Most Popular Persian Drum Beats - Persian 6/8

For this instructional video I have compiled 10 of the most popular Persian 6/8 drum beats.  These beats are commonly used in today's dance or pop music modernized from traditional Persian rhythms most often played with hand drums.  I have charted these beats in drum notation, will discuss each beat in detail and demonstrate them in three different tempos; slow, medium and fast.   I will show you the best way to count these 6/8 patterns which will make it easy for you to master the sometimes tricky phrasing in Persian music.  I breakdown the way I play hi-hat and some sticking variations, accents and dynamics all of which are important elements in the presentation of your overall sound. If you are new to this style of music then this video will give you a good understand of these unique Persian 6/8 rhythms.  If you are already familiar to with this music then the video could add new ideas and perspectives to your playing.  Whether you are playing drums in your bedroom or you are out p