The Tabla,also known as the Doumbek and Darabuka,is an ancient instrument of the Arab World, and is rarely absent from any celebration. This goblet-shaped drum is used folk, popular and classical music throughout the Middle East and neighboring countries. Many around the world are drawn to this captivating instrument. With Rhythms of the Arab World Volume 1, world-renowned percussionist Karim Nagi will teach you the essential technique and rhythms so you can be playing with live bands, drum circles and dancers.

Karim Nagi is a native Egyptian teacher and performer of Arab music and dance. He is an internationally known percussionist who specializes is the Egyptian Tabla (a.k.a. Doumbek,Darabuka),the Riqq (tambourine),as well as frame drums and finger cymbals. His projects include the internationally sold Turbo Tabla CDs,the ultra traditional Sharq Ensemble, and his Arab Dance Seminar. His appearances include New England Conservatory, Yale University, The Kennedy Center, and the Egyptian Cultural Bureau. For more information on Karim Nagi,visit www.karimnagi.com

Chapters
1. Posture
2. Sounds: Dum, Tak, Ka, Sak, Is,
3. Technique Exercises
4. Switching Between Rhythms
5. Basic Ornaments
6. Rolls
7. Ayyoub
8. Masmudi
9. Maqsum
10. Malfuf
11. Wahda
12. Saidi
13. Sudasi
14. Saudi
15. Bonus Performance
16. Bloopers