A team with a strong beat

Rentability and social responsibility can not only be compatible, but also work efficiently as a business model and prove to be a corporate success in the 21st century.

Nowadays, public and private sectors are more and more committed to sustainable development, providing high quality and good customer services. For these reasons, it is essential to rely on a united and tuned-in team. This united front will provide self-confidence to the group but at the same time promote individualities in favour of a common goal.

Rhythmical training has been proved to encourage team work, to increase listening skills in a group, to free energies, and to encourage synchronization in working teams.
Behind every musical performance there are thousands of hours of hard work and meticulous rehersal. Likewise, the modern business world requires rigorous training programmes and strong discipline to take on new challenges.

What we are presenting is also an opportunity to share a leisure (didactic) activity, which can help to reinforce empathy amongst the group.

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To whom this activity is directed::

To any kind of organization or team facing on the new challenges of this century. For organizations aspiring to work more imaginatively, with better synchronization and stronger cohesion. All in all, for teams with a strong beat, which want to move at the pace of our times.

Contents and Methodology:

Each participant will experiment with different drums and other percussion instruments. These direct and personal experiences allow the participant to discover the energy generated by these instruments and how it relates to the seven chakras ( energetic channels of the human body ). Participant will particularly experience the 1st chakra, which is connected to the coccyx, legs and sexual organs. Also, the 2nd chakra, which is connected to the spleen and lower abdomen. Both the 1st and 2nd chakra are related to the physical, emotional and creative aspects of the human being.

Another of the important aspects worked on is, listening skills. This is done by working with different vibrations and rhythms, which forces the participants to develop those skills and their capacity to concentrate. At the same time, rhythm encourages team work since it tends to sequence.We will work with rhythms from around the world using the appropriate instruments.

It is important to get the team to work in synchronism, and at the same time, to provide situations that foster imagination and the spontaneity and creativity of individuals.

The word rhythm comes from Greek and it means to flow. Flowing is essential in order to redirect energies. All energies have a rhythm and a cadence, which provide the key to unblocking stagnant situations and to achieving set targets.

Description of the sessions:

All sessions last for 3 hours organized as shown below:

45’ Musical piece performed by the facilitators to welcome all participants. This activity also serves the purpose of showing the possibilities of all the instruments to be used in the workshop.
Different stretching and relaxation exercises.
Basic rhythmical exercises. Listening exercises. Exercises using own bodies as instruments.
After all these exercises participants subdivided in 4 rotational groups, which will allow experiencing all the instruments.

20’ Cajon:
Basic technique of the instrument plus some exercises and rhythms.

20’ Djembe:
Basic technique of the instrument plus some exercises and rhythms.

20’ Darbuka:
Basic technique of the instrument plus some exercises and rhythms.

20’ Miscellaneous instruments (maracas, bells…)
Basic technique of the instruments plus some exercises and rhythms.

10’ Break

45’ Coming together of the group to work with all the rhythms learnt. Different exercises using the codes learnt and final collective piece.
Musical farewell by the facilitators.


Some recommendations:

Comfortable shoes and clothes.
It is recommended to take off any kind of ring or bracelet or piece of jewellery on hands or forearm.
It is advisable to use some kind of hand cream after the session.


Drums used in percussion activities

DJEMBE: Chalice-shaped drum generally made from solid tree wood and hollow inside. It is used as a ceremonial instrument in West Africa: Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Senegal, etc…
They come in different sizes, the bigger ones used to keep the rhythm, and smaller ones, higher-pitched, as soloist instruments.

DARBUKA: Metal drum in the shape of a cup. It is the the most commonly used drum from Morocco to Pakistan, Turkey and Greece. It is used to accompany traditional chants and the famous belly dancing.

CAJON: Nowadays the King instrument of flamenco percussion since Paco de Lucia introduced it in the 80’s. It can also be used to play any kind of rhythms, from rock to salsa.

MINOR PERCUSSION: These instruments are essential to achieve the “real thing” or “ritmo sabroso”. Cowbells, Cuban Maracas, Rattles…