Waltz فالس
The European triple-time waltz, adapted here for darbuka. A strong first beat followed by two lighter responses gives it a turning 1–2–3 feel, with room for small ornaments between the main strokes. [1]إعزف · الفالس والدارجizif.com
Hear the shape of the rhythm.
BASIC PATTERNThree even beats: Dum, Tek, Tek. Keep the return to beat 1 smooth; Classic adds a light Ka after each rim stroke.
Names & context
- Arabic name
- فالس
- Arabic alternatives
- فالتس
- Other names & spellings
- Vals · Valse
Fals / Vals is the Arabic rendering of Waltz. [1]إعزف · الفالس والدارجizif.com
Video tutorials
Watch tutorialWaltz / Fals: count in three
Jamal Shabr (جمال شبر) · Arabic · Beginner lesson
Watch & try. Jamal’s second Arabic tabla lesson introduces Waltz / Fals in 3/4. Keep a clear first beat and two lighter responses, repeating the three-count phrase without rushing its ending.
الفنان جمال شبر · تعليم الطبلة مع الفنان جمال شبر // الدرس الثاني إيقاع الفالس عدد 4/3 //