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What Names can the Darbuka Take?

What Names can the Darbuka Take?

The Darbuka can be referred to by many names. The name used can vary by the size of the Darbuka in question, or the region in which the name is...

What Names can the Darbuka Take?

The Darbuka can be referred to by many names. The name used can vary by the size of the Darbuka in question, or the region in which the name is...

Where Does the Darbuka Come From?

Where Does the Darbuka Come From?

The Darbuka has been around for millennia. Some have estimated that its origins date back to as far as the Babylonian period. Read on to find out about the heritage...

Where Does the Darbuka Come From?

The Darbuka has been around for millennia. Some have estimated that its origins date back to as far as the Babylonian period. Read on to find out about the heritage...

What Darbuka Is Used in the Darbuka Mastery Course?

What Darbuka Is Used in the Darbuka Mastery Cou...

Many may wonder what Darbuka is used in the Darbuka Mastery Program. In this article we explore the reasons for the Darbuka of choice, whether we recommend it for you,...

What Darbuka Is Used in the Darbuka Mastery Cou...

Many may wonder what Darbuka is used in the Darbuka Mastery Program. In this article we explore the reasons for the Darbuka of choice, whether we recommend it for you,...

How should I hold the Darbuka while playing?

How should I hold the Darbuka while playing?

There are two common sitting positions when playing the Darbuka. Depending on how you will sit when playing, there will be a slightly different technique to hold the Darbuka securely....

How should I hold the Darbuka while playing?

There are two common sitting positions when playing the Darbuka. Depending on how you will sit when playing, there will be a slightly different technique to hold the Darbuka securely....

What Materials Can the Darbuka be Made of?

What Materials Can the Darbuka be Made of?

There are many types of Darbuka available on the market today. We have different materials with their own maintenance requirements, different sizes, and even different shapes. In this article we...

What Materials Can the Darbuka be Made of?

There are many types of Darbuka available on the market today. We have different materials with their own maintenance requirements, different sizes, and even different shapes. In this article we...

What Exactly are Drum Tabs?

What Exactly are Drum Tabs?

Drum tabs are simplified ways for drummers and other percussionists to read and notate different rhythms. They replace traditional sheet music for many drummers who want to start playing and...

What Exactly are Drum Tabs?

Drum tabs are simplified ways for drummers and other percussionists to read and notate different rhythms. They replace traditional sheet music for many drummers who want to start playing and...