Just before the pandemic, I picked up a frame drum: it changed how I listen to the world!

In this 30 sec. video, I play Baladi + Maksum rhythms on my Meinl Sonic Energy Flower of Life drum (goatskin head, natural wood).

The Flower of Life symbolizes unity + creation in sacred geometry. Not just a drum: it's a portal.

I now play:
🛎 With bells: Kanjira, Tambourine, Persian daf (still learning)
🔕 Without: Buffalo / Shamanic drum, Egyptian tar, Turkish bendir

Frame drumming has deep roots in women’s history. The first named drummer? Lipushiau, Mesopotamia, 2380 BCE.

What ancient practice helps you feel most alive?

#FrameDrumming #DrumWithCrissy #SoundHealing

It's been awhile since I publicly shared anything of me (recorded) playing one of my hand drums...

I usually play this drum in the video as it's my favourite, also the Turkish Bendir I purchased from Sala Muzik, the Remo Buffalo Drum (shamanic drumming).

Here's one with me using the 16" Meinl Sonic Energy drum with Flower of Life (sacred geometry pattern) for throwback tuesday

https://youtu.be/qcvi4vphmIU?si=xg-0YoaHPmgyOfbX

#handdrummers #framedrumming