Mastering Darbuka: Book 1 – Fundamentals
Mastering Darbuka: Book 1 – Fundamentals is the ultimate guide for learning Middle Eastern drumming, featuring 442 exercises, expert instruction, and interactive audio support. Perfect for beginners and intermediate players, this book helps you build a solid foundation while exploring the rich rhythms of Maqsum, Saeidi, and Baladi.
Mastering Darbuka: Book 1 – Fundamentals is the ultimate guide for learning Middle Eastern drumming, featuring 442 exercises, expert instruction, and interactive audio support. Perfect for beginners and intermediate players, this book helps you build a solid foundation while exploring the rich rhythms of Maqsum, Saeidi, and Baladi.
Mastering Darbuka: Book 1 – Fundamentals is the ultimate guide for learning Middle Eastern drumming, featuring 442 exercises, expert instruction, and interactive audio support. Perfect for beginners and intermediate players, this book helps you build a solid foundation while exploring the rich rhythms of Maqsum, Saeidi, and Baladi.
Mastering Darbuka: Book 1 – Fundamentals is the first in a four-book series designed to help you master Middle Eastern drumming, from basic techniques to advanced rhythmic artistry. Written by Amir Etemadzadeh, an experienced musician and educator with over 25 years of teaching, this book provides a structured and immersive approach to learning the darbuka, whether you’re a beginner or refining your skills.
What sets this book apart is Amir’s unique teaching approach, which adapts Western classical universal notation for darbuka. This method makes learning more accessible, versatile, and easy to follow, allowing drummers from any musical background to grasp Middle Eastern rhythms with clarity and precision.
With 442 carefully crafted exercises, this book lays the foundation for developing precision, speed, and control. Through clear explanations and detailed practice routines, you’ll gain a deep understanding of essential rhythms like Maqsum, Saeidi, and Baladi, all while embracing the rich cultural heritage behind the music.
A Four-Book Journey to Mastery:
📖 Book 1 – Fundamentals: Core techniques, reading music, essential rhythms, and hand development.
📖 Book 2 – Ornamentation & Popular Rhythms: Learn dotted notes, embellishments, rolls, speed building, and the 10 most common Middle Eastern rhythms.
📖 Book 3 – Split Finger Technique: Master advanced techniques for speed, dexterity, and intricate rhythmic patterns.
📖 Book 4 – Global Rhythms & Variations: Explore 30 of the most popular rhythms from around the world and their variations.
Key Features:
✅ Universal Notation System – Learn with an adapted Western classical notation approach, making rhythms easy to understand and apply.
✅ Step-by-Step Instruction – A structured approach that makes learning accessible and enjoyable.
✅ Audio Companion – Scan QR codes to access professionally recorded audio files for every exercise.
✅ Expert Guidance – Learn from Amir’s extensive experience in teaching and performing Middle Eastern percussion.
✅ Rhythmic Exploration – Gain confidence in playing foundational rhythms and their variations.
✅ Personalized Learning – Enhance your skills further with online or in-person lessons directly from the author.
Whether you are just starting your drumming journey or looking to expand your rhythmic knowledge, Mastering Darbuka: Book 1 – Fundamentals provides the tools and inspiration to take your playing to the next level.