Berouali بروالي
A 6/8 rhythm taught in Algerian and Moroccan percussion. In this version, rim accents on counts 1 and 4 lead to Dum on count 5. [1]Nan Mercader · World Percussion Vol. 2: Barwali, p. 22; key, p. 13melbay.com[2]Abdelkader Saadoun · North African percussion and rhythm workshoparabicdrum.co.uk[3]Pete Lockett · The Grooves of Moroccopetelockett.com
Hear the shape of the rhythm.
BasicParts play together; bars follow one another.
3 + 3 · eighth-note groups
Musical context
Berouali is associated with poetic folk traditions in Algeria and Morocco. The reference score gives two hand sequences and an optional closing rim stroke. Its D/I labels mean right/left hand; the notehead identifies the sound. [1]Nan Mercader · World Percussion Vol. 2: Barwali, p. 22; key, p. 13melbay.com
Names & context
- Arabic name
- بروالي
- Arabic alternatives
- بروالي مغاربي
- Other names & spellings
- Berwali · Barwali · Birwali
These studies follow Nan Mercader’s Barwali notation. Basic leaves out the parenthesized final stroke; Classic includes it. Measured fan preparation is an explicitly timed exercise inspired by his free finger-fan ornament. [1]Nan Mercader · World Percussion Vol. 2: Barwali, p. 22; key, p. 13melbay.com[2]Abdelkader Saadoun · North African percussion and rhythm workshoparabicdrum.co.uk[3]Pete Lockett · The Grooves of Moroccopetelockett.com
Regions & traditions
Musical use and influences can span several regions. [1]Nan Mercader · World Percussion Vol. 2: Barwali, p. 22; key, p. 13melbay.com[2]Abdelkader Saadoun · North African percussion and rhythm workshoparabicdrum.co.uk