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A doumbek (the Armenian name for the goblet drum) has a single drum head on one end and is open on the other end. The body may be made of beaten, cast, or spun metal and of ceramic or wood. Materials for the head of the doumbek include synthetics such as FiberSkyn and the traditional animal skins, such as goat or fish.

Ceramic bodies with animal skin heads are usually considered to have the best tone, those with metal bodies and Mylar heads are typically favored by professional musicians. The reason being that the synthetic once they are far more durable, easier to tune, and insensitive to weather conditions. Additionally, those drums with Mylar skins can be played very loudly, matching them up easily with modern brass and electric instruments.

There are two main types of doumbeks. The Egyptian style has rounded edges around the head, whereas the Turkish style exposes the edge of the head. The exposed edge allows closer access to the head so finger-snapping techniques can be done, but the hard edge discourages the rapid rolls possible with the Egyptian style.

You may play a doumbek by holding it under one arm or by taking a seated position and placing it between the knees. It produces a resonant, low-sustain sound while played lightly with the palm and fingertips. Some players move their fists in and out of the bell to alter the tone. Another playing technique is to tap with the fingers of one hand and with a thin stick in the other hand. There is quite a variety of techniques and rhythms that form the basis of the music and dance styles of the Middle East which can be played with this drum.

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Alexandria Replacement Head 8 23/32" Clear
Alexandria Replacement Head 8 23/32" Clear
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Alexandria Replacememt Head, 8 23/32" Blue
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Alexandria Doumbek, Olive
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Alexandria Doumbek, Black
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10 3/4" x 16 3/4". Made of aluminum. There are 6 tuning bolts in the collar. Tuning tool, nylon...

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Doumbek Instruction, Rhythm Rides CDDoumbek Instruction, Rhythm Rides CD
  by Mid-East
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Brief Description: By Billy Woods & David Korup. Hand drumming fundamentals and step by step, play along directions to Mideastern rhythms. Includes the following: Baladi, Masmoudi, Bolero, Serto, Kashlimar, and...
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Doumbek Instrctn. Cassette, Rhythm RidesDoumbek Instrctn. Cassette, Rhythm Rides
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Brief Description: By Billy Woods & David Korup. Hand drumming fundamentals and step by step, play along directions to Mideastern rhythms.
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Finger Aluminum DoumbekFinger Aluminum Doumbek
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Brief Description: 5"x8", goatskin head. Aluminum engraved with floral pattern. Bolt tuning.
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Doumbek Tutor Book. Steve KundratDoumbek Tutor Book. Steve Kundrat
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Brief Description: By S. Kundrat. For the beginner. Contents includes: styles of Doumbeks, playing position, hand techniques, & 50 popular rhythms.
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Aluminum Doumbek with synthetic headAluminum Doumbek with synthetic head
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Brief Description: 6 1/2" x 11 1/2". Tint in head may vary. Embossing may vary.
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Copper Doumbek, 10" x 16 1/2", GoatskinCopper Doumbek, 10" x 16 1/2", Goatskin
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Brief Description: 10" x 16 1/2". Made of cast aluminum and spun copper with an erzincan design. There are 6 tuning bolts in the collar. Hand etched, designs vary. Tuning tool and nylon case included.
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Remo Fiberskynr Head 8.19 IDRemo Fiberskynr Head 8.19 ID
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Brief Description: Fiberskyn replacement head for Copper and aluminum doumbeks. Head has an inside diameter of 8.19" and 5/16" crown. May not fit all doumbeks. Please measure your drum carefully. Fits Copper Doumbek,...
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Remo Fiberskynr Head 8.44" IDRemo Fiberskynr Head 8.44" ID
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Brief Description: Fiberskyn replacement head for Copper and aluminum doumbeks. Head has an inside diameter of 8.44" with a crown depth of 1/4". May not fit all doumbeks. Please measure your drum carefully.
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Goatskin Head, 8.19" IDGoatskin Head, 8.19" ID
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Brief Description: Replacement goatskin head, fits Copper Doumbek, 10" x 16 1/2", Goatskin Copper Doumbeks. 8.19" inside diameter.
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Synthetic Head, 6 1/2"Synthetic Head, 6 1/2"
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Brief Description: Synthetic Head, 6 1/2 Inch. Replacement head 6 1/2 inch is the inside diameter. Collar height over all is 1/2 inch from top of ring to top of playing surface is 1/4 inch
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