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Def Method (Riqq Method), Volume I

A method eBook with over 400 written and video / audio integrated exercises for the Oriental tambourine Riqq (Def) applied to the Turkish Usûl rhythmic system.  Includes preliminary and progressive technique development exercises and demonstrations of the Kücük Usûller, rhythms 2 - 15. 

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Def Method (Riqq Method), Vol. I eBook

Def Method (Riqq Method), Vol. I eBook
Aksak Semâî

Aksak Semâî

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Dokuz Sekiz:  Usûller Aksak, Evfer, Oynak, Raks Aksağı

Dokuz Sekiz: Usûller Aksak, Evfer, Oynak, Raks Aksağı

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Quintuplets with 3, 5, & 7 Phrasings

Quintuplets with 3, 5, & 7 Phrasings

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Sofyân Exercises

Sofyân Exercises

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        "This is unquestionably the best book or educational resource on the subject that I have seen.  A thorough step by step guide with an infinity of variations and technical detail.  The imbedded videos make each step along the way crystal clear for the student.  Also, a great ‘go to’ publication for traditional Turkish rhythms.  If you are thinking of learning this instrument then you simply have to get this e-book. "   Pete Lockett.  London 2021. 

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Eckermann Creature Drum, Method I

This is a method book with over 500 written and integrated video demonstrations for this unique and versatile frame drum!  With playing techniques from Persia, Egypt, South India, Italy, and the USA, not only limited to this instrument!

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        "Beautiful... Just beautiful! The music information, the playing demonstrations to support your development, the excellent videos and general overall process for learning are really exquisite. 

Even if you were not into learning the traditional Turkish rhythm, the way the materials are presented are truly something to behold for developing expertise in any style

Did I say "Beautiful..."  Skip Hadden Prof. Berklee College of Music

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