How to play darbuka. Course for advanced level

Welcome to the video course How to play Darbuka for Advance level by Artem Uzunov.

Created by Artem Uzunov
Last updated: April 08, 2021
Language: English
Subtitles: English

Description

This level is designed for those who are already familiar with basic hits and rhythms.
We will analyze new hits, new playing techniques,  which will further decorate your play.  Step by step. From slow to fast. And, of course, we will play with you basic Arabic rhythms, solo patterns, as well as play full-fledged compositions!

We recommend you to use Darbuka Rhythms app by Artem Uzunov, where you can choose the rhythm you need and practice it with desired speed.

So, let’s play!

Language: English
Subtitles: English
Production: Artem Uzunov
Remaster for Bellystream.TV: Vladimir Kluchenkov

Course structure

10 videos • 3h 5m total length
1. Lesson one
12m

In this video you will learn 3 new sounds: B – Bek, S – Slap and P. Artem will show you how to play each sound, variations and a lot of exercises to make your play perfect.

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2. Lesson two
15m

In this video you will learn 4 new strokes: d – small Dum, P roll, P roll + S (slap), t and k with your fingers. Artem will show you how to play each sound, variations and a lot of exercises to make your play perfect.

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3. Lesson three
15m

In this video you will learn 3 new strokes: 24 roll, 2K roll and Tremolo. Artem will show you how to play each sound, variations and a lot of exercises to make your play perfect.

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4. Lesson four
16m

In this video you will learn 4 rhythms and their variations: Fallahi (4 variations), Ayoub (3 variations), Masmoudi (3 variations) and Khaleegy (3 variations). Artem will show you how to play each one slowly and then faster.

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5. Lesson five
19m

In this video you will continue to work on rhythms and learn 4 more rhythms and their variations (3 variations in each rhythm): Wahada , Wahada Kebira, Chiftetelli and Samai. Artem will show you how to play each one slowly and then faster.

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6. Lesson six
13m

In this video you will continue to work on rhythms and learn 4 more rhythms and their variations (3 variations in each rhythm): Sombati, Dabke, Karachi and Waltz. Artem will show you how to play each one slowly and then faster.

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7. Lesson seven
16m

In this video you will finish the work on rhythms and learn last 4 rhythms and their variations: Zaffa (3 variations), Karsilama (3 variations), Jerk (3 variations) and Conga (4 variations). Artem will show you how to play each one slowly and then faster.

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8. Lesson eight
23m

In this video you will learn and practice rhythms combinations: Malfuf & Maksum, Masmoudi & Baladi, Ayoub & Karachi, Saidi variations, Ayoub & Khaleegy, Wahda Kebira & Chiftetelli, Maksum & Fallahi, Jerk & Conga, Waltz & Karsilama, Wahda Kebira & Sombati, Maksum Variations. As usual, Artem shows them first slowly and then faster.

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9. Lesson nine
34m

In this video you will learn and practice 6 solo patterns made by Artem. As usual, Artem shows them first slowly and then faster.

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10. Lesson ten (final)
18m

In this video you will learn and practice two full fledged drum solo compositions made by Artem. As usual, Artem shows them first slowly and then faster.

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