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Reddit mentions of Meinl Percussion Darbuka with Plain Aluminum Shell - MADE IN TURKEY - 6 1/2" Tunable Synthetic Head, 2-YEAR WARRANTY (HE-102)
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- Rich lows and articulate highs — Meinl aluminum darbukas produce rich mid-range lows and cracking highs for a superb tonal range that's great with traditional Middle-Eastern music, contemporary pop, drum circles, classroom music or just to play to fun
- 12 3/4" cast aluminum shell, plain finish — made from a cast mold, the aluminum shell delivers with an authentic tone, and it is exceptionally durable — features a smooth aluminum finish for a classic look
- Made in Turkey — central to the origin and heaviest use of the darbuka (Mid-East, North Africa, Eastern Europe and South Asia), Meinl darbukas are made by skilled experts in Turkey with local knowledge, superb craftsmanship and consistent quality
- All-weather synthetic head — this drum is outfitted with a tunable, ultra-durable 6 1/2" synthetic head that resists elements of changing weather while responding with sharp, ringing highs and low tones that resonate freely — tuning key included (4 lugs)
- Comfortable flush rim — sitting at an even level with the drum head, Meinl darbukas feature a flush, rounded rim that allows for easy execution of teks, finger rolls and doum strokes with total control and comfort
Features:
Specs:
| Height | 16.9 Inches |
| Length | 24.8 Inches |
| Number of items | 6 |
| Release date | July 2008 |
| Size | 6 1/2x12 3/4 inch |
| Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Width | 14.8 Inches |
I'd also suggest a cheap (like $30-60) aluminum darbuka. Amazon link. There are other sizes, but that's a sweet spot imho.
The darbuka/doumbek is a simple drum to play and awfully durable. The two basic sounds (the doum, and the tek) are a good low/high sound that makes working on simple rhythmic patterns easy and you'll start to develop the left/right skills at the same time. Add a foot tambourine and shaker and you can start working on 4 way coordination.
Sticks and a pad are a good start, but they can get boring. Adding a cheap hand drum is a good way to keep music from becoming a slog through a technique book.