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1. Blair says "WE MAY NEED MORE TROOPS"===>The Moody Blog
From: Jerry Moody
2. Re: Drumcircle Etiquette?
From: Jill
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1. Blair says "WE MAY NEED MORE TROOPS"===>The Moody Blog
Posted by: "Jerry Moody" upkentucky@yahoo.com upkentucky
Date: Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:02 pm ((PST))
WE MAY NEED MORE TROOPS
Blair warning in dash to Baghdad
Bob Roberts Deputy Political Editor, In Baghdad
TONY Blair dashed to Baghdad yesterday and said more British troops may have to go to
Iraq.
In talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki he discussed America's "go big" strategy,
where thousands more soldiers will be sent in.
A No10 insider said: "If the US goes big and deploys many more troops then we could well
have to follow. It is not what everybody was expecting or wants but the situation is not
improving as we had hoped."
The warning will be a bitter blow to the 8,000 British troops in the south of Iraq. They and
their commanders had hoped to see a large reduction in numbers from next spring.
(This is the first sign the Bush Plan for Iraq. The Bush plan "GO BIG". Just because we win
the congress, does that really mean that we can control a renegade President)
Moody 2006
Blair warning in dash to Baghdad
Bob Roberts Deputy Political Editor, In Baghdad
TONY Blair dashed to Baghdad yesterday and said more British troops may have to go to
Iraq.
In talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki he discussed America's "go big" strategy,
where thousands more soldiers will be sent in.
A No10 insider said: "If the US goes big and deploys many more troops then we could well
have to follow. It is not what everybody was expecting or wants but the situation is not
improving as we had hoped."
The warning will be a bitter blow to the 8,000 British troops in the south of Iraq. They and
their commanders had hoped to see a large reduction in numbers from next spring.
(This is the first sign the Bush Plan for Iraq. The Bush plan "GO BIG". Just because we win
the congress, does that really mean that we can control a renegade President)
Moody 2006
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2. Re: Drumcircle Etiquette?
Posted by: "Jill" medicineheart@yahoo.com medicineheart
Date: Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:22 pm ((PST))
>From a well known festival that I attend, this is their drumming
rules:
"Drumming at festivals can be a wonderful, enjoyable and even
transcending experience that draws people together to participate in
something larger then the sum of it's parts. Here are some
guidelines and suggestions developed over time by long time drumming
enthusiasts. It is not a bunch of rules and laws that sqaush
creativity and fun, but is rather a number of recommendations based
on years of experience in the festival drumming community.
a. big loud drums can often drown out most other drums and "step
on" other rhythms. If you have such a drum, be aware of your volume
and let other drums be heard. If is fine to take the lead and drum
your for a while, but hang back then, and drum the back beat so
other drummers can do the same.
b. One or two people shout not control the beat during the drumming
times. A lot of fun of drumming is to see what happens when many
people contribute to the rhythem-- it can turn into something that
no person could have thought of. Be aware that are drumming in a
group, and that all members of the group should be allowed to
contribute.
c. Sometimes, it is good to let the drumming get very soft, or to
stop completely, and allow people to chant and sing. The human
voice is also a rhythem instrument.
d. if you have a loud drum, play responsibly, and sense the energy
of the group. Let it get mellow if the energy is getting low.
Alternate between calm, low energy and all-out, kick out the jams
rocking.
e. be aware of the dancers. There is a powerful dynamic
interaction between drummers and dancers, and they can pass energy
back and forth if both are sensitive to this.
Novice drummers:
IF you lose the beat, play more quietly and watch the more
experienced drummers. Use your eyes as well as your ears to
synchronize your drumming with the rest of the group. If that
doesn't work, stop drumming completely and listen for the basic beat
ie the backbeat. When you can follow it in your mind, start
drumming again. When you got that, then you start improvising
again. If you have a drum that is a ritual tool and you don't want
anyone to play it, don't leave it out unattended. Most poeple want
to try different drums, and a drumming circle is a good place to do
it, but always ask the owner first. Remember to return borrowed
drums when whence they came. Remember to remove rings when playing
a hand drum. It's to follow along if you sit near people with drums
that have the kind of tone as yours-- deep and bassy, midrange or
high pitched."
The other thing I remember about the drumming circle-- no glass
allowed or you are bounced out. The circle itself is about 20 feet
or more in diameter and is surrounded with sound for easier
dancing. Fire tender, fire extinguisher and water buckets are
always available. The dancing area should be raked daily to remove
any obstacles that could create cuts or other injury's.
Hope this helps you out!
Jill Medicine Heart
--- In UP-Drums-for-Peace@yahoogroups.com, Reverend R Clark
<clark@...> wrote:
Greetings ALL!
While there is certainly something to be said about the
unfacilitated
"free form" aspect of large drumcircles we've mixed emotions in
terms of
it's musicality.
Sometimes when many are simply whanging away without the least
inhibition and failing to listen to what others are playing it
sounds
much like popcorn popping, very random. At other times especially
when
there is a strong core group and folks are listening more, an
entrainment thing happens and the crowd really grooves.
When this happens it is most thrilling and satisfying. With this
as the
goal I appeal to ya'll for suggestions, that could be printed up as
guidelines of "fair play" in Drumcircles.
In addition we seek other aspects of genteel "Drum Etiquette" or
basic
courtesies enabling the greatest good for the greatest number and
outlining appropriate behavior on the Drumcircle scene.
An example of which and a good start may be found on my website
where I
published some guidelines from brother Antonio of Fort Meyers, FL,
USA,
with his kind permission. I reprint them below although due to
formatting issues in ASCII it is easier to read them on the
website.
http://tinyurl.com/yxoxr4
<http://home.acceleration.net/clark/DrumO/Drum.Etiquette.html>
Other issues like appropriate circle size, designated dancing
space,
satellite fires and the like for a given number of people would be
good
to have defined, also.
We would be most grateful if you could express your feelings and
thoughts on these issues, Please.
Thanks for Everything!
One Love, R
http://home.acceleration.net/clark/DrumO/Drum0.html
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"When a group of individuals becomes a "we", a harmonious whole,
then
the highest is reached that humans as creatures can reach."
- Albert Einstein 1879-1955, German-born American Physicist,
Person of
the 20th Century
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Drum Etiquette
By Antonio in Fort Myers
Do not wear rings, watches, or dangling bracelets while playing
drums.
This protects the drum skin and drum body from
accidental "hammering".
Ask permission before playing another's drum. But... drummer's do
share,
yes?! It's how we all first started.
Remove your drum from the Circle if you are not drumming and room
is
needed. Make room for everyone to play comfortably.
Use a folding chair to sit on, a floor cloth for your feet, and
shoulder
straps for your drum. Take the load off your back, and leave your
body
free to drum.
Drumming is a very physical art form! Wear loose clothing, for
ease of
movement, and don't fear sweating. Feel free to move!
Listen as much as play. By listening to what rhythm is being
played, one
senses how & where your beat can add to it.
Support the fundamental Beat that is drumming already. Let your
creative
spirit experiment with new beats while sustaining the established
rhythm. Join in, then "wail"!!
Don't play all the notes. Leave space for other's beats, too.
Please, Don't be a "rhythm robot", and hold the same beat till
it "kills
everything it touches".
A Drum Circle isn't like drumming alone. Lead AND follow!
Quiet notes are as powerful as loud ones, if played in harmony
with the
rhythm. Play softly enough to hear the others.
Support the dynamic changes in volume and tempo that happen
throughout a
Drum Circle. Be "responsive" to the moment!
Sharing a "drum dialog" throughout a rhythm creates excitement for
"soloists". Engage your peers, and inspire the others!
Don't smoke in the Circle. Drumming is a high-energy musical form.
Please respect the need of everyone to breath clean air.
Challenge yourself to grow rhythmically. And to becoming a better
musician and drummer. Grow!
Advice for Beginners
Enjoy the journey, and cause no pain. Listen, play, learn.
Don't worry if you think you are "rhythmically challenged".
Just... get
started drumming, and let loose the natural rhythms already inside
you.
A drum isn't even necessary. Add to the beat with a shaker, bell,
wood
block, two sticks, flute, a song or chant, a dance... These are as
important as anything!
Get UP and dance while playing your drum. You'll be amazed at how
the
music lends sureness to your steps, which then inspires one's
hands and
heart to play better. And happier!
Don't play so softly that your drum never finds it's "voice". A
drum's whole purpose is to be heard, so...don't merely "massage"
it.
A drum has a wide tonality, but it needs percussive hand-strokes to
produce it. It's mute without that, and an insult to it's
existence!
Fingers may "tingle" at first, but playing conditions them fast.
The basic rhythm will always be there for one to "grab" on to, if
one
"gent's lost" while playing. Stop and listen for it.
Don't fear "exuberance" and, simply, Accept you'll make mistakes.
Hey...
Who don't?!
Your drumming skill is secondary to how much of yourself you add
to the
circle. Share your spirit and have fun. The drumming will
naturally come.
Listen to all the world music genre you can. The library has lots
to
borrow from. Spanish, Caribbean, Native peoples, European,
Asian,....
The entire world has a rich history of celebrating life with
drumming.
Hey... Motown, "oldy goldies", and rock music contain wonderful
beats to
learn. My personal drum anthem is..."boom-shaga-laga-laga-boom"!
What we
have all listened to is what's imprinted in our sub- conscious.
Just...
let your fingers recreate it!!
Our drums are not "drum kits". drumming like they are makes
new "world
drummers" play too fast, and with too many beats. Sometimes that's
"good", and sometimes it makes a drum circle play "crazy". And,
usually,
"boring" the majority of others. Lead and follow!
So... thanks for the read. And, should any of you wish to visit
our Drum
Circle (over 5 years drumming!) in Fort Myers' Centennial Park on
Saturday nights at 6:30, PLEASE DO! :-) Antonio (with thanks to
all the
folks who've helped me conceive this list)
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