Rhythms of the Nile

Disc: 1

1. Introduction to Egyptian Dance: Masmoudi

2. Maqsoum

3. Saaidi

4. Fallahi

5. Zaar

6. Malfuf

7. Karachi

8. Elzaffa

9. Three Four Time

10. Samaai

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Rhythms of the Nile: Introduction

2. Instruments

3. Sounds

4. Practice

5. Rhythms

6. Masmoudi I

7. Maqsoum

8. Malfuf

9. Zaar

10. Fallahi

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Rhythms of the Nile,Hossam Ramzy,Arc Music,Belly Dancing,Egypt,Int'l & World Music,Middle East,World Fusion

Average customer rating:

Rhythms of Sudan, Vol. 1 Ahmed Osman Manufacturer: Blue Nile Records, Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000005T69 Release Date: 1997-03-11

Tracks:

1. Sabray
2. Al-Wassim
3. El-Soorah
4. Amir
5. Ainia
6. Jara
7. Alam el-Furag
8. El-Shabab
9. El-Buad
10. Gamalak
11. Alam el-Furag [Mix]
12. El-Buad [Mix]

Average customer rating:

Jewel of the Nile Manufacturer: KTP Music Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA3FH8 Release Date: 2004-11-30

Average customer rating: I know my rhythms now! instructional and great at it! Name it right !! Great intro to Egyptian dance rhythm Excellent learning resource

Rhythms of the Nile Hossam Ramzy Manufacturer: Arc Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Egypt | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sabla Tolo, Vol. 2: Further Journeys into Pure Egyptian Percussion The Heartbeat of Bellydance: Rhythms & Belly Dance combinations for Drum Solos Immortal Egypt The Best of Baladi and Saaidi Bellydance Superstars ASIN: B000001IBF Release Date: 1994-06-20

Tracks:

1. Introduction to Egyptian Dance: Masmoudi
2. Maqsoum
3. Saaidi
4. Fallahi
5. Zaar
6. Malfuf
7. Karachi
8. Elzaffa
9. Three Four Time
10. Samaai
11. Abu el Khamsa

Tracks:

1. Rhythms of the Nile: Introduction
2. Instruments
3. Sounds
4. Practice
5. Rhythms
6. Masmoudi I
7. Maqsoum
8. Malfuf
9. Zaar
10. Fallahi
11. Masmoudi II
12. Saaidi
13. Rhythmic Combination

Customer Reviews:

I know my rhythms now!.......2002-12-31

I was very pleased with this 2 CD set. The first one seemed to be intended for dancers and the second for musicians, but this dancer got FAR more benefit out of the second CD. The first one's rhythms sounded exactly like they would in a dance piece - which was bad news for me, because I couldn't pick out the details of each rhythm! The drummers' CD was far clearer and easier to understand.

However, once I had the basics down from the drummers' CD, I was able to go back and easily recognize the various rhythms on the dancers' CD. I am also doing really well at recognizing rhythms in other pieces of dance music. I've wanted to learn this for a long time, and Hossam made it easy!

instructional and great at it!.......2002-04-06

This 2 cd set is an introduction to Egyptian dance rhythms (and sounds to an extent). All of the rhythms are in the track listings - so you should check it out. It includes a samaai which is a beautiful and less popular rhythm as well as all of the Egyptian classics. It does not include classic Turkish rhythms like karsilima or chiftitelli. Each track starts with Ramzy's voice explaining the rhythm and the liner notes include a very helpful musical notation version of most of the rhythms.

This is definitely not a cd that you would want to perform to or probably even dance around your house to. The tracks are very repetitive, but that's the point! Ramzy is trying to drum into your head (pun intended) what the rhythms are, and it is sooo important for a dancer to understand them.

I listened to this cd about a million times in preparation for a drum solo performance (of one of his Sabla Tolo songs - another great cd, by the way). The cd is not comprehensive; there are rhythms out there that he does not include - baladi would have been nice. But it is wonderful and useful for dancers and musicians. Don't buy it if you're looking for a fun intro into Middle Eastern music.

Name it right !!.......2001-08-06

This is essentially an educational CD that introduces the various Middle Eastern percussion instruments and their rhythms to the absolute novice. Even if you are tone deaf, you should at least be able to hear the differences between the Masmoudi and the Malfuf and the Zaar .... and the repetitive nature of the CD merely serves to reinforce the lesson. But even if you don't get it at 1st go, try try again... the penny will drop one fine day!

For those looking for nice "Oriental background music" this is not for you.

For dancers....this is not really suitable for a choreographed show/ piece but it's still good for a workout ...those hip drops, that 3 step malfuf, the zaar moves...plenty to work on there. You could also work on your zill skills here by playing along.

Great intro to Egyptian dance rhythm.......2001-07-27

As a novice in belly-dancing, the workshop recording of this CD helps to give me a good sense of the different variations of dance rhythms, and a better appreciation of the music I hear.

Excellent learning resource.......2001-07-21

This CD is based on a workshop held by Hossam on basic Eygptian rhythms. He introduces different percussion intruments, and verbally explains how to achieve basic sounds like "dum" and "tak." This CD is essential to any bellydancer or amateur drummer. Hossam comments between pieces, introducing each new rhythm. Be aware that it is an instructional album.

Average customer rating: I know my rhythms now! instructional and great at it! Name it right !! Great intro to Egyptian dance rhythm Excellent learning resource

Rhythms of the Nile Hossam Ramzy Manufacturer: Arc Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Egypt | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sabla Tolo, Vol. 2: Further Journeys into Pure Egyptian Percussion The Heartbeat of Bellydance: Rhythms & Belly Dance combinations for Drum Solos Immortal Egypt The Best of Baladi and Saaidi Bellydance Superstars ASIN: B000001IMH Release Date: 1998-01-27

Tracks:

1. Masmoudi
2. Maqsoum
3. Saaidi
4. Fallahi
5. Zaar
6. Malful
7. Karachi
8. Elzaffa
9. Three Four Time
10. Samaai
11. Abu El Khamsa

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. The Instruments
3. The Sounds
4. Practice
5. The Rhythms
6. Masmoudi I
7. Maqsoum
8. Malfuf
9. Zaar
10. Fallahi
11. Masmoudi II
12. Saaidi
13. Rhythmic Combination

Customer Reviews:

I know my rhythms now!.......2002-12-31

I was very pleased with this 2 CD set. The first one seemed to be intended for dancers and the second for musicians, but this dancer got FAR more benefit out of the second CD. The first one's rhythms sounded exactly like they would in a dance piece - which was bad news for me, because I couldn't pick out the details of each rhythm! The drummers' CD was far clearer and easier to understand.

However, once I had the basics down from the drummers' CD, I was able to go back and easily recognize the various rhythms on the dancers' CD. I am also doing really well at recognizing rhythms in other pieces of dance music. I've wanted to learn this for a long time, and Hossam made it easy!

instructional and great at it!.......2002-04-06

This 2 cd set is an introduction to Egyptian dance rhythms (and sounds to an extent). All of the rhythms are in the track listings - so you should check it out. It includes a samaai which is a beautiful and less popular rhythm as well as all of the Egyptian classics. It does not include classic Turkish rhythms like karsilima or chiftitelli. Each track starts with Ramzy's voice explaining the rhythm and the liner notes include a very helpful musical notation version of most of the rhythms.

This is definitely not a cd that you would want to perform to or probably even dance around your house to. The tracks are very repetitive, but that's the point! Ramzy is trying to drum into your head (pun intended) what the rhythms are, and it is sooo important for a dancer to understand them.

I listened to this cd about a million times in preparation for a drum solo performance (of one of his Sabla Tolo songs - another great cd, by the way). The cd is not comprehensive; there are rhythms out there that he does not include - baladi would have been nice. But it is wonderful and useful for dancers and musicians. Don't buy it if you're looking for a fun intro into Middle Eastern music.

Name it right !!.......2001-08-06

This is essentially an educational CD that introduces the various Middle Eastern percussion instruments and their rhythms to the absolute novice. Even if you are tone deaf, you should at least be able to hear the differences between the Masmoudi and the Malfuf and the Zaar .... and the repetitive nature of the CD merely serves to reinforce the lesson. But even if you don't get it at 1st go, try try again... the penny will drop one fine day!

For those looking for nice "Oriental background music" this is not for you.

For dancers....this is not really suitable for a choreographed show/ piece but it's still good for a workout ...those hip drops, that 3 step malfuf, the zaar moves...plenty to work on there. You could also work on your zill skills here by playing along.

Great intro to Egyptian dance rhythm.......2001-07-27

As a novice in belly-dancing, the workshop recording of this CD helps to give me a good sense of the different variations of dance rhythms, and a better appreciation of the music I hear.

Excellent learning resource.......2001-07-21

This CD is based on a workshop held by Hossam on basic Eygptian rhythms. He introduces different percussion intruments, and verbally explains how to achieve basic sounds like "dum" and "tak." This CD is essential to any bellydancer or amateur drummer. Hossam comments between pieces, introducing each new rhythm. Be aware that it is an instructional album.

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