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Get ready to rock the stage with the ultimate Egyptian Sawt El Ahram Doumbek! This stylish percussion instrument stands at 44cm (17 1/2") tall, with a 21.5 cm (8 1/2") head diameter. The cast aluminium body and 8 tension rods make the doumbek easy to tune and maintain, while the included tuning key ensures it’s a breeze to adjust. This instrument is perfect for both professionals and amateur musicians. Plus, a carry bag is also included, so you can take it wherever your music takes you. From festivals to the studio, the doumbek – also known as the darbuka, goblet drum, darabuka, derbuka, or dumbelek – will add a unique, vibrant sound to your performances. Get your hands on this high-quality Sawt El Ahram Doumbek percussion instrument today, and experience the doumbek.
Size: 44cm x 21.5cm
Weight: 2.3kg
Product Type: Drums
Colour: Silver
Material: Metal
Material details: Aluminium
Number of units included: 1
Theme: Turkish drums
Display type: Freestanding
Product Care: Wipe with a damp cloth
Safety Warning: This product may contain small parts that pose a choking hazard, may have sharp edges, or may be heavy and fragile. It is not intended for use by children without adult supervision. Use with care to avoid injury. Handle and maintain the product responsibly to ensure safety. Buyers are responsible for ensuring safe use and care of the product. This is a general guide and it is not a substitute for proper supervision.
Country of Origin: Turkey
Pitch | Mid-range |
Decay time | 171ms |
Dominant Frequency Range | 100hz - 1khz |
Frequency Range | 50hz - 16khz |
Peak decibels | 94db |
RMS decibels | 77db |
Loudness Rating | Level 9 |
Difficulty Rating | 2 |
What’s included | Sawt El Ahram Doumbek |
Attack | 8ms |
Timbre Tone Colour | Bright and resonant |
Dynamic Range | Medium to high |
Recommended Age | 7+ years |
Yes, the darabuka (also called darbuka or doumbek) is suitable for beginners. Its lightweight design and basic hand technique make it accessible for new players.
The darabuka is played with your hands and fingers, typically held under one arm or between the knees. You create sounds using three main strokes: the “dum” (bass tone), “tek” (high tone), and “ka” (slap or accent stroke).
The darabuka is used in Middle Eastern, North African, and Eastern European music to provide rhythmic patterns in traditional, folk, and modern performances.
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