Duvet
Member
I've recently met a chap who is a good darabuka player, and in my (very limited) opinion is good enough to play for dancers. He has never done this before and is slightly dubious and nervous about his ability. Whilst I can find him a friendly environment in which to practice (even if its just me dancing, or him playing along to a cd whilst there is dancing going on) he's ask me if there is anything on-line he could watch to give him some practice.
I suggested he find a bellydance soloist, hear what the rhythm is, but then turn the sound down and play along to what the dancer is doing. My thought was that this would help him see how a dancer uses the rhythms, and how the drummer can respond to the dancer. Is that a sensible idea? What bellydance clip can anyone suggest where this might work? Are there any online sources or tips for drumming to dancers, and is there any other advise I could pass on to him - other than actually doing it (as that's the only real way to learn)?
I suggested he find a bellydance soloist, hear what the rhythm is, but then turn the sound down and play along to what the dancer is doing. My thought was that this would help him see how a dancer uses the rhythms, and how the drummer can respond to the dancer. Is that a sensible idea? What bellydance clip can anyone suggest where this might work? Are there any online sources or tips for drumming to dancers, and is there any other advise I could pass on to him - other than actually doing it (as that's the only real way to learn)?