanic way of self-knowledge. Under the tutelage of Mongolian shaman Jade Wah'oo Grigori, he learned the healing rhythms and drum ways of an ancient shamanic lineage. He discovered that therapeutic rhythm techniques have been used for thousands of years to create and maintain physical, mental, and spiritual health. Inspired by his studies, research, and experiences, Michael founded Talking Drum Publications in 1991 in order to publish information related to shamanic drumming. For the past 20 years he has been facilitating drum circles and workshops nationwide. To learn more visit: http://shamanicdrumming.com/.
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A true "way" of Drumming,
This review is from: I-Ching : The Tao of Drumming (Paperback)
Michael Drake truly captures "the way" of the drum and also I believe our emotional and spiritual connection to it. From the ancient ceremonial drums of early man until modern times, this "way" of the drum has not changed within us - and Michael Drake captures this in all of his books. This book actually has rhythmic exercises and pattern the reader can learn and use as a guide to finding their own "way". As a lifelong drummer, and student of related speed bag rhythms, I found it very interesting and enlightening.
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