Doumbek/Darbuka Workshop

With Turkish percussionist Nezih Antakli

Learn how to play basic techniques, traditional Middle Eastern rhythms and belly dance accompaniment. For beginner and intermediate levels.

Topics covered in the workshop:

• Basic playing techniques of the doumbek.
• Exercises to develop precise timing and sharp sounds.
• Middle Eastern rhythms from Egypt and Turkey.
• Combinations of rhythms.
• Ideas for belly dance accompaniment.
• Simple explanation of odd time signatures (e.g. 7/8 and 9/8).


Location: South Street Sounds 1531 South St Philadelphia, PA 19146
When: February 6th 2009. 4:00-6:00 pm
Cost: $25 (instrument rental possible - $4)
To sign up or for more information call
215 900 8599 or e-mail mideastmusicphilly@gmail.com

About Nezih Antakli:

Born in Germany to Turkish and Syrian parents, Nezih Antakli was introduced from an early age to the fascinating tradition of Middle Eastern culture and music. For several years, he performed with various groups in Germany. In search for a deeper and broader knowledge of music, he studied percussion at the World Music Department of the Conservatory for Music and Dance in Rotterdam/the Netherlands and graduated in 2004. On several study trips to Istanbul, Nezih studied with Turkish percussionists Ismail Peshluk, Hamdi Akatay and Alpay Dinletir. Furthermore, he studied with Egyptian master percussionist Hossam Ramzy, as well as with frame drum legend Glen Velez.
In October 2007, Nezih moved to Philadelphia/USA, where he works as a percussion instructor and performing artist. His experience as a musician has given him the opportunity to tour and perform in major festivals and venues around the world, including performances throughout Europe, Mexico, Argentina, Turkey and the USA.
In addition, he is a certificated guest teacher for Middle Eastern percussion at the Escuela Superior de Musica in Mexico City.
Since May 2008 Nezih is performing and touring with the Brooklyn based Middle Eastern fusion project "Raquy and the Cavemen".
He plays and teaches doumbek, frame drum, riq and davul, among other instruments.