You Can Use Shaman Drums With Unique Mountain Style

Trying to decide on the right decor to give your home that unique southwestern style? Try including Shaman drums along with your rustic home furnishings like I did. My love for these beautiful, American Indian drums started right after my husband and I bought our new home last year. We knew that because of our love for the southwest, we wanted true southwestern and Native American style home decor with one of a kind rustic home furnishings. Once that was determined I started filling my new home with beautiful southwestern and country pieces that would go with my southwest decor and entertain my visitors by telling a story at the same time. That is when I discovered how simple it was to give my home that chic southwest style that you see in designer home magazines, by decorating with shaman drums.

Maybe you are like me when I first started hearing about the symbolic meaning of Native American drums, and have only a rough idea of what the Shamans drum is. Or, maybe you are wondering how to purchase the best drum to use in your Shaman drum circle. Whatever the case, it is important to understand the role this raw hide drum plays in Native American culture so you can develop a true appreciation for its art and let its power lead you in the right direction.

If you are lucky enough to be present at a Shamanic ceremony you will notice that the Shaman, or spiritual leader, will beat a unique looking raw hide hand drum with a soft mallet to create the soothing monotonous beat used to take him to an altered mental state. During this altered state of mind, called the Shamanic journey, the Shaman receives healing and spiritual powers he uses to guide his people. If you take a close look at the Shaman's drum you will see that unlike many other leather Native American drums used during tribal ceremonies, these rustic drums have natural raw hide, stretched over a wooden frame on one side and are laced with raw hide string on the other side. They don't have the loop hold like many other tribal drums do. A drum fashioned in this way allows for a natural hand holding position so you can fully control the drum and easily manipulate the sound that is very important in bringing out the right tones needed to lead you on your Shamanic journey.

You will also notice that many Shamanic drums have symbolic paintings on the rawhide drum face. These unique Native American paintings often depict a map of the universe or symbols of spiritual powers you can use to guide you in your spiritual journeying experience. If you are choosing the drum for Shamanic work, take time to look into the symbolic meaning behind the painting. Since the southwest symbols have spiritual power that guides the journey, you want to make sure it is in line with your own practices and influences you in that direction.

Also, I always make sure to check the quality of the drum before purchasing. It's critical to make sure there are no thin places at the points where the cords of the drumhead are attached. This is vital to the quality and life of your Shaman drum and will save you money in the long run by not having to have it repaired or buy a new one.

Most attention is placed on the drum alone but it's also important to choose the appropriate striking mallet so you can enjoy the resonating sound of these native drums to its fullest. You will see that there are many different types of mallets that evoke different tones from the drum and although I personally like using a mallet with a fur covered head, it is a matter of what you like best. Whether you are buying Native American musical instruments such as drums to add to your home decor or are using it to aid you in your spiritual journey, I guarantee that you will be mesmerized by the authentic rustic style and western charm added to your life and home by Shaman drums.

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Craig Chambers is the director of Mission Del Rey and author offering free information online about choosing shaman drums to create chic southwestern design accessories. For more information visit www.missiondelrey.com

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