The power and the philosophy behind the Drum Cafe's drum circle
Music has the power to transform, inspire, move and motivate us both as individuals and groups. This is because we all strongly identify with it. It is a shaping force in our world.
For centuries people have used drumming to release stress, raise their spirits, enhance clarity and focus, and develop a culture of co-operation and community.
In Africa, whenever communities want to mark an occasion, or draw others near, whether for births, initiations, funerals or celebrations, drums can be heard in the distance. The effect of drumming is a synchronization of energy, a unity and common purpose.
Interactive drumming is a cutting edge tool now being used in business to develop unity in the workplace. It is a powerful team building method, because the effect is immediate and is felt by everyone.
Imagine the power of your company or division making music together.
The Drum Cafe brings this powerful African technique to the modern boardrooms and offers the possibility of participating in an event that promotes the power of communication, synergy, harmony and team building through interactive drumming.
We provide each delegate with a drum, and transform your company, division or work team into a drumming orchestra teaching participants to listen to one another and to make music together!
Drum Cafe has been used by over 200 of the top 500 companies in the world and with a history of over 20,000 events in 28 Countries, the Drum Cafe in all its locations around the world, has the experience to deliver an unforgettable interactive event.
When you drum in a group, you work as a team.
The Drum Cafe’s drum circle is based on two key principles which create successful group dynamics: everyone plays the same bass rhythm; and everyone listens to one another.
By following these principles the Drum Cafe is able to build a non-competitive community and to convey the message that everyone in the group is striving to achieve the same goal - to make music that is harmonious.
As participants beat their own drums and hear the rhythm of the group change and develop, they realize that they are playing a specific, important role within the group. They directly experience the power of group energy and understand that they are united by a common goal.
The significance of communication and listening is highlighted through the experience of creating music together
