Instruments

Bass-Tar

The Bass Tar is the low-register member of the Tar family. With its warm, deep, and resonant sound, it adds depth, balance, and richness to Persian ensembles and orchestras.

Daf

The Daf is a traditional Persian frame drum known for its powerful and resonant sound. It plays an important role in Persian classical, folk, and spiritual music. In the Kurdish regions of Iran, it is especially valued as one of the most important instruments of mystical and spiritual traditions.

Gheychak

The Gheychak is a traditional Persian bowed string instrument rooted in the regional musical traditions of Iran. Its warm and expressive sound has made it an important part of Persian ensembles and orchestras. The Gheychak serves as a bridge between ancient traditions and contemporary Persian music.

Ney

The Ney is a traditional Persian reed flute known for its warm, expressive, and emotional sound. It plays a central role in Persian classical music and is widely regarded as a symbol of poetry, mysticism, and the human soul.

Oud (Barbat)

The Oud (Barbat) is one of the oldest string instruments in the world and a cornerstone of Persian and Middle Eastern music. Its warm, deep, and expressive sound makes it a powerful instrument for melodic and emotional expression. The Oud represents a rich musical heritage that spans centuries.

Qanun

The Qanun is one of the oldest string instruments of the Middle East. Renowned for its bright, clear sound and wide tonal range, it plays an important role in Persian, Arab, and Turkish musical traditions. The Kanun is a symbol of elegance, virtuosity, and musical richness.

Santur

The Santur is one of the most important instruments of Persian music. Played with two delicate wooden mallets, it is known for its clear, warm, and shimmering sound. For centuries, it has been a central instrument of classical Persian music and a symbol of its elegance and expressive beauty.

Setar

The Setar is one of the most delicate and expressive instruments of Persian music. With its four strings and unique playing technique using the fingernail of the right index finger, it produces a gentle, intimate, and reflective sound. It is a central instrument of Persian classical music and a symbol of Persian poetry, spirituality, and musical elegance.

Tanbur

The Tanbur is one of the oldest string instruments of Iran, renowned for its warm, resonant, and spiritual sound. It plays an important role in the folk and ritual music traditions of western Iran and holds special significance within the mystical traditions of the Yarsan community. The Tanbur symbolizes the connection between music, history, and spirituality.

Tar

The Tar is one of the most important instruments of Persian music. With its six strings and warm, resonant sound, it stands at the heart of the Persian classical tradition. The Tar is a symbol of Iran’s rich musical heritage, artistry, and cultural identity.

Tonbak

The Tombak is the principal percussion instrument of Persian music. Played with the fingers and hands, it is renowned for its rich variety of sounds and rhythms. As the heartbeat of Persian music, it brings energy, movement, and expressive depth to every performance.

Violin

The Persian violin combines the technical possibilities of the violin with the melodic language and ornamentation of Persian music. Through a unique performance tradition, it has developed its own distinctive sound and has become one of the most important instruments in Iranian music today.