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Aluminum Doumbek, Small - Synthetic Head | Mid-East (MAS6)

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Aluminum Doumbek, Small - Synthetic Head | Mid-East


Aluminum Doumbek, Small - Synthetic Head | Mid-East

Ref: MAS6

Summary

  • 6 1/2" x 11 1/2"
  • Small Aluminum Doumbek drum
  • Tint in head may vary
  • Embossing may vary



Description

Small aluminum Doumbek w/ synthetic head.

6 1/2" x 11 1/2". Made of aluminum.

Tint in synthetic head may vary. Embossing may vary.



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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