THE THERAPEUTIC ADVANTAGES OF DRUMMING
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When working with drums in therapeutic environments, the advantage of drumming is the ability to drum while sitting in a wheelchair, and the relatively simple way of producing sounds from drums. Furthermore, drumming is usually done with a large group of people, where the social effect and connectivity are meaningful.
Drumming lessons develop musical skills -
sense of rhythm, improvisation, memory and persistence
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Group drumming within a therapeutic framework includes many other aspects:
Improving the ability to express oneself while cultivating listening abilities
Developing social relations through cooperation and social cohesion
Improved coordination and control of the hands (coordination and motor skills)
Reducing stress and anxiety, fatigue and depression
Raising mood and spontaneous joy
Improving the immune system at the cellular level
Increase in alpha waves in the brain
Creating verbal communication among group members
Raising motivation among who are recovering from other treatments
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A sense of ecstatic arousal and at the same time a deep relaxation of thought
And all this is at the tip of our fingers!
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Drumming with bare hands in rhythmic action, releases endorphins from the brain. Just like running, the palms (or legs) encounter a hard surface, time after time, from right and left, the pulse rises slightly, and the body releases substances that cause euphoria and painkillers.