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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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