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MIDDLE EAST ENSEMBLE

This NEW percussion group utilizes instruments and techniques originating from the Middle-East. These instruments are most commonly used in practice to accompany and provide inspiration for Belly Dancers!
The instruments and rhythms utilized include:



The INSTRUMENTS:
  • Arabic Zils
  • Doumbeks
  • Bodhrans
  • Muzhars
  • Riqs
  • Various Frame Drums
  • Chimtas (Jingle Stick)
  • Cimbalom
  • Tambura
  • Various Shakers & Rattles
The RHYTHMS and VARIATIONS:
  • Beledi
  • Taxim
  • Kahslimah
  • Masmoudi
  • Zar Trance Dance
  • Sword Dance
  • Arabic
  • Moroccan

The MIDDLE EAST ENSEMBLE for 2004-2005:

  • Chris Amerson
  • Anthony Bucklin
  • Beau Chadwell
  • Donald Christie
  • Justin Cooper
  • Rebecca Ellison
  • Kotaro Fukui
  • Alan Gray
  • John Hall
  • Lindsay McClure
  • Danielle McDaris
  • Derek Morris
  • Roderick Rosser
  • Jesse Speer


Middle East Ensemble Video Clips
These video clips are rather large Quicktime files that may take considerable time to download, especially with slow modems and/or dial-up connections. To view the clips you need the Quicktime Plugin (it is FREE and available for both MacIntosh and IBM platforms).



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