A rhythm laboratory for students of tarab. Loop authentic iqa'at, dial in the tempo, switch between darbuka, riq and cajón, and layer ornamentations — all in one player.
One of the most common Arabic rhythms. Foundational for belly dance, sha'abi and countless pop songs.
Heavier cousin of Maqsum. The two dums land back-to-back at the top, giving it a rooted, folk feel.
The two dums in the middle are the signature. Strong, martial feeling — often played with tahtib stick dance.
A hypnotic 2/4 used in zikr ceremonies. Simple on paper, trance-inducing at tempo.
Every rhythm plays in a tight scheduler loop. Change tempo, instrument or ornament without ever stopping the groove.
Hear the same iqa on darbuka, riq or cajón. Riq mode adds jingle shimmer where the rests live.
Instrument chapters walk you from holding the drum to filling ornaments — one focused step at a time.
Goblet drum, the backbone of most Arabic rhythm sections.
Tambourine of the takht ensemble — powerful in the right hands.
Box drum increasingly used in modern Arabic fusion.
Large frame drum with a deep, resonant voice.