Mystic Beats: Drumming Level 1 Workshop

Description:

An opportunity to join an online interactive platform where you will learn about the role of the daff drum in Islamic history, have an opportunity to try out several daff beats and experience how to apply them to your favorite nasheeds. Come forward and join us in singing the praises of Allah ﷻ and His Beloved ﷺ in a fun and melodious way! By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to apply the daff beat to at least 3 nasheeds (2 provided by the instructor and 1 chosen by the student).

Daylight savings time will begin in the United States on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Depending on where you live, this may or may not affect your class timing. In countries where DST is not applied at all, class will be one hour earlier starting November 3.

Sessions:

Week 1 – History of the daff, its healing aspect, how to hold the daff, introduction to basic beat stroke

Week 2 – Forming the beats and playing at different paces, singing practice, applying the beats to the nasheeds

Week 3 – Continuing to apply the beats to the nasheeds, teamwork and performing in teams (healthy competition!)

Week 4 – Playing an enhanced beat on the nasheeds

Week 5 – Applying the beat to the learner’s chosen nasheed, teaching extra tips and creativity with the daff

Prerequisites:

Registrants should be women aged 17 or older.

Course Requirements: 

Classes last approximately 1.5 hours each. Live attendance is required and students will need to be on camera. Sessions will not be recorded. This is an online course so students will need:

1.      Access to reliable internet. An internet speed of at least 2 Mbps is recommended for best performance.

2.      Headphones, camera and microphone will be required for in-class participation.

3.      Live classes can be viewed on a computer or handheld device using the Zoom app.

Course Materials:

Daff Drum (available at the Rabata Bookshop at this LINK)

Ideally, learners should have a Daff Frame Drum but can also use any of the following:    

• Darbuka  
• Djembe  
• Round Plastic Plate  
• Round Plastic or cardboard box  
• Metal Pot lid!! 

Registration:

Registration fee (non-refundable, non-transferable):

• $100.00 (not including the cost of the course materials)
• Please read the Registration Fees & Policies before enrolling

Contact: For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org