Finger cymbals are an excellent way to add excitement and professionalism to your performance. Unfortunately, many dancers get stuck in just one cymbal pattern and feel uncomfortable going beyond the basics. In this DVD we will learn how to effectively take command of the cymbals by switching rapidly between several patterns. The unique structure lets you work at your own level and advance when you feel ready. PART 1 THE BASICS AND THE RHYTHMS We will start off with the very basics like how to hold the cymbals and how to get different sounds in different situations. Then 16 different rhythmic patterns will be slowly broken down. Because finger coordination takes practice, we begin by tapping out the patterns against our bellies to build confidence and rhythmic ability. PART 2 CYMBAL DRILLS Once you know the patterns by heart you will graduate to practicing them with the cymbals. For enhanced learning, you will be able to mirror the close up of Michelle s hands as the patterns are drilled. You will also be able to view the written pattern and finger assignment. This extended 20-minute drilling session will help you increase stamina, coordination and agility. PART 3 DANCE COMBINATIONS WITH CYMBALS Once you have mastered the patterns it is time to start dancing. After dance combinations are carefully broken down we add finger cymbal patterns. Each combination increases in difficulty and by the end of the DVD you will be switching between complex cymbal patterns while doing various turns, isolations, arm movements, and direction changes.
Whether your style is American, Turkish or Tribal, you'll want to do more with your finger cymbals than play right-left-right. In this DVD, Ansuya will help you take your zilling to a new level! Demonstration and Technique: Ansuya breaks down each zill pattern into easy-to-follow demonstrations and explanations. You will learn specific technique, then pick up the speed as you follow along with the music. And of course you can't just stand there, so each zill pattern is accompanied by movements that fit the pattern so you can perfect your playing while you dance. Zill Drill: Join Ansuya in a practice session "Zill Drill" to master each pattern and perfect your transitioning from one zill pattern and its movements to another. You'll learn 6/8, 9/8, Masmoudi Kabir (8/4), Ayoub and Beledi (4/4) patterns and using singles for accents. Spicing It Up: Ansuya shows you how to introduce variations in to your zill patterns, including varying the sounds your zills make. Then she'll lead you through blending rhythms and improvising to have fun and add your own interpretation to the music. Performance: Ansuya performs using her finger cymbals to add musical energy and excitement to her dance!
This DVD is designed to help you learn to make the most of your practice time. This is not simply a workout DVD, but also a lesson in how to practice. The elements of an effective practice routine are broken down and explained as you are guided through a complete, fully body dance workout. There are several drills at varying levels of difficulty that are designed to increase your physical strength, muscle memory, and coordination. The beginner dancer can benefit from the breakdown of the moves and the slow isolation drills, while the more advanced dancer can go straight to the chapters that incorporate finger cymbals and layering techniques. Over time you will notice the moves becoming firmly ingrained in your muscle memory. With regular practice, you will develop a strong, trained body that can effortlessly layer shimmies with isolations and finger cymbals. The workout includes: -Strengthening Drills -Isolation Drills -Shimmy Drills -Layering Drills -Finger Cymbal Drills This DVD is 2 hours in length!
Master the art of finger cymbals (zils) with this comprehensive instructional video from renowned percussionist and rhythm teacher Tobias Roberson.
Tobias leads you step-by-step through the basic techniques with close-up angles demonstrating exactly how to get great sound from your zils. A variety of rhythms and patterns are introduced and broken down to give you an extensive set of material with which to build your repertoire.
In the second section Tobias teaches two dynamic compositions for the zils.
First is an easy to play interactive duet for drum and zils. This composition shows how to build an exciting piece from the skills you have already learned. Rachel Brice and Mardi Love then perform a matching choreography that can be used as is or to inspire your own creativity.
The second composition features more advanced possibilities with fast and syncopated technique. For this composition Rachel and Mardi perform separately to show how the composition can be interpreted in different ways.
Bellydance in a Box makes the perfect Gift for all the Goddesses in your Life! Learn to bellydance with Finger Cymbals with this adorable gift set. Set includes in a 8x6x2" Box: DVD - Goddess Workout Bellydance Finger Cymbals with Dolphina. This 30 minute DVD is an instruction on how to play finger cymbals and have a fun workout! CD - Dynamic world percussion instrumental soundtrack great to perform with finger cymbals or relax, yoga or parties. Finger Cymbals - Goddesswear finger cymbals come in a set of four, are made of brass with elastic finger bands and are 2 inches in diameter. Guide to Bellydance Booklet - Dolphina shares her seven secrets to bellydance in this fun booklet.
The TreeWorks Finger Cymbal Tree boasts 7 finger cymbals mounted vertically. The finger cymbals are cast bronze and TreeWorks includes an 8" professional stainless steel beater.
This TreeWorks Chimes Triangle Mount allows you to mount any triangle to any round or square stand. It comes complete with a sand-cast bronze finger cymbal and an 8-inch, professional stainless steel triangle beater with a rubber grip. All of TreeWorks Chimes' products are handmade in Nashville, Tennessee.Triangle sold separately.
A pair of silver-bronze cymbals which include straps; a great pair of cymbals, which are very durable, for elementary students in the classroom, these cymbals can be used as crash cymbals or with sticks. The finger cymbals are two inches in diameter and include elastic straps for easy manipulation during playing.
