Creating Your Shamanic Drum: A Portal to Higher Realms
Crafting a shamanic drum is more than just assembling materials; it's a sacred birth—a profound act of creation that infuses your spirit into your drum as a powerful ally. I'm excited to share the journey of creating my shamanic drum ‘Spirit’ with you.
In this post, we delve into the heart of this practice, exploring why crafting your own drum matters on a deeply spiritual level.
For a shaman, crafting one's own drum is a sacred act—a birthing of a powerful ally. It's more than just assembling materials; it's imbuing the drum with your own spirit, your intentions, and your prayers.
Sound, the very essence of the drum, is a carrier of frequencies and intention. Every sound, from the gentle whisper of the wind to the thunderous roar of a storm, vibrates at a specific frequency. These frequencies can profoundly impact our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. When we create a drum, we are not just making an instrument but crafting a tool for channelling these frequencies to bring healing (harmony) to our bodies and awaken our spirits.
The intentions we hold while creating the drum become embedded within its very fabric. Every strike of the hide, every tightening of the cords, and every decoration we add infuses our energy. As shamans, crafting our drum becomes a physical manifestation of our spirit, a direct link to our inner world. When we play our drum, these intentions are released as vibrations, resonating with the listener and facilitating healing and spiritual experiences.
The drum's rhythmic beat can entrain our brainwaves, shifting us into altered states of consciousness where we can access deeper levels of awareness and connect with the spirit world. The vibrations can also have a physical impact, releasing tension in the body and promoting relaxation. The drum's sound also carries our prayers and intentions, amplifying them and sending them out into the universe. It becomes a powerful tool for healing ourselves, our communities, and Mother Earth.
The birthing of a drum is considered a sacred act because it is the creation of a conduit for spiritual power, a tangible link to the unseen realms.
