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2/4 · Beginner · Sufi traditions

Ayyub

أيوب

also called Zar

A hypnotic 2/4 used in zikr ceremonies. Simple on paper, trance-inducing at tempo.

2/4 · 4 steps

Loop trainer

Tap play, dial in a tempo, and let it cycle until your hands know it.

1
D
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2
D
T
Notation · 2/4
24D𝄾sDT
Tempo
90 bpm
40slow · medium · fast200
Practice aids
Loop runs until you stop it. Change any control on the fly.

Play it against a song

Try looping the rhythm alongside these classics. Match their tempo to lock the feel in.

  • Zikr improvisation
    Sufi ensemble · modal
    140 bpm

Often confused with