Arcanum Online/Multitonal Primer - Fall 1: Open Rhythms

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Multitonal Primer - Fall 1: Open Rhythms

  • Course
  • 48 Lessons
  • 84-day access

In this series, you will learn the fundamentals of multi-tonal format finger cymbals. This unique and flexible style of playing finger cymbals emphasizes musicianship and precision, and complements Middle Eastern drum rhythms in a euphonious way. Available for 8 weeks after semester start date.

Curriculum

Every class has a rhythm sheet, warm-up, and class video. In the first lesson you'll find recommendations for finger cymbals, elastic, and a Spotify playlist for rhythm practice.

Introduction: Start here

Use this section to get acquainted with the expectations of the course, finger cymbal stuff, and resources to use throughout the course.

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Spotify playlist for drills
Preview
⬛️ - Introduction to multitonal style
‼️⚫️ Multitonal agility drills
Preview
⬛️ - Picking finger cymbals
Preview
⬛️ - Standing drill explanation
⬛️ - Walking drill explanation
⬛️ Timing explanation
🖤 Body warmup
🖤 Hand warm up
🖤 Hands cool down

Class 1: Beledi

🎵 - Beledi rhythm sheet
⬛️ Beledi cymbal breakdown
‼️⚫️ Beledi POV drill
‼️⚫️ Beledi front facing drill
🖤 Beledi curriculum

Class 2: Maqsum

🎵 - Maqsum rhythm sheet
⬛️ Maqsum cymbal breakdown
‼️⚫️ Maqsum POV drill
‼️⚫️ Maqsum front facing drill
🖤 Maqsum curriculum

Class 3 - Saidi

🎵 - Saidi rhythm sheet
⬛️ Saidi cymbal breakdown
‼️⚫️ Saidi POV drill
‼️⚫️ Saidi front facing drill
🖤 Saidi curriculum

Class 4 : Ayub

🎵 - Ayub rhythm sheet
⬛️ Ayub cymbal breakdown
‼️⚫️ Ayub POV drill
‼️⚫️ Ayub front facing drill
🖤 Ayub curriculum

Class 5: Malfuf

🎵 - Malfuf rhythm sheet
⬛️ Malfuf cymbal breakdown
‼️⚫️ Malfuf POV drill
‼️⚫️ Malfuf front facing drill
🖤 Malfuf curriculum

Class 6 - Chiftiteli

🎵 - Chiftiteli rhythm sheet
⬛️ Chiftiteli cymbal breakdown
‼️⚫️ Chiftiteli POV drill
‼️⚫️ Chiftiteli front facing drill
🖤 Chiftiteli curriculum

Drill breaks

This section contains all the drills aggregated into standing and walking versions, broken down into quarter, half, and full time. Use these to help you get comfortable with dancing while playing cymbals.

‼️👯‍♂️ Standing drills: Quarter time
‼️👯‍♂️ Standing drills: Half time
‼️👯‍♂️ Standing drills: Full time
‼️👯‍♂️ Walking drills: Quarter time
‼️👯‍♂️ Walking drills: Half time
‼️👯‍♂️ Walking drills: Full time

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