Instruments
History of the instruments, places to buy them
A good read on the history of frame drums
Good circle instruments
Good circle instruments
Audio files
these are some great sound files you can get from iTunes or Amazon
Beginners guide to shamanic practice
Instrumental music based on the pitches of the chakras
Books
Books about drumming and related topics
A good basic introduction to the chakras
Anodea Judith's book on the chakras - wonderful resource!
General resources
Articles and blog posts
A good article about the mental, physical, emotional and social impact of drumming
A reprint from a 1999 article in Percussive Notes journal about the healing power of the drum to overcome addiction
Making music, including drumming, contributes to overall health
These resources talk about how drumming contributes to quality of life