What is a "Drum Circle"?

Question

Is there a spitual connection, meaning, or other spritual ties?

Answer 1

Just as says...a circle of drums.

The drum circle is usually set around a fire, and is seen as a form of ritual in pagan/pantheist groups. The drumming is a form of raising and generating energy. To be a part of that energy is very spiritual as it connects with the Universal energy.

Answer 2

"A drum circle is any group of people playing (usually) hand-drums and percussion in a circle. Other instruments and dance can also be incorporated into the drum circle. They are distinct from a drumming group or troupe in that the drum circle is an end in itself rather than preparation for a performance. They can range in size from a handful of players to circles with thousands of participants....

Neopagans have created another type of drum circle. At Neopagan festivals, people gather around a large bonfire, the drummers generally sitting on one side to encourage better listening. The musicians sit together and play while dancers dance and circle around the fire. Often, those present will stay and play throughout the night until dawn, treating the evening as a magical (or alchemical) working. Sound is not limited to drumming alone; there is also chanting, singing, poetry, and spoken word pieces. This type of drum circle is not usually facilitated....

Shamanic drum circle
This type of circle tends to center around Native American Cultural Drums and rattles but is primarily focusing on the spiritual rather than the musical aspects of the culture. They are a facilitated circle but the leader is facilitating a shamanic journey type process rather than a musical event...."

Answer 3

Alot of us Pagans have "Drum Circles" and yes, there is often spitirtual ties. A drum circle sets a rythym & alot of people who begin to dance or who really focus on the rythym can enter a trance-like state. People have them just for fun too; It's always alot of fun to see how many people show up & if everyone has an instrument, you can make some pretty fantastic & complex rythyms. The vibration of such circles moves through you & creates a womderful sense of well-being & comraderie. Thats mostly why I go to them.

Answer 4

A circle of people playing drums, whatever you want it to mean.