1. Drumming Reduces Stress
Studies show that djembe drumming can can alter a person's response to stress at a genomic level. A study by the Medical Science Monitor proved that people who play music in their free time have actual genetic reversals to stress--hence why hand-drumming is incorporated in many health programs and corporate events.
2. Drumming Allows You to Express Your Creative Side
When drumming or playing music, you engage the abstract creatively-oriented right side of your brain. In our busy day-to-day lives, our critically-thinking left brain can be vastly over-worked. When you drum, you take the pressure off the left brain--giving your brain an essential chance to reset.
3. Drumming Provides a Sense of Acceptance and Community
Making music in a group setting allows people to open up to each other. Drumming fulfills that intrinsic need to get into the groove and rhythm with ourselves and others. It also provides opportunities for people to congregate who otherwise may not congregate.
4. Drumming is a Workout
Drumming vigorously is an aerobic activity, which leads to more calories burned, as well as improved stamina, strength, and coordination. According to FitDay.com, a 5'10 male who weighs 160 pounds can burn 222 calories in one hour while drumming. A 5'4 female who weighs 135 pounds can burn 177 calories per hour of drumming.4. Drumming is Fun!
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