Darbuka aka Doumbek question - Tuning

[Mike]

Thanks, Yoni,

I have already enjoyed listening to Ahmet Misirli (very cool modern grooves) and Hossam Ramzy as well (at least some sound clips on the Internet.

Thanks again, good tip.

[dannydrumperc]

I'm interested on buying a darbuka. What would you suggest as the most appropiate drum (ceramic, aluminium, cooper, etc)and head choice for recording?

[gilbert]

I'm interested on buying a darbuka. What would you suggest as the most appropiate drum (ceramic, aluminium, cooper, etc)and head choice for recording?

hey

for recording i think the best is ceramic or clay with natural head
as for live music there is the egyptien one which is neither aluminium nor copper its from something called Font
and the turkish one is made from aluminium or copper
aluminium gives higher pitches while copper gives more volume and harmony

its up to you to choose and to see whats available

[Berimbau]

I've got an excellent Turkish darbuka on E-Bay right now for only $49.00!! It retails for $130.00 and is a solid instrument with a synthetic head. See the link at:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws....&ih=002

For a GREAT rhythm page, check out Jas' site at:

http://www.khafif.com/rhy/

Saludos,


Berimbau