Introduction to Persian Music

Introduction to Persian Music: Discourse aims to introduce the basic principles of Persian music (Classical and folk music of Iran) through live demonstration of musical instruments, listening, examples, basic elements of modal, music theory, and visual illustrations. Students will have the opportunity to try their hand at playing some Persian musical instruments, explore various playing techniques, compare, and contrast with Western instruments, and closely examine methods for creating the variety of sound textures found in Persian music. Basic elements of rhythm, pitch, compositional forms, and music theory will be covered. Among the instruments featured in the course are Santoor (hammered dulcimer), Kamancheh (spiked fiddle), Tombak (goblet drum), Daf (frame drum), Setar (long-necked lute), Ney (reed flute), and violin.

Wednesdays 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

October 2, 2024
October 9, 2024
October 16, 2024
October 23, 2024

This class is sold as a series package only.

Instructor: Hossein Salehi 

Senior class series discount: $75. Please contact The Reser’s Box Office.

The Reser’s Education and Community Program’s Mission: The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts Education and Community Program’s mission is to awaken creativity in all of us by providing access to exceptional arts learning experiences to lifelong learners, students, educators, and families in our community.