Doumbek Technique and Rhythms for Arabic Percussion, Bellydance, and Drum Circles (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)Have you been itching to get drumming with a dumbek?Amir will get you going with everything you need to know to get started!The DVD is divided into convenient sections covering a welcome/introduction, rhythms, practices, and demo.You learn about the dumbek, how to hold the instrument comfortably and how to perform your first few beats.Then you can proceed with the practice drills or go on to learn to play AND recognize the popular and common Arabic rhythms.The beat is counted out for you clearly on the screen, and verbally without being annoying.Amir is a fantastic host and instructor, offering friendly and encouraging advice throughout the instruction.

I love how easy the format is to follow, you can go all at your own speed and pace, and navigate through the different sections and lessons by a simple click of your remote thanks to the convenient index of the lessons. Repeat a section as many times as you need or jump ahead to something more advanced...you won't be bored! The quality of the screen and sound is excellent, this isn't a shoddy homemade instructional DVD!

I'd like to note that Middle Eastern Dancers/Belly Dancers will also find this DVD a great resource even if you don't plan on learning to drum.You can gain a great familiarity with the instrument and to instantly recognize the various Arabic rhythms by sound and name.It will really enhance your dance experience.I've found it invaluable for increasing my understanding of the music and rhythms I dance to.After watching, you just might want to give drumming a try!

This DVD brings the beauty of the Dumbek and Arabic rhythms right to the comfort and convenience of your own home.With some time and practice, you'll be comfortably drumming in no time at all, even if you've had no prior experience.Those with percussion experience will appreciate the clear review of fundamentals and while learning some fun and exciting new rhythms.It really couldn't be easier to get started with the Dumbek than with this affordable DVD.

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Product Description:
Learn to play doumbek (dumbek, darbuka) with New York's most beloved Arabic percussionist, the master instructor, the one and only Amir Naoum!

If you are a beginning drummer, this DVD will serve as a very accessible, friendly and solid introduction to the art of Middle Eastern percussion.

If you are a dancer, Amir Naoum's clear introduction to the most popular bellydance rhythms and their more subtle variations will help you learn to recognize the rhythms, even in their most sophisticated forms.

Born in Syria and raised in Lebanon, Amir Naoum has played in NYC Arabic clubs, for family celebrations and bellydance shows for over 30 years. He has contributed generously to the success of most New York star bellydancers and Middle Eastern percussionists. Amir's method of teaching Middle Eastern rhythms and doumbek technique have helped many dancers and drummers take their first steps toward understanding Middle Eastern rhythms, and develop toward higher levels of musicality and doumbek playing technique. Amir is known for his warm, welcoming, encouraging teaching style and for helping dancers at every level of skill do their best in performance.

This program is a beginner-level doumbek instructional course with a lot of beyond-the-basics information and spectacular demonstrations of Middle Eastern drumming and dance rhythms.

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