I am a drummer . . .

I do not worship my Drum, but it helps me to connect with something that is spiritual.

I connect with my Drum in my way, as many others connect with their Drums in their own way.

My Drum is something that is sacred to me, for it is more then an instrument, it is my alter.

I will not touch anyone else’s Drum without first asking their permission, for I respect the relationship that someone has with their Drum.

I will not assume that I shall be the loudest or the fastest Drummer in a circle.

I will listen before Drumming; I will merge my rhythms into what the group is playing.

I will not force the Circle onto a specific path, but let it grow to where Spirit takes it.

I am a Drummer and I will seek to constantly learn. I will connect with others, remain open and allow them to join with me.

. . . I am a drummer

Drum circle consciousness is a group vision manifest in sound, an attitude of giving of yourself and integrating yourself into a group to create a song. You become a part of a whole that is more than the sum of its parts.

When we come together and drum, the power of the rhythm moves us to a place where we all share the same space, time, and music together. We are focusing our attention to create a song. In that moment, we are not necessarily hitting the same note at the same time, but we are intimately sharing that rhythmical moment. Anyone can do this, even if you’ve never drummed before in your life! You don’t have to be a shaman or a professional musician to experience the magic of the drum circle. When you play with a group that wants to go to that place and create the magic of being in the same place at the same time, together you create that natural phenomenon called “entrainment.” You are in rhythmical alignment with each other.

The Philosophy of DrumTrybe is a code of ethics written for those who wish to
connect spiritually through the Drum. It has been adopted by many individuals,
households and organizations within the Drumming community. Here now, is
presented to all of you who would consider a philosophy and a tradition of
ethics for the Drummer, DrumTrybe. This code is voluntary and is meant only to
set an example for… not dictate to… or govern the way we live. The Philosophy of
DrumTrybe is NOT a set of laws or rules. It is written as an example set of
ethics and ideas. It is your individual decision or group’s choice to adopt the
Philosophy of DrumTrybe. Amendments for each Drum Circle, group or community may
be freely added provided this original text is never altered.


I. DISCRETION: Respect yourself and present yourself so that others also
respect you. Explain who you are, not to boast, but to teach and to inform. Do
not flaunt your talents, and know that whether you want them to or not, your
actions will affect the entire community. Share your knowledge with those who
seek your wisdom and truly wish to understand and accept it. Learn to recognize
these people, but do not attempt to withhold Spirit from those that do not for
they may see the way.

I am a drummer.... I do not worship my drum, but it helps me to connect with something that is spiritual.

I connect with my drum in my way, as many others connect with their drums in their own way.

My drum is something that is sacred to me, for it is more then an instrument, it IS my alter.

I will not touch other peoples drums without first asking their permission, for I respect the relationship that someone has with their drum.

I will not assume that I shall be the loudest or the fastest drummer in a circle.

I will listen before drumming; I will merge my rhythms into what the group is playing.

I will not force the circle onto a specific path, but let it grow to where spirit takes it.

I am a drummer and I will seek to constantly learn. I will connect with others, remain open and allow them to join with me. I am a drummer...