Dancers use the zill to find a rhythm that soothes the spirits, which then becomes the rhythm performed by the ensemble. A set of zills consists of four cymbals, two for each hand. Zills come in a range of sizes, the most common having a diameter of about 5 cm (2 in).

Let me tell you about my 6 phase process to dancing freely with zills by breaking down each step along the zill playing journey for you, right now! In this phase, you learn some basic strikes, learn a few patterns, and rhythms while playing with your arms and hands in a comfortable, formless position in front of your body.

A complete series of tutorials from absolute beginner, to advanced belly dance with finger cymbals or zills. Follow me step-by-step in these drills and impro...

2021年6月27日 · In this video I will take you through the first basic steps you need to create a solid foundation for fabulous zill work – from what to look for in a first set of zills and what to do once you get them in your hot little hands. I invite you to join me for a magical journey and dive into the wide world of finger cymbals!

2014年8月31日 · Hello Belly Dancers! This is a video tutorial beginning with playing a basic Zill pattern in 4/4 time. In the first part of the video, I use a chart with mus...

Also known as finger cymbals, zils, sil sil, and sagat, zills are used throughout the world but are especially integral to music from the Middle East. They are often associated with belly dancers, who use them to help express the beat and tempo of the music to which they are dancing.

This revolutionary course is a must-have for any dancer looking to take their zills into the realm of acapella zill solo work! You will learn the foundational building blocks of creating your own patters so you can eventually design your very own zill solo to dance to WITHOUT music!

Basic zill playing is striking them together so that they produce a clear, ringing tone. The middle finger is brought to the thumb, strike firmly & release the zills quickly. Clicks, clacks, claps, & other variations are made by how you place your fingers so various effects are achieved.

Dive into the best and most popular zill patterns for belly dance! In this module you will study four foundational patterns and learn how to play them with the basic tone. Zill Drills for Speed and Dexterity. Once you have the basic sound and patterns under your fingers (pun intended!) it's time to drill them until they shine!

2018年10月10日 · Sagat (also called finger cymbals or zills) are one of the harder things to master in belly dance. They take coordination, musicality, and rhythm all at once! You don’t have to be a musician to effectively play the zills while dancing. It takes practice and time, but below are a few tips to help you along the way.