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Some Basic Rhythms to play along to:

You may need the FREE Quicktime plug-in in order to hear them (they're mp3's).
In order to use them, you'll need to right click and save the file, then play it on your computer by looping (repeat).

D = Doum | t = tek | k = ka | g = grab | p = pop (soft) | P = pop (hard accent) | r = triplet roll (non-lead hand)

Rhythm Name1-&-2-&-3-&-4-&-beat per min.Hear it!
Basic Straight Rhythm D-k-t-k-D-k-t-tk 60Play
Baladi D-D-tkt-D-tkt-tk 80Play
Maqsuum D-p---p-D---p- 80Play
Saiidi D-p---D-D---p- 110 Play
Ayoub D-----k-D---k- Slow (Zar) | Fast
Masmoudi Kebir (BIG)8/4D-tkD-tktkt-tkt- 70 Play
D-tktkt-tktkt-tk
Chiftitelli 8/4D--rt-T--rt-T--- 60 Play
D---D---T-------
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