AMIBerlin
Description
This course will teach you all the basics of playing the Darbuka Dounbek Goblet drum originating in the Middle East. The drum dates back over 2000 years ago to it's beginnings in Babylon. Learn how to play this fascinating instrument. It has a sharp crisp clear sound that makes you want to dance. It's an interactive teaching experience. The course takes place in 5 sections starting right at the beginning of learning the basics until basic rhythms and exercises. Both beginner and intermediate players will have plenty of substance to further their study and playing ability. Take this course if you are interested in learning how to play and improve your technique.
What you will learn
Play different exercises to improve speed and technique
Learn the four different sounds of the Darbuka and how to play them
Know the history and some background of the Darbuka
Know what position to hold your drum
Play 5 Different Rhythms on the Darbuka
Darbuka Instrument Teacher

Youssef El Tekhin
Percussion Player
Youssef El Tekhin, born 1950 in Damascus, calligrapher, musician and reciter and language and cultural translator; studied acoustics at the Technical University of Berlin, graduated engineer; engaged in Arabic traditional calligraphy and music; further education under the innovator of modern Arabic calligraphy Mounir Al Shaarani; exhibitions in Berlin 2008 and 2009. Living in Berlin since 1972.
1985 foundation of the Arabic Dance&Music Workshop. Support of the Decentralized Cultural Work Berlin
More info
This Course Includes

Lessons
1 Lesson per week
extended - on demand
Duration
45 minutes
Type
Individual Lesson