Jew’s Harp Care

by admin / on 30 декабря, 2016 / in Care, How to, Jew’s harp, Learning, Tips

Under normal circumstances, condensate from the heated body and breath evaporates by itself. But if you put it immediately into a case or leave at high humidity, the instrument starts rusting. Well, there is nothing terrible but the look may be ugly. Instruments made of steel need to be wiped dry with any cloth or tissue after playing. Use of alcohol is not necessary. Disinfectants are not for drying metal. In the most humid conditions it can be lubricated by any oil (of course, tea tree oil is much more pleasant than machine oil). Continue reading…

How to play the Jew’s harp. The basics

by admin / on 25 декабря, 2016 / in How to, Jew’s harp, Learning, Tips

You have become a happy owner of the Jew’s harp. Now you need to learn how to play. You don’t have to read music, or even have an ear for music. Jew’s harp is a very specific instrument. It does not only restores the health of the whole body, it also calms the spirit. The Jew’s harp will help enter the desired state of mind. Specific vibrations you produce on the Jew’s harp, will help to relax and unwind. Continue reading…

How to make a homemade shamanic drum beater

by admin / on 20 декабря, 2016 / in How to, Learning, Material, Shaman drums, Shamanism, Technology, Tips

There are a variety of opinions on proper construction of a shaman drum. Usually, they correspond to ideas and needs of a player. If the goal is to become a real shaman there is one approach. If just to have fun or for „clownery“ — another. Accordingly, technologies of making a drum are changing. Continue reading…

The shamanic drum playing technique. Recommendations

by admin / on 15 декабря, 2016 / in How to, Learning, Shaman drums, Shamanism, Tips

It’s all simple here too.

Take a position that is most comfortable and not distracting. The drum and the beater must match by weight and size and sit comfortably in the hands. The body should be active, but not tense. Anyway, find a position, when the holding the drum and the beater does not strain and distract you. Try starting with a steady beat, with no rhythmic figures. Find the most convenient frequency and a spot you enjoy to beat the most. Continue reading…

Shamanic Paradoxes

by admin / on 10 декабря, 2016 / in Learning, Shaman drums, Shamanism, Tips

Shamanism for dummies. Or what we should do with the drum.

Firstly, and perhaps most importantly, in matters of shamanism it is not worth it to state anything with 100% certainty. The thing is that there are a whole lot of opinions on all the crucial issues concerning the topic. And, paradoxically, almost all of them are true. Continue reading…

Drum Care

by admin / on 5 декабря, 2016 / in Care, Hang Drum, How to, Learning, Shaman drums, Tips

Many shamanic or ritual drum owners complain because this instrument needs care. The drum shape may change slightly over time, the skin can crack a bit and sag. All this can happen because of improper care, transport and use. Let’s begin with a simple example. Continue reading…

Shamanic drum membrane processing

by admin / on 22 ноября, 2016 / in How to, Learning, Material, Shaman drums, Technology, Tips

It is good to use goat’s skin or pelt for membrane. If the craftsman is not squeamish or lazy, he is quite able to prepare the skin for the drum by himself. To do this, you must find fresh goatskin. I think you can try to find ones where there are herds of goats grazing.

Then follow the recommendations: Continue reading…

Artisan method of mounting the skin on the shamanic drum from Dima Ravitch

by admin / on 22 ноября, 2016 / in How to, Learning, Material, Shaman drums, Technology, Tips

Manual for those who really mean it. Original technology of shamanic drum making from Dima Ravitch. This text describes the process of mounting the skin on the rim. The rim, the dressed skin and instruments should be ready in front of you. First part: Shamanic drum membrane processing.

The making of shamanic drum rim. Quality priorities

by admin / on 22 ноября, 2016 / in How to, Material, Shaman drums, Shamanism, Technology, Tips

Traditional authentic technology

Craftsman goes into the forest, finds the right tree, and cuts it down for a billet. Then, soaks it in the creek for a week, so that the wood may become more flexible, and bends it around a thick tree, occasionally warming the workpiece over the fire, or burning the inner side of it with a hot iron. After the workpiece bends into a ring, the craftsman connects overlapping the edges, and burns several holes with a hot nail through which the rim edges are sewn with a leather cord or a wire. Continue reading…

Tips for choosing a didgeridoo

by admin / on 26 сентября, 2016 / in Buying, Choosing, Didjeridoo, Tips

Hi there! My name is Roman Termit from the didgeridoo school «Australia». In my teaching experience I have faced with a host of standard questions from students. Here are the answers in a form of advice, set out in a simple, non-scientific language! Continue reading…

How to play the didgeridoo: simple tips

by admin / on 12 сентября, 2016 / in Didjeridoo, How to, Learning, Tips

Warm up the lips, massaging them with your fingers before playing. Try to create a lip trill sound on a long exhale a la “pr-prrrrrrr”. Continue reading…

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