Darbuka Raqs Series
Schedule
Wed Oct 22 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Playground Productions Studio | Indianapolis, IN
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Take a journey into the Arabic world of rhythm and dance where Adam Riviere will introduce you to the popular Arabic drum the darbuka. A drum that goes by many names in the Middle East and North Africa, which will be discussed during the classes, that has been a major influence in music for centuries and inspired some of the best talent in dance as well!There will be four classes:
Introduction to the Darbuka – building a strong foundation in not only playing the drum, but also learning its origins and purpose to develop great sound from the player. The class will teach correct posture, hand position and playing techniques, basic tones, rhythms from the maqsoum family, and present basic maintenance and tuning of the darbuka.
Exploring the Darbuka – with the basics learned now it is time to learn how to create variations in the rhythms that accompany the music ensemble and dancers! More rhythms will be introduced including popular odd meter rhythms, and other tones and ornamentation heard from experienced players in popular Arabic songs. Songs that will be explored include Layla, Uskadara, Rompi Rompi, and Aziza!
Drums of Doum – this class presents exercises to help increase speed in playing, traditional Arabic rhythmic riffs such as Qarshi (also known as rekatek), Turkish split hand technique, more advanced rhythms and variations, and utilizing those techniques to songs such as Hijaz Mandira, Autumn Dance, Lama Bada, Laylet Hob.
Drumming that Raqs the Body – after having studied for so long in making music more dynamic within an ensemble now is the time to apply that creativity to inspire a dancer to be creative on stage! The class will go over guidelines one should learn when working with dancers on how and what to play during a solo piece, how to communicate prior to a performance, and how to communicate when both of you first meet during a performance on stage!!
All levels are welcome.
Price for each class is $25.
Sign up for all four classes for $80! INBC members who sign up for all four classes price is $75.
This class will also be live streamed via Zoom so anyone can attend if unable to attend in person (link provided once paid), and those who miss a class can have access to the videos for a limited time before they are removed from the cloud.
There are 6 darbukas available on site for anyone to borrow.
***SPECIAL***
Purchase a Tycoon Percussion Pro Series Doumbek directly from Adam Riviere, and the price of your class purchase, or purchases, will go into the purchase price of the drum! Offers ends October 17th!
Max on site class size is 20, max live stream class is 30.
Class dates: Wednesday nights from 7pm – 8pm EST
October 22nd, 29th
November 5th, 12th
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Where is it happening?
Playground Productions Studio, 5545 Bonna Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219-6445, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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