Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked Questions

What is the darbuka or doumbek used for?

The darbuka is the goblet shaped hand drum of the middle east often used in festivities and weddings to accompany the music. It is played throughout the Middle east

What is the difference between a djembe and a darbuka or doumbek?

The djembe is a wooden drum from Africa while the darbuka is a smaller metal or clay drum from the Middle East.

What is another name for the darbuka?

Dumbek, Doumbek, Dumbek, Toumberleki, Tabla

What is the meaning of doumbek?

The Dum and Tek are the two main sounds of the darbuka, so the name is made of those two sounds.

What is the difference between doumbek and darbuka?

There is no difference - those are just names that the drum is called in different places.

Where does the doumbek or darbuka  come from?

The Middle East

What are the two sounds that a doumbek  or darbuka can make?

Dum and Tek

What is a darbuka or doumbek drum?

The darbuka is the goblet shaped hand drum of the middle east often used in festivities and weddings to accompany the music. It is played throughout the Middle east

Is the darbuka or doumbek hard to play?

You can easily play something simple on a darbuka but like any instrument it takes lots of work to play welll.