10 Rhythms Every Darbuka Player Must Know, Part 1 of 3: 2/4 Rhythms (Beginning)

Part 1 of a 3 part series on the 10 rhythms every darbuka player must know. This video introduces the 4 most common Arabic 2/4 rhythms: Ayoub Karachi Malfouf Khaligi This beginning doumbek lesson teaches basic and filled versions of each of these rhythms. A 2/4 rhythm is two quarter notes long and they are often played fast (especially Malfouf). Once you’re comfortable playing these rhythms at the speed shown in this video, I recommend grabbing a metronome and trying different tempos. Then try switching between different rhythms and staying in time. Remember: if you’re switching between 2/4 rhythms and 4/4 rhythms, the 4/4 rhythm is twice as long. So for example, you can fit 2 bars of Ayoub in the same amount of space as 1 bar of Beledi.