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Wed, 22 March 2006
Johnny Farraj on Riqq
Johnny talks about the riqq, (a tambourine-like hand drum) and its role in Arabic Music; He talks about the Takht (typical classical ensemble) and being Zabit il-Iqa (the leader of the rhythm), and demonstrates several styles of playing and several different rhythms; Nikolai Ruskin and I play along. for more information from Johnny about Arabic music, see also > www.maqamworld.com >
Direct download: > PPerform_004_2006-03-22.mp3
Category: podcasts – posted at: 2:11 PM
This VERY interesting 1/2 hour podcast reveals the secret words of arabic rhythm (dum, tak & ess), how to play a riqq, and explains a few rhythms. Way cool!