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• One drop, rockers, and steppers groove design
• Basslines that sing while drums breathe
• Skank guitar and organ bubble interlock
• Horn, keys, and melodica hook writing
• Lyric themes, Patois respect, and story truth
• Dub science and FX performance that serves the song

• Writers, bands, and selectors who want authentic feel

• Riddim templates and tone recipes
• Arrangement maps for roots, lovers, and steppers
• Mixing checklists for warmth and translation
• Troubleshooting for stiff shakers and masked vocals
• Serve the riddim. Protect the pocket. Let the chorus hold the yard together.

Compose within the Shashmaqam tradition with respect and clarity. Understand maqom structures, melodic paths, and rhythmic cycles. Shape vocal lines that honor ornament and text. Arrange dutar, tanbur, nay, and frame drums with space for breath and devotion.

• Maqom overviews and characteristic motifs
• Usul rhythm guides with hand pattern notation
• Text setting for poetry and classical diction
• Call and response forms for solo and ensemble
• Recording approaches for authentic room tone

You get: Reference charts, practice ladders, pronunciation help, and ensemble seating plans. Outcome: Works that honor lineage and communicate beautifully.