Beginner Darbouka Course
Master the darbuka from the ground up: core strokes, Maqsum, Saidi, Baladi, groove, fills, and transitions. Build stage-ready technique, tight timing, and musicality so you can support ensembles and craft compelling Middle Eastern percussion performances. This beginner course provides practical steps to develop rhythmic skills for real-world performance.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Beginner Darbouka Course offers a clear path to rhythmic skills. Learn instrument setup, core strokes, notation, and patterns like Maqsum, Saidi, Baladi. Includes practice plans, performance prep, transitions, and listening guides to build confidence, improvise fills, and rehearse effectively.
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Develop skills
- Master darbuka basics: core strokes, hand ergonomics, and clear D/T/K notation.
- Play Maqsum, Saidi, and Baladi: solid time, accents, and authentic feel.
- Build tight practice routines: 20-minute plans, warm-ups, drills, and tracking.
- Perform with confidence: stage-ready run-throughs, fills, and simple solos.
- Arrange and accompany: smooth rhythm transitions, cues, and ensemble communication.
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