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Darbuka keeps the rhythm in Turkish traditional music. It is an essential percussion instrument used in traditional music in the Middle East, North Africa and the Balkans. Besides being an accompaniment, it can also be used as a solo instrument. It is a single-headed goblet drum made from pottery, wood or metal with an open bottom. A stretched skin is attached to its head, but now darbuka’s head can also be in plastic and these heads can be tuned with a key. Darbuka is one of our best-selling instruments and in our catalogue we provide you with a range of darbukas used in different regions. The types of darbuka existing in our catalogue are Egyptian Darbukas having heads with rounded edges, Turkish Darbukas which are light and easy to handle, and Clay Darbukas with ceramic goblets.
This percussion instrument, which was originally made from terracotta, is now increasingly produced using unglazed clay, as well as copper, aluminum, various metal alloys, plaster, porcelain, wood, fiberglass, and similar materials. The drumhead, once made from animal skin and nowadays more commonly from synthetic leather, is stretched over a hoop and tensioned with screws to adjust the tone. Decorations reflecting various regional and cultural traditions are often applied to the body of the instrument, a practice that continues today.
Because it is easy to play, people in eastern regions traditionally use the darbuka for lively and playful songs. Due to its distinctive tone, it is not usually used alone but rather in combination with other instruments to achieve harmonious performance. Instruments similar to the darbuka have existed for centuries, even serving as a means of communication in earlier times by sending messages through rhythmic sounds.
There are four main types of darbuka, differing in their materials and the tones they produce:
Solo Darbuka
Sombaty Darbuka
Bass Darbuka
Although these types vary in construction, their playing techniques and traditions are generally the same.
In our catalog, darbukas are classified as standard or special, according to their quality. We believe you will find the darbuka that best suits you here, at the best value