Hand Drumming And Drum Circles Book + Drum Jam CD $18.

"A Practical Guide To Hand Drumming And Drum Circles"
A free 78 minute facilitated freestyle drum circle jam CD is included with purchase. (From the website only.)

It helps out the most, if you buy physical copies direct from me, here on my website. (Updated February 1, 2012)

300 pages of text, 6" x 9" paperback, self published. ISBN 13: 9780615274102

For USA orders of my Hand Drumming And Drum Circles book, it's $18 + USPS Priority Mail Shipping.

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It is wrapped with kindness and sent with a tracking number anywhere in the USA. The total is $23.75 to your door.
Please use the Paypal button below to order. (For shipping to ALL other countries, please use the Paypal button
below this one.) I only charge the actual shipping cost, and it is posted on the outside of the package.

I always confirm by email that I received your payment, and I ship orders out in 3 working days, with tracking.

For shipping the book to all other countries, please use this Paypal button. It is $9 more.

International shipping rates have gone up, and I only charge the actual shipping cost. It weighs 1.3 pounds.
(For international buyers, the Amazon Kindle, or Nook option might be a better alternative. $8.)

If you have an Amazon Kindle, or compatible electronic book reader, you can pick it up from the Amazon Kindle Book
Store for only $8. (Link below.) Physical copies are also available at Amazon.com (The free CD isn't included.)

Drum Circle Book On Amazon Kindle

If you have a Barnes & Noble Nook, you can also get the electronic version from the Barnes & Noble Book
Store for the same price: $8. (Link below.) (Physical copies are only available from me or at Amazon.)

Drum Circle Book at Barnes & Noble for the Nook

I hear there's a free Kindle or Nook App out now for the Apple iPhone, iPod touch, iPad. The same for the
Blackberry, Andriod, (or Droid). And most other devices, brands of tablet computers, Mac's, and PC's.

You can read a few chapters from the book that are not on my drum circle blog, by clicking on the "Look Inside"
feature, when you visit the Amazon Kindle page. Look for it near the book front cover image.

My book is jam packed with practical information, suggestions, and ideas for people who love hand drumming. If you're
interested in starting up a drum circle, an interactive drumming program for your group, or facilitating drum circles
for a living, this read will help you along your drumming path. The focus is on sharing as much information about hand
drumming and drum circles as I possibly could. Introducing people to drumming is what I love to do.

I include six different ways to quickly jot down, or quickly transcribe drum rhythm notations. I cover vocalizing rhythms
and how to get a rhythm going quickly no matter how large your group is. There is my sample set list of various rhythms
that I use for a 90 minute facilitated drum circle. It's sort of an outline I use and then improvise from as needed.
It gives you an easy to follow guideline for almost any form of drum circle.

I cover facilitating drum circles, working with specialty groups, hosting drum circles, rhythmic drumming events, and
programs for all ages. There are two chapters on open freestyle community drum circles, which are often misunderstood
or even misrepresented. They are discussed in great detail. Everything from having a rockin' drum circle - to a healing
drum circle, plus the many different ways to approach them. I cover a wide variety of topics and questions
I frequently get asked. For example:

How do I start up a drum circle? What kind of drum(s) should I get? How should I approach working with this group, or
that group? And many other hand drumming, or drum circle related topics. Drumming with special needs groups, health
and wellness, with kids, teens, adults, elders, and mixed age groups. Drum circles in night clubs, cafe’s, and pubs.
Team building, conventions, businesses, corporations, and events. Drum circles with at risk populations, at spiritual
gatherings, and community events. Working with music directors, educational teachers, in schools, music therapists,
and medical professionals. My drum circle blog, (link below) has a sample of about 40 pages from my book,
if you would like to read a little bit from it. Here's the Table Of Contents:

Chapter 1 - Prelude to Drum Circles

Chapter 2 - Preparations for A Drum Circle

Chapter 3 - My Set List & Writing Drum Rhythm Notations

Chapter 4 - What Kind of Drum(s) Should I Get?

Chapter 5 - Learning Drumming and Music

Chapter 6 - Open Freestyle Community Drum Circles

Chapter 7 - My Hosting & Facilitation Style

Chapter 8 - Starting A Public Drum Circle – Clubs, Cafés, Corporate, & Publicizing it

Chapter 9 - Drumming With Kids

Chapter 10 - Special Needs Drum Circles & Elders

Chapter 11 - At Risk Teens & Adults in Prisons

Chapter 12 - Drum Circles in Churches, Spiritual Gatherings, & Weddings

Chapter 13 - Drumming With Injuries & the Elements

Chapter 14 - Working as a Performing Artist

Chapter 15 - Those Big Name Facilitators

Chapter 16 - Some History on Hand Drums

Chapter 17 - The Schumann Resonance, the Golden Ratio, & Healing Drum Circles

Chapter 18 - Politics - Save the wailing drum circles!

Chapter 19 - Humor, Stats, Insurance, & Fees

You can get a good sampling of my book by checking out my drum circle blog. It has about 40-50 pages from it in there.
Lots of helpful hints, ideas, suggestions, stories, and drumming tips. Drum circle rhythm notations, and much more.
My Drum Circles Blog Page

Whether you only need a few musician pointers, or if you are someone who wants to get a weekly drum circle started, my
book will help you along. I discuss how to go about building a drum circle or drumming program in almost every setting.
I also cover the business side of drum circles. Are you wanting to start one just for fun? Or only cover your expenses?
Want to earn a full time living from it? I cover all that, and lots more. I hope to help you along your drumming journey.

Hand drumming and drum circles enriched my life, and I think it will for you as well. I hope you can benefit from some
of the things I've done right, as well as the things I’ve done wrong. It doesn't matter if you are new to hand drumming,
have been drumming for a while, or you are a professional musician, this book is filled with good information on getting
more enjoyment out of hand drumming, and from drum circles. The proceeds from it help me to fund work in our community.
Just trying to put some good out there in the world. You are buying direct from the author. (me) Thanks for helping out.
I'm happy to answer any follow up questions you may have after you read it, or brainstorm a little bit with you.
Each book sold is personally inscribed by me to the buyer. It is my pleasure to do so.

(A few "Practical Guide To Hand Drumming And Drun Circles" book reviews:)

"I am reading your book with laughs and tears in my eyes. I'm almost 50, but have only been loving, playing, teaching
and sharing the drum for 6 years. It is my whole being right now. Reading your book is like visiting with a friend."
-- Carolyn F.

"I started your book by the "Analyze This" approach from front to back, and back to front. I couldn't read it fast
enough, it really turned me on. I found it to be so inclusive and helpful. I highlighted at least half the text!"
-- Music teacher, Regina R.

"Your practical guide is a treasure. Experience Wisdom and Love are given in a very simple way...
making Drum Circles approachable to all. Thank You." -- Nikolas P.

"This book is really just the thing I've been looking for. I have practically the full collection by now,
yet find Ratigan's approach quite easygoing and fun to get behind." -- Peter V.

"I have purchased several drum circle books since discovering my interest in the subject. Shannon's was the first
book that I bought. The others remain on my shelf as I keep reading this one. He grabs you with his honest, down
to earth style...and the amount of information he offers is amazing. Really unique, and also practical.
I recommend it to everyone." -- Brady O.

"Shannon Ratigan is a master drum circle facilitator. His passion for the art is clearly expressed is this book.
Reading it is like having a conversation with him. His approach to drum circle facilitation is natural & organic
- just the way it should be. While other books cover just the nuts and bolts, Shannon's book is complete. If you
just look at the table of contents and you'll see what I mean. His philosophy is to create the best possible
experience for everyone. And that means not following a standard cookie cutter format. It has to flow. I've
read lot of books on this subject and this one is by far my favorite.
If you want to do it right - get this book!" -- Ted M.

"Thanks for your most honest and enlightening drum circle book. I could not put it down. Your opinions on hosting
drum circles were so wonderful and refreshing. Your book promises to become a classic, reading it has been
gratifying, and it confirms opinions we have all felt here. The things our group is doing are exactly in
line with your book, which gives us confidence we are on the right track. It was the best thing I could
have done to get ready for this kind-of-scarey journey into doing something new." -- Marshall H.

"When you think about it, it comes as no surprise that the drum is mankind's oldest musical instrument. You can
readily see from S.L. Ratigan's Practical Guide to Hand Drumming that we're actually not that far removed from
ancestors who sat around rapping out sounds eons ago. This is just some of the information in this very well
crafted book, which covers the spectrum of drumming, ranging from technical notation to how to tailor a drum
circle to meet the needs of differing groups. It contains a wealth of information, told in a relaxed,
entertaining manner. No baloney. Should be the definitive work on the subject."
-- Larry Smith - Parade Magazine Managing Editor (Ret.)

"I read your wonderful book, not because I want to facilitate a drum circle, but because I wanted to know if it was
true that there are no protocols to be aware of in a drum circle as everyone has told me. I suspected that there were
some basic "band rules" which might be the difference between making a real contribution or actually detracting
from the music making, even in what appears to be a spontaneous setting. Your book revealed and confirmed some
basic protocols which are simple to follow and good to know. Thank you for that, it was very helpful, & thanks
for moving the drum circle movement forward in a thoughtful and sensitive way." -- Rich and Natalie R.

"I was looking for a book on drum circles that was not all psycho-babble. I want to be able to create my own
unique style and not follow someone else's formula. This book was the answer for me. It provided a ton of
information without ever hinting that one way was the only way. Just gave me the tools I needed, plus lots
of suggestions on things I hadn't even thought of. Plus, the writing style is so upbeat that it was actually
fun to read. I can't wait to start implementing some of his ideas." -- Marti F.

"Just a brief note to thank you for the wonderful book you have written. I am very new to drumming and will
probably never host or facilitate a drum circle, but all the knowledge and personal experiences you share
in the book are outstanding, informative and entertaining. Thank you!" -- George S.

"I recommended your book to my friend Deborah G. She praised it so much, I want one for myself. I've been doing
drum circles for a while now. I'm always hungry for someone else's ideas. It's so easy for me to get so into
what I'm doing that I forget to learn. Thanks for writing a wonderful resource, and for all of the hard work
that went into it! You rock!" -- Martin R.

To Order The Hand Drumming And Drum Circles book, it's $17.95 + USPS Priority Mail Shipping.

I can also ship via USPS Media Mail (In the USA Only) for $2 less. It's slower, about 7 days. Scroll down for that.
(Please use the next payment button below this one, for shipping to ALL other countries.)

I always confirm by email that I received your payment, and I ship orders out in 3 working days, with tracking.
If you'd prefer to purchase the book by money order or cashiers check, please email me for the address.

For shipping the book to all other countries, please use this Paypal button. It is $9 more. International
shipping rates have gone up, and I only charge the actual shipping cost. It weighs 1.3 pounds.
(For international buyers, the Amazon Kindle option might be a better alternative. $8.)

Check Out My Hand Drumming & Drum Circles Blog

Some of the topics include: Picking that first djembe drum. Improving your drum circle facilitating or hosting style on
a budget. Ways to get the word out and promote your drum circle. Trying to earn a living hosting drum circles. What that
first drum circle was really like. Various ways to notate, vocalize, and start a drum circle rhythm. Reading written drum
music. A long list of notated rhythms to try out in different styles. Drumming Via Webcam, And With Special Needs Kids.
The 3 lyric Version Of Fanga, how to start up a drum circle. The social, physical & mental benefits of drum circles,
ways to include everyone at your drum circle. Tuning a lug tuned djembe, changing drum heads, playing in extreme
weather conditions. There's lots of suggestions to help you and your group enjoy drumming more.

Drum Circle Blog at blogspot.com

Drum Circle Lover's Package Deal - $40 Including Shipping (In the USA Only.)

1. The drum circle book, "A Practical Guide To Hand Drumming And Drum Circles"
2. The two hour 101 rhythms DVD, "101 Drum Circle Rhythms For The Hand Drum"
3. The live drum circle CD, "Clearwater Drum Circle" (70 minutes)
4. The facilitated drum circle CD by drumcircles.net, (78 minutes)

The total for all 4 items is $40. Shipping, and a tracking number are included in the price. It's a pretty good deal.
This package will keep you in the groove for a long time. Please use the below button this one for international orders.

Please use this Paypal link for shipping the package to all other countries, it is $9 extra.

The "Almost Everything I Have Package". 300 Page Book, and 6 drumming Disks - $55 Shipped (USA Only)

This is all the drumming materials I have to offer for one low price. Included is my drum circle book, 101 rhythms DVD,
and the 5 other drumming CDs. Shipping with a tracking number is also included to anywhere in the USA. For orders to
all other countries please use the link below, marked "international shipping". Thanks.
(You can substitute the Wild Drum Circles 2 CD set, for 2 of the other CDs. Just ask, and I will do it.)

Please use this Paypal link for shipping The "Almost Everything" Package to all other countries, it's $9 extra.

The hand drumming book, and 6 drumming disks weigh about 4 pounds. Shipping to Australia, The United Kingdom, and most
other countries is $14 and change (USD). The international shipping cost is posted on the package by the post office.

To Order The "Practical Guide To Hand Drumming And Drum Circles" Book - Via Media mail:

Anywhere in the USA, via USPS Media Mail, (Slower) The price is $17.95 + $3.55 Shipping.
Tracking number included, it saves you a couple bucks. (USA Only) The total to your door is: $21.50

If you're on FaceBook, this page has a few blurbs from the book, a bit more information, and some reader comments.
You can also just go to FaceBook and do a search for the page name: Hand Drumming And Drum Circles Book

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If there is another combination of my drum circle items that you would like, please email me.

For orders by check, (USA only) or to email me with any questions, I respect your privacy & never share emails.

Contact Email: drumcircles_net@hotmail.com
Link To Email Me With Questions, Or Comments

For more info on the $15 "101 Drum Circle Rhythms" 2 hour DVD, Or get all the rhythms on 2 CD's for $10.
A great way to keep a drum circle fresh and interesting, is to have a large body of rhythms at the ready.

101 Drum Circle Rhythms DVD, Full Description Page & Video Sample

Breaking into Acting, Working Actor Book - $5

As I'm sure you're aware, many musicians, singers, dancers, and other artists, cross over into the acting business.
My recently published 240 page book titled, "An Actor's Face, Audition, Casting Advice, And Anecdotes From A Working
Actor", (June 2011) is available for $5 at the Amazon Kindle book store. Please have a look at my actor page,
and see if the acting field is something you might want to explore. A lot of people are hurting out there
these days, and it's a good way to possibly suppliment your income. Check it out, here's the link:

Acting, Auditioning, Casting Advice, And Anecdotes Book Link

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