One of my favorite rhythms to interpret and immerse myself in is wahda. It has a distinctly languid feel, and can be heard in both classical and popular Arabic music. Wahda is often used in the sung verses or slower parts of the song, usually where the voice or melody is the highlight. While it has [...]
Music for Dance Archive
Rhythm for Dancers – Wahda
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010Rhythm for Dancers
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010Music is at the heart of Middle Eastern dance. It is our muse, our inspiration. In order to work with the music, to do it justice, we need to understand it theoretically as well as emotionally. Rhythm is the foundation of Arabic music, so it is fundamental to the dance to understand your rhythms. Here [...]
