Out of the Darj من ضارج
Birmingham's Middle Eastern Percussion Ensemble
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Ayuub
Ayuub is a common rhythm, played through the Middle East. Often referrred to as a Zar.
Karachi
A rhythm common to Egypt and North Africa, Karachi is strange in that it starts with a Tek.
Malfuf
Malfuf is a wonderful rhythm with some fun possibilities.
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Beladi
Baladi is probably the most well known rhythm in the West.
Maqsum
A rhythm common throughout the Middle East, maqsum forms the basis for much Arabic music.
Saidi
Saidi is commonly played upbeat and powerfully. This is a wonderful rhythm for working with dancers.
Super Saidi
Super Saidi is a series of 4 variations on Saidi, played together in sequence.
Waahida
"Waahid" meaning "one" in Arabic, the name "Waahida" is easily understood for this rhythm.
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Darj
The namesake of Out of the Darj, this rhythm is often played with a syncopated or swing feel.
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Chiftitelli
Chiftitelli is wonderful played at a slow tempo.
Masmoudi
Also called Masmoudi Kabir to differentiate it from Beladi, kabir meaning large or big.
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Baladi is probably the most well known rhythm in the West, and subsequently overused. Learning this rhythm is a must for all drummers. Other rhythms in this family are Saidi and Maqsum. Sometimes also called Masmuudi Saghir, or small masmuudi.
Variation 1: D-D-__T-D-__T-__
Variation 2: D-D-k-T-D-k-T-tk
Variation 3: D-D-k-S-D-k-S-tk
Beladi
*For more information, check out Jas's Middle Eastern Rhythms FAQ.
