Saturday, May 15, 1:00 - 4:30 pm
$35.00
Register online

This class will cover the different Arabic percussion instruments—Derbakki, Riqq, Duhulla and frame drums—with a hands-on approach suitable for both newcomers and people with prior playing experience. The relationships among the instruments and the sound that they produce together as an ensemble will be discussed and practiced, as well as the relationship between the sound of the drums and the music played.

*While extensive playing experience is not necessary, it will be helpful if participants have basic knowledge of one or more:  riqq, def, dohulla, and derbakki drums.

*A few extra drums will be available for students, but participants are encouraged to bring the following: Derbakki, Riqq, frame drums (including all sizes of Arabic and Turkish frame drums), Duhulla (a larger sized Derbakki). In particular, if you own a Duhulla we highly recommended that you bring this with you.

Born in 1972 in Oum D'Baib, Syria, Faisal Zedan grew up impassioned with the derbakki. At the age of 15, after intensive study with a local drummer, Faisal embarked on a journey of learning a wide repertoire of Arabic classic and contemporary music. Upon arriving in California in 1992, he was invited to join the acclaimed UCLA Near East Music Ensemble, and was also a founding member of numerous other performing groups. Since 1996, he has taught at the Northern California Middle East Music Camp, among others.

www.faisalzedan.com

Here's a video of Faisal paying the tar (frame drum):

You can register for classes and workshops online with a credit card (just click on the "register online" link) or through the Freight box office in person with cash, check, or credit card. Please note that a service charge applies to all credit card transactions. You can also mail a completed registration form and check for tuition to:

For more information, email: andrea@freightandsalvage.org or call 510-644-2020 ext. 127.

Advance registration is recommended to assure space.