Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced drummer looking to refine your skills, Raquy’s online school offers a simple, methodical path to learn to play the darbuka.
Easy to Follow, Fun and Inspiring!
Learn to Play the Joyful Darbuka Drum
with darbuka virtuoso Raquy Danziger
arbuka School
Over 2000 Students Enrolled!
Rich Library of Courses
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Darbuka Training Club
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Darbuka Store
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In Person Darbuka Intensives
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Rich Library of Courses ✳︎ Darbuka Training Club ✳︎ Personal Coaching ✳︎ Book a Private ✳︎ Darbuka Store ✳︎ In Person Darbuka Intensives ✳︎
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Drum together with Raquy Online
Pre- Recorded Darbuka Courses
Learn at your own pace!
Hi, I'm Raquy.
Welcome to my Darbuka School!
Playing the darbuka is the love of my life.
Since I discovered this drum over 20 years ago, I've devoted myself to it in every aspect - practicing, performing, teaching, and composing. I played in traditional Middle Eastern ensembles, accompanied belly dancers and also played the darbuka as a shining solo instrument fit for a concert hall.
In the beginning of my darbuka journey I played traditional Arabic style. Then 10 years ago I saw what was happening in Turkey with this new "split hand" technique. I made my first pilgrimage to Istanbul to learn from the masters. I ended up moving to that magical city and opening the Darbuka Ofis in downtown Istanbul where I trained with Turkish drumming masters.
I'm passionate about teaching darbuka. I have devoted students all over the world who are now performing and teaching themselves. I have traveled far and wide, spreading joy and excitement for darbuka. I have developed an innovative teaching system, using an easily understood notation key which many darbuka players these days are using.
I'm thrilled to be able to present my teachings in this elegant learning platform.
May the darbuka bring you joy, inspiration and magical experiences as it has for me!
What Students are Saying
Being part of Raquy’s Darbuka Training club has been life-changing for me. I've seen a massive improvement in my Darbuka playing over the past year, and as an added bonus I've met some amazing people. As long as the club is active, I'll definitely keep signing up.
— Derek Henson, FLI've been Raquy's on line school student for more than two years and I've been learning lots of moves and combinations. There's heaps of courses and they are very easy to follow. I've been improving my technique and my knowledge a lot.
— Harun Derbeke, BelgiumDarbuka School is a one-of-a-kind online platform to learn darbuka at one’s own time and place. Specially during this pandemic, I found the daily practices and the courses very helpful. It is for the serious and passionate learner who wants to get better at drumming fast - as fast and often as one can practice all the generous wisdom straight from the masters. What I love about it is that it has its own notation system to break down enigmatic playing. It enables me to hit a huge variety of sounds at great speed from a darbuka. Arming me with technique, rhythm, sound advise and inspiration, i find it totally on a class of its own.
— Maria TuazonTreat Yourself to a Raquy Signature Darbuka!
This is the darbuka that Raquy herself plays in all her recordings and concerts. Its slightly smaller than the standard one and has a high crisp pitch great for soloing, and easy to carry.
This drum comes with an extra head featuring Raquy’s design, a padded case, and Rami will get it in tune for you before he sends it out.
Shipping available to USA and internationally.
This gorgeous hand crafted ceramic darbuka with natural skin has a magical voice - it just sings! Designed by Raquy and made by Heather McQueen, this is a favorite of many drummers.
Material: earthenware ceramic with glaze, wheel-thrown
Finished with: natural cowskin rawhide drum head
Dimensions: approximately 19"h x 12" diameter (across the top of the drum); weight 10lbs.