Middle Eastern and North African Rhythms for Congas / Lesson 3 / Malfouf Rhythm

In this third lesson on Middle Eastern and North African rhythms for congas, 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:    • Middle Eastern & North African Rhythms for...   Lesson 2:    • Middle Eastern and North African Rhythms f...   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 0:40 Basic rhythm in the traditional way 0:52 Playing the rhythm on the congas with the es 1:23 Playing the rhythm with the slap 1:59 First variation 2:16 First variation with slap 2:54 Switching between the basic rhythm and the first variation 4:32 Switching practice faster 5:28 Second variation 5:47 Slow demonstration of the second variation 6:43 Second variation with slap 7:37 Switching between the variations 9:34 Switching practice faster 11:12 Adding in Afro-Cuban technique 11:52 Example of mixing in the Afro-Cuban style 12:26 Third variation 13:17 Third variation with es slap 13:38 How to practice 14:28 The Language of the Drum 14:52 Outro #congas #worldpercussion #percussion