The most complete and comprehensive book ever published on Dumbek (Darbuka) rhythms. Transcribed for Drumset, Bongo and Bass, Earth Rhythms Catalog Volume 2 covers traditional folk, ceremonial, festival and belly dance rhythms of the Balkans, Near East and Middle East. (Includes Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Syria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Greece, Turkey and more.) Accurately transcribed and recorded these authentic and ancient rhythms are presented in a format that is applicable to all levels (from beginners to advanced) of drummers and bass players. The 63 great rhythms on the companion audio are a fabulous source of information for all musicians and composers. Includes access to online audio.

Introduction and Band Director’s Memo
Drum Set Staff
Balkans Rhythm Number 1
Balkans Rhythm Number 2
Balkans Rhythm Number 3
Balkans Rhythm Number 4 
Balkans Rhythm Number 5 
Balkans Rhythm Number 6
Balkans Rhythm Number 7
Balkans Rhythm Number 8
Balkans Rhythm Number 9 
Balkans Rhythm Number 10 
Balkans Rhythm Number 11 
Balkans Rhythm Number 12 
Balkans Rhythm Number 13
Balkans Rhythm Number 14
Balkans Rhythm Number 15 
Balkans Rhythm Number 16
Balkans Rhythm Number 17 
Near East Rhythm Number 1
Near East Rhythm Number 2 
Near East Rhythm Number 3 
Near East Rhythm Number 4 
Near East Rhythm Number 5
Near East Rhythm Number 6 
Near East Rhythm Number 7 
Near East Rhythm Number 8
Near East Rhythm Number 9
Near East Rhythm Number 10
Near East Rhythm Number 11
Near East Rhythm Number 12 
Near East Rhythm Number 13
Near East Rhythm Number 14
Near East Rhythm Number 15 
Near East Rhythm Number 16
Near East Rhythm Number 17
Near East Rhythm Number 18
Near East Rhythm Number 19
Near East Rhythm Number 20
Near East Rhythm Number 21
Near East Rhythm Number 22
Near East Rhythm Number 23
Near East Rhythm Number 24
Near East Rhythm Number 25 
Middle East Rhythm Number 1
Middle East Rhythm Number 2
Middle East Rhythm Number 3 
Middle East Rhythm Number 4
Middle East Rhythm Number 5 
Middle East Rhythm Number 6
Middle East Rhythm Number 7 
Middle East Rhythm Number 8 
Middle East Rhythm Number 9
Middle East Rhythm Number 10
Middle East Rhythm Number 11  
Middle East Rhythm Number 12  
Middle East Rhythm Number 13 
Middle East Rhythm Number 14  
Middle East Rhythm Number 15 
Middle East Rhythm Number 16
Middle East Rhythm Number 17 
Middle East Rhythm Number 18  
Middle East Rhythm Number 19
Middle East Rhythm Number 20  
Middle East Rhythm Number 21
Supplementary Rhythms  
Supplementary Rhythms 
Author Biography
Acknowledgments  
About the Earth Rhythms Project