IN THE STUDIO is a series of discussions on drum/percussion concept, technique, and aesthetic in the informal setting of percussionist T.J. Troy’s home studio space. Each video features in-depth discussion on various rhythmic concepts, and comes annotated with written examples embedded in the video, allowing you to practice along with me on the various ideas included.

This video focuses on creating a Khaliji-style Percussion Ensemble groove. We will layer six different percussion instruments and create a dynamic, polymetric composition, introducing a variety of short rhythmic cycles performed on different drums, including Darbukah, Riqq, Bongo, Djembe, Frame Drum, and it would never be Khaliji music without hand claps.

VIDEO BREAKDOWN - for faster cueing

0:12 - Welcome to In the Studio
1:23 - Creating Ensemble Accompaniment in the Khaliji Style
3:01 - Basic Rhythms (I'qaa) for Darbukah; Support Drums (Doholla and Bongo), and Frame Drum
3:42 - The Doholla - played on a Djembe
5:15 - The Doholla - played on a Cajabukah
7:07 - Bongo - A long history in Arabic Classical Music.
10:27 - Frame Drum
11:50 - Hand Claps (Palmis) - 3 different parts to create a Composite Rhythm.
15:23 - Darbukah - Patterns and Concepts
17:55 - Form for Today's Example
18:51 - The Riqq - My Final Layer
21:34 - Let's hear the entire ensemble at once.
23:36 - Wrapping It Up

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