Finger Cymbals 1: Basic Zill Patterns for Bellydance Beginners by Anthea (Kawakib)

[@Naturally336]

By far the Best and simplest explanation I have come across!! I've been dancing over 5 years and never could get comfortable with my zills because everyone always wanted to jump right into complex rhythms. I had given up, feeling that it just wasn't for me. But now that I teach basics, I felt compelled to try again, for their sake. Wow! I just spent the last hour doing this and I've Got it!! Finally it makes sense!! Thank you Soooo Much!!

[@SleepyDancer]

I have been dancing for years now and bought zills in Feb 2010. I took classes and I dreaded using my zills in class. It was just like what another member (Naturally) stated. A friend and one of my biggest inspirations in the belly dance world just sent me a wonderful set of zills. I tied the elastic on them so I am going to be practicing more now. Your video is the fundamental part that has been missing in my training. I cannot thank you enough for offering this help. Blessings, :)

[@Roxsandee]

...Anthea...I am recovering from a severe head injury. I have had lots of cognitive rehab. I am so grateful for the way you teach. I can follow you easily. You're an awesome teacher. I will be practing with you every day...Thank you...

[@kimberlys.4060]

Out of all the videos teaching Zill, yours is the only one that is shown me how to keep the beat. Thank you you are really good instructor at teaching beginners how to learn!

[@Wi11yKoonsi]

I've only gone through Video #1 so far and I've found it the easiest lesson in basic zill patterns I've come across yet. I had the biggest smile on my face when going through the patterns using my arms. Thank you so much for making this available.

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

thank you Raewyn! I love to hear that it helped someone play. Keep going! :-)

[@nlpwithchetan]

Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else is searching for how to belly dance video try Pycanta Belly Dance Protocol( search on google ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my m8 got cool success with it. @Raewyn Snook

[@KimPamLovesKpop]

Thank you thank you!! I got my zills yesterday and cannot be happier! But its hard to get used to them, anyway this video is fantastic and sooooo simple! Ill be practicing a lot!

[@LawnBunny777]

Thank you! Before I found this I was watching some other "beginner" zill videos and the teachers went way too fast. I was ready to give up! This is just the right speed for my clumsy fingers! (and thumbs).

[@musiconfire10]

I'm soooo glad I found this!! I am teaching myself the zills and this will definitely help me out :)

[@melaniestyle]

I loved the video! I will take all the lessons when I'm homealone (noise may be a little annoying for the others) :) thank you very much!

[@Ylluria]

Yaaaayyyy!! I wish I'd found these in September! I've been looking for good zill instrux for my student dance troupe all year, and these would have been perfect! Thank you so much for posting them and sharing your skill, knowledge & talents w/us! We'll just have to cram to get these skills in before school ends! ^_^

[@peekabeaux]

Thank you, these videos are exactly what I have been looking for. You are an excellent teacher. Now all I have to do is Practice Practice Practice, but you have given me something to practice with that I actually understand :-)

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

Wow, Thank you - that's awesome! When it comes to playing cymbals (especially when dancing) for the first time, almost every student needs the simplest possible approach. On the other hand, some students get confused with my explanations! So I'm really glad to hear your comments! Best to you in your recovery

[@sarahabdella-elkallassy2896]

What a wonderful series! Thank you so much for posting an easy to follow lesson plan.

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

aw thank you Sarah! I appreciate it.

[@TreeZness]

THANKS! This is fabulous~ I'm just beginning with the zills & this is Beyond helpful! So happy!!

[@NightsMuse]

This is great practice because you begin slowly and build up while on your feet. Thanks

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

Thanks for letting me know, I'm so glad to hear that. Good luck!

[@ninaseda9193]

I just started using cymbals and this has been very helpful. Thank you very much.

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

thanks Nina! happy to hear that, let me know if you have any questions -

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

thank you, you just made my day! hope you enjoy your dance journey- best to you -

[@musiconfire10]

@DanceEternal Thank you!! Do you have a DVD that you've made, by the way?

[@AMRADIO777]

You are an excellent teacher.

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

@PanisEtCircense Thank you - I'm so happy they enjoy it and I hope they also enjoy playing cymbals!

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

@321flare hi, thanks for writing. In the instructional segment I'm using smaller cymbals, often called "student size". I like using that size for the classroom. Start with the small one (about 2 & 1/4") to learn with, after you're comfortable playing you can get larger ones (like 2 & 1/2" etc.). 3" cymbals are hard to play well unless you have large hands like a man. Good luck to you!

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your comments - best to you!

[@wastobe4me]

Thank you sooooooooooo much for posting this. I really struggle with zills and tend to skip even trying most of the time. I am really working now because I so want to be able to play. One question? Are your fingers supposed to turn purple and go numb? It is very uncomfortable!

[@MariaJbauer1472]

Thanks for the awesome videos! They're exactly what I was looking for !! 👍🏻😻

[@marrydib9440]

Obrigada. Amei a aula!!

[@maangelesmartinlopez1731]

Thanks a lot for these videos. They help me with learning zills. Kisses from Spain💃👏👏😘

[@SaridaBjam]

I'm so glad I found this instructional video. Sooo, helpful! Please continue to share your beautiful talent and wonderful teaching methods. Top, top, top notch. Thank you!

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

Sarida Bjam thank you Sarida, I'm so glad! best to you :)

[@velvetpaws999]

I just got my zills this morning, my very first pair, after having my very first belly dance lesson yesterday. I am so excited to start belly dancing, I can't wait to get something going, lol! Thanks for giving me my first insight about what to do and how to do it... this walking on a 4 beat and "zilling" on 8ths or 16th looks easier than it is, I fear... we shall see! Off to practice I go! Question: I would say, the thumb is a good guess for the one, but is there an absolute finger for the other zill, or can it be either ring or middle finger? Please let us know!

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

thank you! also see my how-to articles on zills www.kawakib.com/articles.html#zills and there's an even better Playlist: goo.gl/IBzmVv Use your thumb and middle finger :-)

[@911Jane]

Very helpful video. Thank you

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

Wow - check out this awesome & heart-warming comment on my Finger Cymbal how to video #1: "I am recovering from a severe head injury. I have had lots of cognitive rehab. I am so grateful for the way you teach. I can follow you easily.... "

[@LiseBjerregaardNielsen]

That _is_ amazing, Anthea Kawakib Poole!! I knew that dancing in general is good for rehab, but I'd never thought how good zilling could be for brain injury recovery! What an amazing way to find out, and huge props to you, Anthea! Guys at Dancergy have you seen this? Isn't it amazing!? :)

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

playing cymbals while dancing certainly is a brain work-out! ;-)

[@LiseBjerregaardNielsen]

Oh, I know that all to well myself! ^_^ Speaking of zills I was at a wonderful and very fun zill workshop with the Finnish dancer Sirke Seppänen a couple of weekends ago. She had us speak with our zills, combine strengthening exercises like crunches while zilling patterns and all kinds of other interesting things! It was very interesting to explore the zills that way! :)

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

@musiconfire10 I hope so - good luck to you and enjoy your dance journey!

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

oh Thank you! I hope it helps - Cymbals can be fun! good luck -

[@mbarekakhezzan797]

Anthea Kawakib Poole juiiu

[@AleksandraKondic]

Thaaank u for posting this its help me sooo much... Thaaaankkkk youuu.. :DD

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

I hope it works out for you! It just takes a little practise at a time :-) best wishes!

[@Elditab]

Ah! Thanks for share your videos, they are great!! Very well way to explain ^-^! Hugs!!

[@wastobe4me]

It's me again!! I'm gettin there

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

Yes my fingertips turn blue - they're tight so they don't fall off! Take them off after 15 minutes max!

[@EcoleAnadanse]

THANKS!!!!!

[@AntheaKawakibPoole]

thanks so much! best to you :-)

[@ZeZe-ci6wj]

Oh, I found a treasure in youtube