zills practise bellydance

I got my zills two days back. ive never learnt it before. I read up some rhythms and practised to dance and play at the same time, so i wld be better when my teacher finally zills me :D forgive my mistakes.

123 123 12345
(i can dance ..i can dance..i can really really dance)

the others are
123 1 123 1

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[JadedRuby]

Okay, First and foremost..zills are a percussive instrument. They must be played in RYTHYM. I can here you doing some patterns 123, 123, 12345..and 123, 123, 1234567...but it is not on beat. You are also trying to do too many body layering movements before learning basic rythym. Start with walking to 123, amking sure you are hip lifting, or stepping to the downbeat or the 3. Also put on some music and play your gallop to the music. Make sure you practise WALKING, and travelling.

[genieshanu]

JadedRuby thank you so much for posting that useful information. I would practise using your advice. Thanks alot

[NoLoveLost510]

For better sounding zills, like especially having a nice loud ring or reverb, hold your thumb and third finger farther apart, almost like your hands are flat. :)

Sounding good though :) Zills for me take a lot of work ^_^*

[genieshanu]

Yes zilling is nt easy especially when dancing. Thank you so much for the tip

[nicksource]

play : 1/ 1234/ 12345/

[genieshanu]

wow, i shall go try that ...thanksss

[BFig101]

from 1:05 to 1:20 it looks like ur excersising

[BFig101]

TIP: start out with just practicing the rythms without dancing once you become good at the rythms then u can put them together or else it doesnt sound good and it sounds mixed together....gud luck:]

[MsPrince4life]

Hey...start with the easiest pattern first, 1-2-3, 1-2-3. then from there, that is when you can branch off into different patterns. during the time that you are practicing 1-2-3, try walking and traveling when you are playing. then next best pattern to learn after you have mastered 1-2-3 is 1-23, 1-2-3-4-5, 1-2-3-4-5, 1-2-3..... that is the next best pattern to learn. Keep it up! :)

[jhonelliej]

I love the humble, thankful way you take criticism! There's actually a series of videos here on youtube which you'll find helpful called "finger cymbals, basic patterns for beginners", by DanceEternal. There are about five so far, and the instruction is DVD worthy. They'll help you learn and practice zill patterns. Good luck!

[BoneThugsN]

i think u are u great wife :D

[blltng]

hi sister! I like your way, honesty and communication through those videos + you look nice :) I think you provide inspiration, that is most importand :))