Like all hand drums, the most important part of playing the doumbek is rhythm, but what makes this goblet drum different from most other hand drums is that it is played less with the hand and more with the fingertips, allowing for more intricate rhythms and a wider range of sounds.

What we have here is an entertaining performance of the the doumbek that is as comical as it is masterful. After watching the video, Click Here to check out another unique percussion instrument.