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the manner in which to play a drum 
since before man could speak 
- or even cook his kills 
has been discussed, ad nauseam. 
as in any hunt, a timid approach is not advised 
- there is enough instinct left in the drum to sense this. 
you need to know "why" you are punching the skin 
and there is no time for epiphany in mid-fight. 
the drum is primal - 
wood, 
steel 
and skin. 
elements devised in primordial Mind. 
they gave with dignity and chase, 
- pounding and fire. 
the drum responds to these virtues - only.

the drum -