  
About the Artist
Bobby Bethoney is a Boston based drummer with three decades of drumming behind him. He makes himself available for Arabic artists touring North America and are in need of a drummer for shows. He teaches private drum lessons and is also a studio drummer. The idea for his debut CD was suggested by his students. They wanted a CD that demonstrates the traditional Arabic beats, without all the "changes" in the pattern that one now hears when listening to popular Arabic music. "Lessons are very important to me as well as the live shows that I try to work." The CD has grown so quickly in popularity, that I'm now in preproduction work on my second CD.
Album Description
"Middle Eastern beats played on Western style drums." Traditional Arabic drum beats have been played on a hand drum also called a "Tublah". This instrumental recording of eight popular drum beats, are played on a drum set. Acompanied by several Arabic percussion and string instruments, this CD is both a teaching device for drummers as well as a great CD for everybodys listening pleasure. Dance-able and alive! Bellydancers and dance instructors have used my work for shows as well as in class rooms. Over 500 units have been sold since July, 2003 It is especially liked by those who need to hear a drum beat demonstrated without fancy drum "fills" and loud "cymbols" Track five, features a drum solo! Bobby Bethoney will not let you down!
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