Basic Riqq Exercises
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- Опубліковано 29 тра 2020
- Here are some basic technical ideas for playing the Arabic tambourine, the Riqq. These are not THE or ONLY ways to play. They are just a few structures for beginners to start developing their approach to the drum. Remember, there are many ways to play this drum, so practice these exercises, then use them as foundations for playing traditional rhythms like baladi and maqsum, then move on to more advanced techniques.
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Great video thank you so much. Having just got a riq as a Christmas present, I have been playing around a bit and watching some youtube videos here and there. I decided that spending some time holding and playing the riq in both hands made sense, just while I got the feel of the drum. I was really pleased when you started here with both hands on the drum and gradually shifted to what seems to be the more often used position; holding with the less dominant hand. But not only this- hearing how to make proper note sounds with both hands. Really great thank you.
Good job
Subscribed..I love riq..been playing since a kid
That was really helpful. Saved for future study,and subscribed for more. Best wishes.
A helpful, generous instructional video--thank you! Such a sweet drum. I wish more folks played it!
You are most welcome. It is a beautiful thing to play.
thank you :)
Great video! There isn’t much out there like this that I can find. Do you have any advice for finding a good first riqq. I’m newish to frame drumming but am quite certain I am sticking with it. I haven’t played a riqq but it seems like it would be the most fun to play for me. I could invest a bit (I’d like to keep it in the $100-$150 range) but I don’t know what to buy. Not a lot of options out there. There’s always Cooperman, but that’s a bit out of my range, especially for learning.
Hi Douglas, the problem with riqqs is that the cheap ones don't work well. Cooperman is great, and I use one of their instruments, but I also have several calf- and fish-skin riqqs that have a very nice sound. The problem is that you really have to maintain them when the heat comes on, or the head becomes unplayable, and sometimes rips. I only use these drums in the summer. There are also some less expensive fish-skin riqqs that are made in Egypt. The style of drum is different, but still good. They have the same dry-heat problem tho. My suggestion is to save your pennies until you can buy a Cooperman. Short of that, look for a good instrument made in the Middle East. Just make sure you keep the head moist if you live anywhere it gets cold. I hope this helps.
@@Cubapercchi That’s a huge help. Thanks so much. But it is hard to wait, I want to play so badly. Patients is a virtue I’ll try to find. Thanks again for getting back to me.
First, maybe find a friend who is selling a decent used one. Jamal Mohamed Riqq by Toca can be bought for around$115. It’s not a bad Riqq for the money. The doum and teks are good, the zills néed a little more room in my opinion. It’s a a pvc frame and synthetic head, it’s tunable, not very heavy. I also own 2 Layne Redmond Riqq s. The small one and the tar-rine. The small one still sounds as good as when I bought it around 2010, and it was around $110. I haven’t seen a new one for sale under $145 in a long time. The larger one has lost some of its tone and has very light zills. I. Also own a Gawharet El Fan Riqq. It was advertised at $150, but there was a mix up and they sent me a Riqq that sells for $300. Funny thing is I really don’t like it. It’s kinda heavy, synthetic head tunable. The $150 basic GEF I bought earlier was junk. The slots where the zills were looked liked they were carved out with a steak knife. The hardware was misaligned as well. I sent it back. If you buy cheap, then love the Riqq you will want to buy a better one. Then you have purchased two of them. That gets expensive. If you buy quality first you will save money long term, and enjoy it more. I own two Cooperman drums. An 18 inch frame drum and a Tambourine. Top Quality. If you decide not to go with a Cooperman, Darbuka Planet is a good place to shop. They also sell under the name Eastern Bazaar on Amazon. They have been very good to me, both pricing and customer service. It’s difficult sometimes to buy these instruments online when you can’t hold them in you hand or hear them either. If you have the opportunity to talk with someone who owns and plays, see what they play. Ask them why they play that particular drum. Good luck!