Dear Families,

Here is some information about a Darbuka Drum.

THE MAGIC OF THE DARBUKA DRUM

                The darbuka, also called doumbek or derbeki, is a traditional goblet-drum known for being the foremost percussion instrument in Middle Eastern music. Its single head and goblet shaped body distinguishes it from other similar instruments such as the Indian tabla and pakhawaj and Middle-Eastern frame drums like the tar. Deriving geographically out of Turkey, Armenia and Egypt, the darbuka’s roots are in Oriental Music where distinguished beats and rhythmic resonance are quite common. The darbuka achieves its unique sonic qualities by both the way that it is played as well as how it is constructed.

            Just how each musical instrument has its own language, or bol, which communicates a specific rhythmic pattern. The versatility of darbuka music is understood when it has been practiced for many years. More possibilities of how it can be played are constantly being discovered including not just Eastern beats but Western styles as well. The drum beautiful sound and resonance can be attributed to the goblet-shape of its body, a shape ideal as a resonant chamber for sound across all frequency ranges. Larger drums offer a louder and deeper tone compared to smaller ones that are much softer and quiet but each has its moment and place.

            There are many different kinds of darbukas available in the world, each containing unique notes and sounds. The most typical regional variants of the drum are Egyptian, Turkish, Oriental, and Arabian, each complementing the rich cultural diversity from which it comes. The traditional materials used to make the drum body are clay, wood or occasionally, metal, and the heads are made with goat skin stretched over the top to make the drum head. Modern darbukas are made with metal bodies and synthetic/plastic heads.

Enjoy!

Warmly,

Ms. Wilder

Dear Families,

I found an interesting Educational Enrichment Music Video for you to watch. This highlights instruments from the percussion family, which entails many times of drums and other instruments, as well. Please enjoy watching the Jalikunda African Drums perform at the Monsterrat African Music Festival.

Warmly,

Ms. Wilder

Dear Families,

Here is another Educational Enrichment Music Video. In this video, you and your children will actually see the inside of a grand piano. You will see the strings inside the instrument and it is very interesting to watch how the performers use all of the parts of the instrument and their voices to create this wonderful song.

Enjoy!

Warmly,

Ms. Wilder

Dear Families,

Here are this week’s lessons from Dearborn Shines.

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Ms. Wilder

Here are the links to this week’s content:

This is the link for the Elementary School Lessons in English: https://dl.orangedox.com/DSHINESESLessonsEnglish

This is the link for the Elementary School Lessons in Arabic: https://dl.orangedox.com/DSHINESESLessonsArabic

Dear Families,

First and foremost, my lovely students, please have your parent’s permission first before you view this link. I am a parent as well and respect the right of your parent and/or parents to choose what he/she or they feel are appropriate things for you to view.

Here is the link for this Enrichment Musical Video from the Portland Youth Philharmonic.

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Warmly,

Ms. Wilder

Dear Families,

This is a recorded video on notes B, A, and G.

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Ms, Wilder

Dear Families,

Here is a recorded video on recorder basics.

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Ms. Wilder

Dear Families,

This is a recorded video for the note F#.

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Ms. Wilder

Dear Families,

Here is a recorded video for notes C and high D.

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Ms. Wilder

Dear Families,

This is a recorded video demonstrating notes E and low D.

Warmly,

Ms. Wilder