LINK
www.turbotabla.com/LA/
SUNDAY MAY 11th. DRUM WORKSHOPS
@ Studio IQAAT (Donovan's Studio)
3515 eagle rock blvd. La. Ca 90065
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ARAB DRUM WORKSHOPS "SAIDI, SAUDI, SUDASI" (SSS): Sunday
1pm - 3pm, $25 at door only.
Students may bring their Arabic Tabla, Dumbek, Darabuka, Riqq, Duff, Muzhar or Frame drum. Karim will teach these three dynamic rhythms, emphasizing the Arab technique of double off-hand taks and running method. Students will learn how these rhythms propel specific dance styles from around the Arab world. Karim engages all levels from advanced beginner (someone with basic skills) to advanced intermediate.
Every level will be adequately challenged and will benefit from the ensemble approach.
---SAIDI (Southern Egyptian) is used for cane dance, ghawazee, pop and folk music. Karim will teach a four part Saidi with emphasis on the empty first beat, and slow yet bubbling tempo.
---SAUDI (Arabian Peninsula) is used for "Khaliji" urban and popular folk music. Karim will teach the polyrhythmic multipart version that illustrates the Afro-Indo influence.
---SUDASI (Lebanese and Palestinian) is used for Dabka unisex line dance. Karim will teach this unique yet common 6/4 rhythm with variations to accent stomp choreographies.
RIQQ (ARAB TAMBOURINE): : Sunday 3:30pm - 5:30pm, $25 at door only.
The "Riqq" tambourine is the lead percussion instrument in the Arabic orchestra and classical ensemble. It is played with the fingers on
both the skin and the cymbals. The technique calls for three different holding positions and techniques. In addition to Arabic music, these
instruments are widely used in Turkish, Iranian, Balkan, Gypsy and Mediterranean music. Students will learn technique, stamina, rhythmic
repertoire and various ethnic styles.
Karim Nagi is recognized as one of the foremost performers of the Arabic style Riqq in the USA. He has performed Riqq with the Sharq Ensemble, Chicago Oriental Ensemble, Boston Camerata, and Simon Shaheen. He has taught Riqq at the New England Conservatory, Tufts University, and Arabic Music Retreat and the Heartland Seminar on Arab Music. He has authored a comprehensive Instructional Riqq
DVD www.riqqdvd.com
www.turbotabla.com/LA/
SUNDAY MAY 11th. DRUM WORKSHOPS
@ Studio IQAAT (Donovan's Studio)
3515 eagle rock blvd. La. Ca 90065
*****
ARAB DRUM WORKSHOPS "SAIDI, SAUDI, SUDASI" (SSS): Sunday
1pm - 3pm, $25 at door only.
Students may bring their Arabic Tabla, Dumbek, Darabuka, Riqq, Duff, Muzhar or Frame drum. Karim will teach these three dynamic rhythms, emphasizing the Arab technique of double off-hand taks and running method. Students will learn how these rhythms propel specific dance styles from around the Arab world. Karim engages all levels from advanced beginner (someone with basic skills) to advanced intermediate.
Every level will be adequately challenged and will benefit from the ensemble approach.
---SAIDI (Southern Egyptian) is used for cane dance, ghawazee, pop and folk music. Karim will teach a four part Saidi with emphasis on the empty first beat, and slow yet bubbling tempo.
---SAUDI (Arabian Peninsula) is used for "Khaliji" urban and popular folk music. Karim will teach the polyrhythmic multipart version that illustrates the Afro-Indo influence.
---SUDASI (Lebanese and Palestinian) is used for Dabka unisex line dance. Karim will teach this unique yet common 6/4 rhythm with variations to accent stomp choreographies.
RIQQ (ARAB TAMBOURINE): : Sunday 3:30pm - 5:30pm, $25 at door only.
The "Riqq" tambourine is the lead percussion instrument in the Arabic orchestra and classical ensemble. It is played with the fingers on
both the skin and the cymbals. The technique calls for three different holding positions and techniques. In addition to Arabic music, these
instruments are widely used in Turkish, Iranian, Balkan, Gypsy and Mediterranean music. Students will learn technique, stamina, rhythmic
repertoire and various ethnic styles.
Karim Nagi is recognized as one of the foremost performers of the Arabic style Riqq in the USA. He has performed Riqq with the Sharq Ensemble, Chicago Oriental Ensemble, Boston Camerata, and Simon Shaheen. He has taught Riqq at the New England Conservatory, Tufts University, and Arabic Music Retreat and the Heartland Seminar on Arab Music. He has authored a comprehensive Instructional Riqq
DVD www.riqqdvd.com
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Re: DRUM WORKSHOPS with Karim Nagi / 05-11-08 / Los Angeles
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 5:49 AMJust took Karim's drum workshop in Florida at Spirit of the Tribes. It was really good, but.....this is always a problem I find when a professional drummer comes through in association with a bellydance event, too many newbies. There were about 50 people in the class and it became immediately apparent that only a small fraction of the people in the group could actually play. So Karim spent time teaching people how to play a doum, a tek, a ka and a sek. Jesus bleeding Christ, what a waste of his time! But to his credit he just plowed through and got to the good stuff. He's a good teacher and really conveys some nice nuances which improve your playing quite a bit. -
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Re: DRUM WORKSHOPS with Karim Nagi / 05-11-08 / Los Angeles
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 7:36 AMOh how frustrating. He was very accomodating for the beginners. Some of the classes I have been to the teacher didnt even do any of that it was kind of like come back when you know the basics. -
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Re: DRUM WORKSHOPS with Karim Nagi / 05-11-08 / Los Angeles
Sun, May 4, 2008 - 12:30 PMSo Arrange private lessons when professionals are in town.... -
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Re: DRUM WORKSHOPS with Karim Nagi / 05-11-08 / Los Angeles
Sun, May 4, 2008 - 3:10 PMThat is certainly one way to deal with it, but I also think that workshops should delineate AHEAD OF TIME what skill level the workshop will be catering to, or what specific topics will be covered.
Nobody ever says "we're doing a bellydance workshop" without saying what it will cover.
A simple description like "this is for the beginning drummer" or "this class is geared towards intermediate and advanced students" goes a long way. I do it, and I make it clear that being a beginner doesn't mean you can't come to the advanced class, it just means I'm not gonna slow down everybody for you in this particular setting.
The only reason I can figure that some teachers don't do this is maybe a fear of lack of registrations?
I think this topic may deserve a separate thread. I'll try and stir something up when I have more time...
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Re: DRUM WORKSHOPS with Karim Nagi / 05-11-08 / Los Angeles
Sun, May 4, 2008 - 3:17 PMSo, I see that Karim stated the class was for people who already had the basics down I guess people were overestimating their skills?
I really like the way he does his workshop descriptions, more people should use this format. It make it pretty clear that he doesn't want to spend the whole time on drumming basics.
I would also be fine with a class that caters specifically to rank beginners, just as long as I knew what to expect ahead of time.
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Re: DRUM WORKSHOPS with Karim Nagi / 05-11-08 / Los Angeles
Sun, May 4, 2008 - 3:44 PMI didnt attend the class I was just commenting on the many classes I have been to and yes I know the basics, after 26 years I would hope so. -
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Re: DRUM WORKSHOPS with Karim Nagi / 05-11-08 / Los Angeles
Sun, May 4, 2008 - 4:00 PMNothing I said was directed at you, Sean, or really anyone in particular. I know that you have been playing for a long time.
I was mostly responding to the oft-heard idea that you can only expect advanced instruction in a one-on-one situation. Obviously that's the best way, but not the only way.
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