Mel Bay Darbuka Method

• The darbuka is a goblet-shaped small hand drum that is widely played in Islamic classical and folk music, especially in North Africa and Turkey
• It is commonly available in Egyptian and Turkish varieties
• The instrument is also known by various other names including darabukka, darbuquah, or tombak
• This method presents intermediate to advanced instruction including playing positions, techniques, and rhythm exercises
• Numerous photographs and diagrams aid comprehension of the material, as does the companion CD, which demonstrates all of the exercises and examples in the book
• Advanced techniques covered in this text include: the up position, the finger tick, clap stroke, 3-2-3 technique, hammer technique, the slap technique, and dampen technique
• 56 pages

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