Used to accompany vocal, instrumental and dance music, the Doumbek is played in many styles throughout the Middle East, Turkey, Eastern Europe, & now, many parts of the West. Traditionally played on the lap, get its name from its two basic sounds: open bass (dum) sound and a sharp, closed (bek) sound. Also has many solo styles and is recognized as one of the more sophisticated of the world's hand drums.
Subtle differences in the shapes of these Doumbeks produce distinctive and characteristic sounds: Leila w/ Ceramic covering (08), Diane w/ Night Fantasy covering (03), and Cleopatra w/ Gold Warrior covering (02)
