As the sound of the beats grow in intensity, residents there make their way to a tucked-away corner of the estate, just outside the Kallang Community Club.

Some gather around to watch, while the more adventurous go forward to the circles of stools, each with a musical instrument placed upon it.

Picking up the percussion instruments, they begin adding their own beats with the rest of the group.

The sound, at first, is clearly without rhythm, but it doesn't take long for the players to get in-sync, or 'into the groove' as they call it.

In fact, the rhythmic beating of the drums is so catchy that even a few of the seniors take to their feet and dance.

Some players stick to their favourite instruments throughout the hour-long public jamming session, while others mix it up a little, playing some of the 50 instruments collected, including drums from Africa and Latin America.

The group at the Kallang CC has gradually bloomed over the two years it has been around, adding both instruments, and players, along the way.

Now, at every session on Saturday evenings, there are about 50 people who join this Community Drumming Circle.

While most come from the nearby estates, there are also those who come from areas such as Marine Parade, West Coast and Bukit Timah as well.

Read the full report in Monday's edition of The Straits Times.