What is the purpose of drumming?
The use of a drum is very old; a drum was probably the very first musical instrument made. The drum assist the shaman to reach the state of ecstasy, by beating on the drum the shaman would put him/herself into a trance. Once entered into he/she would journey to the Otherworld than return, describing their travels with song accompanied by the drum. These drums were ornately painted, often with feathers or horsehair hang off the sides. A shamans drum is a very personal instrument.
