Learn how to play one of the most prominent percussive instruments in Arabic music: the darbuka (also known as Egyptian tabla, dumbek, doumbek, or derbake)!
This multi-level class covers:
Foundational darbuka strokes
Common rhythms in Arabic music
Exciting variations and ornamentation techniques
Playing along to belly dance music
Improvisational skills for playing drum solos
All levels are welcome!
Fall class dates: Sept 26 Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Nov 7, 14, 21 (no classes on Nov 28!) Dec 5, 12, 19
(winter class dates will be announced towards the end of the fall)