8/4 Rhythms
8/4 rhythms often seem slow. This is both because they are usually played slow, but also do to the long repetition pattern.
Masmoudi (8/4)
Masmoudi, also known as masmoudi kebir (big masmoudi) is an 8/4 version of beledi. I've provided a sound clip below, you can download the full track from Amazon.
There is also a "3 Doum" variation of masmoudi, known as "walking masmoudi" which has an earthier feel to it due to the extra doum. I've written out the rhythm and provided a sound clip below. You can download the full song from Amazon.
Chiftitelli (8/4)
Chiftitelli is usually played as a slow rhythm often used for the taxseem portion of a belly dance routine. You may a find faster 4/4 version of it used in Greek music. The chiftitelli rhythm has a "slow, slow, quick, quick, slow" feel to it and playing with that timing is one way to dance to the rhythm. A sound clip of chititelli rhythm is included below. You can download the full song from Amazon.
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