Darbuka-notations

Первый ритм называется Айюб (Ayoub). Это ближневосточный ритм размером 2/4. This first rhythm is a middle eastern dance rhythm in 2/4 called Ayoub. For the first example use the right hand for the bass and the left hand for the taks.

Now you can add one more tak:

Также хорошей идеей будет заменить последний "так" на слэп. It is also nice to substitute the last tak with a slap. In this case we have to change the fingering to play the slap with the right hand:

It is nice to combine the patterns from above:

The next rhythm is a very famous dance rhythm called Maqsoum. It is used a lot to accompany belly-dancers. Below is a very basic version. Just the basic rhythm without any ornaments or fill-notes:

This one is called “walking” Maqsoum:

This version is used a lot:

Now add the left hand double stroke before the taks:

The rhythm called “belledi” is very similar. Just play a second bass instead of the first slap:

Or substitute also the next slap by a bass:

The next rhythm is not so often used for bellydance, but is common in the classical music of the middle east. It has 10 beats and is called “samai”.