We saw earlier some basics of where to place the hands on the djembe and what tones we can get from the drum. In many drum circles, you will hear very similar, generic beats. There are some drum circles, however, where they only prefer to play African beats, Afro-Cuban or Samba-reggae. (more…)
The darbuka, or doumbek, dumbek, zarb, tonbak, is a Middle-Eastern, goblet-shaped drum that has its roots in various countries such as Turkey, Arabic, Persia (Iran), and Egypt. Like the djembe, the doumbek has enjoyed a surge in interest all over the world, especially in the U.S. where the term “doumbek” is most popular. (more…)
The bodhran (pronounced bow-ran) is a very old, frame-based drum that has it’s history rooted in many various cultures. (more…)