Sharpen your Maqsoum skills with these 10-minute practice sessions! These videos feature a the maqsoum rhythm for you to play along with. The videos start at a slow and steady Maqsoum rhythm at 60bpm, building to 100bpm, perfect for beginners…
If you’re starting out playing frame drums, hand drums, or darbuka then understanding and mastering the Maqsoum rhythm is a fantastic place to start. The Maqsoum is one of the foundational rhythms in Middle Eastern music, providing a steady beat…
Understanding and Playing the Pa Tone on Frame Drums and Darbuka The “Pa” tone is an essential sound in the repertoire of frame drum and darbuka players. It offers a distinct texture and adds to the rhythmic diversity necessary for…
What is the Ka Tone? The ka is a percussive sound produced by striking the head of a drum with the fingers. It’s a versatile tone used in a variety of drumming styles, and it’s a fundamental element in many…
The doum may be the rhythmic foundation of Middle Eastern music, but it’s the tak (tek) that injects the energy and excitement. This high-pitched, accented sound adds dynamic contrast and rhythmic complexity to frame drum patterns. The tak is produced…
If you are practicing using the Hand Drum Mojo beat randomizer, you will notice that the Doum tone appears randomly. This is to help us get used to playing the Doum tone (D) and to help build confidence to tackle…