Now you can add one more tak:
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”.
