Vanuatu Water Drumming Circle
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PLAYERS
3+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
- A pool, large tub, or shallow body of waist-to-chest-deep water
HOW TO PLAY
1
Gather players standing in a circle in waist-deep water.
2
One player begins slapping, cupping, and striking the surface of the water with open palms and cupped hands to create a rhythmic beat.
3
The rest of the circle listens, then joins in, layering their own splashes and slaps to build a fuller rhythm together.
4
Take turns leading a new pattern for the group to pick up and follow.
5
Try combining flat-palm slaps, cupped scoops, and quick taps to vary the pitch and tone of each splash.
6
Finish with a big combined splash from the whole circle on a cued final beat.