Gnawa كناوة
Tbel and qraqeb play together in 6/8 or 4/4; the 6/8 arrangement also includes handclaps. [1]MetX · Gnaquoi?: tbel and qraqeb parts, p. 8metx.be[2]MetX · Brussels’ Gnawas in the spotlightmetx.be[3]Maisie Sum · Music of the Gnawa of Morocco, p. 139central.bac-lac.gc.ca[4]Pete Lockett · The Grooves of Moroccopetelockett.com
Hear the shape of the rhythm.
Basic · 6/83 + 3 · eighth-note groups
Musical context
Gnawa brings together music, movement and ritual practice. [2]MetX · Brussels’ Gnawas in the spotlightmetx.be
The 6/8 and 4/4 choices are ensemble arrangements. Their instruments play complementary parts at the same time. Use Solo and mute to hear how they fit; the 6/8 example includes handclaps. [1]MetX · Gnaquoi?: tbel and qraqeb parts, p. 8metx.be
Names & context
- Arabic name
- كناوة
- Arabic alternatives
- ݣناوة · قناوة
- Other names & spellings
- Gnaoua · Gnawi
The 6/8 qraqeb part uses spacing measured from a short Marrakech field recording. Switch Performance timing off in Practice options for the written grid. The 4/4 example keeps MetX’s timing. Use Solo to hear each role; tbel and qraqeb still use substitute sounds, and voices and guembri are outside these loops. [1]MetX · Gnaquoi?: tbel and qraqeb parts, p. 8metx.be[2]MetX · Brussels’ Gnawas in the spotlightmetx.be[3]Maisie Sum · Music of the Gnawa of Morocco, p. 139central.bac-lac.gc.ca[4]Pete Lockett · The Grooves of Moroccopetelockett.com
Regions & traditions
Musical use and influences can span several regions. [1]MetX · Gnaquoi?: tbel and qraqeb parts, p. 8metx.be[2]MetX · Brussels’ Gnawas in the spotlightmetx.be