Top Darbuka Rhythms
The 20 Rhythms Every Darbuka Player Should Know
This course will introduce you to the most useful 20 rhythms of Middle Eastern music using 4 basic hits. Then you will get a chance to accompany a melodic song in that rhythm played on the King Kemenche. At the end of the course you will be able to play along to most Middle Eastern songs!
We begin with a breakdown of the four basic hits needed for this course.
Then simple versions of each rhythm are presented.
After you learn the rhythm you can play along to a melodic song played on the kemenche.
You will also get mp3s and links with examples of music in the rhythms taught to hear these rhythms played in their traditional context.
Suitable for beginning darbuka players or any drummer curious about Middle Eastern rhythms
The rhythms presented are:
Masmoudi
Baladi
Saiidi
Maksum
Felahi
Malfuf
Chiftetelli
Wahta
Bambi
Ayub
Umpa
Moroccan 6
Persian 6
Laaz 7 - Black Sea
Kalamatianos 7 - Greece
Karsilama 9 - Turkey
Zeybehiko 9 - Greece
Jorjuna 10 - Armenia
Samai 10 - Turkish and Arabic
Debke 12 - Lebanese
Meet Your Instructor- RAQUY DANZIGER
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!
Check out this beautiful example of a song in the malfuf rhythm- one of the most important rhythms in Middle Eastern music!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be good at split hand finger techniques in order to take this course?
Any style of darbuka player can take this course.
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund..