Drumming certainly predates recorded history, and probably originated in very early cultures. We have documented evidence of over 8000 years.
Mankind has known the special benefits of drumming and rhythm for most of this time, otherwise it would surely have died out by now. Modern neuroscience is now providing the clinical evidence to back up what drummers have known for a long time:
Drumming is good for you … mind, body and soul.
HealthRHYTHMS
- HealthRHYTHMS PowerPoint Presentation
- HealthRHYTHMS Published Research Summary (PDF)
- Composite effects of group drumming music therapy on modulation of neuroendocrine-immune parameters in normal subjects.
Burnout Prevention
- Recreational Music-Making: A Cost-Effective Group Interdisciplinary Strategy for Reducing Burnout and Improving Mood States in Long-Term Care Workers
- Group drumming as a burnout prevention initiative among staff members at a child and adolescent mental health care facility
And check out these interesting articles …
- The neurochemistry of Music
- 10 Health Reasons to Start Drumming
- How drumming helps children with special needs
Sustaining Rhythms Music Circles 