Iranian traditional music instruments's by shervin19

Zabol - Iran, S¿stån va Baløchestån Iranian traditional music instruments, Tonbak and Setar.

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shervin19 - May, 26 2010 12:05pm The tonbak is a goblet drum from Persia (ancient Iran). It is considered the principal percussion instrument of Persian music. The tonbak is normally positioned diagonally across the torso while the player uses one or more fingers and/or the palm(s) of the hand(s) on the drumhead, often (for a ringing timbre) near the drumhead's edge. Sometimes tonbak players wear metal finger rings for an extra-percussive "click" on the drum's shell. Tonbak virtuosi perform solos lasting ten minutes or more. shervin19 - May, 26 2010 12:05pm Setar is a Persian musical instrument. It is a member of the lute family. Two and a half centuries ago, a fourth string was added to the setar, which has 25 - 27 moveable frets. It originated in Persia around the time of the spread of Islam and is a direct descendant of the larger and louder tanbur. The setar should not be confused with the Indian sitar, which is significantly different, although the name and some aspects of the design of the latter derive from the setar. The Pamiri setor, also, is a different, larger instrument. jacko1 - May, 26 2010 02:05pm A well composed 'still life' I also like the info that goes with it.