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Drumming is not only enjoyable, accessible and personally rewarding, it's also unifying and spiritual, motivational and inspirational. Essential Rhythms for Personal Empowerment - Hand Drumming Instructional Play-along CD- by Pamela Lynn We know it's hard to buy a CD online that you haven't heard before, so we are giving you the opportunity here to listen to a few samples of Pamela's essential rhythms. On the CD, first Pamela teaches you the rhythm, then she drums it for you so you can play along. Below are descriptions of the play-along tracks from the CD with clips from a select few of those tracks.
Tracks 1 & 2 - Introduction and Drum Notation Tracks 3 & 4 - Welcome Rhythm I encourage you to get comfortable and roll up your selves so we can begin your journey of personal empowerment through the power of drumming. This simple rhythm offers you an easy way to start your learning process. Start by letting go of any inhibitions that you may have. You now have the freedom to explore, to challenge yourself and to express your own creative desires. Begin with this rhythm and when you’re ready, turn it into your very own song. Play-along: Djembe, Conga/Stick and Doumbek Tracks 5 & 6 - Rhythm of Strength To act even though you are afraid is to be courageous. To be courageous doesn't mean you're "fearless." To be courageous means you feel the fear, but you don't let it control you. You allow your inner strength to pull you through your fears to overcome what ever it is that needs to be dealt with. The Rhythm of Strength honours the inner strength you already posses to do all the things you need to do. Play-along: Djembe, Small Djembe and Shaker
Empowerment comes from within. However, outside sources like these essential rhythms can help you find that place of empowerment within you. First of all we must learn to love and accept ourselves for exactly the way we are today: all the good, all the bad, our strengths, our weaknesses, our power and, yes, even our vulnerabilities. It’s easy to appreciate your best qualities, but empowerment will come from accepting who you truly are…humps, bumps, lumps and all! The Rhythm of Empowerment embraces and honours the person that you are today. Play-along: Djembe, Frame Drum and Tambourine Tracks 9 & 10 - Rhythm of Acceptance Your life will improve when you accept your own worth. This will come about through awareness and healing, and by changing your self-talk and self-concepts. Give yourself credit for all that you have learned through past experience and for all that you are learning today. The Rhythm of Acceptance honours your personal worth. Play-along: Djembe, Tambourine and Frame Drum
You need balance and harmony in your life to live a happy and healthy existence. It takes great courage and discipline to keep our lives balanced but the return for our effort are great. Remember this daily and work hard at maintaining balance in your life and you will be greatly rewarded. Focus on this affirmation as you play the rhythm: "I have the courage and discipline to live a balanced life." The Rhythm of Harmony supports and encourages balance needed in our lives. Play-along: Djembe, Conga/Stick and Shaker Tracks 13 & 14 - Rhythm of Validation Learn to be fearless in accepting praise from others. Remember that you are a valuable and worthwhile person and you deserve validation and praise. Validation from others sometimes makes us uncomfortable because we haven’t learned to validate ourselves. The Rhythm of Validation represents self-validation. Play-along: Djembe, Tambourine and Doumbek Tracks 15 & 16 - Rhythm of Intuition Intuition is understanding without being told, and sensing the truth without explanation. Let your intuition guide you to do new things that are right for you. Follow your heart and, if you do, your intuition will guide you to be in the right place at the right time. The Rhythm of Intuition will help you become the authority on what’s right for you. Play-along: Djembe, Agogo Bell and Conga/Stick Tracks 17 & 18 - Rhythm of Confidence Confidence is very contagious! When you feel confident and self-assured, people are attracted to you in a positive way. You are sending out a message that states "I am worth your attention." Believe in who you are and what you have to give to Universe, and the Universe will respond to you. While you are playing this rhythm visualise yourself as capable, self assured and full of life! The Rhythm of Confidence represents strength and self-assurance. Play-along: Djembe, Agogo Bell and Frame Drum Tracks 19 & 20 - Rhythm of Praise The Rhythm of Praise represents self-praise. Next time you find yourself criticizing yourself for something you did or didn’t do stop and remind yourself that criticizing is debilitating and it serves you no purpose. Focus on complimenting and congratulating yourself on being the person you are today. Become empowered through self-praise. The Rhythm of Praise represents the gold star that you deserve for being you. Play-along: Djembe, Conga/Stick and Shakers
For most of us, our limits in life are completely self-imposed. Have you ever noticed that when you know you can do something, you generally can? I’m sure you have probably heard this before but "knowing is not the same as wishful thinking." Wishful thinking is passive and it won’t make your dreams and goals come true. "Knowing" is having the courage to find a way to overcome any and all obstacles that you find blocking your path. When you’re learning something new, have the courage to say, "I can learn this! I am capable and I am not going to let obstacles stand in my way!" Believe you can and you will! The Rhythm of Courage represents and honours all the courage that you possess. Play-along: Djembe, Clave, Small Djembe
You possess an incredible amount of personal power. There is an invisible source of power around you and within you that is just waiting for you to tap into it. You must believe in your own power. You must have the courage to home in on it, to use it and to be grateful for it. When you’re playing the Rhythm of Power, tap into that invisible power and enjoy every moment of it. Play-along: Djembe, Shaker and Doumbek
The rhythm of excellence will help you believe in yourself and in your own excellence. Sometimes our self-esteem needs an update because we haven't taken taken into account new found abilities, lessons we've learned and new knowledge we've acquired. Take a moment to reflect on your own personal qualities and abilities. What strengths and knowledge have you learned recently, that you can add to your updated your personal view of yourself? It is extremely important to believe in your own excellence. The Rhythm of Excellence represents all your great and amazing qualities. Play-along: Djembe, Agogo Bell and Small Djembe Tracks 27 & 28 - Rhythm of Synchronicity Synchronicity is defined as "meaningful coincidences." We have all experienced this and I’m sure you’re well aware that this phenomenon exists. Sometimes things seem to fall into place by accident, but that really is synchronicity at work. Think back for a moment. When was the last time you felt this experience? What was your frame of mind? What was your "meaningful coincidence" about? Embrace all the synchronized moments and events in your life, and embrace this rhythm because your life is what it is for good reason. The Rhythm of Synchronicity represents all those meaningful experiences that affect your life. Play-along: Djembe, Conga/stick and Shaker Tracks 29 & 30 - Rhythm of Prosperity Knowing about and working with the "Law of Attraction" will help you in creating and attracting abundance and prosperity in your life. I always tell my students and participants that are involved in my programs. "What you put into this experience is what you will get out of it." If you're curious about what kind of energy you're putting out in the world, look at what you’re attracting. The Rhythm of Prosperity honours the law of attraction. Play-along: Djembe, Conga/Stick, and Shaker Tracks 31 & 32 - Rhythm of Self Discipline Self-discipline is about staying on course and persevering until you reach your objective. If you have a particular goal that you desire, persevere and stay completely committed to the task until you reach your goal. The Rhythm of Self Discipline represents the commitment you need to achieve your goals. Play-along: Djembe, Shaker and Frame Drum Tracks 33 & 34 - Rhythm of Forgiveness People we have not forgiven have tremendous power over our lives and it affects us in so many different ways. When you forgive you have the opportunity to gain greater peace of mind and freedom. Have the courage to forgive and play this rhythm with the freedom you deserve. The Rhythm of Forgiveness honours your personal freedom through forgiveness. Play-along: Djembe, Conga/Stick and Small Djembe
Mother Teresa had a saying, "Do small things with great love." I believe that with great compassion and love we can all make a difference in the world. Have you ever been feeling down and out of the blue stranger smiles at you, and you think to yourself, "Wow, what a nice thing to do," and it makes you feel a little bit better? Even something as simple as a friendly smile can make an impact on a person’s day. Never forget that even the smallest gesture of kindness can go a long way. The Rhythm of Compassion honours the extraordinary differences we can make in other people’s lives. Play-along: Djembe, Doumbek, and Tambourine
Appreciating life's abundance is another way of welcoming and creating more prosperity in your life. When you fully appreciate what you have in your life, the Universe has a way of giving you more. Be grateful for all that life has to offer and in return, life will reward you with more than you ever thought possible. The Rhythm of Gratitude represents and honours all of life’s abundance. Play-along: Djembe, Doumbek and Shaker Tracks 39 & 40 - Rhythm of Celebration Carpe diem! Seize the day! Celebrate all that you have accomplished, no matter how big or how small. It does not have to be a gigantic accomplishment for you to celebrate, because you deserve every ounce of success that you set out to achieve. Acknowledge all that you are and celebrate the person you are becoming. The Rhythm of Celebration celebrates your personal success. Play-along: Djembe, Small Djembe, and Shaker Tracks 41 & 42 - Rhythm of Transformation Through adversity , change, life heartaches and life challenges ,you have the opportunity to discover your life’s purpose. In your life, you must consistently transform darkness into light and open your heart to love and peace of mind. This transformation will help you become whole. Now, do what you wish with the essential rhythms you have learned. Turn them into your own music, the music of your heart. Let them lighten the dark corners in your life and bring you hope and clarity. Don’t forget to enjoy and celebrate your resulting transformation. The Rhythm of Transformation honours your ability to change your life. Play-along: Djembe, Conga/Stick and Agogo Bell Disclaimer: These rhythms were inspired from traditional music of many cultures. The names that I have created for them, as well as my words of encouragement, are meant to inspire positive change, healing and personal growth. In no way are they to be regarded as cures or remedies. Your life is what you make it. top of page | ||||||||
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