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LESSONS IN
DARBOUKA (ARABIC PERCUSSION)
by Abed Halabi
in Heerhugowaard and Hoorn (the Netherlands)
THE DARBOUKA The darbouka is a vase-shaped hand-drum. It is the most important Arabic percussion instrument and it is used in the whole Arab world, in classical as well as modern music. The instrument can also play an import role in Western, Central- and South-American and African music. The darbouka used to be made of wood, covered with the skin of a fish, which only lives in the river Nile. Because these instruments are very sensitive to heat and cold and because is very easily damaged, a new type of darbouka has been developed: a metal alloy covered with an artificial skin. Abed has cooperated in the development of this new, professional instrument. All instruments which are used during the lessons have been supplied by the manufactory. |
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THE TEACHER The lessons are given by Abed Halabi, born in Lebanon. Already at very young age he was attracted by rhythms. At the age of 16 he went to the conservator in Beirut. While he was studying 'darbouka' and following singing lessons, he was asked to play in shows at the Lebanese television. After he finished the conservator, he started to perform outside Lebanon. Many consider Abed as one of the best Arabic percussion players in the world.. In Lebanon he is called "master of the darbouka". But not only with this typical Arabic rhythm instrument, also with his voice he creates a special Arabic atmosphere.
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On his audiocassette 'Kouptan as sefini' one can here this. He plays not only the rhythms, he sings and plays 'ud' as well. The vocal songs, he has composed himself. | |
| THE LESSONS The darbouka lessons are not only for people who like to try to play Arabic (and other) rhythms, but also for people who have always wanted to play an instrument, but not had the opportunity. A musical background is not necessary. During the course one learns many different rhythms, not only Arabic. Especially dancers get more feeling for the music on which they dance. You don't have to own a darbouka. There are always enough present during the lessons. The darbouka can also be hired and /or bought. |
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HEERHUGOWAARD
place: de Vuurplaats, Keizerfazant
time: Sunday 12:00-14:00 (once in 3 weeks)
HOORN
place: "'t Hop", Gerritsland 67
time: Saturday 12:00-14:00 (once in 2 weeks)
INFORMATION ():
Abed Halabi and Marion Pijning:
Telephone: 0229-231279
Address: Kap 47, 1628 GH HOORN
LAST UPDATE: 13 november 2002
