Having studied Psychology in college and being a drummer, this topic has been of great interest to me. In fact, I've had students who told me when they had trouble sleeping, they thought of drum beats, and it helped them sleep!
Recent studies have shown that music participation can play a significant role in enhancing mental, emotional, physical, cultural and social wellness, and drumming is one of the most accessible, affordable and fundamental forms of music making.
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Jim Greiner's Hands-On Drumming!
The Forgotten Power of Rhythm!
Drumming & Parkinson's Disease
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