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Persian Classical Music
Introduction:
Classes:
The usual courses consist of two basic musical note books, book I and
book II, followed by the Persian modal system (Radif)
through traditional and modern methods. This will include the
theory and practice learning the Persian 7 Dastgah
along with some historical background of Persian classical music.
Instruction is one on one basis.
We also teach the traditional method of learning these two instruments
without using the musical notes called " Sineh be sineh" method
Conditions:
1.
Tuition is $160 per month. It includes four one-hour
sessions, the music workshops and all the course materials (notation and
internet access).
2.
Tuition must be paid in the beginning of each month.
3.
If the student misses a session, it is his/her
responsibility to arrange a makeup session with the instructor.
Music Workshops:
The workshops include group rehearsals and
instruction; lectures on music appreciation; history of Persian music;
music theory; and rhythmic and instrumental explorations.
Special Classes For
Children:
These classes are designed to teach children the basic
elements of music, such as music appreciation, theory, keyboard (Piano),
ear training and singing. In addition, the students become familiar with
many Persian instruments which they may later choose as their main
instrument.
About Tar and Setar
SETAR
Setar is a small lute with a long neck,
originally with three metallic strings (the present setar
has four strings) that are plucked with the right index finger.
The first representations of the Setar in
manuscripts appeared in the sixteenth century. Before this period,
long-necked lutes were depicted as resembling the Dotar,
whose sound-box and neck are longer.
The origins of the Setar go back the Tanbur of Khorasan
described by Farabi in the tenth century. The Setar is just an adaptation of this instrument to
which one string was added.
The sound-box of the Setar is curved; like the
lute and mandolin, it is generally made of strips of wood. The long and
slender neck is attached to the sound-box and the table, which are made
of mulberry wood. Three pegs, Gushi, placed at
the tip of the neck, two on the right side and two on the left. .
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