Understand rhythm structures instead of simply repeating them
Perform solo patterns and simple compositions from start to finish
Enjoy playing instead of feeling stressed
Can accompany dancers or play for yourself and friends
AFTER THE COURSE, YOU WILL CONFIDENTLY MASTER THE FUNDAMENTAL DARBUKA STROKES
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THE COURSE IS STRUCTURED STEP BY STEP: FROM SIMPLE TO ADVANCED
HOW THE COURSE WORKS
Each new stroke, exercise, and rhythm is first explained slowly and then practiced at full speed
By the end of the course, you will be playing solo patterns and complete compositions
The Darbuka Rhythms app is a great companion for independent practice
Lessons and subtitles are available in English, Spanish, and Russian
EACH LESSON IS A CONCENTRATED BLEND OF KNOWLEDGE AND ARTEM'S PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
COURSE CONTENT
Learn proper hand positioning and the basic strokes — Dum, Tek, Ka, te, and ka. They are the starting point for rhythms, solos, and confident darbuka playing.
A series of exercises designed to develop both hands, improve sound quality, and increase playing speed. Step by step, you'll learn to play faster while maintaining precision and control in every stroke.
Learn the essential darbuka rhythms used in music and dance around the world. Each rhythm is explored through several variations, helping you better understand its structure and use it more freely in your playing.
- Maksum
- Baladi
- Saidi
- Malfuf
- Fallahi
- Ayoub
- Masmoudi
- Khaleegy
- Wahda
- Wahda Kebira
- Chiftetelli
- Samai
- Sombati
- Dabke
- Karachi
- Waltz
- Zaffa
- Karsilama
- Jerk
- Conga
Combining different rhythms helps develop rhythmic thinking and gives you a deeper understanding of rhythm structure, meter, and inner logic.
Learn not only to play rhythms, but also to decorate them with solo patterns. This section will help you move beyond basic accompaniment and make your playing more expressive, interesting, and diverse.
The final stage of the course, where everything you've learned comes together in complete musical compositions. Here, you'll put into practice the rhythms, techniques, and solo patterns mastered in the previous sections.
249$
HOW TO PLAY DARBUKA. BEGINNER LEVEL
ARTEM UZUNOV — PERCUSSIONIST, COMPOSER & EDUCATOR
Lessons: 35
Rhythms: 20
Combinations: 11
Solo Patterns: 15
Compositions: 2
Access: 6 Months
Artem teaches not just how to repeat and memorize rhythms, but how to understand rhythm and its inner logic.
His approach is based not on mechanical memorization, but on the ability to hear, feel, and even see rhythm. This leads to a deeper understanding of music and greater freedom in playing, improvisation, and dance.
His approach is based not on mechanical memorization, but on the ability to hear, feel, and even see rhythm. This leads to a deeper understanding of music and greater freedom in playing, improvisation, and dance.
EACH LESSON IS PACKED WITH KNOWLEDGE AND ARTEM'S PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
FAQ
Level 1 is designed for complete beginners, even with no musical background.
Level 2 is intended for those who already know the basic strokes and fundamental playing technique.
Level 2 is intended for those who already know the basic strokes and fundamental playing technique.
No. The courses are suitable even for complete beginners with no musical background.
Yes. You can study at a pace that works for you. Lessons can be rewatched and revisited at any time.
You will have access to the course for 6 months. This is enough time to comfortably complete all lessons and reinforce the material at your own pace.
Yes. The lessons are available on smartphones, tablets, and computers.
Yes. The course includes additional practice materials, such as audio tracks.
Yes. Audio files and PDFs can be downloaded for convenient practice. Video lessons are available online.
The course is self-paced. You can go through the lessons at your own speed and return to them whenever you like.
Yes. Many of the rhythms and explanations are valuable for dancers who want to better understand music, rhythm structures, and working with live percussion.
No. Any darbuka will be suitable to get started.
If you have any questions, you can contact us using the contact information provided on the website.
Refund terms are available on the payment page.
Ритмы, которые мы изучим:
- Максум
- Балади
- Саиди
- Мальфуф
- Фаллахи
- Аюб
- Масмуди
- Халиджи
- Вахда
- Вахда Кебира
- Чифтетелли
- Самаи
- Сомбати
- Дабка
- Карачи
- Вальс
- Заффа
- Каршилама
- Джерк
- Конга