Hear the shape of the rhythm.
BASIC PATTERNMusical context
Bayou is used in raqs sharqi drum solos. Compare its close pair of Dum strokes with Ayyub before adding the light fills. [3]Jas / Jeff Senn (Khafif) · Bayou in raqs sharqi drum soloskhafif.com
Names & context
- Arabic name
- بايو
Basic follows the Bayou notation in Khafif and Alper Kekeç’s teaching collection. Classic adds original light Ka fills. Compare it with Ayyub by listening for the additional Dum just before beat 2. [1]Jas / Jeff Senn (Khafif) · Bayou 2/4khafif.com[2]Alper Kekeç / Oscar van Dillen · Bayou notationoscarvandillen.com
Regions & traditions
Musical use and influences can span several regions. [3]Jas / Jeff Senn (Khafif) · Bayou in raqs sharqi drum soloskhafif.com
Video tutorials
Watch tutorialBayou: hear the close Dum pair
Darbukaplanet · Instrumental · Beginner lesson
Watch & try. Compare the three bass strokes in this short Darbukaplanet demonstration with the Bayou practice grid. Keep the close Dum pair clear before the Tek response, then listen for the performer’s added fills.
Darbukaplanet · Darbuka Rhythm- BAYOU Played on 17'' Gef MOP drum, classic Size