majnuunNavid - 4-4-2014 at 09:28 PM
I found a way for myself to keep track of the beats of Sama'i Thaqil rhythm by counting the grooves on one finger. I thought this might help some
people keep track of the beats after they find beat 1 in piece they are listening to... etc.
http://www.oudforguitarists.com/count-to-10-samai-rhythm-samai-thaq...
I know Indian musicians have their own way of counting rhythm on fingers. I wonder if anyone is familiar with this and can shed some light on how this
can be used to count any particular rhythm?
Are there any distinctly Arab/Turkish devices or counting methods besides simply saying the numbers of beats such as the English...
one-e-and-a-two-e-and-a etc
I find when composing a melody, counting on my finger helps me keep track of the beat I am on allowing me to write it out. I hope it will help someone
out there too.
Lysander - 4-13-2014 at 12:19 PM
On a related note, the following album is all in 10/8, for those interested. Very decent Ottoman stuff.
http://open.spotify.com/album/5Vk3Rzb1ixewcLYwccKTIf