Begin at the beginning! This unit covers the proper playing position and drum techniques for lap-style frame drumming. Before jumping into the lessons, watch the Overview video to get a sense of how this course is structured and organized.

These are the "core strengtheners" of this course! There are thirty grooves in total, and each video is designed as a play-along for easy practice. You'll notice they are divided into Group A and Group B, and there are grooves in 2-beat, 3-beat, and 4-beat cycles. You can go through them in any order you like, but I do recommend starting with the Group A patterns, as they are a bit simpler. Have fun!

Here are three of my favourite dance rhythms from the Arab world! Each lesson video covers the basic i'qa (outline) and variation, and there are practice play-along videos too, plus a medley where you can go from one rhythm into the next, in the style of a raqs sharki (bellydance) performance.

As the culmination of this course, I composed two new solos especially for you! These are designed for beginners, but are intended to provide a challenge! In addition to the lesson videos for each solo, there are two play-along videos – one at a slower speed, and one at full speed. Enjoy!