Cat Coley
Reiki Master
610-863-6764

cat@reikidrumbeat.com

ABOUT OUR DRUMS

Our drums are hand crafted, one drum at a time, and no two are alike. They are a multicultural mix, with knowledge of drum-making taken from Native American, African, and other cultures. These drums and other percussion instruments are used for Reiki, other healing, stressbusting, prayer, and FUN!!!!!

But, watch out! Our drums are alive with the rhythm of the universe, and made of natural materials -- they must be carefully cared for. If you want a drum that you can toss into your car and forget about, do not buy from us. These drums are sensitive to temperature changes and need loving care.

And the bottom line is the SOUND! These drums resonate with the pulse.

We have many drums that are not pictured in our drum album. Some of you may know exactly what kind of drum you want, and not see it pictured here. Others might be seeking knowledge or advice about what type of drum would best meet their needs. Cat is available to answer all your questions, at 610-863-6764. If you would like to hear the tone of the drum, Cat can play the drum over the telephone. Please call or e-mail and allow us to help you find your drum.

We invite you to e-mail us at cat@reikidrumbeat.com or catcurt@enter.net

As a sound therapist and a lover of wood, I have read, experimented, talked to those who I consider my mentors.

Below are a few facts about the Wood and Hide of a Drum you might consider buying:

Spanish Cedar is an exotic wood, hard to get in the sizes I prefer, and expensive. It is used in many musical instruments. It is well known for it’s healing properties and positive energy. Under the right conditions, it resonates with the pulse of the universe like no other wood.

Sudden weather changes can cause any drum made from natural materials to lose resonance. I have had Spanish cedar drums lose resonance due to extreme cold as well as sudden rainy conditions.

My own Pine/Cherry or Poplar/Cherry octagonal frame, which alternates frames of Cherry wood with a lighter wood such as Pine or Poplar, is a great choice for a smaller person who wants a fourteen inch drum that sounds BIG!

Cherry is a Heavy Wood. Pine is Light. The Combination is Dynamic.

We prefer the octagonal frame, because it lasts better, longer, and is unlikely to warp. Round drums cannot make this claim.

The Western Cedar frames you will see here were not assembled by Reiki Drumbeat, although I did quite a bit of work on them before they were ready for the hide.

Other factors influencing resonance are Diameter, Depth of Frame, and Width of the Wood used for the Frame. For instance, a 3 1/4" or 3 1/2" Depth will give Deeper Resonance than a 2 5/8" Frame Depth.

For a Higher Resonance, a Smaller Frame is the way to go.

Elk Hide gives a Deeper Resonance than Deer Hide. Elk is associated with powerful healing medicine for survivors of abuse and addiction. It is associated with stamina and endurance.

Deer Hide is thinner, and produces a Higher Vibration, associated by some cultures with the quality of love, wisdom, and living in the heart, not the head

When you purchase a drum priced at $100.00 or more, you receive a FREE beater. Beater prices start at $10.00, should you wish to buy additional beaters. Custom made beaters are also available to complement your custom made drum.

I hope this information is helpful to you in selecting Your Drum. Remember that we make to order. Also remember that quality work takes time.

I am Cat Coley, currently a reiki master, drum crafter and drumcircle facilitator with over 35 years experience in presenting various topics and workshops to the general public, addictions and mental health professionals, nurses, doctors, women, adolescents, the mentally ill and addicted, and more.

I began making drums because I listen to people. And people kept asking to buy the drums I take with me to various events. I always take extra for those who have none. Recently, I had a pair of sticks bought right off the floor of a drumcircle I was facilitating. “Take them. Use them with your kids,” I said to the teacher who wanted to buy. She insisted on paying.

Chet, my life partner, has been a musician since he could hold a guitar. He watched me struggle with my first attempts to pull and stretch the hide over the drum frame. A gentle man with great physical strength, Chet stepped in to help.

And one more team effort began. Our drums are unique, as we all are. Each has a different sound. All are meant to be played.

Moe Jerant - World Percussion Specialist - Dave Phillips Music/Allentown, PA
Drum Circle Facilitator - Artistic Director/Lehigh Valley Drum Circle Ensemble:

" As a buyer, seller and player of drums, I see all kinds of drums and all kinds of quality. The drums made and offered for sale by Cat Coley of Reiki Drumbeat have an amazing amount of tone and quality. There is an intense amount of energy already in these drums. Play them and give them their voice!"

George Jacobs - Inter-Faith minister, spiritual counselor, and drum circle facilitator George is also working as a spiritual counselor at Kidspeace, and facilitating drumcircles with their adolescent residents:

" Cat and Chet Coley's Reiki Drumbeat drums are among the finest hand crafted drums I have ever played. They use a variety of skins, woods, and finishes that give each drum its own special tone, resonance, and personality. Their rugged construction holds up extremely well with the most vigorous playing, while their hand worked (and sometimes hand painted) characteristics make them standout collectors items. I highly recommend that you try them."

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Contact Cat at: 610.863.6764 or e-mail her at cat@reikidrumbeat.com