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My ceramic dumbek broke :(

2008-07-24T06:33:49Z

It fell over and the top cracked into a bunch of small pieces. I tried to glue it back together and did OK but there are still some small holes. My question: is this repairable, or should I get rid of it? Is there something I can fill the cracks with? Will the sound be different?
put photos on my tribe profile if anyone wants to take a look.
thanks much.
Diana

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Circle Drum

2008-07-24T01:53:19Z

Nyabingue no círculo de fogo - Jah Ras Tafari - Circle Fire Drumm Nyabingue

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrxUxlA7aIo

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K.I.D. Tees

2008-07-21T16:15:02Z

It looks like Rune is lost. Does anyone know about availibility of the K.I.D. t-shirts? I tried a search on Zazzle but came up empty. I need a new one!!!

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My New Doumbek Hardcase

2008-07-17T21:11:18Z

I've had my Sumbati for quite a few months now and have grown very attached to it. Hence wanted something to protect it on my various travels around haflas and class. So after working hard at Raqs Brittannia on our stall I treated myself to this case to protect my Sumbati !!

Check it out http://people.tribe.net/4cb230ab-c4e0-4d30-a975-2b87ed85a4af/photos/deb35604-142d-4b5d-bbe4-af534f0c4612

Could have made one but wanted to spend the hours it would take to make one on practicing !!!

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Another Great Dumbek Retreat!

2008-07-15T04:14:33Z

See 42 photos of Raquy's retreat last weekend at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=614004811#/album.php?aid=23961&id=614004811&ref=mf

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What is the best way to do split finger technique

2008-07-06T06:13:21Z

Is it always necessary to do a side to side flick to do a split finger technique. Though I can do this I was wondering about other ways of doing it......I suppose I am an impatient learner and would like to try more than one way to broaded my comfort zone when doing it......and also what is the best way to speed it up, I practice daily.......but again passion induces impatience at times....

Thanks....

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any tip will be very helpful

2008-06-07T13:35:36Z

guys, i decided to buy a dumbek and learn how to play cuz i used to like it very much since when i was a kid but the problem is i know nothing about dumbeks, and know nobody here in Egypt to tell me which best place i buy it from, how should it be to be a good dumbek and where to take lessons.

yesterday i passed by some shops in Cairo and found three types, the first is made of wood, the second is made of sea shells and the third is of Aluminum, which is the best?, anybody know some place with good price?

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WANTED: 8" REMO Head...

2008-06-05T05:55:51Z

I am in need of an 8" REMO SkynDeep head; model number BD-0008-00-SD001.

I recently ordered model SD-08 from Mid-East Mfg., which has too high of a collar.

I'm able to purchase via PayPal, or a money order. Any help is much appreciated!!

-Steve Mc.

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regular dumbek classes in downtown Toronto!

2008-06-03T18:47:08Z

Dumbek lessons on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:15 with the amazing Suleiman Warwar!

5 week sessions:

Level 1:

Mondays at 8:15 - starting June 9

Level 3:

Wednesdays at 8:15 - starting June 11

$105 per 5 week session

bring your own drum * Arabesque has several dumbeks for sale starting at $200 (iron cast)

See clips of Suleiman in action here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDD4CB3G_Ws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ark34pYXjW8

at Arabesque:

1 Gloucester Street, Suite #107 (at Yonge St., just south of Bloor)

Toronto, ON M4Y 1L8

416-920-5593

www.arabesquedance.ca

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SkynDeep...

2008-05-31T15:16:19Z

I got the 8" SkynDeep head from Mid-East to be used on my Raquy 4-lug model. I haven't installed it yet. I noticed that the crown is listed as being 3/4"... however, from the bottom of the hoop to the top of the head, the one I received measures 1-1/8" (9/8) tall -- that's obviously considerably more than 3/4". Can anyone with this same head (Mid-East Mfg. # SD08) confirm this measurement? The head almost looks like it's made for a bongo, since it has such a high collar.

Also, has anyone purchased, or attempted to purchase, the following REMO head:

M6-R900-S5-SD003 : 9.00" R-Series, SKYNDEEP™, 'Calfskin' Graphic, M6 Type, 9.00" Crown, Medium Collar

...it [presumably] looks to be the same as the 9" SkynDeep Fish-Skin graphic model, just with a calfskin print. ?? Not that the fish-skin design looks all too bad, but I'd be open to using a more neutral looking skin like this on one of my drums.

Thanks in advance,
Steve Mc.

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ceramic dumbeks

2008-05-22T22:44:41Z

Hey guys, I'm trying my hand at making some ceramic dumbeks. So far I have a drum shell that is currently in the kiln and the next step will be to glaze it. Since I don't already own a ceramic drum, I can't check to see if the inside of the shell is glazed and I don't remember (mine is copper) Could someone let me know if the inside of the drum shell is glazed?

Thanks :)

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Arabic Tabla Specifications

2008-05-21T01:51:10Z

Hello Everyone,
I read many of your interesting posts on purchasing a drum. Although I have played for over 20 years I still haven't found a drum I truly cherish, but then again I have never tried a number of the ones mentioned here. (GeF, Houssam, Simbati, Kevork etc,)

Originally I started playing in the late 1970's using the ceramic drums from Syria with goat skin heads. They were tortuous to play and a lot of hassle with keeping them in tune. I was playing with kanoun player, George Sawa at the Sultan's Tent in Yorkville. We used to use plugged in light bulbs mounted on coat hangers and placed inside the shell to keep the skin tight. One time I had the opportunity to borrow a Egyptian drum with fish skin head. It was a beauty! Years later I purchased a "Alexandria" drum from dancer Lynette Harper. It was a very comfortable drum to play but still not great clarity of highs and lows.

Prior to producing my DVD "The Art of Arabic Drumming" I was given a few Meinl drums. They have great tone and projection but I found them quite uncomfortable to play for long periods. As a result I sent Meinl some ideas on modifying these drums. I am not sure if there has been any changes to date. Here are a list of specification I use when ordering a drum. I hope you find this helpful and perhaps you can add to the list so we can all benefit.

Specifications for Middle Eastern Drum:

RIM & SHELL

No space greater than 1mm between the rim and the shell. (A space between the rim and the shell can be uncomfortable for the left hand as the skin is pinched between the edges). Ensure the rim is exactly the same diameter as the shell where they meet. (If either is larger in diameter, it creates a sharp edge that presses into the left hand) The drum surface should be smooth all around.

SCREWS

Only 6 screws, more is not advantageous. They should be recessed and not protrude beyond the drum surface. Screws should turn easily and not be stripped or frozen.

DIMENSIONS

Height-16"-171/2", Width-10 1/2"-11", Head/Skin Diameter-8 1/2", Weight- Not greater than 4kg

FINISH

Nice looking drum, smooth finish, possible mosaic pattern, but pearl inlaid is not necessary nor preferred since the finish will often crack

Trevor Salloum
www.trevorsalloum.com

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Raquy in AZ June 14th and 15th!

2008-05-17T22:30:46Z

Hey everybody, Raquy Danziger of Raquy and the Cavemen will be in town On June 14th and 15th to perform in a show and teach some doumbek workshops. I encourage you all to come out and embrace this opportunity to learn and get some tips from one of the great doumbek players in America. Space is limited.

Bernd Geh of AZ Drum and Dance is also teaching a djembe workshop!

The workshops will be held at ASU. You can find the specifics here:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=376417472

You can register for workshops (or buy show tickets) on-line at:

http://trashcityentertainment.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=26

Or, you can register with Anaya Tribal, The White Claws, or The Desert Flowers in person (cash only).

Thanks...

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Looking for Tabla

2008-05-14T21:49:16Z

Hey group,
I have a friend of mine looking to buy a Hossam Ramzy Tabla.
He's not looking for a new one, and wishes to purchase one to be shipped within the U.S.
Anyone here in the U.S. who owns one and is looking to sell, please contact me: ericp37@yahoo.com
Thanks!!

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Faisal Zedan - 'Qarshi' Demonstration

2008-05-13T12:13:37Z

Here is Faisal demoing three ways to do the 'qarshi' technique.

Thanks Faisal!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d37yoBGHY7g

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lottsa love for raquy and the cavemen

2008-05-11T16:06:31Z

this weekend, my companion drummer and i had the distinct pleasure to see raquy and the cavemen perform at the vault in santa cruz, and the real honor to each have a 1 hour private drum lesson with raquy before their soundcheck.

if you ever have the opportunity to do either, i highly recommend it. as a teacher, for how well travelled and distinguished she is, raquy is incredibly approachable, humble, and an overall great instructor. we'd love to make it to one of her dumbek retreats in the summer, but not this year though.

as a group, the cavemen put on one rockin' show. so tight, very entertaining, & completely inspiring to revisit my fundamentals, and spend time on what i skipped over (slow continuous finger rolls- for example) as a novice to work towards being that smooth, fast, & controlled.

thanks raquy, liron, & cavemen! safe travels & we'll see you next time

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darbuka maker

2008-05-07T15:07:08Z

I am making more dohla (giant bass darbukas) and tarjias (Moroccan tiny hand held darbukas played in sets)from hammer raised steel and fish or goat skins

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In search of: WHITE Dumbek...

2008-05-07T03:59:26Z

In short, I've been looking to purchase one of the following:

WHITE Narrow Neck Ceramic Dumbek [Mid-East # CDNP-WH]

-or-

WHITE Wide Neck Ceramic Dumbek [Mid-East # CDWP-WH]

The problem? NOBODY has them. Mid-East is out-of-stock with CDNP-WH (for upwards of 6 months potentially), and the CDWP-WH seems to have been discontinued (as there's no longer a listing for them on Mid-East's website).

For my purposes, the WIDE neck model would probably work a bit better size-wise, although I'd be open to getting either one at this point. This dumbek will be incorporated into a drumset, where I've already got a stand positioned for it. All of the other drums in the kit are solid white, so naturally I want things to match up nicely.

My question is... can anyone help? If you happen to have a SOLID WHITE dumbek available for sale [preferably standard sized, or larger], please contact me A.S.A.P. by sending either a PM or an email!

Many thanks for any/all help!

-Steve
fwvd@yahoo.com

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New Raquy Doumbek/Dumbek/Tablah Available

2008-05-03T14:41:01Z

Hello,

I have a nice, just about brand new Raqay 4-lug doumbek (GeF w/ mylar head) available if anyone is interested.

I can send you photos.

I'm not looking to make any money, just looking to break even, or would also be willing to take a small loss.

I have many other drums and this one just isn't getting played very much. Great looking drum, great sounding. Nothing wrong with it. Looking in the neighborhood of $150.00. Let me know if you're interested.

Thanks,

Matthew

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Said El Artist - clips

2008-05-01T22:37:42Z

Hi.
Check out Said El Artist web site with his videos.
Very high quality clips.

http://www.saidelartist.com/vedio.php

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Live Music on LI May 18th

2008-04-30T15:32:25Z

Hey Friends!
Carmine Guida is a "veteran" of a kajillion Raquy Retreats and has performed with Raquy at all kinds of venues, like Figaro in NYC and at Pennsic. It would be so neat if a whole bunch of his friends came to cheer him on at the upcoming live music & dance event in his "home town" of Long Island! :) Casey

Here's the info from Carmine:
We're bringing live Middle Eastern music with bellydancing to Long Island!
Sunday May 18th, 2008 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Olivium Lounge - 828 S Oyster Bay Rd - Hicksville, NY 11801
(Has a 5 out of 5 star rating on Restaurants.com !!!)

$29 - Prix Fix dinner includes choice of appetizer, entree and of course the show! This is one of the only bellydancing with live music events on Long Island! MAKE A RESERVATION TODAY: Call (516) 822 1212 for reservation

The Band:
Carmine T. Guida - Oud
Umut Yasmut - Kanun
Melissa Murphey - Clarinet
Dale Langon - Doumbek

The Dancers:
Aviva Khadra & Kittarina

Hope to see you there! ~ Casey

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Turkish Drums

2008-04-29T22:59:11Z

Hi all...

Could anyone advise me as to where id be able to buy one of the below drums? Im guessing they are all made in Turkey?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEErNW19180&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAkKBDgbIVs

Thanks
Uthman

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How to replace goat skin head for metal dumbek

2008-04-26T16:49:40Z

Hi, i'm hoping someone can help me with replacing the skins on my fathers drums.He recently passed and we have quite a few that need fixing.He was a great musician and played professional for many years. His legacy lives on in the famous albums he made and his children who cling to our
roots

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Mischief

2008-04-26T07:40:10Z

Raquy,

You F"in rock. Your new Cd is sweet. I won't miss you guys the next time you get down this way. Keep it comin'.

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Need Help Finding Right Dumbek Head

2008-04-25T00:03:09Z

Hi All! I'm having a heck of a time finding the right replacement head to fit my GEF dumbek. I've tried Remo's heads and they did not fit, and I haven't seen any others that look like they would fit. The metal rim is quite narrow on the head that came with the drum. The head was a GEF head. I'll try to post a pic of the head. The diameter of the top of the head is approx 8 9/16". The diameter of the bottom of the head, from outside edge of metal ring is just under 9 1/4". The depth of the metal ring is somewhere between 3/16" and 1/4". If anyone has any tips for locating the head I need, I'd be very grateful!

Thanks so much!

Yvonne

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Drum Vid - Mahmoud El Masri (Egypt) and Renê Heluany (Brasil) - Doumbek, Djembe and a BellyDancer

2008-04-22T21:35:52Z

Hope enjoy

www.youtube.com/watch

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My last Drum Vids

2008-04-22T20:59:12Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY6eSOk9mZ4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2d_G5pxSDo

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Tired arm

2008-04-17T10:47:59Z

Just curious, does anyone else get a tired arm/shoulder when playing fast beats especially with the right side? Is there something specific that can be done to prevent that or prepare?

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Turkish Music and Dance Camp

2008-04-16T20:20:32Z

Hey All,
I've been going to this camp for 5 years and I love it.

There are great dance teachers, great music teachers. Amazing live music every night. It's wonderful to get out of wherever you are and be in Middle Easter Music and dance land for a whole weekend :)

I pretty much learn/play all day and I even dance at night sometimes :)

Date: Memorial Day Weekend May 23rd to 26th
Website: http://www.folktours.com/campusa.html
Dance Teachers:
Fahtiem
Morocco
Artemis Mourat
Karim Nagi
Christina King
Ede Thurrell
Ibrahim Tunc
Tayyar Akdeniz.

Music Teachers:
Seido Salifoski
Karim Nagi
Ali Kahya
Souren Baronian
Mike Uzatmaciyan
Sami Abu Shumays
Rachid Halihal
Tayyar Akdeniz

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Thank You

2008-04-16T17:13:23Z

Thank you for helping to make our show, Girls Night (out) IN a great success. We appreciate the support of all who attended our party!

Cassandra & Jawaahir Dance Company

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2 tix available for Raquy/Liron class at Tribal Fest Sebastopol CA

2008-04-16T15:31:06Z

This is for Fri. May 16, 12:45 - 2:45 p.m., $33 each thru PayPal (exactly what we paid for them) at the fabulous Tribal Fest - class is sold out!

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Going to my first Drumming Circle event !

2008-04-16T03:05:25Z

I'm still very new to the dumbek but I plan on going to my first drumming circle next week Friday (04/04) and was just wondering if anyone in the group has attending one of these before and what they are like. It would be nice to have fair idea of what goes on before I get there. Thanks you guyz !
Art

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Skyndeep skin - Me

2008-04-15T12:16:54Z

Hi all,

i am looking to buy a skyndeep head for my Meinl Copper doumbek (http://www.westcoastdrums.com/mecodo.html)

Could anyone please advise me as to the correct size to order and are these guys the best place to purchase from? (mideast.com) ( I live in the UK)

http://www.mid-east.com/items.asp?Cc=DoumH&iTpStatus=0&Tp=&Bc=

Finally has anyone tried the skyndeep skin on this doumbek before? Any noticable changes in sound?

Many thanks

Uthman

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Raquy in RI this Sunday 4.13.2008

2008-04-11T17:51:28Z

Raquy and the Cavemen are performing at the Blackstone River Theatre this Sunday, April 13 at 7pm. Tickets are $12 and more information and directions are to be found at www.riverfolk.org. Raquy will be teaching a more advanced dumbek workshop at 1pm and Kassar are teaching tribal bellydance at 4pm!

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Souhail Casper Signature Drum VS Hossam Ramzy Signature Tabla

2008-04-10T18:09:43Z

Hi all...

if you had a choice between the two, which would you choose? In terms of sound quality, build quality etc....

Best Regards
Uthman

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Any Mizmar players out there?

2008-04-07T04:17:00Z

i'm just beginning to venture out into the world beyond percussion, as i just bought a mizmar from the egyptian musicians accompanying Leila Haddad at her recent show at UCLA. now that i have it, i need to find some sort of book on how to play scales and such. any suggestions???

thanks much,
-crowhawk

btw- i am not giving up percussion as i am a drummer first and foremost. if i didn't have a girlfriend, i'd be homeless. true story.

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HOW TO: Put a strap on a Doumbek

2008-04-07T02:57:58Z

Hey all!
Many have asked about putting a strap on a doumbek. This is a VERY EASY way to do it that is very cheap and takes under 5 minutes!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhK84lvY8-c

-Carmine

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Ever bought from Turkish Emporium?

2008-04-04T16:56:53Z

Hi all, i'm new to drumming and wondered if anyone had experience buying these dumbeks

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-Turkish-Emporium-Ltd_Turkish-Musical-Instruments_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ11462601QQftidZ2QQtZkm

A bargain beginner drum or just cheap crap?
Thanks for your help!

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Drum bags

2008-04-02T16:36:31Z

does any one know where a person can get a cool bag for a dumbek? I see the clasic black padded bag. Sometimes with a pocket.
I ask cause I made a really cool one for my daughter and it made me realize that I don't see many cool drum bags.

Namaste,
Julia

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"Raquy Finger Roll"

2008-04-01T01:06:25Z

In "Dumbek Fever - Dumbek Instructional Kit" Raquy teaches finger rolls just using three fingers (321). Is that just for beginners to make it easy? Is there any advice to change to the use of four (4321) as an advanced technique? Does Raquy herself play all her stuff just using three?

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Drum Classes for All LEVELS with Grammy Award Nominee, Souhail Kaspar

2008-03-30T16:13:40Z

Hi All, I posted this as an event, but wanted to give details here on individual classes.
Souhail is excellent at helping beginner drummers learn and execute proper technique. He also has the expertise to help more advanced drummers develop their full potential. Many of his long time students have become professional drummers in their own right.
As Sidqi says, "Souhail is the ultimate dancer's drummer. His drum solos are some of the best I've ever heard. That's why he has been in demand at Mendocino Middle Eastern Music & Dance Camp as both a teacher and performer for so many years!"

This is your chance to study with him here without buying a plane ticket!
Classes offered:
1) ARABIC DOUMBEK FOUNDATIONS & FUNDAMENTALS WITH
SOUHAIL - Learn the basics from a Master of Percussion and start on the right foot, or improve your technique
& understanding of Arabic rhythms! With his years of experience on the stage and in the studio, Souhail is
not only an excellent performer but a fun and patient teacher!
For more about Souhail: www.neareastmusic.com
LOCATION: Sidqi Studio, Arlington, VA - 10am-12pm, $50

2) ARABIC VOICE & INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE WITH RACHID HALIHAL-
Includes instruction in Arabic maqam (scales) and learning to play/sing Arabic songs. Rachid has over 20
years experience singing and playing Arabic and North African music for Arabic and American audiences.
For more about Rachid: www.rachidhalihalmusic.com
LOCATION: Sidqi Studio, Arlington, VA - 12pm-2pm, $40

3) EVENING PERFORMANCE WITH SOUHAIL & RACHID AT
SAFFRON DANCE STUDIOS, ARLINGTON, VA - 8PM
Featuring special bellydance performances by Saphira, Kostana, & Shems PLUS open dancing for everyone!
TICKETS: $25.00 (includes cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and open dancing with live Arabic music!)

Sunday, April 27
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED DUMBEK TECHNIQUE:
This workshop is for experienced players wishing to improve their technique through personal instruction
with Souhail. For those who have never taken with Souhail before, we always recommend taking his basic
class first to understand his technique. Take both classes and get $20 off the total...
LOCATION: Sidqi Studio, Arlington, VA - 11am-1pm, $70

*PLEASE NOTE: All students who register for ANY class before April 15 get $10 off EACH CLASS they register for.
They can reserve performance tickets to the Saturday night show, or register for classes online at:
www.wmfolklifecenter.org

Both Souhail & Rachid may be available for private instruction as well at the rate of $50/hour. However, slots are going fast, so if you are interested in a private lesson, please contact Kostana at 571-332-4865

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Raquy in AZ, June 2008!

2008-03-29T23:31:04Z

Raquy and The Cavemen will be in Arizona June 14th and 15th as the headliner in the Pharos LIVE! show and to teach workshops. Various high-calibre dance instructors will also be performing with them.

If you live anywhere in the Southwest US, don't miss the Pharos event. New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, So Cal, etc. , Pharos is for you! C'mon drummers and music fans, Raquy has never come to the southwest before. She is now. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn and jam with the best tabla player (IMHO) in the world. Dumbek Fever is running rampant in the Phoenix area this summer. Get infected!

Interested?, look up Pharos LIVE! for details.

Late...

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Drum forsale

2008-03-26T00:19:27Z

Got a copper colored aluminum drum not GEF or anything super nice. Would be good for taking out and not worrying about. No case or extra heads. Has a few chips off of it going out to a drum jam in a muddy ren faire this is the drum for you. Make offer plus shipping unless yuo want to come and get it. I live north of Dallas in Texas.

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Sarit Hadad playing Darbuka

2008-03-22T15:25:09Z

great singer and great Darabuka player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkPVMl00bA8

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bumbek

2008-03-20T16:16:26Z

some body know this materiel? http://www.worldmusicalinstruments.com/p-285-darbuka-copper-20-inches-x-11-14-inches.aspx

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One more technical question

2008-03-16T20:40:10Z

Well, there are two ways to get "teks": using three (straight open) middle fingers OR just the one ring finger.

Any general advice when to do what?

Maybe to use three fingers for accented teks (T) and one for unaccented (t)?
Or to use just one finger for teks appearing in rolls and three fingers for stand alone teks?

Thank you once again.

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Ideas???

2008-03-14T06:00:51Z

So I would like to buy my husband a Dumbek. What is a good website to buy one from?

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GeF Simbati and Skyndeep head ?

2008-03-11T19:15:01Z

Hi People
This question has probably been answered but there is a lot of confusion, more on my part probably !!!!!. I live in Nottingham, England and can't get a skyndeep head for love or money, from anywhere in this country so far. I have a GeF simbati and my father is due to visit my sis in the big apple and am tempted to ask him to bring a skyndeep head back with him but there is an issue as to what size ? I've read on certain threads about 8 3/4 " being squeezed on to a simbati, a 9" head being suitable for a GeF simbati etc, etc, but I've measured the GeF replacement head I got with the simbati and it measures 9.5 ". Is it me or by some magical trick a smaller size head, by some half inch, will fit on my simbati. Can anyone give me the magic spell !!!!!!!!!!

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i need a professional doumbek

2008-03-11T15:16:29Z

i am looking to buy a high quality doumbek, either used from someone here at tribe, or order from a store. it needs to be a drum that a remo skynn deep head will fit , probabaly the 8 5/8 ". any suggestions or offers? you can reply to me on this thread, or the one on the doumbek fever, or directly to me on my tribe page.

thanks!
-crowhawk

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Thoughts from the Old World

2008-03-06T17:24:18Z

I live in Vienna / Austria / Europe. In equidistance to the States and the Orient. I am glad to be at an international place. Besides New York, Genf, and Nairobi here is the fourth United Nations Office. Vienna is a centre for classical music since the times of Mozart and Beethoven. And we got a lot of art collections in huge museums. The stuff is very impressing. And it is stolen. From all over the place. During 600 years of Habsburg empire. That is a shame I think.

E.g. in Vienna is the largest collection of papyrus from ancient Egypt. Because it is material it cannot be in Cairo at the same time.

Music is not material. It can be anywhere at the same time. It is like light from a candle. You can give this light to otherones without making your candle smaller. That is a big advantage.

Arts is part of culture. So is music. As it is part of culture it is part of identity of people. People want to be treated with respect.

Have fun. Enjoy drumming. Be happy.

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Movie: "The Band's Visit"

2008-03-06T17:21:39Z

We just came home from seeing a charming little Israeli film, "The Band's Visit." Nothing to do with The Band of Big Pink fame, it's about an Egyptian policeman's orchestra that goes to the wrong city in Israel. If you have Dumbek Fever, you will enjoy this -- a dumbek case is seen in a few scenes, with all the other instrument cases that are schlepped along. But it isn't the last scene that we hear a rhythm that we will all recognize. Good photography, acting, and comic turns (remember roller disco??), plus nostalgic reminders of how important music can be in people's lives.

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turkish technique question ( no fighting please)

2008-03-06T02:32:51Z

You know how you see those guys on you tube doing turkish rolls and such with their right hand over the drum in the doum position but hitting the drum with what appears to be the tips of their fingers, what is going on there?

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Misirli Ahmet Darbuka Solo

2008-02-27T00:30:19Z

HOLY CRAP!

http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=MEErNW19180&feature=related

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Another great exercise

2008-02-25T15:59:09Z

This is for wrist/finger strength.

Stretch your hands out in front of you and make two fists. Then open your hands and extend the fingers as far as they will open, then make a fist again.

Repeat as fast as you can 100 times. Do twice daily. In a month you will be a Darbuka Herakles!

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Pandora

2008-02-23T17:23:22Z

I don't know if you're familiar with Pandora Music or not but if you get it set up on your computer and you request a music channel for the Balkan Beat Box it will play a real nice selection of mid eastern music for ya while you're reading all the cool posts in dumbek fever !
Blessings,
Art

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Dumbek recommendations (Ergo or GeF)?

2008-02-23T03:14:00Z

I hate to start another "buying my first dumbek" thread, but I'd like to ask a few questions that I didn't see raised in the other recent posts.

I'm looking for a dumbek with a tone suitable for Arabic music that isn't made from animal products. I've read good things about the Remo Ergo and the Gawharet el Fan drums, but the mother-of-pearl on the GeF's has put me off those. Does anyone have any recommendations on choosing a good quality basic drum that suits those criteria? Also, if anyone knows some of these materials to be synthetic (e.g. the GeF's mother-of-pearl) that information would be very helpful.

posted in Dumbek Fever - 28 replies

Buying dumbek. What's a good size to look for?

2008-02-20T17:34:49Z

I'll be buying a dumbek soon. It will be my first one. What size would sound good enough to keep me playing happily until I buy a second one a year later?

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removing glue (from price sticker) from plastic head

2008-02-15T13:20:05Z

I bought a Meinl darbuka about a month ago and I really like it. it is the"hand engraved copper" one with the smooth white pastic head - mylar I guess? BUT, the drum shop put the price sticker on the drum head (wish they had put it inside the copper body)
after a month I still can't get the little patch of glue off. only thing I have tried besides scraping with my finger nail was warm water and a terry washrag. all i managed to do was spread the glue around some.
I have gotten all sorts of advise from non drummers about alcohol, acetone, nail polish remover. I do not want to damage the head. took me about a year to find the right drum.
any suggestions from people who have actually done this?

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Wireless Mic Suggestions

2008-02-12T00:33:34Z

I've been taping some recents gigs and practices with my fairly new Sony Handicam. 5+1 Dolby built-in microphones - the works...

There we are - CrowHawk and me - playing away - and ya can't hear us!

So I'm thinking of adding a wireless mic. Sony offers a Bluetooth setup but I'm dubious - I use a Bluetooth for hours every day and if the damn thing gets fuzzy between my ear and my shirt pocket I doubt it will work across the room at a club.

I'm looking for something that can pick up multiple performers - not just a mic on my dumbek. I figure something on a stand...

Product suggestions and where to buy 'em would be most appreciated...

Dontcha just love tribe?

Larry

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Website Recommendation !

2008-02-11T04:32:16Z

You all probably know about this site already. I'm very new to dumbek but I just visited the Raquy and the Cavemen website and I cannot recommend it enough. It is well designed, very informative, and the music samples are wonderful. If you've never visited it, I highly recommend it and it you've been there before..well another visit is in order.
Thanks
Art

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Finger exercise for Turkish roll

2008-02-06T00:33:19Z

Hi! I just wanted to share an exersize that's essential for the strength of the fingers for the two-handed split roll. You cane see in Istanbul the Darbuka players walking around doing it sometimes. ;:^)>

It's basically just four snaps of the fingers without a drum: Right index - Left Index - Right ring - Left ring.

Do it nice and slow; it's and exersize, not a roll. Make sure that each snap is nice and crisp, and as loud as you can make it. The index fingers should be just as loud as the ring fingers. Keep a nice even meter. It will take time, but if you do it quite a bit, in a month or two your index finger will be very strong. After a while, you'll be able to do it very fast and clean; you'll be surprised how it'll affect your sound on the drum.

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Rhythms or Accents or Techniques or All 3 ?

2008-02-05T15:46:27Z

Hi
I've just started drumming and am half way thro' Amir Naoum DVD learning all the variations of all the rhythms I have learned so far. The problem is what to concentrate on and need some help focusing my practice. I'm drumming about 2 hours a day running thro' the dvd from the execises thro to the point where I left it the day before then learning a new part of the next rhythm. I then practice my hand rolls, pops, slaps and try to crisp up my hits then try to mix up a couple of rhythms and increase my speed. Is this the right way to go ?

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Buying doumbek - Meinl or GaF?

2008-02-05T07:19:40Z

Dear people,

best regards to ya all! I write here for the first time so just to say smth about myself.
I am from Croatia, Europe,one of the republics of former Yugoslavia.
I (am trying to) play doumbek for past three years, but the periods of not practicing were so long that it always
brought me back to the begining. And it all started when my capoeira friends bought me a turkish darabuka for my burthday knowing i love
anything that makes a rhythm. And there the love begins :) <3

So... now I have decided to take it really seriously because I just love this instrument! And as someone said on this tribe somewhere - it's better to play 15 minutes a day, than two hours once a week :) So i stick with that.

Now I have an Istanbul doumbek which i practice on, but am interested in buying some good quality instrument, and there goes the problem - i don't know what it is?!?

With my Istanbul doumbek I have problems tuning it, the drills and the what's it called (things that hold the head and the body of the drum together... and it's not the kneck hehhe!) are not aligned, all in all, if u look at the head on my doumbek it looks crapy, but somehow playable.

Now - I have two chances - in the sommer planing to go to Egypt and in the spring to go the Germany. Someone here mentioned Meinl doumbeks being his favorite now, that they are very well made with precision and perfect at tuning. And i heared here people having certain "problems" with that on Gaf doumbeks.

I need an advice - this time i have the money to buy better quallity, so what is it? Meinl or GaF?
And is the price here realy mirroring the quality? Please please please expiriances!

These instruments I had in mind (being aware that picture doesn't mean a thing:
http://meinlpercussion.com/products/meinl_percussion/doumbeks/aluminum.html
or
http://meinlpercussion.com/products/meinl_percussion/doumbeks/copper_hand_engraved.html

or
GaF from Egyptcart.

Thanks in advance for all the suggestions or advices :)

Wish ya all the best rhythms :)
Marina

P.S. Please excuse my overall spelling misstakes :)

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Rumen Shopov workshops in Portland OR!

2008-02-05T01:58:57Z

Portland is thrilled to welcome the return of our dear friend Rumen Shopov! Workshops! Show! February fun!

Friday Feb 22 7-9pm Turkish Rom Drumming! Getcher davuls, darbukas and zills!
Saturday Feb 23 2-4pm Balkan Ensemble! Bring whatever! And play it!
Saturday 8pm Show Show Show! www.euphoriastudios.net
workshops 30$ (35$ after 2/15)

wecome back Sali!

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Synthetic heads on a Ceramic drum body

2008-02-04T18:46:46Z

We all know the benefits of synthetic skins. I love the sound of ceramic so I make my own wheel thrown ceramic drum bodies and have been using natural skins, mostly goat but occasionally fish. They sound great, when the weather permits. For those humid days I would be happy with glued on synthetic heads similar to the ones mid east sells. Has anyone here tried this? I welcome any thoughts, ideas or first hand experience your willing to share. Thanks.

If your interested in seeing my drums there are a few photo's in my blogs check em out.

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bringing workshops

2008-02-04T05:04:37Z

I teach a nice, mellow, beginning doumbek class. I live in a remote area and am more-less an advanced beginner by "down south" standards. Where I live, I'm ok to teach because we are it. My co-teacher and I have this fantasy of bringing someone (who is a lot better than we are) up to do a workshop for us, our students, and anyone else who may be interested. Does anyone have any suggestions of someone (yes, you can offer yourself) to have come for a workshop? Because of budgeting, we prefer they be on the west coast. It would be really grand if we could make it a reality. I travel a fair amount and usually I am able to get in on a dance lesson but never have I been able to get in a drum lesson. I don't even know where to find teachers.

anyways, any help would be appriciated. you all seem to have a lot of it so I'm here to take you up.

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Dumbek tribe in Racine, WI ?

2008-02-03T21:12:30Z

Hello ! I am brand new to playing and enjoying the dumbek. I was first exposed to it by hearing Mark Bell and his group play in Milwaukee for a Belly Dance performance and was hooked. I own a very nice locally made ceramic drum with a goatskin head and just recently purchased an instructional DVD with Amir Danum. I'm looking forward to many years ahead of playing the dumbek. Just wondering if there were tribes where most of the members are from the Milwaukee/Racine/Kenosha, WI area ?
Thanks
Art

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inner coating in darbukas

2008-01-31T03:47:24Z

hi, this is kind of cross posted with the middle east percussion tribe, sorry for the repeat. but i am trying to refurbish a good solid but plain drum i got via rhythm fusion. i assume it is egyptian made. for the money it is really nice, quite heavy, good sound and nice fit on the rim. i was thinking about applying an inner coating to smooth it out as it is now uncoated. does anyone know if that coating really makes a significant difference in sound quality? and if so, what is the coating that is typically used (the white one that has lots of filler in it)?
also, i am probably going to put a skyndeep head on it. the outer dimension of the bearing edge is right at 8 5/8". in going through the various threads about those heads i have seen conflicting advice, some saying go with the 8 5/8, others saying the 8 23/32. any of you with drums measuring right at 8 5/8 who have put skyndeep heads on, what worked for you?
many thanks y'all, doug

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Big Hafla May 3rd with Souhail Kaspar and Rachid Halihal (Phoenix area)

2008-01-28T20:28:56Z

Hi, everyone, I just wanted to update you with information on the upcoming hafla and workshops with Souhail Kaspar. He will be here the weekend of May 3rd and 4th. (Please disregard the earlier date. We had to move it back one weekend). The hafla will be a dance party with Souhail and Rachid Halihal. Also some local musicians, some featured dancers, some wonderful vending by Fashionable Movement and Anaya Tribal, oh yeah, and LOTS of dancing for party attendies. Fun, fun, fun!

More info will come later, and I have updated the website: www.phoenixhafla.com

Also, don't forget to cheer Souhail on on February 10th for the 50th Grammy award show! He has been nominated for this year's Grammy in World Music for his work with Rahim Alhaj in "When the Soul is Settled: The Music of Iraq."

If you have any questions, ideas, or want to volunteer, please drop me a line. I can't wait to see everyone in a few months!

Elissa

P.S. I will once again be performing with Nawari Dance and Music Ensemble at the Arizona Renaissance Festival every weekend from Feb 9th to March 31st. If you're out there, please come by and say hello!

P.P.S. The next Midnight Caravan event will be October 17th-19th, 2008.

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What's the secret of a good "slap"

2008-01-28T13:30:10Z

I just can't seem to get the slap sound right. What's the secret?

posted in Dumbek Fever - 40 replies

Hand rolls

2008-01-27T11:49:28Z

Hola!

Im taking my time lately to practice hand rolls..but i just can do a fast alternative 6 hits... I cant help that my hands and forearms get tense and then start playing at the same time. My only way of practice is just to do rolls on and on, does anybody know a more effective way of practicing?

thank you

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Tribal Salon at Je'Bon 2/8/08

2008-01-20T18:00:53Z

Tricia & Mimi & Zan...oh my! At last...a fun, laid-back Tribal evening with three of New York's true dance goddesses and friends! Here's the info from organizer/performer Mimi Fontana:

Announcing.......The First Manhattan Tribal Salon!

Friday Night February 8th from 7-10 PM
at Je'Bon
15 St. Marks Place - East Village NYC between 2nd and 3rd Ave
Downstairs in the Party Space!
$10 cover $10 minimum at tables

Join us for after-work dinner, drinks and a show, plus vending by Chovexani! It's happy hour and dinner hour! Sushi, Thai food and fun drinks all at the nice price plus you get..

Performances by Mimi Fontana, the elegant Trisha McBride, NYC's lady of experimental belly dance Zan Asha of Chovexani. Also Manhattan Tribal with the full troupe, as well as student performances by Hipslide and Taxeem. Please r.s.v.p. (not required) to manhattantribal@yahoo.com so we can get an idea of how many folks are planning on attending!

Hope to see lots of drum & dance friends! xoxoxo ~ Casey

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what is the side to side left hand technique going on here?

2008-01-16T01:48:39Z

what is the side to side left hand technique going on here?
the older brother uses it at about 0.28
i saw a lot of this when i was on holiday recently in Iran but was too scared to ask.
it seems different from the turkish split finger technique (i have some of this on the boil) and i really really like the sound of it. i heard people using it with bigger drums as well.
any clues?
featured on any instructional vids?
anyone here from the cold side of the pond? (uk)

posted in Dumbek Fever - 12 replies

new GeF 4peg head

2008-01-12T20:57:23Z

Anyone know who/where I can buy new heads for a 4peg GeF dumbek?

tanx!

pootsie

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BIRDS 2008--Please Read, then Drum!!!

2008-01-12T00:50:45Z

Respects...
You might see this letter cross-posted all over the place. I wish to reach the widest community possible and your understanding is appreciated. Should you know someone who might benefit from this information, please pass it along.

I apologize that it has been a while since I last wrote. This past BIRDS festival was a smashing success. Thanks to everyone who participated in making it a most memorable event.

There are some fantastic pictures posted on-line for all to see. These pictures are from the two evening concerts and have been provided by Eric Willison, President of the Mill Valley Cultural Arts Umbrella (www.millvalleyarts.org); click on the BIRDS link under the Latest News banner. We will be posting many of these on the BIRDS’ site shortly. If anyone took pictures during the Saturday street fair, we are looking for new photos for the website. You will receive proper photo credit and a link to your web page, should you have one and wish a link.

On to other matters, John Millen has informed me that he wishes to step down as president of the board, after many years of dedicated service to the festival. I congratulate John on his extensive commitment and dedication to the community. He has expressed his desire to continue serving on the board in a sort of emeritus capacity. Institutional memory is vital to the success of any organization.

So where does this leave BIRDS? Well, to put on a festival that can reach a maximum potential public requires people who can work together to create the event. We need people who have fundraising & grant writing experience. Additionally, we need people who have skills in promotion & marketing…audio, photo & video production… programming & logistics... community education, etc. We are looking for imagination, innovation and creative problem solving.

This is a tall task!!! However, it cannot be done successfully by just a few people. This is especially true when taking into account that everyone has a life outside BIRDS: i.e. work, school, family and other obligations. BIRDS is a community-based organization that needs a strong community behind it.

Now, to next topic: the BIRDS’ Board. I am announcing that there are six to ten openings for new board members. We are looking for people who want to be community builders and who wish to influence the future direction of the Baltimore International Rhythm Festival. The board needs people who can do all those items I addressed above, plus bookkeeping and general office assistance.

There are no limits to the possibilities that can be accomplished if we work together. That said, it is important for everyone to realize that for BIRDS to move forward we need people to step up and take on these various tasks.

The beauty of this is that no one will be asked to do anything outside their expertise. If we can get enough folks to become involved, then no one will have to work too hard and much more will get accomplished. It is truly up to the community to decide the direction of the organization. It should never reflect just one point of view, but many.

Well, there you have it. I am challenging everyone to get involved. It’s now up to all of us to make this wonderful organization achieve its fullest potential.

Aleichem Shalom…

Daveed Korup

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turkish or egyptian style

2008-01-11T04:49:05Z

Hey,
Im looking to buy a doumbek for myself, but i am uncertain over the differences the heads of the turkish and arabic style darboukas (flat edge vs round edge) I already play arabic music, would the head type on the turkish style make some types of drum techniques used in arabic music difficult? Is there are difference in the sounds of the drums? And finally, which would be a good size, i want one big enough to go under my arm on my lap, and have a big enough doom, would a 10" head be appropriate?

Many thanks,
Mehran

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Michael Beach ME drumming class - Portland, OR

2008-01-09T21:15:28Z

Michael Beach (Of Brothers of the Baladi) is offering a Middle Eastern drumming class for beginners in Portland, OR.

It's a 4 week class on Mondays - Jan 14, 21, 28 and Feb 4.
Class goes from 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Cost for the class is $60 for the 4 weeks.
No experience needed, just a desire to learn.

Please contact Michael at: baladi@aracnet.com if you are interested.

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Which instructional Kit ?

2008-01-07T16:58:21Z

I've been looking around for books and DVDs for learning
the darbuka, and I see that there are a few choices,
unfortunately there are no teachers in my area (sherbrooke, quebec, canada).

I have Kobi Hagoel's book, it is quite usefull, but it is more
like an encyclopedia than a learning method.
I am looking for something detailed enough so that
I can learn the strikes correctly, and hopefully some
progressive exercises

Max

posted in Dumbek Fever - 28 replies

Darbuka Chicago

2008-01-03T17:41:16Z

I just skinned a new darbuka I made from hammered and welded steel and fishskin .
This one i hammered the lip over like the ceramic ones have. Also I just finished another set of nakara so come and get your new new year drums. Some spaces are opening up in my schedule for new students
I teach Tunisian, Egyptian, Turkish, Iraqi, Algerian and focus on Moroccan styles
if intrested
contact
Quentin 773 728 3422

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happy new year

2007-12-25T09:54:41Z

hi all
Happy new year to you all full of love health happiness and successes welcome to all the new members and good luck to all your coming through project .
I am on my last 50 Darbukas of my own design so don't hesitate to contact me ,i really don't know when i will make more of them so soon they are going to be collector items.

Kobi Hagoel
hagoelko@zahav.net.il
http://www.kavhatefer.com http://www.pentagramweb.com
in you tube : kob111
to buy kav hatefer online: http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=XGph6vNLIAY&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewArtist%253Fid%253D258585899%2526partnerId%253D30">
<img height="15" width="61" alt="Kav Hatefer & Kobi Hagoel" src=
zarb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTvIcvn5x5g
All the best kobi hagoel - free photos downloads world music http://kavhatefer.com
http://www.myspace.com/kobihagoel
kobi hagoel+kav hatefer -
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1565973067659529161&q=kav+hatefer
Darbuka http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl2ksyn1ZYY&mode=related
daf/toff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWJnXRk0eh4
Zarb http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8936400540957100435
Riq Daf Middle Eastern music & Fusion

http://www.buydarbuka.com (with paypal option)
http://www.rhythmweb.com/reviews/kobi.htm
http://www.framedrumseurope.org/index.php?id=57

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drumming in Riverside Calif.

2007-12-14T15:30:25Z

It's hard to drum when there is no one to drum with. I'm not the best drummer by all meansbut I try. please leave email's. thanks bones

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Ceramic/Wooden Doumbeks question!

2007-12-14T13:13:53Z

Hi there!

First at all, my english is just not good enough, so be nice!! Hahaha

I have an Alexandria doumbek, a regular starting doumbek, which is nice, but we here are trying to go into "arabic-andalucian" music, so I need a sound more "warm". I think it would be nice a Ceramic or Wooden Doumbek, with Goatskin, Fishkin or something alike. If you were able to recommend me some kinds of Doumbeks it would be really great! (Also some price references, please!)

What about Daveed´s doumbek? I also heard about Antonio Gamez doumbeks, are they good?

Thanks guys, I don´t post offen, but I read you all the time ;)

Cheers!

Ed.

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Advice on Dumbeks and small djembe

2007-12-13T00:40:22Z

Hello,

I've started learning the dumbek in the past few months, and I've got two drums, a standard-size Alexandria aluminum with mylex head and a djembe that's exactly the same size. First comment/ question: does anyone else practice on a djembe of that size? I have to be honest with you, it seems to sound really good even playing it as if it were a dumbek - slaps, finger rolls, snaps seem to work just fine and the tek and kas sound high-pitched and echoey - the dums sound deep and nice as well.

Second, I want to replace my Alexandria with something nicer (aside from that djembe, of course :-) ); I can't get it in tune no matter what I do, I've read all the forum messages on the topic and changed the head, my conclusion is that there's some irregularity. Moreover I've wasted enough time already trying to repair it, so, time for an upgrade. Will Gawharet el Fan drums from egyptcart or sphynxshop be guaranteed against this irregularity? Are there any places (I know of no good shops in NYC, where I live) that you'd recommend?

Thanks!

Matt

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SURPRISE! Souhail in Portland

2007-12-06T14:17:14Z

BEGINNING LEVEL ARABIC DRUM
CLASS WITH MASTER PERCUSSIONIST SOUHAIL KASPAR
www.neareastmusic.com

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14th, 7-9PM
$40
Pre-registration required (there must be a minimum number of
students in order for this class to happen)

Event Location and Send payment to:

Euphoria Studios
1235 SE Division
Portland, OR 97202
Jane@EuphoriaStudios.net
503.240.1997

More info - Lara Triback - rhythmandmuse@yahoo.com

posted in Dumbek Fever - 0 replies

What is a good digital metronome?

2007-12-05T22:54:59Z

Good day all,

As a beginner doumbek player, I need a good metronome for practice sessions. Does anybody have suggestions for a good digital metronome suitable for hand drumming?

Many thanks,
Luke

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uneven aluminum tabla knots

2007-11-30T21:18:32Z

Hi there,
I ordered my GEF tabla online and when I recieved it, i noticed that the head and the body distance is uneven in some spots. At times it is touching it and in other knots has a long distance, I´ve removed all the knots and started all again but I get the same results. The tabla doesnt sound bad, but I´m sure there is something wrong..
Do you have any advice on what I can do?

thank you!

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Turkish vs. Egyptian style dumbeks

2007-11-29T19:07:36Z

Hi people,

I owned an egyptian-style doumbek for some years. Recently I had to discard it since its porous aluminium rim got broken. Now that a year has passed, I'm thinking of buying another doumbek again, but now I'm doubious about purchasing an egyptian or turkish-style one. When visiting music shops in my hometown I've tried turkish ones sometimes, and they tend to be lighter, smaller and cheaper than egyptian ones, but I'm not sure if they are really easier to play.

The question is, could anyone tell me if, concerning playing, there are major differences between them? Curiously, in youtube most of the turks do play egyptian style drums. Is it worth purchasing another new egyptian dumbek?.

Thanks a lot.

posted in Dumbek Fever - 24 replies

Darbuka addict

2007-11-26T11:32:44Z

Hi, my name is Halil, and I love Darbuka. I live in Seattle, but my heart lives in Istanbul. I love Turkish Techniques best of all. My drumming can be heard(and see, I suppose) at www.myspace.com/kongfoofingers. I enjoy meeting and playing with serious players very much.

Just wanted to introduce myself.

Play Darbuka!

Halil

posted in Dumbek Fever - 7 replies

Hand Crafted Ceramic Dumbeks

2007-11-26T10:21:14Z

Hi everyone,

My dear friend ANTONIO GAMEZ (Madrid, Spain) is a dedicated ceramic drums creator as well as a great teacher if you want to get introduced to the magic of eastern percussion.
You can check his website and see his handmade darbukas as well as other instruments, I am a proud owner of two of them and the sound is just amazing.

He only sells onsite since sending a ceramic drum abroad has a highly chance of getting broken. But if you happen to visit Madrid anytime I recommend you pay him a visit.

www.percusiongamez.com/

cheers!

posted in Dumbek Fever - 15 replies

Reheading a ceramic doumbek, why glue ?

2007-11-25T14:38:34Z

I have a book here that explains how to rehead
a ceramic doumbek , it says to glue the head.
I am wondering why one would do such a thing
since you can not retune it afterwards.
Why is the rope system not sufficient ?
Does anyone have additionaal info on reheading
a clay doumbek with a fish skin ?

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ME Drum Workshop with Bill Koutsouros - Nov. 19 (cross posted)

2007-11-05T16:24:30Z

Just thought I'd help spread the word about this upcoming workshop:

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Middle Eastern Percussion Workshop with
Bill Koutsouros – of Animus
“Odd Time Signatures and Middle Eastern Fusion”

Monday, November 19, 2007
7-9pm
@ The Drum & Dance Learning Center
Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt 206 & Elizabeth St.
Bordentown, NJ
(609) 324-7383

Pre –registration recommended
$30
Register now!
www.drumdancecenter.com/events.html

Open to all levels of experience.

Directions:
DO NOT USE MAPQUEST
www.drumdancecenter.com/map.html

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Hello guys...

2007-11-04T22:27:27Z

Hello to all of this tribe, i stumbled upon it on accident. Let me introduce myself my name is Yousef, I am a doumbek, darbuka player in the tri state area. I am a professional, and do work in the market here at a steady rate. I have worked with the following musicans/singers..Keybaord players who i know personally: Ashraf zakaria, Jawad bohsina, Samer tabari, Tony abojian, Mohamed Kheir, Nabil onwar, Robert mousa, Nabil mansouri, and finally but not least the king of them all Mr.abdallah safar. Singers i have worked with: Tony franjieh, radwan elharis, tony mercho, merdad, Nadia abdul, Farah ibrahim (west coast) Hicham berakat, abdel asmar,walid bakry, akram zein, rena beiruty, ghalzan, and fianlly but not least, i currently work with mr.faheem dandan...percussionist the list goes on as well. I deal directly with kevork himself and i own many of his instruments, gef drums i have, bt after kevork i do not bother with them any more. I do know as well mr.michelle balouk as well, and he is a gentlemen. I currently own over 20 doumbeks, the last two from kevrok and the third on the way...I just oreder the skyndeep 8 3/4 on kevork doumbkes the work is so clean you should not have a problem with the rims or any thing..Just wanted to intrdouce myself...Mr. saed fahme is a good friend of mine as well, who is an incredble riq player.

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Check it out

2007-11-04T22:24:52Z

whats up everyone my name it tofeek i play derbakeh this is the way i say because i am syrian and its the way i used of saying it..lol i am 18 i have been playing for a really good time now. my knowledge is extending and im learning more and more.
considering gawhaert al fan i have learned something and its a trick that someone told me about and i want to share with you all hoping you would share something back.
now i dont know if this is old or new trick but they say getting sand paper and going around the rim once getting the drum will make the tic reallly reallly sound good.
hope this helps.

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"professional" drum (cross-post with middle-eastern percussion)

2007-11-04T18:27:39Z

Hi all,

I have a drummer friend who wishes to purchase a doumbek or tabla. He wants to start out with the best so he told me he wants a professional drum. My question to you is.. what do you consider a "professional" drum? I have heard people make fantastic music on drums that were not terribly expensive or even attractive. How much of it is the drum and how much is the player?

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Nomadiqa Ethnic Fusion and Arabesque Beats

2007-11-02T03:49:47Z

Hi Folks,
We recently released our debut album. It's a mix of electronic and arabian styles. Just thinking it might be of interest to the folks in this tribe who like this kind of material.

There's four full tracks available to listen online.

http://www.myspace.com/nomadiqa
http://www.nomadiqa.com

Have a listen and see what you think.

Many thanks,

Nomadiqa

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GEF pro's, please help.

2007-10-27T18:22:01Z

i was wondering, is this a real GEF drum or a fake one?
it does not have the 3 bottom rings\GEF logo.
please take a look:
http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/2012/14na6.jpg

i have seen a similar one (in shape) on ebay, from a guy who sells only real GEF'S,
http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/196/drum21hc3.jpg

so maybe afterall, i do own a real one (custom made or something).
what do you think?

with b. regards,
Michael

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skyndeep yet again!

2007-10-27T05:42:02Z

guys i need some exact info i hwve regular doumbeks no simbati. Now what is the correct size to fit i became very mixed up 8 3/4 8 22/32? 8 5/8? Some help guys bc i dint usually mess with these skinfs whats the right size fir the gef?

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New head very tight...

2007-10-26T22:40:33Z

I just put a new head on my Dumbek and it seems very very tight (almost no dum). Is this normal? Will it slacken off with time...?

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Open Drum & Dance, Phoenix, AZ

2007-10-24T03:58:08Z

The Nadastati Kumpania Gypsies will be drumming and dancing this Thurs. night (10/25/07) at Trick Shot Pool Hall. Trick Shot is located on the Southwest corner of 43rd Ave. and Cactus Road in Phoenix, AZ. The fun starts at 7:30pm, all are welcome!

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