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Thanks friends, I'm done.

MUKHTAR DURR — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:05:41 GMT

That about says it.

Good luck all.

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A Drummer Blog

Nevik — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:12:23 GMT

I recently wrote a blog about my great friend Sam. If you're a drum student or teacher, you might enjoy this.

http://people.tribe.net/nevik/blog/44646928-7e96-4798-aeee-e3d5065a011b

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Music Software Help

daudude — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:29:57 GMT

Heya,

I'm wondering what kind of music notation software and music recording programs ya'll use. And why do you love it or hate it?

I have a macintosh powerbook and need to write for middle eastern instruments. so i need:

- arabic / turkish , quarter tone / comma ability in the recording software for midi work
- to write sheet music for drums(3 line staff), plus lyrics with those arabic and turkish characters and music with 1/4 tones.

thanks!
david

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uneven beat rhythms

Psychedelic — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:29:42 GMT

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Here is a little present to you all. These are links to music with interesting uneven time-length beat rhythms. It is my thesis that some music in most cultures used to have uneven length beats. I also believe that standardized notation and formalized instruction were the main phenomena that killed off uneven time-length beats in music. Luckily, there are still a few kinds of music that still exist with uneven length beats. Here are some examples on the web that I found this morning thanks to the use of my parents' fast web connection:

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Springar music of Norway

Loretta Kelly, an American, plays fine springar music. This music is written as 3/4 time, but the beat time length ratios depend much on the geographical region of the songs, and somewhat on individual songs. In this link, Loretta plays a springar from Telemark, which has a beat duration ratio close to 5:4:3, meaning that the first beat lasts about 5/4 as long as the second beat, the second beat lasts about 4/3 as long as the third beat, and the first beat lasts about 5/3 as long as the third beat.

http://www.hfaa.org/music_samples.html then choose the "hoven-stubben mp3" link

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Bulgarian Daichovos:

The Bulgarians, and to some degree the Thracian Turks and Thracian Greeks, play songs in a fast 9/8 or 9/16 that have a resemblance to the karshlama rhythms many of us on this tribe are familiar with. These Daichovo rhythms are described as having four main pulses, short short short long, or time ratios of 2:2:2:3. When Bulgarian's play daichovo, the last pulse ("long") is usually a little shorter than a full "3" time value.

http://www.dunav.org.il/dances/bulgaria/daicovo_horo.html then click on the triangle under the "music" heading.

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Balkan Lesnoto's
Lesnoto's are slow dance songs with rhythms in 7/8 time signatures. The pulse of these songs is described as long, short, short, or sometimes as 3+2+2, meaning that the first beat gets a time value of 3 eighth notes, the second beat gets a time value of 2 eighth, and the third beat also gets a time value of 2 eighth notes. In dtk notation, these rhythms are written something like
D--T-K-D--T-K-

However, in practice, when Balkan musicians play these songs slowly, the third pulse beat is played a little bit longer that just a value of 2 eighth notes. How much longer depends on the tempo of the song, the region the musicians are from, and the lilt of the melody and lyrics. Sometimes the "extra bit" might be less than 1/64th note, just enough so that the song wont match a metronome nicely. Other times the "extra bit" might be almost a 1/16th note.

Here are two examples. The first example is Sano Duso, a Serbian slow song.

http://www.dunav.org.il/dances/serbia/vranjanka.html then click on the triangle under the "music" heading.

The second example is More Sokol Pie, a Bulgarian song. Notice that during the instrumental parts, the musicians play it almost as a perfect 7/8th, "squaring" off the rhythm, or making the pulses perfectly subdivided into a 3:2:2 ratio. During the vocal parts, the vocalists and the musicians extend the third pulse, making the time ratio something like 3:2:2.1

http://www.dunav.org.il/dances/bulgaria/more_sokol_pie.html then click on the triangle under the "music" heading.

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Pontic Songs

For over a thousand years, there had been many populations of Greeks living various parts of Anatolia, the Asian peninsula that makes up a large portion of modern Turkey. Modern Pontic Greek people live in many parts of Greece, but their ancestors were from the South Eastern Black Sea coast in Northern Anatolia, called the Pontos region. I love Pontic music and rhythm, and I could talk or write about their music for hours.

Instead of talking about it, here are some samples:

http://www.dunav.org.il/dances/greece/kalon_korits.html then click on the triangle under the "music" heading

http://www.scimitarmusic.com/pontos/music.html music samples at bottom of the page.
(These samples are too short for you to hear it, but it is common for Pontic musicians to very gradually change the rhythm they are playing into a 2/4 rhythm. For example, a song may start as 5/8, and while it gradually speeds up the fiddle may gradually change to 2/4 by stretching some note and compressing others.)

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Also have Happy New Year everyone!

Karadeniz/Psychedelic Chameleon

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Turkish Music and Dance Camp

carmineguida — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:09:48 GMT

Hey All,
I've been going to this camp for 5 years and I love it.

I met Melissa (Clarinet), Melissa the Loud and Samira Shuruk all at this camp!

There are great dance teachers, great music teachers. Amazing live music every night. It's wonderful to get out of wherever you are and be in Middle Easter Music and dance land for a whole weekend :)

I pretty much learn/play all day and I even dance at night sometimes :)

Date: Memorial Day Weekend May 23rd to 26th
Website: http://www.folktours.com/campusa.html
Dance Teachers:
Fahtiem
Morocco
Artemis Mourat
Karim Nagi
Christina King
Ede Thurrell
Ibrahim Tunc
Tayyar Akdeniz.

Music Teachers:
Seido Salifoski
Karim Nagi
Ali Kahya
Souren Baronian
Mike Uzatmaciyan
Sami Abu Shumays
Rachid Halihal
Tayyar Akdeniz

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Pennsic Drum Teachers

carmineguida — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:25:09 GMT

Hey Guys,
I'm going to submit my classes for 3pm Wed - Wed at pennsic... I just wanted to make sure I'm not conflicting with anyone.. I looked at last years's schedule and Nevik was at 2pm... and Daveed was earlier (like 10am?) so I think that's all good.

Also I may want to toss on an extra class at 11am on the Saturday/Sunday middle weekend.

-Carmine

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Instructor

earthgoddess — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 13:41:18 GMT

Anyone recommend a doumbek instructor near akron, ohio

Thanks
Kenna

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Turkish style in Seattle!

Halil — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:50:21 GMT

If you want to learn Turkish style in Seattle, please let me know.

My page: www.myspace.com/kongfoofingers

Thanks!

Halil

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d-t-dk or music notation?

Charlie — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 23:34:17 GMT

For those of you who teach multi-session or more advanced classes - what are your thoughts on d-t-k letter notation as opposed to classic music notation?

I find that, for any more than a simple pattern, the d-t-k is cumbersome and confusing, and I find classic music notation much easier to read.

I ask because I am preparing notes for the 2nd of a 3 section community ed drum class, and I am thinking of switching to music notation as the rhythmic examples get more complex. (I realize I will need to get people started on reading it.)

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arabic and north african percussion

Quentin — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:19:28 GMT

i am a performer, teacher, and maker of north african, and middle eastern percussion based in chicago

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Rudimental?

The Amazing, Ferocious Larry — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:17:03 GMT

Anybody else here involved in rudimental drumming?

I'm percussion caption head for a drum & bugle corps and would love to talk shop about building drumlines.

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Attention: TRAP KIT DRUMMERS - we need you for our SF band !

Rozykross — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:43:27 GMT

WE NEED A DRUMMER FOR OUR SF BAND...

THIS IS NOT A PAID SESSION PLAYER POSITION. WE ARE SEEKING A BAND MEMBER.

We are an Indie/Alt Rock band (4 piece: 1 vocalist/rhythm guitar, lead guitar, bass, prospective drummer) based in San Francisco seeking a drummer. Our influences:
PJ Harvey, Zeppelin, Jeff Buckley, Muse, Coldplay, U2, Hendrix, The Mars Volta, delta blues, spanish and middle eastern music, and many others.

We practice 2x per week (currently Wed & Fri nights - or can do Mon/Wed's too) in our SF studio. Must have a reasonable # of years experience playing in other bands and be able to quickly learn by ear all of our current songs from our CD. Hand percussion is a plus too!

Also necessary that you live in the SF, Oakland/Berkeley or Marin areas, have own transportation, full drum kit, and be 30 + yrs of age. No drugs or alcohol problems. Prefer a non-smoker. Must have 9-5 day job, we need your availability for our evening gigs! (Ideally looking for someone who can contribute to our studio space as well)

You can check our page at: www.Myspace.com/AmalgamationMusic
for music and other information.

~We’re looking forward to meeting you~
PS. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE ELSE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED. THANK YOU !

Please call us to set up a time to play/audition: 415-563-7942 Robin

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Frame Drum Teachers in Atlanta?

transformduality — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:43:59 GMT

Greetings,
I am moving to Decatur, GA soon and I am a frame and darbuka drummer. I want to improve my frame drum technique. Is there any specialized Sufi or Middle Eastern folkloric frame drum teachers in Atlanta?
I am grateful for any information.

Blessings to all

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Thanks to you....

Alex — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:51:13 GMT

...my drum class has been going very well! I kept in mind everything all of you said while I was working up a "lesson plan" of sorts. The advice sure helped when I had three different levels of player in the same class! Whew, that was work! The next session will be a 6 week one with no drop -ins. I think that will be less hectic. :)

I discovered a little trick all on my own.. I am sure you guys have already used it. :) The beginners were a little intimidated by the rhythms. So the next time when I made up a practice sheet I put Beledi and Saiidi alternating on the bottom of the page with no names or marks so they looked just like the other practice drills. I had the students just go thru the sheet like usual and it worked! They played the rhythms straight thru without stopping and it wasn't until they were done that they realized what had happened. :) Yeah!

The class has also been good for me. It pushes me to improve myself. :)

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Souhail Kaspar Drum and Dance workshop

gypsydrum — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 17:43:20 GMT

Phoenix, Arizona October 6th-7th

Midnight Caravan – Souhail Kaspar Near East Ensemble with Guest Artists Naser Musa, Georges Lammam, and the fabulous Dahlena!

Get ready for some of the best live Middle Eastern music to hit the valley in ages! Souhail Kaspar Near East Ensemble will be in Phoenix on October 6th and 7th with a series of percussion, music, and dance workshops and a spectacular show with a stellar lineup. Guest artists include the multi-talented musicians Naser Musa and Georges Lammam, and the legendary dancer/insructor Dahlena. Come see live music that is sizzling, energizing, passionate and unforgettable! The band includes the mesmerizing vocal and instrumental stylings of Naser Musa and Georges Lammam with a rocking percussion section including master percussionist Souhail Kaspar, Majdi Kurd, Elissa, and Joe Borik. Special dance performances by Dahlena, Carrie Konyha, and some surprises!

Visit www.phoenixhafla.com to see Georges, Naser, Souhail and Majdi performing at Mendocino Music Camp with some other notable performers.

Doors open at 9:00 pm, Saturday October 6th. Come mingle, eat, dance, and enjoy the fantastic music! This is a concert and a party. Some food will be provided, but if you bring a potluck dish you will be worshipped and adored!

Admission is $20 in advance/$25 at the door. Register early – the last hafla sold out!

Concert and workshops located at:

Metropolitan Arts Institute, 1700 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ on 7th Ave just north of McDowell.

For concert and workshop registration, visit: www.phoenixhafla.com

Workshop Schedule - October 6th and 7th

Workshops with Souhail:
Drum Solo for Dancers, all skill levels: Saturday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. $45
Egyptian tabla (doumbek) fundamentals: Sunday 10:00 to 12:00 $40
Intermediate/advanced: Sunday 1:00 to 3:00 $40
Riqq (tambourine), all levels: Sunday 3:30 to 5:00 $35

Workshops with Naser:
Arabic Instrumental Ensemble: Saturday, October 6th, 10:00 to 12:00 $40

Workshops with Georges:
Arabic Singing: Saturday, October 6th, 12:30 to 2:30 $40

Workshops with Dahlena:
Egyptian Oriental Dance: Sunday, October 7th, 12:00 to 3:00 $60

Full class descriptions, package discounts, and contact information can be found here: www.phoenixhafla.com

Any questions, message me through Tribe or any of the contact info on the website.

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Open Drum & Dance, Phoenix, AZ

gypsydrum — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:59:42 GMT

The Nadastati Kumpania Gypsies will be drumming and dancing this Thurs. night (10/25/07) at Trick Shot Pool Hall. Trick Shot is located on the Southwest corner of 43rd Ave. and Cactus Road in Phoenix, AZ. The fun starts at 7:30pm, all are welcome!

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Balkan Dumbek & Music Workshop in NYC - cross post

kazuki_kozuru — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:00:42 GMT

in case you are interested and haven't contacted me. something seems to be wrong with list posting thing on tribe.

Balkan music workshops - now voice, too!

Sunday, October 28, 2007 12:00 PM
at Salsa International Studios
701 7th Avenue (entrance @NE corner, on 47th Street) 5th floor New York, NY

For info & pre-reg:
206-339-3833
www.thebalkanbrothers.com/institute.aspx

beginner dumbek with Kazuki 12:00 - 1:00pm $15 pre-reg / $20 @door
Balkan guitar technique with Brad Shepik 1:00 - 2:30pm $30/35
int/adv dumbek with Seido Salifoski 1:00 - 2:30pm $30/35
Balkan voice with Carol Freeman 1:00 - 2:30pm $30/35

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Seeking a drum teacher for new student in State College PA

Khatife — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:57:49 GMT

Greetings.

I discovered a very nice young lady at Pennsic this year who is in need of a drum teacher in State College PA- if you live in this area and happen to know of any please let me know- I would like to assist her in finding a teacher.

Thank you
Khatife

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looking for an instructor

firegrl — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:49:28 GMT

i just bought a brand new doumbek from Raquy Danzinger. it's gorgeous! i am self taught for the most part, but would love to hook up with a teacher. anybody know someone in Western Massachusetts? preferrably near Northampton, MA?
thank you!

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Different levels in same class

Alex — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:30:49 GMT

Hi All,

I have learned a lot from this group. :) I tried looking this up but couldn't find the topic... seems the class I am about to start teaching will consist of students with different levels of ability. Students are allowed to do the "drop-in" method at this studio. So, does anyone have any advice for keeping my brain intact while trying to teach this class? I seem to remember someone out there saying something about how they tried to keep each level in it's own little circle...

Thanks,
Alex

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Keeping large classes under control?

melissatheloud — Fri, 18 May 2007 04:30:40 GMT

Hi all. I've taught a few drum classes to individuals and small groups over the years, and they've gone pretty well I think. I've also taught two workshops to much larger groups, like 30 drummers. One of them went great, but the second wasn't nearly as good, so I'm looking for ways to be more consistently good.

In the one that went great, all the students were there to learn new things, paid attention, listened, and generally acted like students, so they were very easy to teach. They all seemed very happy with how the class went. In the other, most of the students were the same, but there were a few drummers who didn't really have the concept of a "class," they just wanted to bang on things and make a lot of noise. They disrupted the class pretty thoroughly, so I couldn't get through to the attentive students. I tried to explain the concept of listening, but if you're not listening in the first place, you're not learning any new concepts, including the concept of listening. I suggested that they go make all the noise they wanted somewhere else, but they didn't hear that either.

How do other teachers deal with drummers like this?

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class length?

Alex — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 21:23:21 GMT

What do you consider a good time span for a series of classes? I have been asked to teach beginning drum classes. They will be every other week for 2 hours. I was wondering how long the class should go on before you consider that "semester" done?
I have done a few workshops and while they were nice it will be good to not have to cram a lot into a 2 hour period. :) I have been reading many of the posts here and have gotten a lot of great ideas as well as confirmation of what I am already doing.

Yes, Beledi is the Devil's music! Ha ha!

Thanks!
Alex

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Should teachers perform in their communities?

looppool — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 10:27:18 GMT

I have strong feelings about the potential answer to this question:

I know may teachers who do not perform, and , personally, I think they do their students a disservice by doing this.

I think it is important for teachers to 'do' as well as 'teach'. I think it is really good for students to go out and
see their teachers perform live both as a source of inspiration and a source of further knowledge.

I think it forces one to continue to grow as a musician (a great lesson to give to your students as many, many professional musicians
get to a certain level of career or competency and then stay there without pushing their own individual envelope)

What do you all think?

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north african percussion

Quentin — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 01:16:19 GMT

I teach middle eastern and north african music in chicago
also make drums from raised metal and skins
www.flyingcarpetpercussion.org

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Tonbak lessons in SF?

Ava — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 11:18:51 GMT

Hi everyone,
I'm trying to find an instructor for traditional Iranian Tonbak in the SF/Bay area, but I'm having a lot of trouble finding an instructor. Any recommendations/ideas of where to look?
Thanks,
Ava

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Tips for teaching Doumbek technique

sayyida — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:10:07 GMT

I would really love some tips on how to teach Basic Doumbek technique. This is the hardest thing for me to teach, for some reason.

So...are there any special ways/sayings/methods/metaphors/etc that you use when teaching how to play Doums, Teks, and Kas?

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Contra dance percussion

melissatheloud — Thu, 10 May 2007 05:44:18 GMT

Any contra dance percussionists in here? By somewhat popular demand, I wrote up this page on how to play percussion in a contra dance band:
http://www.melissatheloud.com/rhythms.html

It's basically an outline of what I've taught at festivals. Enjoy, or let me know if you have any suggestions.

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Welcome!

Nevik — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 20:14:38 GMT

I hope that this can be a place for us to share information, ideas, and anything else related to teaching drums. I have enjoyed the process of teaching for over 10 years and really love it. I have had students from the ages of seven to almost ninety. It has changed the way I play and think about music by becoming a teacher and I wouldn't have it any other way. :-)

Feel free to share what's on your mind!

Sincerely,
Nevik (aka Kevin)

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Drum set ostinato playnig

John — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:39:06 GMT

Hello

One thing I have added to my regular practing has been ostinato soloing. Although I have done alot of soloing and have followed and been influenced by artsits who often use ostinatos I have recently added various Dum Tek variations with my feet ( using two diff bass drums) and practiced soloing freeely over the top. Have any of you drumset players experimented at all with this?

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Daveed's World RHYTHM Drum CIRCUS to be held at Port Discovery, Baltimore MD March 10 - 17

drumfest — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 06:50:09 GMT

Greetings folks...
I wanted to let you know about a little project that I have happening in Baltimore. Here are some details:

Daveed's...WORLD RHYTHM DRUM CIRCUS
PORT DISCOVERY
Inner Harbor, Baltimore MD
March 10 – 17

Instillation Descriptions

• DRUM TOWERS
Two PVC towers,
With single headed drum gongs and double headed barrel drums ---
The drums are made from 50-gal plastic barrels, ABS corrugated pipe,
PVC pipe, and bicycle tires
Note: All drums will be headed with recycled, outdoor billboard vinyl

• TREES
Hub Shrub
The Elizabeth Tree of bells, cymbals and things

• GONG GARDEN
17 to 24 gongs on rackets

• METALLOSARUS
A stainless steel metallophone (xylophone)

• WATERWORKS
Water Gongs – large plastic water jugs
The Pond, with frogs, shakers, rattles, & other small hand percussion

• DRUMMER’S ROW
Drum clusters made from 50-gal plastic barrels,
ABS and PVC pipe and sand filters

• THE GALLERY
An assortment of goblet drums, barrel drums, and frame drums

• MISCELLANY
Cowbells, blocks, mounted washboards, ratchets, etc.

Additional details for Port Discovery project...

Basic Nuts & Bolts

Load in and set up will be on Friday, March 9, 2007 after 1 PM
Tear down and load out will be on Sunday, March 18, 2007

Schedule:
• Fri 3/9 Load In & Set up after 1 PM
• Sat 3/10 11 AM – 4 PM
• Sun 3/11 1 – 4 PM
• Tues 3/13 10 AM - Noon
• Wed 3/14 10 AM - Noon
• Thurs 3/15 10 AM - Noon
• Fri 3/16 10 AM - Noon
• Sat 3/17 11 AM – 4 PM
• Sun 3/18 Tear down and Load out

This program can accommodate up to 40 students per 40 to 50-minute session.

Basic Program Flow…

Students are greeted at the MPT door and brought into the foyer by the Ring Master
(this is like entering Willy Wonka’s Chocolate factory)

• Simple orientation is given in foyer (rules of the road) 5 minutes
• Students are free to explore and have free play 10 minutes
• Guided music play 20 to 30 minutes
• Students Exit Exhibit 5 minutes
• Total Running Time per Session 40 to 50 minutes

Educational Elements ...

Multiculturalism, through historical, cultural and social context; the environment and recycling; and creative expression through a guide music creating process.

Within the confines of 40 to 60 minutes, there is only so material for much students can absorb.
A program guide will, hopefully be available for teachers and, there is an outside change that I'll get one done for students, as well.
__________________________________________

Thought you folks would be interested...Daveed

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Setting expectations for classes

MUKHTAR DURR — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 19:40:11 GMT

One topic that came up was matching knowledge and experience of the student to the class material. This might help regulate some of the class sizes, as well as keep from bogging the class down with remedial work.

I would suggest the following as a demarcation scheme: (maybe we need auditions?)

Class A: All of class B skills, and most of the following: Knows some of the basic songs and rhythm changes for them. Can play more than one kind of instrument. Knows most of the usual drummer jokes. Has some advanced technique.

Class B: All of class C and most of the following: Has mastered twelve of the basic rhythms. Can follow/transition rhythm changes. Has dymanic (volume) control. Has tempo (speed) control. Knows a drummer joke.

Class C: Has a drum and wants to learn. Laughs at drummer jokes.

I don't really want this to become a "ranking system," but rather a guide for students to select the level of class they can handle, and for teachers to set the expectations for the class beforehand.

If we can come to a general agreement, we can send this to the A&S folks, and include the "level" in the description of any classes, if appropriate.

Salaam,

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Drumming Workshop with Issam Houshan

Chandani — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:08:49 GMT

Saturday February 17th 2007
Norfolk, VA

Presented by
BodyWorks By Chandani
(757) 313-8000
chandani@cheerful.com
www.chandani.net

ABOUT ISSAM HOUSHAN
The union of music and movement is the essence of dance. The union of a musician and a dancer to create a seamless artistic expression is the ultimate manifestation of such a union. Issam Houshan does exactly that. Call him the “Wassan Pharaoun,” “King of the Drum,” or “Mr. Magic Fingers” and you only tell the half of it. His connection to the dancer is the essence of his magic, a merging of egos serving a mutual and identical goal. Issam is now recognized as the ultimate master of this art. An international music star, his past credits include touring with Sting in 2000, performing at the Grammys on the hit single Desert Rose, as well as performing and recording with countless Arab stars. In addition, he has toured with the Mile Copeland-produced Bellydance Superstars, the world’s premiere professional touring bellydancer performance group since 2003, with whom he has appeared in over 1000 shows in 16 countries over the past three years.
A highly accomplished percussionist on assorted Arab hand drums, Issam was formally trained at the Damascus Academy of Music and is the only remaining disciple of the legendary Arab drum master Mahmood Salahadeen. An accomplished and sought-after music instructor, he taught at the Damascus Music Institute for nine years and continues to teach workshops and private lessons around the world. Unequaled in his field, Issam is known by fellow Syrian musicians as the Wassan Pharaoun (Pharaoh of Rhythm) and his al assaben al Sahriha (magic fingers) are currently insured for 10 million dollars (1 million each).
His drum solos with the Bellydance Superstars are major features of each show, as captured in the films American Bellydancer, Solos from Monte Carlo, Bellydance Superstars, 30 Days to Vegas, Behind the Shimmy, and the instructional DVD The Art of the Drum Solo. His CD releases include his own Wassan Pharaoun, The Dancing Drum and Tabel Ya Issam, as well as percussion on the Galactic Caravan albums. For more information, please check out Issam Houshan’s website: www.tablabyissam.com

Workshop Schedule and Description

11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Beginning Drumming workshop for Drummers. Essential Techniques & Rhythms for the Tabla: This class is geared for musicians and will cover basic techniques & drills for the tabla as well as an introduction to Middle Eastern Rhythms. All levels from novice to intermediate and advanced will benefit from Issam’s detailed teaching style.

1:00 – 2:30 pm: Intermediate/Advanced Drumming workshop for Drummers. Issam will teach intermediate/advanced strokes and techniques for the tabla. Issam will also teach a formula for creating drum solos for dancers. ***Attendees of this workshop must possess basic drumming skills***

3:30 – 5:00 pm: Middle Eastern Rhythms and Drumming for Dancers This workshop is geared primarily toward the dancer. Issam will teach the rhythms that are most common in Middle Eastern music so that the dancer may understand the structure of the rhythms and the sounds of the tabla. This knowledge will improve both your choreographed and improvisation performances. ***Attendees do not need drums for this class.

***A limited number of drums will be available on a first-come basis for individuals who do not have their own drum otherwise please bring your own drum.

***All attendees are encouraged to eat a good breakfast and to bring water and snacks to maintain their energy throughout the workshops.

Hafla Saturday Feb. 17th
8:00 – 10:00 pm at the
VA Youth Symphony Orchestra Building (Same location as the workshop)

Featuring Performances by:
Master Musician - Issam
Award Winning Belly Dancer - Samira
All the way from LA - Sorsha
and many more!

Workshop COSTS AND DISCOUNTS:
Beginning Drum Workshop ($35 by Feb 3rd - $45 after Feb.3rd)

Intermediate/Advanced Workshop ($35 by Feb 3rd - $45 after Feb.3rd)

ME Rhythms for Dancers Workshop($35 by Feb 3rd - $45 after Feb.3rd)

Two Workshops ($60 by Feb 3rd - $90 after Feb. 3rd)

All Three Workshops ($95 by Feb 3rd - $135 after Feb. 3rd)

Hafla ($7 for workshop participants)
($10 for non workshop participants)

Workshop held at the:
Virginia Youth Symphony Orchestra (VYSO)
2618 Colley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517
(VYSO is the yellow building)
(The old Contes Bicycle Shop)

Click here for the registration form:
www.chandani.net/Issam.htm

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What to teach

Khatife — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 15:22:09 GMT

I thought it might be interesting to start a thread of what everyone likes to teach beginners as a first class/workshop beyond the usual Doum Ka Tek, Such as drill and first rhythms.

Personally, I always use a square four drill D D D D Dt Dt Dt Dt DkTk Dktk Dktk Dktk Dktk

I used to teach what I felt where the 8 basic Middle Eastern Rhythms that we all should know- Beladi, MasMoudi, Kashlimah, Serto, Laz, Chiftateli, Ayoub, Maqsum.

So, knowing that at one time of another I have probibly taken a class from most of the people here. What do you all teach?

Khavi

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Recommended bellydance recordings for student drummers?

Charlie — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 15:18:05 GMT

Basically, like the subject says - any suggestions for good recordings for student drummers to play along with?

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Tekronomicon: Darbuka Workshop, Houston, TX Nov. 16

Nevik — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 02:43:59 GMT

For those interested, I will be teaching a workshop at the Sirrom School of Belly Dance on Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 8pm. The class will cover some basics and split finger work from my darbuka handbook, the Tekronomicon. The school is located at 5570 Weslayan, Houston, TX. Their website is http://www.gdtlive.com/

-Nevik-

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teaching ensemble drumming

Charlie — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 22:19:22 GMT

Hi all.

I am new to this tribe, and new to drum teaching.

My wife and I are doing a community ed class here in Minneapolis named, Ensemble Drumming for Bellydance. What we want to do, is to train drummers to have the sensitivity to Play Well With Others, both other drummers, and with dancers. Other than myself and my group (I play for the tribal dance group TNT here in the cities), there is little or no amateur level performance of dancers with live drummers.

So, we're not trying to train leads, but group players. And, we want to get amateur drummers and dancers communicating.

I have a couple of ideas for teaching, but I am looking for suggestions here.

(btw, I found out about this group from a posting I did on Radio Bastet looking for classic recordings to recommend to my students.)

I await your words of wisdom...

- Charlie

(ps - Hi Carmine - I play cumbus also...)

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New Moderator

drumfest — Sat, 09 Sep 2006 02:41:34 GMT

Shalom...
Nevik asked me to take over moderating. He's got a lot on his plate right now. Is my becoming moderator OK with everybody?

Glad to be a part of such an important Tribe. As teacher's we need to have a place where we can come to vent, comment, ask questions and shoot the preverbal poop.

My website is going to be going through some radical updating and resculpting. There will be an entire section devoted to lesson plans and exercises. If anyone has any suggestions of resources that you would like to see under one site, let me know.

Daveed

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Al- Hafla in January

Khatife — Sat, 09 Sep 2006 00:52:04 GMT

Mark your calendars!

The Barony of Bhakail is proud to be hosting Al- Hafla for the very last time January 2007 At St. Marks Church.

This year we will have a small room set aside on the lower level of the church for classes.
Please contact Khavi at Khavi.rozakii@hotmail.com to register to teach! Classes will only take place on Saturday during the day, so times are limited.

As always there will be room for rugs, musicians, dancing, a wonderful feast and day board. The Al- Hafla souk will be open so you can purchase all the baubles you missed at war!

Dates, times, and more information coming soon!

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A slightly different name, might have we...

MUKHTAR DURR — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 23:21:05 GMT

I heard someone say that this might be the "men with short hats club"...but I wouldn't want to slight Zahira or Zakiyah. They can be honorary men, since men have nipples!

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