Darbouka : arab rhythms
Group and private classes by Joseph Khoury
The darbuka is one of the best-known percussions from Middle-East. The goblet-shaped instrument consists in a drum on which an animal skin (from a goat or a fish for instance) or a plastic membrane is fixed. Percussionist Joseph Khoury, an experienced musician trained at the Lebanese Conservatory and formed by great Turkish masters (Bünyamin Olguncan, Suat Borazan et Hamdi Akatay), will share a variety of technics specific to this versatile instrument.
Class Content and Objectives
- Oral learning and development of musical ear
- Basic and advanced rhythmic notions
- Arab and Turkish playing techniques
- Notions of improvisation
- General understanding of Eastern musical culture
Group classes (at the Centre)
Schedule
- Fall semester 2021: Monday / September 20 to November 22, 2021
- Darbouka 1 (beginner/intermediate) : 7 :00 – 8:15 pm
- Darbouka 2 (advanced): 5:30 – 6:45 pm
Fees
- Fall semester 2021: 180 $ (10 classes)
- Instrument rental: contact us for availability and fees
Private lesson (online)
- 60 minute class
5 lessons course : 225 $
10 lessons course : 450 $
