Top Darbuka Rhythms
- Learn Darbuka
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In this 1-hour online course, popular Turkish and Arabic darbuka rhythms are shown with their variations and ornaments. Suitable for all level players. You can play these rhythms for belly dance accompaniments. The course includes a bonus of Hakan’s own 2/4 groove idea ornaments with notation.
Lessons are led by Hakan Kaya and cover the below topics.
- Malfuf Rhythm
- Körfez Rhythm
- Maksum rhythm
- Baladi Rhythm
- Çiftetelli Rhythm
- Wahte Rhythm
- Indian Rhythm
- Semai Rhythm
- 9/8 Turkish Romani Rhythm
- Bonus: Hakan Kaya’s 2/4 Groove Idea Ornaments with Notation
You can watch the first lesson, the introduction, for free!
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 20 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Top Darbuka Rhythms20
- 1.1Introduction7 Minutes
- 1.2Malfuf – 2-4 Beat1 Minute
- 1.3Malfuf Ornaments – Part 12 Minutes
- 1.4Malfuf Ornaments – Part 22 Minutes
- 1.5Körfez- 2-4 Groove4 Minutes
- 1.6Körfez – 2-4 Groove with Notation2 Minutes
- 1.7Hakan’s 2-4 Groove Idea Ornaments with Notation2 Minutes
- 1.8Maksum – 4-4 Groove3 Minutes
- 1.9Maksum Variations- 4-4 Groove2 Minutes
- 1.10Baladi Groove – 4 Different Variations5 Minutes
- 1.11Hakan’s Ornaments in 4-4 Grooves6 Minutes
- 1.12Wahte 4-4 Groove3 Minutes
- 1.13Wahte 4-4 Groove with Finger Exercise5 Minutes
- 1.14Çiftetelli Groove3 Minutes
- 1.15Indian Groove3 Minutes
- 1.16Semai – 10-8 Groove6 Minutes
- 1.179-8 Groove Exercise2 Minutes
- 1.189-8 Folkloric Rhythm2 Minutes
- 1.199-8 Romani Rhythm – Part 15 Minutes
- 1.209-8 Romani Rhythm – Part 23 Minutes
Instructor
FAQs
Learn Darbuka is an online learning platform created by Sonika Percussion and led by Hakan Kaya. It offers professionally designed video courses for darbuka players of all levels — from beginner to advanced.
The courses are suitable for complete beginners, intermediate players, and advanced players looking to refine technique, grooves, and musical expression. Each course clearly states its recommended level.
All courses are taught by Hakan Kaya, a professional Turkish percussionist with over 25 years of playing and teaching experience.
After completing your purchase, log in to your account and go to My Courses from the top menu or your profile. You can start watching immediately and access your courses anytime, anywhere.
All Learn Darbuka courses are pre-recorded video lessons. This allows you to learn at your own pace and rewatch lessons whenever you want.
Yes. Many lessons include slow-motion breakdowns and close-up camera angles to clearly show finger movements and hand positions.
Courses are streamed through your Learn Darbuka account and can be accessed online at any time after purchase.
Once purchased, you have lifetime access to the course(s).
No prior music theory knowledge is required. Beginner courses start from the basics, and advanced courses build step by step.
You only need a darbuka, an internet connection, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Headphones are recommended.
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