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Northwest Indian Drums:
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When one visits an Indian reservation pueblo or village, you can very likely hear the beautiful melodic tones of an Indian drum. Tradition plays a strong part in Native Songs and culture. The instrument that produces the most powerful sound is the Indian drum.
The type of Indian drums varies. Each Indian tribe constructs drums to their particular desire. Drums may be created with carved images of people. Or, other Indian tribes may choose animal designs to adorn their Indian drums. Some use jewels and color in northwest Indian drums. Drums are designed by hand and are particular to each drum maker.
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Indian drums are very popular today. Many people of a variety of ethnic backgrounds use Indian drums in drumming groups and as rustic home décor. It is no longer difficult to find authentic Indian drum because of the use of the internet. And, in many locations and regions of the country, Indians drummers have businesses, offering their Native hand drums and hand crafts. In the western United States, and southwest, Indian drum are common in stores as well. A large number of Indian tribes inhabit New Mexico and Arizona.
If you do not live close to Indian reservations, locating an authentic drum is not as easy, but can be accomplished easily online. Indian drums are come in many sizes and styles from small hand drums to large ceremonial drums.
When ordering an Indian drums, you can choose between shaman drums which are one sided hand drums like the plains Indians use or Tarahumara drums which are double sided. Most drums may be played with the hand or by using a drum beater or tom tom like Northwest Indian drums.
Pow wow drums are also an excellent example of northwest drums. Indian shaman drums are hand drums that are one sided drums for drumming groups that are used in sweat lodges,spirit quests and natural healing. From northwest to southwest, drums are a universal part of Native life and will enrich your drum circle.
Shaman Drums
One sided hand drums with laced handhold on the back for drumming.
Hoop Drums
Double sided rawhide drums that are held vertically for playing.
Pow Wow Drums
Cedar pow wow drums with heavy cowhide covers and lacing.
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