As with all arabic rhythms that are being spelled out, just remember you can see it spelled a few different ways. So if you're searching for these names on iTunes, try a couple different spellings that sound the same. For example: maqsoum, maksoom, maqsum, saaidi, sa'idi, etc.
The maksoum rhythm has 4 beats to the bar. "Maksoum" literally means to break. So breaking the wahda kabirah in half, you get the maksoum. It has the same dum and tek patterns, but spread across 4 counts instead of 8.
DT - rT - Dr - Tr
This is a rather peppy and fun rhythm, which is why it's widely used in modern arabic pop songs.
The saiidi rhythm also has 4 beats to the bar. The name "saiidi" comes from the upper region of Egypt. Typically used in a folk style dance that is danced with a cane. It originated as a martial arts style dance where the men dance heroically with staffs fighting each other. This dance style has evolved to the female performer dancing with a cane. The dance style is also called "saiidi".
Rhythmically, it's very much like the maksoum rhythm except there is two dums in the latter half.
DT - rD - Dr - Tr
Because of it's origins being a martial arts style dance, it has a strong, gallant feeling.
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