Inshad: The Art of Singing (Men and Boys): Fourteen Classical Odes – Part 2

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Islamic Beats: Learning to Play the Daff (Men and Boys) – Part 2

Ustadh Adel Gazzawi

الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَتَطْمَئِنُّ قُلُوبُهُم بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ ۗ أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ – 13:28

An introductory course to the art of singing Islamic odes, Inshad will give you the chance to sing directly with Ustadh Adel Gazzawi, a trained and experienced Munshid in Jordan, and son of Master Munshid Mohammad ‘Adel Rayhan. Become adept at 14 of the best-known nasheeds in our religious tradition.

 

Inshad: Introduction to the Art of Singing (Men) – Part 2

At-A-Glance

• Small group (1 on 4) experience with a seasoned munshid.
• Learn 14 of the most famous nasheeds in our tradition.
• Step-by-step instructions on how to sing within tune and hit the correct notes and master the rhythm

About the course

In this course, Ustadh Adel Gazzawi continues the perfect introduction to the art of singing. The best way to become a munshid, or become adept at singing the classical codes is to carefully familiarise yourself with the 7 maqams. These maqams are initially introduced in inshad part one, however a deeper and more focused attention is given them in part two. The famous tunes linked to the Eastern musical tradition are encapsulated in the phrase – صنع بسحر  – or created by magic – these 7 letters standing for the seven classical maqams listed below under the course format. Students will learn two new qasidahs (nasheeds) in each maqam, and learn how to connect between them and hold the tune to recite the fatihah in to become entrenched in that maqam.  

Course format

The course runs for seven weeks each term. Classes will be taught weekly.  Students are expected to listen to the recordings and practice on their own each week before the Live Session. The live lesson shall be your chance to practice directly: students shall sing to, and receive instruction from Ustadh ‘Adel.

Each section is limited to 4 students.  

The course shall cover two nasheed a week:

Week 1 : Maqaam Al-Bayat 1- دعوني اناجي 2- مالي سواك

Week 2 : Maqam Al-Hijaz 1- اتيناك بالفقر 2- يا من عقدت طفلا

Week 3 : Maqam Al-Seeka 1- وجهي بنور الحق 2- بروق الحي لماعه

Week 4 : Maqam Al-Rasd 1- طلعة المحبوب 2- اقبل الينا صادقا

Week 5 : Maqam Al-Saba1- صهباء كانت  2- اذا رضوني

Week 6 : Maqam Al-Ajam 1- ايه نسيم الاسحار 2- عيدو الي الوصال

Week 7 : Maqam Al-Nahwanad 1- دارت كؤوس الغرام 2-صفت النظرة

Weekly Time Commitment

Students are expected to listen to the recordings and practice on their own each week before the Live class.

Suggested readings

The course material shall include the written text and the audio recordings of the nasheeds.

 

Islamic Beats: Learning to Play the Daff (Men and Boys) – Part 2

At-A-Glance

• Small group experience with a seasoned and master Daff player (three students per section).
• Learn Five new (in addition to what was offered on Part 1of this course) daff beats in the Islamic tradition.
• step-by-step instructions and direction on how to hold and play the instrument correctly

About the course

In this course, Ustadh Adel Gazzawi provides the perfect introduction to the art of the DAFF, an instrument approved as halal according to Islamic Law. You will learn and be able to apply 5 more new  beats. You can apply these beats to many different nasheeds and bring your mawlids and gatherings to life. This course is for men and youth. 

Course format

• The first lesson: The first beat: “Waheda Kabira” (D T T D T)
• The second lesson: The Second beat: “Sma’i Yourk” (D T T D R T R)
• The third lesson: The third beat: “Ciftetelli” (D TT TT DD T)
• The fourth lesson: The fourth beat: “Nawakhet” (D T D T T)
• The fifth lesson: The fifth beat: “Masmudi Kabir” (D D T D T T)

Weekly Time Commitment

Students are expected to listen to the recordings and practice on their own each week before the Live class.