Resources

The DCM Instrument Guide The Drum Circle Music Instrument Guide provides you and your students with a valuable resource that helps with pronunciation and helps to familiarize them with the world of hand percussion. This file contains 50 images of world percussion instruments that you can use as a screen-saver, desktop background, or slide show. DCM INSTRUMENT GUIDE (6 MB ZIP file)

DCM Logos Type Dimensions Size Use GIF 80X80 2K Web JPEG 1000X1000 52K Web/Print EPS Variable 308K Print

Activities & Articles LET¹S ALL PLAY OUR DRUM! (88K PDF file) This game always keeps students on the edge of their seats, listening carefully, and ready to PLAY! It¹s perfect as an interlude to an ongoing jam session or as an elimination game. Students benefit greatly from taking the leader position where they will be challenged to make full use of their rhythmic skills. Safe & Sound Drumming (PDF) An articles that provides tips on keeping you, your participants, and the instruments safe and sounding their best. Getting to Know You (PDF) Acknowledging and recognizing various styles of learning and applying that understanding in a musical setting. Help your participants get the most out of their experience; body, mind and spirit. CEU and Certification Documents Chapman University DCM Course Form (58K PDF File) Complete this form if your are a Music Educator seeking 2 semester units for completing a DCM training program. Instructions for Music Ed. CEUs (79K PDF File) Instructions for receiving 2 Semester Units from Chapman University. Applies to Music Educators who have filled out and mailed in the Chapman University DCM Course Form. DCM Event Log (52K PDF File) DCMPs are required to turn in 3 for college credit and 20 in association with DCM Certification. Keep all originals and make copies for Kalani Music. DCM Learning Objectives (120K PDF File) This document outlines the Learning Objectives and Prerequisites for participants.

DCM Resources Facilitator Qualities Matrix (PDF) A diagram that illustrates some of the primary qualities of a Drum Circle Master Facilitator (DCMF). Drum Circle Music Iconography (DCMI) (PDF) A graphic notation system for recording musical events in a group drumming setting. May also be used as a non-verbal/text planning tool. Sample Training Program Schedule (PDF) An overview of a DCM training schedule. (Actual programs will vary) Percussion Actions and Skills (KPAS) (PDF) An effective guide to mastering percussion techniques from the inside out. Six Rhythms (PDF) A player-centric system for unlocking the creative potential of individuals through the exploration of rhythmic archetypes. Directional Sign (68K PDF File) Use this sign for your events to help people find their way.