Chiftiteli (middle eastern rhythm)
Jul 18th, 2007 by Richard
Chiftiteli is a middle eastern rhythm usually played on dumbek or tar but can be played on any drum. I’m using Glen Velez’s notation system.
|| DD-TKT D-TKT TKD TKD TKT TKD-T ||
Note: This rhythm is similar to baladi, just drop the second part and add a TK bridge or connector.
|| DD-TKT D-TKT TK ||
Notes
D = dum, bass note, strong hand
T = tek, edge or rim or high note, strong hand
K = kah, edge or rim or high note, weak hand
- = rest
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