DRUMMING THE I CHING
Rhythm Meets Ancient Wisdom
Welcome to Drumming the I CHING—a one-of-a-kind course that blends ancient Eastern philosophy with the primal, healing power of rhythm.
You don’t need to be a philosopher or a drummer to take this journey. All you need is an open heart, a curious mind, and a willingness to explore how rhythm can guide and transform your life.
BOOST YOUR DECISION MAKING POWERS
With the power of your Drum (and even if you don't have one) you can learn to play the 64 Hexagrams of the I CHING to assist you in making clearer, and more accurate decisions in your life...even if you have never Drummed in your life before.
The I CHING is an ancient Chinese oracle designed to help you progress in life by making better decisions concerning your desires and goals.
Even if you know nothing about the I CHING, this course explains everything you need to know to play these simple Rhythms which are based on the 6 lines of the Hexagrams
Each Hexagram contains a vibrational code consisting of broken and unbroken lines (yin and yang) and this course explains exactly how you can play the Rhythms, and internalize the vibrational energy of each Hexagrams.
What you will learn on this Course:
• How to play the Hexagram Rhythms on three different types of Drums
• How to understand the Rhythmic Patterns of the I CHING
• The importance of Meditation while playing the Rhythms
• The importance of interpreting the messages you receive with each Hexagram
• Easy ways to consult the I CHING
• Improve your Drumming technique
• The importance of clearer decision making
• Reducing stress through using a regular ritual
• Improve all areas of your life by making better and more correct decisions
• How you can use what you learn to teach to your group if you work with any kind of community/social/ therapeutic or developmental group.
• Improve you knowledge of how the I CHING works.
• Easy way to begin your Spiritual Drumming journey if you are new to Drumming
No Drumming Experience is Necessary
The Rhythms of the Hexagrams are so easy to play, even if you have never played a Drum before you will be able to play them within minutes. Each Rhythm only has 6 beats...how easy is that?
No Drum? No Problem.
If you don't have a Drum yet...you can still play these Rhythms on any surface you can find...even your lap. Although a Drum is more fun, musical and vibrational, what you play on is not the important thing here...it's the Rhythms...
You can always get a Drum later.
Play on any type of Drum
In this course I explain how to play the 64 Rhythms on three different types of Drums.
The D'jembe Hand Drum
The Shamanic/Frame Drum
Any other Drum played with two beaters or Drumsticks
What is the I CHING?
The I Ching (pronounced "ee ching")—often called The Book of Changes—is one of the oldest books of wisdom in the world. It’s a powerful guide to understanding the natural cycles of life, change, and personal growth. Rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy, it uses 64 symbolic patterns called hexagrams to reflect the energy of any given moment.
Each hexagram offers insight, guidance, and reflection—like a wise teacher helping you navigate life’s questions, transitions, and possibilities.
Why Drum the I CHING?
When you drum the hexagrams of the I Ching, something remarkable happens. You don’t just read the wisdom—you feel it, move with it, and activate it through rhythm.
By embodying the hexagrams through sound and movement, you:
• Make the I Ching’s teachings more tangible and intuitive
• Connect to each hexagram on a deeper emotional and energetic level
• Awaken your own inner knowing and insight
• Open a space for personal transformation and clarity
• Bring ancient wisdom into your life in a creative and embodied way
What’s in the Course?
This course is a rich and comprehensive journey—designed to guide you step-by-step through this powerful fusion of rhythm and wisdom. You’ll learn:
• What the I Ching is, and how it works as a tool for guidance and change
• An easy, beginner-friendly approach to understanding hexagrams
• How each hexagram can be expressed and explored through rhythm
• How to drum the yin and yang lines (the building blocks of the I Ching)
• Simple rhythmic patterns to represent each hexagram’s energy
• How to use drumming to meditate, reflect, and receive insight
• How to apply the I Ching's rhythms to real-life questions and challenges
Whether you're new to the I Ching, new to drumming, or both—you’ll be guided gently and clearly through the process. You’ll come away with practical skills, deeper insight, and a rhythmic connection to one of the greatest wisdom traditions in the world.
This Course is For You If You:
• Are curious about the I Ching but want to explore it in a hands-on, embodied way
• Love rhythm and want to use it for reflection, meditation, or growth
• Are a wellness or creative practitioner seeking fresh inspiration
• Want to deepen your intuitive connection with rhythm and life itself
• Enjoy learning through movement, sound, and inner listening
A Note from Your Facilitator
“The I Ching has been a guiding light in my own life for many years. When I began drumming its rhythms, the wisdom came alive in ways I never imagined. This course is the fruit of that discovery—a unique fusion of rhythm and reflection that I’m honored to share with you.”
— Eddie O Neill