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My primary instrument is a Böhm flute and my musical background is Western Common Practice. However, for the last 12 years I have been taking a deep dive into Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music. Before Covid, I had a few years of experience playing a Bulgarian Kaval. Wanting to get back into end-blown flutes, I ordered three Neys. The B Ney was from another source, but the D and E Neys were from Arab Instruments. I am happy with all three. All are solidly made, look really great, and seem to play well.
For any of you with a Western background, I will say that you have to be patient with learning to play in tune. Unlike silver flutes and Kavals, Neys have to be tuned by adjusting your embouchure, breath pressure, and suchlike. For me, it has helped to play scales and long tones against a tuner. The Arab Instruments YouTube channel has tons of great advice. The best thing about getting a good Ney at the outset is that you can tell that the maker has carefully adjusted it to play in tune when your technique is good.
this is an amazing instrument, I loved it very much.. thanks for the great product and good delivery🫶🫶
It is the darbuka of my dreams. I loved your mastery in making these wonderful masterpieces
I love these Neys so much, wonderful sound and a great challenge for a beginner like me. I hope to own a whole set someday!
The handwork of this darbuka is really a piece of art. It is really beautiful and the sound is very clear. I am enjoying every time when i play.
Absolutely perfect for slaps and rolls, slightly less of a traditional arabic sound but there's nothing wrong with that. Sounds great!
1. Design is a subjective matter but I really appreciate the lack of repetitive patters, it gives it such a hand-made and authentic look. Its a beautiful mess, in line with the philosophical meaning of the yin and yang.
2. The sound is truly awesome. I've only ever played traditional solo darbukas from Syria, it is taking quite a bit to get used to the size but the sound is so damn powerful.
3. Take care of it and it'll last a lifetime.
Highly recommended, I love it!
Excellent bag. It really does stand up by itself. And my riq fits easily into the top compartment.
This is an excellent Darbuka carrier— the best I’ve ever seen
I was so excited when it arrived. The slap,doum, tak and ka are amazing. The sounds are so enriched. A big thank you to Arab Instruments. I will send you a video soon of me playing it.
It's amazing....very beautiful and one good surprise for my son.Thank you Arab Instrument and greetings from Bulgaria
Diese Ney ist ein wahres Meisterwerk!
Sie hat einen unglaublich schönen, warmen Klang. Sie ist sorgfältig und mit Liebe gebaut worden. Es ist eine grosse Freude, auf ihr zu spielen. Tausend Dank!
8.6" Power Beat Transparent Skin for Doumbek / Darbuka
Great service, great delivery and best of all great acoustics on the head!
Plays smoothly, very comfortable bashpare, beautiful sound.
The case itself is ok, it's made of faux-leather and it holds fine. My main complain is the overall package: The hard part of the case is a PVC pipe very badly cut and just put inside the leather case. When I say badly cut I really meant it, it seemed it was cut with a thick tooth saw. Also the pvc tube is not even painted or decorated, it literally is a tube picked up from the hardware store, just cut to the case size. So yeah, the case works for the ney and all, but I was expecting a better made product
Craftsmanship is very good, the finish is very nice and it plays like a dream
Nachdem ich eine Ney probiert hatte (bei Amazon bestellt) und unter youtube ein Video sah, indem ein Neyspieler von seiner Geschichte erzählte. Das ihm ein Lehrer sagte , er solle eine ordentliche Ney kaufen. War ich inspiriert bei arab Instruments eine Ney zu bestellen.
Ja es spielt sich leichter, die Töne wärmer, variationsreicher. Hat sich richtig gelohnt. Und ich hab mich sehr gefreut über meinem Entschluss. Nun werde ich noch weiter üben und bald . Übungslektionen bestellen. Lieben Gruß aus Deutschland , Michael
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