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Riq Pro
Price:
€247.66
Riq Pro — Professional Frame Drum
The riq is a frame drum central to Arab folk and classical music traditions, prized for its bright, articulate sound and the rhythmic complexity it brings to both solo and ensemble playing. This professional version pairs a mahogany frame with five pairs of hammered brass cymbals and a tunable synthetic head, making it a versatile tool for musicians working across traditional Middle Eastern music, world fusion, and percussive accompaniment.
Construction and Sound
The riq's character comes from the interaction of its frame, membrane and cymbals. The mahogany body provides structural stability and tonal warmth, while the five pairs of double cymbals—each hammered from brass—are positioned around the frame to produce a bright, cutting sound that carries clearly in ensemble settings. The synthetic head is tunable, allowing you to adjust pitch and response to suit different playing contexts and climatic conditions; a tuning key is included to facilitate these adjustments.
The synthetic membrane offers consistency in tone and durability over time, resisting the wear and moisture sensitivity that natural skins require. This stability makes the riq dependable in varied performance environments without frequent maintenance or replacement.
Playing Technique
The riq accommodates a wide range of playing approaches. You can strike the head with fingers or palm to produce rhythmic patterns, shake the frame to activate the cymbals for shimmering textures, or combine both techniques within a single phrase. The five pairs of cymbals allow for highly variable and complex articulation—light shaking produces a sustained shimmer, while sharper movements generate articulate, percussive accents. This responsiveness to subtle changes in hand position and intensity makes the riq equally effective for precise rhythmic work and for colouristic, textural playing.
What's Included
The Riq Pro comes with a softcase for transport and storage, and a tuning key for adjusting the head tension.
Musical Context
The riq holds a central place in Arab musical ensembles, where its bright tone and rhythmic articulation complement oud, ney, and other traditional instruments. It is equally valued in Turkish classical and folk music, and has become a fixture in contemporary world music and fusion projects where its distinctive voice adds authenticity and percussive colour.
The riq remains an essential percussion voice in Middle Eastern and Turkish musical traditions, played by both folk musicians and trained classical percussionists.
Price:
€247.66
Riq Pro — A professional-grade frame drum from Turkey, featuring a tunable synthetic membrane and hand-hammered brass cymbales that deliver the bright, articulate voice essential to Arabic and Turkish ensembles. Built by Sala Muzik in mahogany with five pairs of cymbales, this instrument excels in traditional Middle Eastern music, belly dance accompaniment, and world music fusion projects. The tunable design lets you adjust tone and response across climates and playing contexts, while the synthetic head offers durability and consistent pitch. A versatile percussion voice for performers, teachers, and collectors seeking authentic Middle Eastern rhythm.
Finish
Black
| Origin | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 23,0 × 23,0 × 6,0 cm |
| Materials | Plastic - Mahogany wood - Brass |
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Riq Pro
Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.
Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.
Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!
Riq Pro — Professional Frame Drum
The riq is a frame drum central to Arab folk and classical music traditions, prized for its bright, articulate sound and the rhythmic complexity it brings to both solo and ensemble playing. This professional version pairs a mahogany frame with five pairs of hammered brass cymbals and a tunable synthetic head, making it a versatile tool for musicians working across traditional Middle Eastern music, world fusion, and percussive accompaniment.
Construction and Sound
The riq's character comes from the interaction of its frame, membrane and cymbals. The mahogany body provides structural stability and tonal warmth, while the five pairs of double cymbals—each hammered from brass—are positioned around the frame to produce a bright, cutting sound that carries clearly in ensemble settings. The synthetic head is tunable, allowing you to adjust pitch and response to suit different playing contexts and climatic conditions; a tuning key is included to facilitate these adjustments.
The synthetic membrane offers consistency in tone and durability over time, resisting the wear and moisture sensitivity that natural skins require. This stability makes the riq dependable in varied performance environments without frequent maintenance or replacement.
Playing Technique
The riq accommodates a wide range of playing approaches. You can strike the head with fingers or palm to produce rhythmic patterns, shake the frame to activate the cymbals for shimmering textures, or combine both techniques within a single phrase. The five pairs of cymbals allow for highly variable and complex articulation—light shaking produces a sustained shimmer, while sharper movements generate articulate, percussive accents. This responsiveness to subtle changes in hand position and intensity makes the riq equally effective for precise rhythmic work and for colouristic, textural playing.
What's Included
The Riq Pro comes with a softcase for transport and storage, and a tuning key for adjusting the head tension.
Musical Context
The riq holds a central place in Arab musical ensembles, where its bright tone and rhythmic articulation complement oud, ney, and other traditional instruments. It is equally valued in Turkish classical and folk music, and has become a fixture in contemporary world music and fusion projects where its distinctive voice adds authenticity and percussive colour.
The riq remains an essential percussion voice in Middle Eastern and Turkish musical traditions, played by both folk musicians and trained classical percussionists.
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