In this free instructional video series, get a dumbeck (goblet) drum lesson from our expert musician and instructor; learn proper dumbeck techniques, patterns and tone flattening information dumbeck drum music lesson.
There are 13 videos in this series:
Choose the right dumbeck, or goblet drum depending on your skill level and how much you're willing to pay and learn how with tips from our expert dumbeck player in this free dumbeck drumming video music lesson.
Dumbek, or goblet drumming requires the proper form to get the appropriate sound and learn more from our expert dumbeck player in this free dumbeck drumming video music lesson.
Use the baladi pattern on a dumbeck, getting use to the smaller skin than what you would play on a jimbeck. Learn how with tips from our expert dumbeck player in this free dumbeck drumming video music lesson.
Play sahedi patterns on a dumbeck, or goblet drum and learn how with tips from our expert dumbeck player in this free dumbeck drumming video music lesson.
Use rhythm patterns like the shiftatelli on a dumbeck, or goblet drum and learn how with tips from our expert dumbeck player in this free dumbeck drumming video music lesson.
Use the masmoud technique, a complex playing pattern, on the dumbeck or goblet drum and learn how with tips from our expert dumbeck player in this free dumbeck drumming video music lesson.
Advanced dumbeck, or goblet drum patterns like "Look at my Hiney," can be incorporated once simpler rhythm techniques have been mastered. Learn how with tips from our expert dumbeck player in this free dumbeck drumming video music lesson.
Play advanced patterns in seven on the dumbeck, or goblet drum and learn how with tips from our expert dumbeck player in this free dumbeck drumming video music lesson.
Play advanced patterns in nine on the dumbeck, or goblet drum and learn how with tips from our expert dumbeck player in this free dumbeck drumming video music lesson.
Do a tone flattening grab trick on the dumbeck, or goblet drum and learn how with tips from our expert dumbeck player in this free dumbeck drumming video music lesson.
Use a pitch bending trick on the dumbeck, or goblet drum and learn how with tips from our expert dumbeck player in this free dumbeck drumming video music lesson.
Use the right body mechanics during high speed dumbeck, or goblet drumming and learn how with tips from our expert dumbeck player in this free dumbeck drumming video music lesson.
After learning tone and rhythm patterns on the dumbeck drum, our expert offers a summary of dumbeck, or goblet drumming in this free dumbeck drumming video music lesson.
The goblet or dumbeck drum is commonly used in Arabic, Turkish and Persian music, and is a traditional instrument with a very sharp and crisp sound. The thin, sensitive drumhead is a recognizable aspect of all these eastern music histories, as the quick and light taps executed by the drummer distinguish the playing from other types of lap drums. Dumbeck drumming often incorporates quick hand and finger movements for effect and utilizes all parts of the hand, not just the palms as rolls and accents are critical to the sound of the drum and its part in the music it makes. The player will rest the drum under his or her arm, or in between the knees, and each method is accepted. The goblet drummer will always be familiar with a wide variety of tones and rhythms in addition to a broad landscape of sounds that can be created on the drum. Some players even use their elbows and fists to make variations on traditional tones and rhythms. In this free dumbeck drumming video music lesson, our drumming expert will demonstrate a few basic tips and techniques for the beginner dumbeck player. Learn everything from choosing and instrument to playing complex tones and rhythms such as the Masmoud. Watch as he demonstrates several dumbeck tricks like tone flattening and pitch bending on the instrument and follow along at home. It's like a music lesson in your living room with this easy to follow drumming lesson.
Scott Swearingen Scott Swearingen has been playing hand drums and percussion for 6 years with musicians and dancers in Austin, TX. He has played professionally with Belly Dancers, Tribal Dancers, and currently performs in the Austin area with his drum/dance troupe Belaharr. You can hear some of his music, and order the Belaharr CD, at www.belaharr.com. Dr. Swearingen teaches dumbek and djembe lessons, and can provide performances of ethnic drums and dance for parties and functions. If you live in the Austin area you can reach him through www.belaharr.com.dkdk
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