I just wanted to say a big thank you -I've been learning the darbuka and I've kind of plateaud - but this has given me a way to head for the next level - very grateful.
You really took your time and have a heart for the rythim. You also teach good techniques by your videos. Thanks for all pacerman. If you ever have time can you also teach how to tune a darbuka or dumbeck. Everytime I try it seems to be tuned but when i leave it for one day and take back have to tune it again. It's not just fastening the screws but what should be taken in care and what is the good tension?Thx in advance
Je vous remercie pour vos démonstrations très enrichissante qui m'ont permis de voir la derbouka autrement et qui m'a donné envie d'apprendre bonne continuation Professeur lol
ok so: the best explanations over the net for derbouka yet, plus absolutely awesome playing, plus = really cool, plus very cute... keep it up and thank you!
@lolvids2 its the same thing. Doumbek is a popular name for it in the USA. It is taken from the two main tones- Doum and Bek (Tek). Darbuka is a city term for the drum popular in Turkey. There are many more names for this drum depending on the country and then the region. Enjoy!
fantastic, thank you so much for sharing! I had mine since 1993 and only ever knew a few riffs from my time in Egypt, nice to hear more .... I must tune my darbuka though it's nearly 20 years old lol
sounds like your from englad.. how on earth can you do that? It is so hard to westerners to understand the beat and even get it right, but you are perfect at it. I give you huge props
I just got a doumbek about 2 weeks ago and am really exited. I was wondering if anybody here knows more or less what not it should be tuned to? I mean it sounds great but I wanna get it right.
Great video, learning lots from it so many thanks for posting. At 1'14, the 2/4, do you use a split hand technique (index to ring finger) with your left hand to fill in the notes in between the right hand?
You are an AMAZING player. Thank you for posting this. How long will it take for an amateur to be able play like you? How much and how often should one practice? Do you have a training/instructional DVD? Thanks again.
You're really inspirational! I'm a novice darbuka player (just bought one yesterday). Mine is made from goat skin and clay. Is it bad that I'm developing a habit of making the base 'Dum' sound with my thumb rather than my 4 fingers...? Will it interfere with more complicated techniques later on? Thanks! Again, you're truly incredible.
Hi man! you are amazing! I'm glad that I have found your videos. I'm still learning how to paly darbuka and it needs a lot of practise. I can now see and hear how can I learn such a cool stuff. You rocks! Keep on doing like this ;) Katerina
No it's just an Arabic 3 finger rizz. It has a different sound to the Turkish one and comes from a different direction. To learn all of this stuff just go onto the Fingers of Fury site. It will keep you busy for years))
Are you right handed? I see your fingers on your left hand are doing most work, more than the right hand? My fingers are better on my right but what would you consider the right technique? thanks, Jason
Strange to see an Australian play arabic tunes...makes me think back of my tuareg roots...but we play more blues like...anyway you are gifted...good job and keep up "mate" :)
That's a Gawharet El Fan. It will set you back about $300. It is not sold at Sam Ash or Guitar Center. Order it through this guy at his website because they can really vary in quality on the open market.
in which video do you explain this three-fingers-roll? I'D like to learn it more detailed :D because I have problems in using my left hand .__. you could help me a lot, your videos are awesome, too! :D
