Darbuka Mastery 1: Building Strong Foundations: Master the Basics of Darbuka Technique (Darbuka Mastery Series)

Start your Darbuka journey with excellence with the Darbuka Mastery book series. We will start from the bare basics of how to play the Darbuka, and build up from there all the way to the point where you can execute a wide range of common rhythms with ease and confidence. In this book, we will cover a range of practical and theoretical topics to ensure that you have a well-rounded foundation from which to build an amazing Darbuka legacy. Content covered in this book:Practical content:- Holding the Darbuka- Basic Darbuka strokes (the Doum, Tek and Ka)- Reading and understanding drum tabs- Basic ornamentation, making rhythms more exciting- Detailed introduction to the Maqsum family of rhythms (incl. Maqsum, Sa'idi and Baladi)- Switching between rhythms and using a metronome to practiceTheoretical content:- Origins & structure of the Darbuka- Choosing a good Darbuka- Caring for your Darbuka and keeping it in tune- Guide to clay DarbukasThis books takes each of the above topics and breaks them down into easily understandable concepts, to ensure that you have a seamless and problem-free learning experience. This knowledge is hard to find in English-speaking countries; it usually requires a trip to the Middle East or North Africa to properly master the Darbuka. However, with a book such as this, you will be able to master the Darbuka from anywhere in the world. This is the first book of the three-part Darbuka Mastery series. The series aims to take a complete beginner to the point of Darbuka Mastery, and as such covers a wide range of topics from Darbuka strokes, ornamentations, soloing, caring for your Darbuka, understanding the role of the Darbuka player and split-hand Darbuka technique. The book series can be supplemented with Malik Instruments' Darbuka Mastery Program, a detailed instructional course that makes it even easier to learn the Darbuka. If you're struggling with the concepts covered in any of the books in this series, you will be able to get further help by taking the Darbuka Mastery Program by Malik Instruments. You should note that the Darbuka instrument can also be referred to as the Egyptian Tabla, the Sombaty drum, the Doumbek, the Doholla or the Darabana/Tarabana. As such, if you are looking to learn any of these instruments, this is the book for you!
ASIN: B088N978RH
VSKU: BVV.B088N978RH.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Malik, Ibraheem
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.