Blog.
Field notes, workshop visits and long reads from the atelier.
— News · 2 min
Tapadum at Eufonica 2026: Meet Us in Bologna, 15–17 May
Tapadum exhibits at Eufonica 2026, the BolognaFiere music fair (15–17 May), with a stand of handcrafted instruments from across the Mediterranean and the Middle East — Pavilion 33, Stand B9.
— Buying Guide · 8 min
The Best Handpans for Beginners: How to Choose Your First Handpan
— Buying Guide · 9 min
The Daf: From Sufi Ceremony to the Modern Sound Bath — A Guide to the Persian Frame Drum
— Tuning Systems · 3 min
How to Tune an Arabic Oud: A Complete Guide for Beginners and Professionals
— Tuning Systems · 3 min
How to Tune a Short Neck Baglama: Complete Tuning Guide
— Instruments · 6 min
The Healing Effects of the Turkish Ney: Music Therapy in the Ottoman Empire
— Uncategorized · 4 min
Gurdjieff’s Impact on Modern Music Theory: Rhythmic Patterns Explored
— Instruments · 7 min
The Clay Darbuka: Warm Tones, Ancient Roots
— Instrument Care and Tips · 5 min
The Enchanting Persian Tar
— Music Theory · 4 min