Drum Circle Spirit: Facilitating Human Potential through Rhythm (Performance in World Music Series)

By Arthur Hull

Book Overview

Percussionist Arthur Hull has used drum circles to build team spirit among managers at Motorola, to ease tensions between rival street gangs, and to improve communication in Wall Street investment firms. He led a rhythm event in Red Square in Moscow -- the first celebration other than a military one there in many years. His appearances with major musical figures such as Babatunde Olatunji and Mickey Hart, and his forthcoming appearances on major media, will propel Drum Circle Spirit forward as a leading self-help, spirituality, and New Age title. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0941677842
• ISBN13: 9780941677844
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: White Cliffs Media
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

The bottom line

This book is the bottom line, the base of the pyramid. All others I have read-and I have very many-rest on it. It explains the why, the where and the how of different types of drum circles and how, when one is called upon to do so, to facilitate them so that they live and create music on their own. While there are many facilitator "tricks" and techniques, the message is always that the circle is not to serve as a platform...

The definitive book on circles!!

Arthur Hull hits the nail on the head with his book, Drum Circle Spirit. Without this book to use as a guide, I would feel lost!... I call it simply "REQUIRED READING" for those who care about their community and friends who wish to drum in a group setting. It empowers most anyone to begin and conduct their own drum circle. THANK YOU ARTHUR!

I was really amazed by this book.

As a Christian wanting to start a church-oriented drum-circle, I was somewhat concerned that this book would be full of propaganda that would run counter to my Christian values. (Making it annoying to read at the least, and at worst, difficult to convince other Christians in my church of its value.) While some of the author's values come through (especially with references to "tithing to Rhythm Church" and the like) there's...

A facilitator's handbook

I loved this book and keep it as a reference when I have to hone my team-building skills. Had to quit about half way through because it became very technical, a handbook for facilitators. I feel sure every music teacher should read it. The layout and writing style is easy to follow and entertaining.

unique! wise! not just about drumming!

In an engaging and readable style, Arthur Hull shares his practical wisdom for conducting groups of improvising musicians in a variety of settings, from thousands in the park festivals to dozens in the classroom or boardroom. This is a great and singular resource for music teachers of any instrumental background, music therapists, and workshop facilitators in personal growth or management training. He has succeeded in making...