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Doumbek, Real Mother of Pearl - Light | Mid-East (MDE03)

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Doumbek, Real Mother of Pearl, Light | Mid-East


Doumbek, Real Mother of Pearl, Light | Mid-East

Ref: MDE03

Summary

  • 11" wide x 17.5" tall, with a 8.5" playing surface
  • Clear synthetic head tuned with 6 tuning bolts in the collar
  • You can see pinwheels, snowflakes and stars in the MOP design
  • Tuning tool, padded nylon case and extra synthetic head included
  • Patterns may vary slightly from drum to drum
  • Your drum is unique and small irregularities should just be considered birth marks.



Description

This Egyptian doumbek is 11" wide X 17.5" tall, with a 8.5" playing surface. The clear synthetic head is tuned with 6 tuning bolts in the collar.

Beautiful and intricate inlay of real mother of pearl makes this drum a work of art. You can see pinwheels, snowflakes and stars. Actual weight 9 pounds.

Tuning tool, padded nylon case and extra synthetic head included.

Patterns may vary slightly from drum to drum. All mosaic inlays are delicate. It is not uncommon for small pieces of mosaic to dislodge. This is especially true around the edges and on the collar. With a drum's curving surface, this is to be expected. Missing inlay is not considered a defect or blemish.

Your drum is unique and small irregularities should just be considered birth marks.



Frank Lazzaro plays his MDE02 on You Tube






General Information

Goblet drum synonymous names used by various cultures:
Doumbek, Doumbec, Dumbeg, Derbeki, Darbouka, & Tabla

It is generally assumed the doumbek originated in the middle east, but not so. It actually did not arrive there until after the time of Christ. There were no pictures on the Pharonic walls and they pictured everything!

The first doumbek shell artifacts were carbon dated back to 4,000 BC and were found in of all places, Bohemia. There was a Celtic tribe called the Boiis that moved south instead of west like the other tribes. It appears they developed the doumbek there.



FAQs

What is the difference in sound between a doumbek and a zarb?
A zarb is mellower and more resonate than a doumbek. The zarb produces a lower "tec".


What is a "doum" and what is a "tec"?
"Doum" is the term used to refer to stroking the center of the drumhead, creating a lower note. "Tec" is the term drummers use when referring to hitting the drum edge, which creates a higher and sharper note.


What is the difference between the wide neck doumbek versus the narrow neck?
The wide neck doumbek has shorter resonance and a higher "doum". The flare on the narrow neck drum adds to the resonance resulting in a deeper "doum".


Which type of drumhead is included with this Doumbek?
A synthetic drumhead. The synthetic heads produce clear and crisp sounds in a wide variety of pitches. This "fishtone" synthetic head is also stronger than a natural skin. With this head, you don't have to worry about heat and humidity affecting the drum as with the natural animal skin heads. The "fishtone" synthetic head is made to sound similar to the natural fishskin heads, which are rarely used since they are so delicate and weather sensitive.


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