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2 Weeks left to win a Professional Derbakki Drum… Visit dhavir.com —————— find the latest news and info-tainment on the dhavir video blog Current video: dhavir recording artists Faisal Zedan and Samer Farah. www.dhavir.com/video —————— dhavir is now operating the newsletter for Reyhan Tuzsuz Turkish Roman Gypsy Dancer and Teacher Istanbul, Turkey ReyhanTuzsuz.com —————— Check these out! Soulfire Productions New Dance and Music Performance DVD Timbuktunes Music of the World Graphic Art / Web Design terrytoledo.com Zambaleta Great new Music and Arts School in San Fransisco! —————— Hi there, just a few quick words today: The Emin Percussion Derbakki Drum Giveaway will end on March 14th. This is a $400 value! So don’t forget to order the Faisal Zedan DVD soon to be entered into the drawing. Btw, have you heard… what people are saying about the DVD? ; ) If you like what we’re doing, please tell your friends about us! Direct word of mouth(or internet) is the best way to help. Here’s how to do it quickly: ~ Share the promo video on your facebook wall. ~ Comment, rate and share a video on YouTube ~ Send friends to our mailing list sign up form. Finally, on the bottom left of the newsletter, please find a few businesses that I ask you to support! They are all doing great work. Thanks so much for your support and good luck on winning the Emin Drum! David Reihs www.dhavir.com ————————————————————— NEW DVD Arabic Percussion with Faisal Zedan: Derbakki Fundamentals 120 minute Percussion Instructional DVD with essential technique for the Derbakki, Darbuka, Doumbek, Egyptian Tablah. More Info - Purchase ————————————————————— WIN AN EMIN PERCUSSION DARBUKA DRUM Giveaway ends March 14th! OFFICIAL RULES CLICK HERE ————————————————————— New Arabic Music CD MADAR Classic Arabic Instrumental Music and Improvisations Samer Farah: qanoon Faisal Zedan: derbakki, riq, tar. More Info - Purchase dhavir productions 2010 - Portland / Istanbul www.dhavir.com Newsletter by David Reihs and Terry Dunham.

dhavir productions newsletter

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The new dhavir...everything! Faisal Zedan Dvd/Cd and more! Check out the website: home / news about gallery video products links contact —————— find the latest news and info-tainment on the dhavir video blog Current video: dhavir recording artists Faisal Zedan and Samer Farah. www.dhavir.com/video —————— —————– dhavir is now operating the newsletter for Reyhan Tuzsuz Turkish Roman Gypsy Dancer and Teacher Istanbul, Turkey www. ReyhanTuzsuz .com An all new dhavir productions… Hi and welcome to the all new dhavir productions and dhavir.com! We are happy to tell you that we are back in action with some exciting new music and dance projects coming up. As many of you know, dhavir productions started with concerts and workshops. Now we’re adding instructional DVD’s and CD’s. The first new project is ready to go and you can read more about it below. Take a moment to check out the new website and the video blog, photo galleries, and links to friends and businesses associated with dhavir productions. Welcome back and enjoy, David Reihs www.dhavir.com P.S. Please let your friends in Middle Eastern Arts know about what we’re up to! They can sign up for the dhavir productions newsletter here. ————————————————————— NEW DVD Arabic Percussion with Faisal Zedan: Derbakki Fundamentals 120 minute Percussion Instructional DVD with essential technique for the Derbakki, Darbuka, Doumbek, Egyptian Tablah. More Info - Purchase ————————————————————— Win this drum! Buy DVD now for a chance to WIN AN EMIN PERCUSSION DARBUKA DRUM !!! OFFICIAL RULES CLICK HERE ————————————————————— New Arabic Music CD MADAR Classic Arabic Instrumental Music and Improvisations Samer Farah: qanoon Faisal Zedan: derbakki, riq, tar. More Info - Purchase dhavir productions 2009 - Portland / Istanbul www.dhavir.com Newsletter by David Reihs and Terry Dunham.

dhavir productions newsletter - 6.14.09

Raw Roman: A Turkish Gypsy Dance Workshop in Portland

with Delpha Reihs

Sunday, June 14, 2009
1:00pm - 5:00pm - $30

Come and learn a fabulous dance that is finally getting a reputation as interesting, fun, and just plain rockin’! “Turkish Roman Havasi” isn’t exactly a folk dance, not belly dance either… Performed to a variety of special “9/8″ beats, this dance is quickly becoming known around the world. Guaranteed to excite your brain, ears and feet.  The workshop is $30 and will include a jam session with drummers as well as a presentation, Q and A, and performance by Delpha and her husband David at the end. This workshop is for BOTH MEN AND WOMEN - the styles are similar in footwork and Delpha can get you boys out there moving along as well !

Delpha Reihs has been living in Istanbul and studying Roman dance since 2006. She studies with legendary Romany teacher, Reyhan Tuzsuz. Get a taste of the street dancing culture of Istanbul’s Roman weddings and celebrations.

Euphoria Studios
1235 SE Division
Portland, OR
503.240.1997

More INFO and Registration: david@dhavir.com

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Middle Eastern Drumming and Ud Workshops

with David Reihs

Portland, Oregon - June 9th  - 14th, 2009

Class Schedule:

Tuesday the 9th: 7 - 9
Ud exercises / Got Makam? Turkish Music Reading
Ud exercises from Master Turkish Udist Necati Celik presented by David.
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The classical Turkish and Arabic written music provides a literal map for people who wish to play taksim(melodic solos), so we’ll talk about that and how to use it to learn the art of taksim.Turkish music is written a bit differently from western music and we’ll discuss that as well.  Non Ud playing students can come for the 8-9 hour only for the music class.

Wednesday June 10th: 7- 9
Focus on Fundamental Technique : Darbuka, Riq, Frame Drum, Davul
We’ll cover Rhythm Work, Technique, Tone, Practicing
This is a Refinement Class for Beginner to Intermediate - Suggested as preparation for those taking the Thursday and Weekend classes.

Thursday June 11th: 7 - 9
Intro to “Separation of the Senses” / Beat with Solo Over the Top for Darbuka, Frame Drum
Play Rhythm and Solo at once!! Step by Step Method taught with Rhythms Maksoum and Malfouf
Beginner and Intermediate Level.

Saturday June 13th 1 - 3
Techniques for General Darbuka Solo Work
Essentials of  Modern Arabic style and Turkish “split technique” with tons of ideas for any Solo Situation.
Also we can have a ‘Q and A’ about drumming in general.
Intermediate, Advanced. Beginner with percussion background okay.

Sunday June 14th : 2 - 4
Turkish Roman Classics: 9, 8 and 2 Beat Rhythms for All Drums
Rhythms and Variations for Roman 9/8’s , Chiftetelli’s and Malfouf - All Levels
PLUS From 4 to 5 pm we will join Delpha’s  Roman Dance Class to jam and Delpha and David will give a short presentation and performance.

4 hours or less - $10 per lesson hour.
6 hours - $55
8 hours - $65
All ten?! - $70

Sunday class will be held at Euphoria Studios - 1235 SE Division St. - Portland - 503.240.1997
All other classes will be held at a home in NE Portland - Class size is limited.

More Info and Registration : david@dhavir.com

* Darbuka = Doumbek = Egyptian Tablah = Derbekki = Goblet Drum
* Students will be given basic sheets with exercises and rhythms but should come prepared to write additional notes during class.
* Please arrive 10/15 minutes prior to class.

David Reihs is a life long musician currently living in Istanbul learning Turkish musical arts. He is primarily a percussionist but has a melodic background which covers many genre’s. David has been privileged to learn from many of the worlds top Middle Eastern Musicians including Souhail Kaspar, Faisal Zedan, Karim Nagi, Mehmet and Hamdi Akatay, Yinon Muallem and Necati Celik.