At Artdrum.com we use the terms 'doumbek' and 'darbuka' interchangeably. Both doumbeks and darbukas are part of a larger category of drums called Goblet Drums. Darbukas (aka doumbeks or dumbeks) are a classic Middle Eastern drum. They are traditionally played by Middle Eastern percussionists for belly dancing, traditional, folk and pop music. In addition, they have become beloved by professional percussionists, recreational drummers, drum circle enthusiasts and others around the globe.

You will find many styles of darbukas at Artdrum covering every playing level. We have darbukas with metal, ceramic, fiberglass and Austicon shells. We have Turkish, Pakistani, Egyptian and U.S. made darbukas. We have darbukas with heads made of fish skin, goat skin, plastic and Remo's popular synthetic skins. We also have tunable and pre-tuned darbukas; thin and wide necked darbukas; rounded and square rimmed darbukas; and small, medium and large size darbukas.

We are confident you will find outstanding and lovable darbukas here. In fact, we are so confident that your Satisfaction Is Guaranteed. If you are not satisfied, please contact us and then return the drum in new condition and we will promptly give you a full refund minus the original shipping cost.

Soloist Doumbeks

Alexandria Pro Inlay Darbuka

Mother of Pearl & Decorative Darbukas

Copper Turkish Darbukas

Large Copper Darbukas

Alexandria Aluminum Doumbeks (Regular, Large & Super Sizes)

Toca Doumbek Sets

Toca Freestyle Fiberglass Doumbek

Sultan Engraved Darbuka

Brass Darbuka

Nickel Plated Brass Darbuka

Darbukas with Jingles

Ceramic Doumbeks

Ceramic Doumbeks with Decorative Finish

Padded Doumbek & Darbuka Bag

Remo Deluxe Doumbek Bag

Darbuka Harness-Strap

Darbuka Shoulder-Strap

Darbuka & Doumbek Instruction

Testimony

"...Being a customer at Artdrum is a delight, I feel understood and truly respected. As a company Artdrum is a gem and a gift to the musical world. They are a company not driven by profit but by a deep longing to spread the tribal beat onto this Earth." ~Maryse Thuot Nova Scotia, Canada

Doumbek FAQs

Buying your first doumbek or darbuka?

What are the sounds of a darbuka?

How do I replace the head on a copper, aluminum or mother of pearl darbuka?

Comparison of the Alexandria aluminum doumbek and copper doumbek