Comprehensive tutor including Middle Eastern rhythms, tips for accompanying bellydancers and basic music theory. 23 classic pieces of varying lengths, maqam scales, rhythm patterns, glossary, bibliography, discography, etc. One of the best books of its kind so far. 11 classic songs, several of which are lengthy and complex, texts in the original languages of Arabic and Greek, English transliteration and pronunciation guide, translations, maqam scales, rhythm patterns, glossary, bibliography, discography, etc. Recordings feature Mary Ellen Donald on dumbek and tambourine, and Mimi Spencer on qanun and voice.
Books provide rhythmic analyses of the music on the corresponding cassettes.
Great for dancers and drummers alike. Recordings feature Mary Ellen Donald on dumbek and tambourine, and Mimi Spencer on qanun and voice. Books provide rhythmic analyses of the music on the corresponding cassettes. Great for dancers and drummers alike. Recordings feature Mary Ellen Donald on dumbek and tambourine, and Mimi Spencer on qanun and voice.