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Sagat - Workshop Package
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Complete Sagat package - includes basic techniques, a history movie and
advanced study of Golden Era sagat - how they were played and what
steps accompanied the rhythms.
11:00 - 1:00 : Basic Sagat Technique
If you are new to sagat this is where to start. Instruction on the
different types of sagat, what makes a good instrument from a bad one,
the difference between sagat and zills, how to string them for your
fingers, how to hold them, the "clam-shell" grip, the 6 sounds,
favorite basic patterns and drills to build up your hand and arm
muscles.
1:30 - 2:30 : Sagat - The Movie
A working lunch (but bring your own food). A one hour movie showing
clips of dancers playing sagat - from the Golden Era, through the 1970s
and 80s, and up to Dandesh in 2007. Plus clips of famous musician sagat
players.
3:00 - 5:00
pm : Advanced Technique - The Artistry of Badia Masabni
Analysis of the rare track from the British Museum's CD, Raqs Badia.
I have heightened the sound of her sagat to break down her techniques,
that include all of the 6 sounds and stunning syncopation. If you love
finger cymbals in general, this is a class not to be missed.
July 22 2012 - 5 hours of instruction at Serpentine Studio in Bethesda MD.
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31 two minute tracks to perfect your knowledge of Middle
Eastern rhythms. Ideal for improvisation with finger cymbals or dance. Everything from maqsoum and malfouf to ayoub, samba and samaee - plus some hard to find!
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JULY 22 2012 3:00 - 5:00 pm Serpentine Studio
Learn how to apply basic sagat technique to movement in belly dance - when to play what. We will also analyze old recordings of sagat players with an emphasis on syncopation.
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A one hour movie about the history of sagat and examples of how they are played in Egypt. July 22 2012 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Serpentine Studio, Bethesda MD
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July 22 2012 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Serpentine Studio, Bethesda MD
Learn how to play Egyptian finger cymbals - from how to string and hold them (the clam-shell grip) to the 6 sounds they make and basic rhythm patterns.
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Everything you need to learn how to play sagat! Egyptian finger cymbal starter pack with clapper sagat.
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Everything you need to learn how to play sagat! Egyptian finger cymbal starter pack with almee sagat.
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MSRP: $17.95
Price: $15.00
You Save: $2.95 (16 %)
All good Middle Eastern dancers know that to become great they must work with a good drummer. This series is designed to bring Egypts best tabla players to belly dancers around the world. The Henkesh Brothers are among Egypt's best tabla players.
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COMING SOON - PREORDER NOW! Volume 2 of the Orientale Series. 3 complete Egyptian cabaret shows, including 2 Mergenci, Taht as-Shabak, Saidi cane, Nubian, taqsim, Sayyid Darwish song, drum solos and more.
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Cymbals Speak Part 1 - Learn how to play Turkish / American finger cymbals from a master zillist. Artemis has been teaching and playing cymbals for over 35 years. Instruction includes music theory, a break-down of rhythms and a zill solo.
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Cymbals Speak Part 2 - Learn How to Play Finger Cymbals from A(lmee) to Z(ills). This volume is dedicated to Egyptian sagat and the method of playing them. The 40 page booklet also contains an extensive history lesson on the origin of finger cymbals.
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Diameter 3" The ultimate talking sagat. Their rich, deep tones are ideal for teachers, as they can be heard above a room full of students. WARNING: their extreme weight requires good technique and experience on lighter models.
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Diameter 2.75" Heavy professional sagat for experienced players. Obtain an octave of pitch changes. They are a combination of the Almee dome and Clapper rim. Making them talk is easy, building up the hand muscles to play them is harder. Excellent tone.
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Diameter 2.5" Brass castanets, ideal for the clam-shell method of playing. Their wide rim and small dome produce a variety of pitches & a short sweet ring. Rounded edges fit comfortably into the palms and give a hollow wood-like clack. A ghawazee favorite
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Smaller rim & larger dome, these "talk" like heavier models. Longer ring time. Can be played in both the clam-shell & Vintage Orientale styles. Suited to a variety of hand sizes. Not loud.
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Our smallest sagat - it has a narrow rim and short sweet ring, for open-handed playing. These sagat are ideal for small hands. They do not "talk." Made from premium brass, they are as thick as our larger models. Good for adapting to one-hole cymbals.
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