Riqq Lesson 3 / Malfouf Rhythm / The Language of the Drum

In this this third riqq lesson, you will learn Malfouf, an upbeat 2/4 rhythm from the Middle Eastern and North African tradition. An essential rhythm for accompanying bellydancers! This lesson breaks down the rhythm step by step and explores variations to help you develop your feel and musicality. If you haven't seen the previous lessons yet, start here: Lesson 1:    • How To Play The Riqq / Lesson 1 / Playing ...   Lesson 2:    • Riqq Lesson 2 / Samaii Derj Rhythm / The L...   If you'd like to learn more about Middle Eastern and North African rhythms, join a community of dedicated students at The Language of the Drum on Skool. We offer weekly online classes, downloadable rhythm notation PDFs, practice tracks, and full courses. 🎶🎵🎶Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-language-of... Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:47 Basic rhythm in the traditional way 1:01 Playing the rhythm on the riqq and adding the es 1:56 Switching between the skin and the jingles 2:47 Faster switching practice 3:45 First Variation demonstration 4:57 Switching between the basic rhythm and the first variation 6:45 Faster switching practice 8:36 Second variation demonstration 9:07 Switching between variations explanation 10:15 Switching between variations practice 11:15 Switching between variations faster practice 13:11 Adding the slap to the variations 13:56 Faster practice 14:34 Turning the riqq 14:46 Shaking the riqq 14:54 Turning and shaking 15:17 Turning and shaking faster 15:38 How to practice 16:18 The Language of the Drum 16:37 Outro #riqq #tambourine #worldpercussion