Alper Kekeç playing Darbuka
This page has an integral overview of World rhythms from the middle east: darbuka patterns.
The patterns and notations of this page are derived from original research by Alper Kekeç, who in 2009 generously granted www.oscarvandillen.com the right to publish these here.
Adoni
Adoni is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
African (middle east)
African (middle east) is a 4 beats 3 bars world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
African dance (middle east)
African dance (middle east) is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Ayyuub
Ayyuub is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Baio
Baio is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Baladii
Baladii is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from Egypt and the wider middle east.
Baladii is closely related to Maqsuum.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Bambii
Bambii is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Bar’na
Bar’na is a 4 beats 4 bars world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Batayhi
Batayhi is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from Tunisia and the wider middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Bayou
Bayou is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Beguine
Beguine is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Beledi (inverted)
Beledi (inverted) is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Bolero
Bolero is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Broll
Broll is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Cifteteli
Cifteteli is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Cinthe
Cinthe is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Cocek
Cocek is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
Cocek is closely related to Waahida Saghiira.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Dabkah
Dabkah is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Daraj maghribi
Daraj maghribi is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Darb al wasta
Darb al wasta is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Darb as sari
Darb as sari is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Dariq
Dariq is a 3 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 3\8, and typically performed on darabuka.
Davr al assil
Davr al assil is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Dıallaw
Dıallaw is a 4 beats 5 bars world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Didadi
Didadi is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Ekonko
Ekonko is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Fallahi
Fallahi is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Fazani
Fazani is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Foks
Foks (also called vox or fox) is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Haddadi
Haddadi is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Hajaj
Hajaj is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Hay allah
Hay allah is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Ibrahimi
Ibrahimi is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Jerk
Jerk is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Jirk
Jirk is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Karachi
Karachi is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Karatshi
Karatshi is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Khaleeji
Khaleeji is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Khlas
Khlas is a 3 beats 2 bars world rhythm from Algeria and the wider middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 3\8, and typically performed on darabuka.
Kiel
Kiel is a 4 beats 2 bars world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Libi
Libi (also known as Wahidah Sayrah) is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Lolo
Lolo is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Malfuuf
Malfuuf (also called malfuf or malfoof) is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Mambo sudan
Mambo sudan is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from North-East Africa and the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Maqsuum
Maqsuum is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from Egypt and the wider middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Marocaan
Marocaan is a 3 beats 5 bars world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 3\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Masdar leabi
Masdar leabi is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Masri
Masri is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Mokhlis iraqi
Mokhlis iraqi is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Nawori
Nawori is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Pakistan sufi
Pakistan sufi is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from Pakistan, played in the wider middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Paso doble (middle east)
Paso doble (middle east) is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from Spain, played in the wider middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Pravo
Pravo is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Rhumba khali
Rhumba khali is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Rippo
Rippo is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Sambati
Sambati is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from Egypt and the wider middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Samri
Samri is a 3 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 3\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Sanaani
Sanaani is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from Yemen and the wider middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Saudi
Saudi is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Sayyidii
Sayyidii is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from Egypt and the wider middle east.
Sayyidii is closely related to Maqsuum.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Semai
Semai is a 3 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 3\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Semaii tair
Semaii tair is a 3 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 3\8, and typically performed on darabuka.
Sofyan
Sofyan is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Sudasi
Sudasi is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Syrto
Syrto is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
Syrto is closely related to Waahida Saghiira and Cocek.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Tango (middle east)
Tango (middle east) is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm originating from South America, but also played in the wider middle east, in the form presented below.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Tom tom (middle east)
Tom tom (middle east) is a 3 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 3\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Triti puti
Triti puti is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Vahte
Vahte is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Victor
Victor is a 4 beats 6 bars world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Waahida
Waahida is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Waahida saghiira
Waahida saghiira is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
Waahida saghiira is closely related to Cocek.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Wahda kabrih
Wahda kabrih is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Wahda wa nusu
Wahda wa nusuf is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Wahidah
Wahidah is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Yemeni
Yemeni is a 2 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 2\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Zafa
Zafa is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Zaffah
Zaffah is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.
Zekre dovvom
Zekre dovvom is a 4 beats 1 bar world rhythm from the middle east.
The rhythm is usually notated in 4\4, and typically performed on darabuka.