* The darbuka is a goblet-shaped small hand drum that is widely played in classical and folk music, especially in North Africa and Turkey. It is commonly available in Egyptian and Turkish varieties.
* The instrument is also known by various other names including darabukka, darbuquah, or tombak.
* This method presents intermediate to advanced instruction including playing positions, techniques, and rhythm exercises.
* Numerous photographs and diagrams aid comprehension of the material, as does the companion CD, which demonstrates all of the exercises and examples in the book.
* Advanced techniques covered in this text include: the up position, the finger tick, clap stroke, 3-2-3 technique, hammer technique, the slap technique, and dampen technique.
* 56 pages
