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Darbuka Articles

Fingers of Fury Global Darbuka and Dahola Workshops 2013... It's time for us all to meet! During May/June 2013 Fingers of Fury workshops will be help throughout American, Europe and the UK. If you would like to help be a part of the itinerary just contact 'FoF.'

The July Darbuka Challenge...read more and access lessons from the Challenge. The July Darbuka Challenge was nothing short of an amazing month. Darbuka players from all over the world practicing one hour each and every day in July...

Fingers of Fury Darbuka School opens in Melbourne! The Fingers of Fury drum school is now taking enrolments for term 3 for both the Arabic and Turkish style drumming courses. Learn traditional and modern rhythms, techniques, solo's, ensemble compositions and perform live! Read more...

Buying your first Arabic drum? *Here is some very helpful advice for those buying a new drum. These online stores come highly recommended by 'FoF' members! Find the best deals, save your time and money!!! Read more...

Handy hints when playing the darbuka belly dance drum for belly dancers *Drummers survival guide packed with tips from the pro's. This article has the Top 10 tips on playing for a Belly dancer...

The 'new' making of ceramic Darbuka and Doholla drums *How the best ceramic drums in the world are made ...

Darbuka lessons 1-8 *A fantastic article for beginner darbuka players. Make sure you read it...

Forming an Arabic drum ensemble- part 1 *Essential reading for anyone that wishes to start their own drumming group...

Forming an Arabic drum ensemble- part 2 *A deeper look inside the makings of a dance floor shaking drum ensemble...

Darbuka Teachers Resources. *NEW!!! Find inspiring lesson plans and workshop handouts here. These resources will make life much easier for teachers of the darbuka and frame drum (Inclded PDF downloads)...

3 Month Darbuka Course!!! Fingers of Fury has created a 3 month Darbuka course designed to bring a beginner darbuka player up to an intermediate level. This is the perfect way to...

Percussion of the Arabic World and beyond e-book. A fabulous, highly informative book looking at all aspects of Darbuka/Doumbek and frame drums such as the Persian Daf and Riq. Featuring dazzling techniques, challenging solo's, popular/ancient rhythms as well as entertaining and humorous stories from a musician that has successfully...

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