Over the last 12 years, we have built and designed thousands of darbuka models for almost every player’s level. In mid- 2019 Arab Instruments decided to design a premium darbuka which would answer important aspects of professional darbuka players’ requests.
1) Casting - One of the most important factor when building a darbuka drum, is the quality and the density of the Aluminum material. When we designed the Crown darbuka we used high density of Aluminum and made sure that during the casting process all the small holes created in this process would be filled and the final casting would be 100% perfect. By this accurate process we made sure that the sound that comes out from the darbuka is pure and clean.
Darbuka Meta is the first to transform the darbuka drums into an NFT collection, and it was through them that the reflection of ancient Egyptian culture was introduced into the digital realm. Each darbuka drum in the collection has a real presence and was / is available for sale on our website.
When we decided to build a clay darbuka we were determined that it should have the best resonance sound and also look impressive.
Arab Instruments' owner "Assaf" has the following vision:
"When I was a child my mother had a fruit plate made by an Armenian artist and decorated with blue flowers. . Today I am 46 years old and the same old plate is at my parents’ home with it’s unique blue flowers, barely scratched and ever so beautiful. And all of a sudden I thought that it would be wonderful to create a ceramic darbuka made just the same way: using the same Armenian drawing technique as in my parents’ plate and thus also perpetuating this artwork on the darbuka for more than 40 years."
The Best ways to keep your darbuka in a perfect condition
The magic of Darbuka Drums is in the sounds it releases.
The drums are fragile, especially those covered with pearls or made out of clay/ceramic. These materials need protection from scratches and cracks. Having cracks on your darbuka drum head will definitely change the sound it releases, so the safest option is to protect it.
That said, there are several misconceptions about the darbuka drum, its origin, history, types, and even how to protect it. So, how can you protect it perfectly?
A lot of players invest in expensive darbuka for its quality and beauty. But all of that can go away if they fail to protect it the right way. A new darbuka drum can quickly deteriorate in its performance and beauty if it's not well protected and perfectly taken care.
One thing every darbuka player must know is that you can’t keep or carry around your darbuka “naked.” It must always be in a Premium case if yo
What is so fascinating about Sombaty plus Darbuka?
What do you want the most in your musical instrument? Whether it is a wide variety of perfectly-tuned sounds and timbres, durability, or aesthetics, sombaty plus darbukas have it all. This fascinating musical masterpiece has a unique structure and looks intriguing with a hint of royalty. Once you learn to control and play a sombaty plus darbukas, you’ll be the king of the stage.
What is a Sombaty plus Darbuka?
A sombaty plus darbuka is a contemporary darbuka made in Egypt by Arab Instruments. The art of making darbukas has evolved for thousands of years along with the materials. They are made using aluminum covers with white mother of pearl, blue pearls from Australian coasts, and special Japanese pearls. Some craftsmen decorate their darbukas with wood and pearls. Experienced manufacturers like Arab I
Hey Guys, This is Niri, Your ney player from arabinstruments.com
Like many professional ney players around the world, I have always searched for the ultimate Turkish ney.
The good news is that i have found it, The excellent news are that it is finally available on our website with all possible tuning and accessories.
So why do i call it the "Farray" , the "First class" of Turkish neys in the world? The answer is right below.
Rifat Ney - Re D Dukah Tuning
The maker of these excellent neys is Rifat.
He is considered an expert in Turkey and has years and years of experience in making premium neys.
Rifat uses special methods in order to dry his reeds before they become a ney.
He dries every reed for a period of 1.5 - 2
Stringed instruments began to happen in people's lives right after the percussion instruments. The Oud is one of the oldest stringed instruments. It was developed and is still used in all countries of the world. The Arabic Oud is one of the most important types of the Oud. The most famous of which is the Iraqi Oud and the Shami or Damascene Oud. Artists and also beginners play in this type of Oud instrument, because it is very elaborate and ancient, and the Arabic Oud was manufactured for the first time in the sixth century AD.
Some Technical Details
The full length of the Arabic Oud is 67 cm, and its width is 36 cm. The size of the top image is 19 cm, 4 cm wide from the end of the keys, and 6 cm from the sound box. The total length of each string is 57 cm.
What is the Darbuka Defender and why should you use it?
If you play the Darbuka, you know that this is an amazing, but also super-fragile instrument. You need to pay a lot of attention to the way you use it and even store or handle the instrument. That’s why it can be a great idea to invest in the Darbuka Defender, as this is the kind of product that will help protect your investment in the long run.
What type of damage can you encounter without the Darbuka Defender?
What you will notice about the Mother of Pearl Darbuka is that it’s very fragile, especially at the bottom, but also at the top. You can end up with scratches, dings and other things that will remove color
One of the most exciting job we have here in Arab Instruments, is to make your dream come true.
Beside all the amazing staff we are doing on a daily basis, we took on our self the mission to design the most beautiful and unique darbuka for every player who seek for something really really special.
Every doumbek that we design get special treatment, unbelievable finishing and outstanding sound.
How do we do it? Watch the video below. (For any custom order please fill the following form)
