Sep
18
to Dec 18

Fall Semester at Darbuka School - Level II

Beginning September 18

For those who are comfortable with the split hand darbuka technique and want to take their playing to the next level!

You get a new 40 minute lesson every week which you can either watch live or unlimited replays. You also get weekly assignments, compositions, and once a month a chance to get personal feedback on your playing.

Includes:

Weekly Live Classes through private facebook group w unlimited Replays - Every Sunday at 11am New York time

Darbuka Basics Course

Technique Drills

Learn Compositions

Soloing

Personal Feedback

Fun Challenges

Clear notation of the patterns learned

Perform in Final Online Recital


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Sep
18
to Dec 18

Fall Semester at Darbuka School - Level I

Beginning September 18

A great way to get started on your darbuka journey! No previous experience necessary - we will work on all the basics. You get a new 40 minute lesson every week which you can either watch live or unlimited replays. You also get weekly assignments, compositions, and once a month a chance to get personal feedback on your playing.

Includes:

Weekly Live Classes through private facebook group w unlimited Replays - Every Sunday at 10am New York time

Darbuka Basics Course

Technique Drills

Learn Compositions

Soloing

Personal Feedback

Fun Challenges

Clear notation of the patterns learned

Perform in Final Online Recital

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May
26
8:00 PM20:00

Ladies of Düm Concert at Tatavla Sahne

Free entrance. Please arrive half an hour early to make sure you get a seat.

LADIES OF DÜM IS A WOMEN’S DRUMMING ENSEMBLE LED BY DARBUKA EXTRAORDINAIRE RAQUY DANZIGER.

This electrifying show features drum compositions by master drummers across the globe, arranged for a Middle Eastern percussion ensemble. A treat for the eyes as well as the ears with audience participation, this show takes you on a rhythmic journey, introducing different styles of drumming from around the world. The darbuka (dumbek/ doumbek) Middle-Eastern goblet drum is the star of this show!

with Canadian Tap Dance champion Lady Bruce and the mystical bowed instrument the King Kemenche Tarhu

Repertoire includes works by Zakir Hussain, Max Roach, Chemirani Trio, Zohar Fresco, Fred Astaire, and more!

Ladies of Düm are:

- Raquy Danziger is a celebrated performer, teacher, and composer known for her expertise on the darbuka, the Middle-Eastern goblet drum. Raquy has performed and taught around the globe from the great concert halls of Egypt to remote towns in Siberia, spreading love and excitement for darbuka drumming.

- Lady Bruce is a percussive dancer, teacher, choreographer, and musician from Callander, Ontario.

- Anna Dirnberger is a music- and movement pedagogue, multi-instrumentalist, and composer from Vienna, Austria. She works as a piano teacher and a music teacher in the field of adult education.

- Hyungoo Sung is a musician and percussionist from Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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May
24
8:30 PM20:30

Ladies of Düm Concert at Kumbaracı50

Free Entrance. Please arrive half an hour early to make sure you get a seat.

LADIES OF DÜM IS A WOMEN’S DRUMMING ENSEMBLE LED BY DARBUKA EXTRAORDINAIRE RAQUY DANZIGER.

This electrifying show features drum compositions by master drummers across the globe, arranged for a Middle Eastern percussion ensemble. A treat for the eyes as well as the ears with audience participation, this show takes you on a rhythmic journey, introducing different styles of drumming from around the world. The darbuka (dumbek/ doumbek) Middle-Eastern goblet drum is the star of this show!

with Canadian Tap Dance champion Lady Bruce and the mystical bowed instrument the King Kemenche Tarhu

Repertoire includes works by Zakir Hussain, Max Roach, Chemirani Trio, Zohar Fresco, Fred Astaire, and more!

Ladies of Düm are:

- Raquy Danziger is a celebrated performer, teacher, and composer known for her expertise on the darbuka, the Middle-Eastern goblet drum. Raquy has performed and taught around the globe from the great concert halls of Egypt to remote towns in Siberia, spreading love and excitement for darbuka drumming.

- Lady Bruce is a percussive dancer, teacher, choreographer, and musician from Callander, Ontario.

- Anna Dirnberger is a music- and movement pedagogue, multi-instrumentalist, and composer from Vienna, Austria. She works as a piano teacher and a music teacher in the field of adult education.

- Hyungoo Sung is a musician and percussionist from Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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Mar
3
9:00 PM21:00

The Path of Gold - Concert and Illumination Art Exhibit by Raquy Danziger


Thursday March 3

9:00pm

The Path of Gold

Concert and Illumination Art Exhibit by Raquy Danziger

Inbal Theater

Suzanne Dellal Center

Yehieli St 5, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6514946


https://inbal.smarticket.co.il/%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%A7%D7%99_%D7%93%D7%A0%D7%A6%D7%99%D7%92%D7%A8_%D7%95%D7%97%D7%91%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D_%7C__%D7%A9%D7%91%D7%99%D7%9C_%D7%94%D7%96%D7%94%D7%91/?id=1643

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Feb
23
5:00 PM17:00

Tel Aviv Workshop - Intro to Darbuka


אנו גאים ומתרגשים לארח את מאסטרית הדרבוקה Raquy Danziger לסדנת דרבוקה מרתקת. רוקי הינה מאסטרית דרבוקה בינלאומית המתגוררת בטורקיה ומתמחה בסגנון "יד מפוצלת". רוקי פיתחה שיטת הוראה ייחודית משלה, ולאחר שלימדה את טובי המתופפים בעולם היא נוחתת אצלנו לסדנה חד פעמית.
אנו מזמינים אתכם להצטרף אלינו לחווית לימוד יוצאת דופן בה נעמיק היכרות עם טכניקות נגינה ונלמד את התרגילים והמקצבים הבסיסיים של סגנון הדרבוקה המודרני המובילים לנגינה מהירה, מתוחכמת ומהנה.

הסדנה מיועדת למתחילים, מתקדמים ומתופפים המעוניינים להתמקצע בתחום.
אורך הסדנה: כ- שעה ורבע
עלות הסדנה: 180 ש"ח
תאריך: 23.02.2022 יום רביעי בשעה 17:00.

יש להגיע עם דרבוקה אישית (למי שאין ניתן להשאיל לסדנה בתיאום מראש בלבד).
להרשמה ופרטים נוספים: 052-5924881 | לשריון מקום מידי יש לבחור באיסוף עצמי בעת הרכישה.
הסדנה תתקיים בגלריה שלנו: Street Music Gallery | מרכז סוזן דלל- תל אביב.

מחיר

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Nov
4
to Nov 6

Teaching rhythms and illumination painting, @Sufi Festival, Israel

I will be teaching rhythms and illumination painting at the Sufi Festival in the desert in Israel!

https://sufifestival.co.il/

The Sufi Festival was created in order to acknowledge and share the Sufi culture, art and wisdom which have been past down from generation to generation. The Sufi festival is a place for introspection, friendship and self expression beyond time. A zone in which music, dance and silence become a language.

Join us for a deep musical journey, with more than 15 live shows on two stages
starting Thursday afternoon and ending on Saturday evening.
a concert every 2 hours.

In the heart of the festival we will hold a unique gathering. In 6 different activity areas, we will also host respected intellectuals and master classes with leading musicians and instructors which will be discussing the different aspects of the Sufi culture.

Above all, this festival is a gathering. Between the workshops, performances, food, desert, music and silence a special bond is created between the participants. We invite you to come and experience this unique sensation.

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6 Week LIVE Darbuka Course starting Feb 28
Feb
28
to Apr 4

6 Week LIVE Darbuka Course starting Feb 28

This is a 6 week LIVE open level darbuka course where we will work on the split hand darbuka style.

Every Sunday from Feb 28 - April 4 at 12 noon New York time.

The lessons will be hosted in a Facebook group which you will be invited to join after you register.

Take the course live or watch the lessons any time after.

The piece we will work on is Raquy's hit song called Monkey Mind!

Monkey Mind includes Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Lebanese, and Fusion rhythms. It uses split hand techniques such as triplet rolls, interlaced rolls, descending pops plus all kinds of snaps. At the end of the course, we will play it together (nice and slow).

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LIVE Advanced Darbuka w Bünyamin and Raquy
Feb
17
to Mar 24

LIVE Advanced Darbuka w Bünyamin and Raquy

This class will take place live on Facebook every Wednesday from 10 am - 11 am New York time:

February 17, 24

March 3, 10, 17, 24

The videos will be available to watch afterward at your own convenience.

Bunyamin Olguncan is a master drummer from Turkey who has taken split hand darbuka playing to unprecedented heights of beauty and speed.

In this live training session, he will show all his latest moves, and along with Raquy, the students get a chance to copy his phrase. Raquy will also be there for break downs and translation

YOU WILL LEARN

  • The latest finger techniques

  • A variety of rolls

  • Exercises and drill

  • Rhythms and solo phrases

  • Turkish, Arabic, and Indian style phases

Bunyamin will play the big clay darbuka, but you can use any darbuka with a rounded rim.

Suitable for intermediate to advanced darbuka players.

Here is an example of Bunyamin's playing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-7hOQZ9W7g




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NEW 6-week online darbuka courses
Oct
4
to Nov 1

NEW 6-week online darbuka courses

New 6 week courses starting in October

- Darbuka Basics with Raquy - 

This 6-week course led by Raquy Danziger will give you a strong foundation in darbuka drumming.

We will work on the split hand style which uses the individual fingers.

Classes are 40 minutes each once a week.

You will learn:

-The basic techniques

-Useful rhythms

-Solo Phrases

-At the end of the course you will be able to play a composition!

THE LESSONS WILL BE SAVED! So you can watch it later as much as you want.

For more darbuka lessons check out

DARBUKASCHOOL.COM


- Darbuka Training w Bünyamin Olguncan -

This is a six-week course for intermediate/advanced darbuka players led by Bünyamin Olguncan, a master drummer who has taken split hand darbuka playing to unprecedented heights of beauty and speed.

In this live course, he will show all his latest moves, and along with Raquy, the students get a chance to copy his phrase. Raquy will also be there for break downs and translation.

YOU WILL LEARN

The latest finger techniques

A variety of rolls

Exercises and drill

Rhythms and solo phrases

Turkish, Arabic, and Indian style phases.

THE LESSONS WILL BE SAVED! So you can watch it later as much as you want.

Bunyamin will play the big clay darbuka, but you can use any darbuka with a rounded rim.

Here is an example of Bunyamin's playing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-7hOQZ9W7g


Plus weekly drop-in classes.

Train with us live, or watch the class later!


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Apr
4
11:30 AM11:30

Darbuka Workshop - Rome, Italy

Galleria Sonora e Simone Pulvano presentano:

DARBUKA WORKSHOP: SPLIT HAND, RITMI E FRASEGGI

Il workshop è incentrato sullo studio della darbuka con particolare attenzione alla tecnica moderna "split hand", sviluppatasi in Turchia e oramai diffusa in tutto il mondo. Raquy, musicista americana con base a Istanbul, svilupperà il suo lavoro attraverso lo studio dei seguenti punti:

- Tecnica ed esercizi di base
- Ritmi
- Fraseggio
- Tecniche di improvvisazione

Il metodo sviluppato da Raquy nel corso di numerosi workshop in tutto il mondo, consente di lavorare contemporaneamente con diversi livelli di preparazione degli studenti, dai principianti ai professionisti.

Il workshop intensivo di 5 ore è suddiviso in due moduli da 2 ore e mezza ciascuno con la possibilità di frequentarne uno soltanto; è consigliata comunque la partecipazione all'intero percorso in modo da immergersi completamente nello studio e nel format proposto da Raquy.

LEZIONI PRIVATE CON RAQUY
Raquy sarà a Roma per alcuni giorni e sarà possibile prenotare con lei le lezioni private.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WUIGDSn1lg
www.raquy.com

Orari: Sabato 4 aprile 11,30-14 e 14,30-17.

Costi: 1 modulo, 40 euro; 2 moduli, 70 euro.

Per Info sul workshop:
Simone Pulvano: 3471207071

Per prenotazioni:
GALLERIA SONORA
Via Trebula 5 (Ⓜ️ Re di Roma)
Ingresso riservato ai soli soci.
https://wa.me/393338260907 indicando nome e cognome di ogni partecipante. Vi risponderemo dalle 21 alle 23 e se non siete già soci vi verrà linkato il seguente modulo da riempire UNA SOLA VOLTA senza stampare.
https://Forms.gle/eFVzFv9CSA99B3Z66
Per info 3338260907 o 3398120101

CONCERTO SABATO 4 APRILE, ORE 21.
Raqui Danziger suonerà darbuka e kemanche come ospite di "Orientazione" con Pejman Tadayon e Simone Pulvano.
Biglietto: 10 euro (per i partecipanti al workshop, biglietto 5 euro)
Tesseramento 2 euro

BIO
Raquy Danziger is a world-famous Middle Eastern instrumentalist based in Istanbul. Renowned for her electrifying performances, she is considered one of the foremost experts and virtuosos of the oriental goblet drum known as the darbuka. Through her performances, compositions and methodical teaching method, Raquy has made an outstanding contribution toward elevating the darbuka from a humble folk drum to a shining solo instrument fit for a concert hall. Originally from the USA, Raquy performs and teaches at around the globe, spreading love and excitement for darbuka drumming. In addition to drumming she plays the mystical twelve- string King Kemenche Tarhu. Both the darbuka and kemenche are featured in Raquy’s video video Monkey Mind which has over 3 million views on YouTube to date. She has released 13 albums and 5 method books. All of her teachings are available through her Online Darbuka School which has over 1000 students enrolled. Raquy's publications include 13 albums of original music and 5 books on darbuka drumming. Raquy's achievements have earned her invitations to teach and perform around the globe: Germany, Poland, Japan, Ukraine, Russia, Egypt, Italy, Canada, USA, Israel, Mexico, Spain, India, Greece, and Uzbekistan and Turkey.

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Dec
15
12:00 PM12:00

Darbuka Workshop Berlin

Frame drums - Borys Słowikowski & Groove - Zentrum für Percussion invite you to a 4-hour darbuka course with a renowned percussionist and educator Raquy Danzinger. It’s recommended both to absolute beginners as well as intermediate students.

spots are limited! | -€20 discount price till 1.12
Booking/info: borys.drums@gmail.com / 0177 2642187

Program of the course:

∙ 12:00-14:00 ∙ SPLIT HAND BASICS
The Split Hand Technique is a darbuka style that has appeared in Turkey in the last 20 years. The drummers use the individual fingers, attaining great speed and dexterity. Raquy has lived in Istanbul for the past several years learning this style and practicing with master drummers. This workshop will cover the basics of this style as well as the traditional rhythms and phrases.
A darbuka or dumbek is recommended. If you don’t have one - contact us!

∙ 14:20-16:20 ∙ SPLIT HAND AND BEYOND, ODD TIMING, SOLO
Raquy will show the latest techniques she has been learning from master drummers in Istanbul. Besides techniques we will work on odd rhythms, time exercises and solo phrases.

⬤ TIME / PLACE

15th of December, 12:00-14:00 & 14:20-16:20

Groove - Zentrum für Percussion / Neuköllnische Allee 6-8, 12057 Berlin

⬤ INVESTMENT / BOOKING

→ early bird price till 1.12: €50
→ after 1.12: €70

→ single module: €35

BOOKING/INFO: borys.drums@gmail.com / 0177 2642187

To book send a message & transfer the whole price to the account given in the response
* !!! * In case of resignation up till one week before the workshop we refund 50% of the paid price * !!! *

((⬤))
Raquy Danziger is a celebrated performer, teacher and composer known for her skills and expertise on the darbuka drum. Raquy has performed and taught around the globe - from the great concert halls of Egypt to remote towns in Siberia, spreading love and excitement for darbuka drumming. Her unique and methodical approach has helped elevate this ancient folk drum to be a shining solo instrument fit for a concert hall.
She has released 13 albums and 5 method books. All of her teachings are available through her Online Darbuka School
Raquy is proud to be an active disciple of Üstat Bünyamin Olguncan.

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Dec
1
12:00 PM12:00

Darbuka Workshop Granada

  • Placeta Carvajales Granada, AL, 18010 Spain (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

https://www.facebook.com/events/2283184605305090/

Raquy Danziger es una célebre intérprete, profesora y compositora conocida por sus habilidades y experiencia en la Darbuka.

Raquy ha actuado y enseñado por todo el mundo, desde las grandes salas de conciertos de Egipto hasta las ciudades más remotas de Siberia, difundiendo el amor y la pasión por la Darbuka.

Su enfoque, único y metódico ha ayudado a elevar este antiguo elemento folklórico, transformándolo en un gran instrumento solista, apto para una sala de conciertos.

Raquy ha publicado 13 álbumes y 5 métodos de aprendizaje de Darbuka. Todas sus enseñanzas están disponibles a través de su escuela de Darbuka on-line, y se enorgullece de ser una discípula en activo del Maestro Bünyamin Olguncan.

Además de la Darbuka, toca el King Kemenche Tarhu, instrumento místico de doce cuerdas.


FUNDAMENTOS BASICOS DE LA TECNICA SPLIT HAND DE DARBUKA

La técnica Split Hand es un estilo de Darbuka creado en Turquía hace veinte años. Los percusionistas utilizan determinados dedos de manera individual, logrando una gran velocidad y destreza. Raquy ha vivido en Estambul durante los últimos años aprendiendo este estilo y practicando con los maestros de Darbuka. Este taller cubrirá los conceptos básicos de este estilo, así como los ritmos y frases tradicionales.

Se recomienda traer Darbuka o Dumbek.

2 horas


TECNICA SPLIT HAND DE DARBUKA Y MÁS ALLÁ

Este taller está especialmente recomendado para percusionistas que ya conocen los conceptos básicos de Darbuka. Raquy mostrará las últimas técnicas que ha estado aprendiendo de los maestros de Darbuka en Estambul. Además de estas técnicas, se trabajarán ritmos menos habituales, ejercicios de tiempo y frases en solitario.

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