The most critical element of Dangdut is the drum pattern. Traditionally, a pair of kendang (barrel drums) plays interlocking patterns, heavily influenced by Indian tabla phrasing. The famous "Dang... Dut..." syllable mimics the stroke sounds. A good Dangdut sample pack will include:
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Place a male or female "Hai!" or "Woss!" exactly on the downbeat of bar 9 (the chorus). This is the classic Dangdut cue for the audience to clap. The most critical element of Dangdut is the drum pattern