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Darbukas and doumbeks (goblet drums) have their roots in Africa and the Middle East. Both of these percussion instruments are very similar to djembes, but they produce a much sharper sound. To be specific, you'll get a heavy sound by hitting them in the middle, and a sharper sound when you hit them on the edge. Whether you choose a doumbek or a darbuka boils down to a question of taste. Darbukas have a more modern look than doumbeks, and they smaller and typically made of metal. Darbukas also feature a higher edge around the drum head, which not only makes them more accessible but creates an even sharper sound when you hit them on the edge.
The darbuka is one of the most widely used instruments in Arabian percussion. Sporting a vinyl finish, this Egyptian-styled 8.6" model shapes deep 'dooms' and allows for intense-sounding 'tak' strucks.
This aluminium goblet drum is hand-hammered and hand-engraved. With its 8-inch diameter and 14.5-inch deep shell, this darbuka is guaranteed to produce that sharp 'tak' and deep 'doom' the instrument is known for.
While doumbeks are usually amazingly colourful, Meinl have gone with a more minimalistic design for the HE-3000. Optimised in terms of sound and feel, this Egyptian doumbek is made of vinyl-covered aluminium.
Designed for the serious percussionist, the Meinl Artisan Edition Egyptian doumbek has been finished to a stunning standard. This doumbek has a solid aluminium build adorned with a detailed 'White Pearl' mosaic.
With this beautiful darbuka, Meinl once again proves that they can do it all. Despite its compact size, this lightweight goblet drum offers deep bass tones, balanced mids and sharp trebles.
Meinl created this gorgeous darbuka out of aluminium and engraved the shell with a beautiful design. The drum features a synthetic head for fat lows and a bright 'crack'.
The Meinl Headliner HE-114 Darbuka features a hand-hammered, aluminium frame that's 14.5 inches deep and has been fitted with an 8-inch synthetic drumhead.
This gorgeous hand-hammered darbuka has a 5⅓ -inch diameter and is 9¼ inches deep. Despite its size, this darbuka produces deep bass, sharp trebles and balanced mid-range tones.
The aluminium body of the Meinl HE-101 darbuka has a 15 centimetre diameter and 28 centimetre height to deepen the bass tones, sweeten the mid-register and enhance overtones.
The darbuka is one of the most common instruments in Middle-Eastern percussion. Thanks to its compact size and light weight it's easy to carry it around with you, wherever you go.
The popular Middle-Eastern darbuka is becoming increasingly popular in pop music. Meinl has a number of great darbukas at a very reasonable price.
This popular goblet drum originates from the north of Africa, and despite its small size it produces a big sound. Meinl's gorgeous darbuka offers fantastic, deep 'doom' and sharp 'tak' sounds.
