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Doumbeks & Darbukas"Arabic music has the same feel as the Blues." ~Willie Dixon, paraphrase On Artdrum we use the
terms, doumbek and darbuka interchangeably. Darbukas (aka doumbeks or
dumbeks) are a classic Middle Eastern drum used in traditional music, belly
dancing, folk music among other music venues. We offer many styles of darbukas.
At Artdrum you can find tuned and pre-tuned darbukas; thin and wide necked
darbukas; rounded rims or square rimmed darbukas; small and large darbukas.
You will also find darbukas for every playing level. And we are confident
you will find wonderful and lovable drums. So, confident that your SATISFACTION
IS GUARANTEED. If you're not satisfied just return it to us in new
condition and we will promptly give you a full refund minus the original
shipping cost.
Alexandria
Pro Decorative Darbuka Mother of Pearl & Deorative Darbukas
Ceramic Doumbeks with Decorative Finish
Testimony"...Being a customer at Artdrum is a delight, I feel understood and truly respected. As a company Artdrum is a gem and a gift to the musical world. They are a company not driven by profit but by a deep longing to spread the tribal beat onto this Earth." ~Maryse Thuot Nova Scotia, Canada About the Doumbek & DarbukaThe Doumbek (Dumbek) is also called the Darbukah (Darbuka) and is a hand drum that originated in the Mid East. It is native to Egypt, Turkey and Armenia. North African countries too such as, Egypt, are also known for this drum. In North Africa the instrument is often called a doumbek, whereas in the Middle East it is usually called darbukah. Still, the term among drummers are typically interchangeable and so are they on this site. Middle Eastern and African doumbeks also differ in the materials from which they are made. Mid East ones are popularly made from various metals, including brass, copper, aluminum & nickel. African ones are commonly made from clay. Artdrum sells a variety of metal, Pakistani and Egyptian, Doumbeks. The Dumbek is know for its clear & crisp high tones as well as soothing bass tones. It has distinct high and low sounds that makes it popular for belly dancing and drum circles. Three Basic Tones of the Doumbek & DarbukaThe Doumbek has Three Basic Tones and Several Additional Ones:
DUM is the bass tone played with your right hand
in the
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