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10 Inch Doumbek world percission drum NEW dumbek $69.95 |
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small Egyptian dumbek / 9″ tall (4″ head) / hand drum / percussion (high pitched $15.00 |
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ART OF ARABIC DRUMMING-STYLES: Dumbek-Tabla-Darbuka-DVD $17.50 |
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HOSSAM RAMZY Signature Tabla PROFESSIONAL Dumbek Doumbek Darbuka w/ EXTRAS! L@@K $574.99 |
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2 CDs 101 Drum Circle Rhythms Djembe Congas Cajon Bongos Doumbek Dumbek Djun Dun $9.99 |
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Bauer Darbuka Drum 10″ Red Doumbek Dumbek Darbouka $147.14 |
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10 Inch Doumbek world percission drum NEW dumbek $69.95 |
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AFRICAN DJEMBE, DUMBEK DRUMS PERC 1418 WAV LOOPS 3 CDs $14.97 |
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ETCHED DOUMBEK BONGO DRUM dumbek DJEMBE Silver Darbuka $59.00 |
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HIGH GRADE TURKISH DARBOUKA, DARBUKA, DUMBEK $69.95 |
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Drums Dumbek Fever Set of 2 and Teaching Kit $80.00 |
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HIGH GRADE TURKISH DARBOUKA, DARBUKA, DUMBEK $69.95 |
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HIGH GRADE TURKISH DARBOUKA, DARBUKA, DUMBEK $69.95 |
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PROFESSIONAL HANDMADE COMLEK DARBOUKA DUMBEK $449.00 |
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9″ ALUMINIUM TURKISH DARBUKA, DARBOUKA, DUMBEK $59.95 |
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10 Inch Doumbek world percission drum NEW dumbek $69.95 |
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HIGH GRADE TURKISH COMLEK DARBOUKA, DARBUKA, DUMBEK $149.00 |
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HIGH GRADE TURKISH COMLEK DARBOUKA, DARBUKA, DUMBEK $139.00 |
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ART OF ARABIC DRUMMING DVD, Learn Dumbek/Tabla/Darbuka $16.53 |
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Carroll Sound Israeli Dumbek drums drum 1983 print Ad $6.99 |
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Breaking Boundaries $13.40 The accordion has a new face: this internationally award-winning musician brings an expressive complexity to the instrument that is rarely heard, moving from classical to experimental, traditional to tango nuevo, and chamber to solo pieces with equal accomplishment and style…. |
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Drum and Dance / 30 Doumbek and Djembe Rhythms $17.49 On this hand drum CD, T. Roy clearly demonstrates how to play 30 of the most popular Middle Eastern Rhythms used in music and dance today. His “say it / play it” approach makes learning these ancient rhythms simple and fun. Included in the inset of this CD are the written and spoken phrases for each rhythm. The “cheat-sheet” inset, depicting each rhythm in plain-sentence, spoken verse (not musical… |
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Rememberance of Light: Zikr Nur-i-Muhammad Sufi Devotional Music for Healing and Contemplation by Neil Douglas-Klotz (Saadi Shakur Chisti). ~ Bathe in the light of Unity with this CD, which celebrates the One in a six-part cycle of music and sacred words. A celebration of the unity of light and the diversity of sound from the Sufi tradition. The six parts include: 1) Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim: We begin in the Name, Sound and Vibration o… |
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Doumbek Technique and Rhythms for Arabic Percussion, Bellydance, and Drum Circles $10.86 Studio: Stratostream Release Date: 11/10/2006… |
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Light Weight Mini Darbuka Egyptian Darbuka Drum Doumbek This cute, mini, light weight darbuka is an authentic Middle East instrument. Small and easy to carry, this mini darbuka is a high quality music instrument and it has a wonderful sound! Great for children, and for teaching! The drum body is made out of cast metal & it has a synthetic head. Height: 9” Head Diameter: 6” Bottom Diameter: 4” *Color may vary* **Please also note that as it is made of… |
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Dumbek Fever: Dumbek Instructional Kit $79.93 World-renowned dumbek master Raquy Danziger (www.raquy.com) has released a full dumbek instructional kit with a book, CD and DVD!! Step by step instructions of traditional techniques and rhythms to solo or to accompany traditional belly-dance music – only $39.99!!… |
Instruments for Mesmerizing Music
It is impossible to trace the origin of music. All that is known is that it is in existence since centuries. The desire to create sound is inherent in nature. The creation of sounds at various pitches and frequencies to produce a humming rhythm gave birth to the compositions that are in existence today. Drums seem to have been originated in the earliest centuries. These powerful equipments can generate lively responses due to its loud sound. If you think the huge drums are unsuitable for you due to its heavy weight and noise, you have the opportunity to opt for a doumbek. There have been traces found indicating that this has been in existence since 4000 B.C. It is known under various names across the globe. Darbuka is another common term used for this.
The ability of doumbek to produce rhythmic sounds if played by experts is noticeable. The popularity of Arabic melodies has never diminished. The involvement of a variety of instruments ranging from stringed instruments like Oud to drums like doumbek produces mesmerizing sounds. The factors that are taken into consideration by the artists prior to purchasing these are the drumheads, sound, weight, strap, bag and color. These percussion devices are widely used in several genre of music ranging from conventional Arabic classical to contemporary pop style. The independent style of the device has provided the artists with great versatility.
In the early days music was more focused on passion and zest. People used to consider this as a past time activity and playing equipments were hobbies. Refreshing the human thoughts and producing soothing effects were the ultimate aims. Today, the trend has changed. Youngsters consider this as a vocation and dedicate their lives in learning and researching in melodious tunes. It is always good to have dynamic features that create scope for improvement. The entertainment industry provides ample support and lucrative careers opportunities to the youngsters. Youngsters take initiative in learning traditional equipments like darbuka.
Those who wish to explore the instruments of various parts of the world should definitely try a tambourine riq. This is inevitable in the contemporary, folk and classical forms of Middle East Tunes. Even though the traditional riq was made of wood and animal skin, the modern ones are made out of metals too. Egyptian Oud is now the favorite of many who create fusions of African and contemporary western styles. The artists now have the privilege of purchasing the equipments through online. Such devices are assets that need to be taken care of aptly.
Western countries have shown great interest in gypsy and belly dance lately. These dance forms are performed to the rhythm of doumbek drums. They are also being referred as ‘belly dance drum’. The dazzling rhythmic sounds can be thrilling for the music lovers. The professional performers play it with one hand to avoid disturbing the tempo. The darbuka sounds are usually known as ‘dum’, ‘ka’, ‘tuk’. The players use both right and left hands to play the base and high tones. Both beginners and professionals can browse through the exciting gallery of online dealers to purchase their appropriate instrument.
About the Author
Assaf Kassel is the author of this article on Doumbek. Find more information on Darbuka here