A) To entertain an audience.
B) To get exercise.
C) To improve musical skills.
D) To create a sacred space and connect with the divine.

A) A fast, erratic rhythm.
B) A silent rhythm.
C) A complex, syncopated rhythm.
D) A steady, heartbeat-like rhythm.

A) Rap.
B) Chanting or call-and-response.
C) Opera.
D) Yodeling.

A) It makes the music sound better.
B) It's not important.
C) It focuses the energy and guides the experience.
D) It impresses others.

A) Ignoring others' contributions.
B) Having expensive equipment.
C) Creating a safe and respectful environment.
D) Playing the loudest drum.

A) To show off vocal range.
B) To create background noise.
C) To distract from the drumming.
D) To invoke specific deities or energies.

A) It suppresses emotions.
B) It has no effect on emotions.
C) It makes emotions worse.
D) The rhythmic vibrations can help release pent-up emotions.

A) Songs with repetitive lyrics or mantras.
B) Pop songs.
C) Commercial jingles.
D) Heavy metal songs.

A) To create awkwardness.
B) To allow for integration and listening to inner guidance.
C) To indicate the session is over.
D) To save energy.

A) By comparing yourself to others.
B) By trying to play perfectly.
C) By avoiding mistakes.
D) By focusing on the rhythm and allowing your intuition to guide you.

A) It's cheaper than other drums.
B) It's louder.
C) It's easier to carry.
D) Its resonance can connect you deeply with the earth and ancestors.

A) It adds another layer of expression and amplifies the energy.
B) It cancels out the drumming.
C) It distracts from the drumming.
D) It makes it more difficult.

A) Listening to music.
B) Tuning your instrument.
C) Centering yourself and setting your intention.
D) Making phone calls.

A) A style of singing.
B) A symbolic representation of qualities to embody.
C) A literal animal.
D) A type of drum.

A) Living in the past.
B) Building monuments.
C) Ignoring the past.
D) Acknowledging and respecting those who came before us.

A) Profiting from other cultures without permission.
B) Respecting cultural traditions and permissions.
C) Claiming ownership of traditions.
D) Ignoring cultural sensitivities.

A) It makes you sing better.
B) It helps regulate energy and stay present.
C) It impresses others.
D) It's not important.

A) Rhythm has no connection to nature.
B) Rhythm only exists in music.
C) Rhythm disrupts nature.
D) Rhythm mirrors natural cycles and patterns.

A) By ignoring others' input.
B) By playing louder than everyone else.
C) By listening to each other and creating a shared rhythm.
D) By showing off your skills.

A) To make noise.
B) To entertain spirits.
C) To scare away evil forces.
D) To enter altered states of consciousness for healing and guidance.

A) A repeated word or phrase to focus the mind.
B) A type of drum.
C) A dance move.
D) A loud noise.

A) A place to store musical instruments.
B) A noisy public area.
C) Any room in your house.
D) A designated area where spiritual practices are conducted with reverence.

A) Forget about it.
B) Immediately start another session.
C) Criticize your performance.
D) Ground yourself and integrate the experience.

A) By using specific rhythms and intentions associated with each element.
B) By using different types of drums for each element.
C) By ignoring the elements.
D) By physically interacting with the elements.

A) It makes the music sound perfect.
B) It allows genuine expression and connection.
C) It's not important.
D) It guarantees success.

A) To win a competition.
B) To get rich.
C) To achieve a state of unity or oneness.
D) To become famous.

A) Focusing your attention on the current moment.
B) Multitasking.
C) Thinking about the future.
D) Dwelling on the past.

A) By singing with clarity, conviction, and emotion.
B) By screaming loudly.
C) By singing off-key.
D) By remaining silent.

A) A drum stand.
B) A place to eat.
C) A stage.
D) A dedicated space for offerings, symbols, and sacred objects.

A) It's a sign of weakness.
B) It's unnecessary.
C) It guarantees success.
D) It fosters appreciation and opens you to receive blessings.