THE DRUM BEAT – Chemnitz Drumming Project
…is a worldwide, unique research project that was initially created to answer scientific questions, derive and evaluate social and medical measures using the characteristics of drumming and movement. THE DRUM BEAT was inspired by a research project of the University of Gloucestershire and University of Chichester, titled the “Clem Burke Drumming Project” where for the first time worldwide investigations on the physical demands of drumming/percussion were established. The Chemnitz University of Technology [CUT] was invited to participate in this collaborative research and extended the research focus by using cognitive parameters besides many others.
The Drum Beat evolved out of this project and strives to investigate the broader application of different types of drumming, movement and exercise using an interdisciplinary team of scientists, musicians, teachers, physicians, therapists and communal authorities. All teams are working towards establishing interventions and structure to provide positive effects using the common language of drumming and movement. Drums Alive ®, the first fitness trend that combines drumming and movement to provide health benefits through a multi-disciplinary approach, was identified as one of the key interventions of study for its practicality and holistic approach.
Hence, THE DRUM BEAT seeks to investigate and apply all aspects of drumming in one inter-disciplinary project for the benefit of physical and mental health, social challenges, inter-cultural aspects, music and education.
…is a worldwide, unique research project that was initially created to answer scientific questions, derive and evaluate social and medical measures using the characteristics of drumming and movement. THE DRUM BEAT was inspired by a research project of the University of Gloucestershire and University of Chichester, titled the “Clem Burke Drumming Project” where for the first time worldwide investigations on the physical demands of drumming/percussion were established. The Chemnitz University of Technology [CUT] was invited to participate in this collaborative research and extended the research focus by using cognitive parameters besides many others.
The Drum Beat evolved out of this project and strives to investigate the broader application of different types of drumming, movement and exercise using an interdisciplinary team of scientists, musicians, teachers, physicians, therapists and communal authorities. All teams are working towards establishing interventions and structure to provide positive effects using the common language of drumming and movement. Drums Alive ®, the first fitness trend that combines drumming and movement to provide health benefits through a multi-disciplinary approach, was identified as one of the key interventions of study for its practicality and holistic approach.
Hence, THE DRUM BEAT seeks to investigate and apply all aspects of drumming in one inter-disciplinary project for the benefit of physical and mental health, social challenges, inter-cultural aspects, music and education.
