Publisher: EarthMoments
Website: earthmoments.com/bundles/hamsa-vol2-arabic-percussion
Format: WAV
Quality: 24-bit, 44.1 kHz, stereo
Size: 1.86 GB
Hamsa Vol 2: Arabic Percussion explores the mystical world of Eastern percussion and grooves, drawing from the far reaches of the Middle East, North Africa, and various Arab musical traditions.
Renowned for their rhythmic complexity and rich diversity, Middle Eastern percussion traditions feature a variety of hand drums that form the core of the practice. This collection includes the Doumbek—a goblet-shaped instrument with a deep, resonant tone—the Darbuka (a modern variation of the Doumbek), and the Riqq—a frame drum fitted with five sets of cymbals, typically covered with goatskin or fish skin. These rare, esoteric loops and samples will add a mystical touch to any musical composition.
The pack offers producers a wide array of hypnotic grooves and unique rhythmic patterns, spanning a range of traditional styles. Here is a look at what’s included:
Malfuf: Originating in Egypt and Lebanon, this fast-paced rhythm is often used as an introduction to classical orchestral compositions and is particularly well-suited for belly dancing.
Chiftetelli: A hypnotic rhythm frequently used to accompany a dancer’s sensual, undulating torso movements, floor work, or sinuous, snake-like arm gestures.
Beledi: A rhythmic style rooted in folklore; it is the precursor to the Maqsum rhythm—the most common rhythm found in Arab music used for belly dancing. Karachi: Originating in Pakistan, this fast-paced rhythm is commonly found in contemporary Egyptian and North African music.
Contents:
946 Loops and Samples, including:
108 Darbuka loops, 219 Darbuka + Dumbek loops, 156 Darbuka + Dumbek + Riq loops, 132 Darbuka + Riq loops, 114 Dumbek loops, 152 Dumbek + Riq loops, 65 Riq loops
2GB, 24-bit / 44.1 kHz WAV
