There is a different rhythm here in Kuwait. I'm speaking literally--the rhythm that is made when students clap at an assembly or in class is totally different than I've ever heard before. And they clap ALOT here--for almost everything. And cheer. And yell. Showing appreciation is not a problem in Kuwait.
I wish I could make an audio file so you could hear the rhythm. It's syncopated, some clap on the 1 and 3 and others clap on the 2 and 4. Some clap two longs and a short, others clap rapid short claps. It's fascinating--and hard to duplicate. The older boys also do this imaginative "thing" while snapping their fingers which results in a loud "pop" sound.
When there is an assembly or sports gathering, it's definately an attractive sound. When one is trying to get their attention over the rhythm, it's frustrating.
David is trying to learn to finger pop thing. It's a challenge to him because he has no natural rhythm. I'm not being mean,it's true--ask him, he'll tell you he has, (ackward pause and offbeat clap) NO rhythm at all. He does dance a mean polka tho' (see-he can be trained!)
We are trying to learn the rhythms here-both in the classroom and in life. Some days we're in sync and others, we're not. But we keep trying and that's what's important
1 comment:
This way of clapping is called "Sharbikah" .. & the finger snapping one is called "Tdagg-issbaa'"
I reeaally love Sharbikah!! It's a unique art!!
How I really wish there were compitions held for unique, creative group Sharbikah-s!!
Maybe you can start one at your school ;)
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