Maksum مقسوم

A widely used 4/4 rhythm in Egyptian and Levantine songs and dance music. Its opening Dum–Tek and answering bass stroke give it a clear, versatile pulse. [1][2]

4/4Egypt & the Levant

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BASIC PATTERN

A sparse eight-pulse form. Begin with Dum–Tek; leave the written rests open before adding fills.

Darbuka

1DR

&TR

2·rest

&TR

3DR

&·rest

4TR

&·rest

D · DumT · TekK · KaS · Slap· · Rest

What do these notes mean?

Practise Maksum Try Classic

Names & context

Arabic name: مقسوم
Other names & spellings: Maqsum · Maqsoum · Maqsuum

Video tutorials

Maqsoum: learn the basic groove
Shady SphinX · Arabic · Beginner lesson
**Watch & try.** Learn the first Maqsoum pattern in Arabic. Keep the basic Dum and Tak accents steady before exploring the later variations in the Maqsoum playlist.
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shady SphiNx طبله سفنكس · تعليم طبله - إيقاع المقسوم الدرس الاول مع سفنكس

Sources & further reading · 2 references

MaqamWorld · Maqsum / مقسوم
عالم المقامات · Maqsum / مقسوم

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Maksum · مقسوم

Hear the shape of the rhythm.

Names & context

Video tutorials

Maqsoum: learn the basic groove

Maksum مقسوم