I’ve been fascinated by the Tao De Ching for many years and have begun working on an adaptation that brings the sentiment of ‘The Way’ into the world of drumming and rhythm.
It’s my own exploration of this famous text and has been created by reference to the many number of public domain translations that exist.
I hope that it allows you to deepen your own journey into rhythm and into the Tao of the Drum.
3.
Don’t try to impress
Let the audience be free from judgements
Don’t brag about what you’ve done
And no one will try to bring you down
Don’t play for just money
And keep your art pure
The Tao drummer’s world is tranquil
His mind is calm
His playing is enough
His aspirations are modest
And rhythms are strong
As you play be unknowing and without wanting
Let the rhythm flow unforced
Drum without drumming
Everything is rhythm