Michael Harner: Shamanic Journey – 15 minutes solo drumming

Shamanic Journey Series, No. 1 Foundation for Shamanic Studies a nonprofit incorporated educational organization. The solo drumming on this disc is an outstanding example of impeccable, uninterrupted shamanic journey drumming in the classic mode by Michael Harner, internationally recognized teacher and practitioner of shamanism. His large, single-head, round-frame, hand drum produces the full range of the auditory spectrum, from pulsing low-frequency throb to the subtle midrange nuances and high-frequency overtones. This is not music, but is to be used as instructed in Michael Harner’s book, The Way of the Shaman (HarperCollins, 1980, 1990). Do not be discouraged if you do not achieve success the first time; repeated practice: may be necessary to achieve results. These are some pointers to help you journey successfully: 1. Use headphones; 2. Do not try to journey to the drum sound if you are tired or sleepy, or have taken alcohol or mind-altering substances within the pa