This is the place to learn how to play on the Arabic Darbuka / doumbek.
The best teachers will show you how to use this amazing instrument and will show you the different techniques and rhythms of the Arabic Darbuka.
Please click on every arabic darbuka lesson and start to learn how to drum on the darbuka by the best teachers.
The Darbuka/Doumbek is an incredible drum that can produce as many sounds as the creative player can imagine.
Arabic Darbuka can be used in a wide variety of musical styles and to accompany by belly dancers.
If you are new to this wonderful Arabic Darbuka drum then you will need to learn some basic tones such as Dum, Tuk, Ka and Slap. Following this, we then learn the Darbuka rhythms such as Maqsum, Cifte Telli, Malfuf and Ayub. There are many to learn and each darbuka rhythm has a specific purpose and feeling.
Remember: When you purchase an Arabic Darbuka you are really giving yourself a key to a new and exotic world of rhythm and exciting adventures.