Who created the darbuka?

Further north, Hasan Tahsin Parsadan, a musician born in Kars, Turkey was the one who introduced darbuka to Ottoman classical music at the beginning of the 20th century, according to professor Nicholas Ragheb, whose Masters Degree dissertation explored the instrument’s history in the Anatolian peninsula.

What are darbuka drum used for?

The traditional Turkish darbuka is made out of copper, and is either held under the arm or rests on the leg. Both hands are used to produce over 50 different sounds on the rim and head of the drum. Turkish darbuka is also a kind of percussion instrument used in weddings, engagements and circumcision weddings.

How is Darbuk played?

Darbuka instrument is played while seated or with straps standing up. It is situated under the players arm with the head of the instrument pointed at the knees. It can also be played standing up in order to allow the player to dance or walk around while playing. The player can play it simply by using his/her hands.

What is Darbuka instrument?

Darbuka is also a kind of percussion instrument used in entertainments such as weddings. Darbuka instrument is a percussion instrument that has a goblet shape. It narrows in the middle and widens back at the other end.

What are darbukas made of?

The body of the traditional darbukas used be made of wrought copper but nowadays, casting technique is used for a better sound. Nacre coating can be used for ornamentation on some types. Darbuka instrument is played while seated or with straps standing up. It is situated under the players arm with the head of the instrument pointed at the knees.

What is Darbuka planet?

Welcome to Darbuka Planet, where you will find a wide range of traditional Middle Eastern Instruments that have been chosen for both their quality of sound and beauty of appearance.

How do you play a Turkish darbuka?

The body of the Turkish darbuka is made of iron or aluminum and synthetic skin is used for the head of the instrument. Multiple screws are situated on the head, around the skin for tuning. It is generally played with finger snaps or by tapping with fingertips.