Our Publications & Etudes in the Santur Both in English & Persian language

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I-Tuning book and Persian intervals- for the Santur and other instruments.

The Santur tuning book and Persian intervals-1997 (in English and Persian languages) included Video Tape by Ahmad Borhani

For centuries, the tuning of the Santur was the biggest challenge for the students. It used to take about 5 years for an average student to learn how to tune the instrument. Now technology helps us to tune the Santur even before we start studding it. This visual etude in the tuning of the Santur and other instruments (with the video tape) instructs you how to use a chromatic tuner to tune your Santur. It instructs you all the details of the complicated Persian Music Intervals. This knowledge about the perfect exact pitch Persian intervals and scales help other instrument players to tune their instruments too. Many people were waiting for this book. The book is very easy to use. It is in 42 pages color printed $ 25.00 & video tape 80 minutes $ 25.oo

Tuning Book sample

Etude in Santur- Book One1994( beginners- in English and Persian languages) included Video Tape by Ahmad Borhani

This is for the first time in the history of Persian Music that an instructor has put the best of his knowledge into the Video Tape for public. We video captured this studies since we believe in the development of Persian Music. This is a practical and self-instructing method for beginners to learn to play Santur without the need of an instructor. The results of this etude is beyond satisfaction. The 83 minutes Video Tape let you have your teacher with you at any time you need him. The book includes a short history of Persian Music, the History of Santur, music theory, Mezraab(Hammer) technique and 30 practical music lessons. The book is in 70 black & white pages and mostly in Persian language, but video tape is in Persian and English language both. (44.00 per set, including: book$20.00, Video tape$24.00)

Book One sample

Etude in Santur- Book 2 1997 (intermediate-  in English and Persian languages) included Video Tape by Ahmad Borhani

Following the etude no 1, Book 2 begins with legato(RIZZ) playing in Santur. You learn all the skills of the advanced Persian hammering styles in this book. After you finish the book, you will be able to begin playing the RADIEF of ABULHASSAN SABAA for the Santur. Radief is the base and the spirit of Persian music. Book in 35 pages $ 15.00 & video tape 65 minutes $ 15.00

Book 2 sample

Hejrat(Exodus)1995 by A. Borhani

This is a fantasy piece in three movements about the experience of moving from the home country to the USA. It is written for advanced technique and includes 15 minutes Video and Audio tapes($14.00per set, including: book$4.00,Video tape$10.00)

Persian Folklore Music1996 included Video and Audio tapes by A. Borhani

The book includes 7 different Persian Folklore songs from the different parts of IRAN such as: Khorassan, Gillan, Tehran, Kordestan, Fars, and Banaader. The book is in 44 black & white pages and includes 36 minutes Video tape. Playing the songs of this book requires a high technique.(27.00 per set, including: book$ 12.00, Video tape$15.00)

-7 pieces in Shure Dastgah- slow performance. To watch the sample go to vidio page

-5 Chahaar Mezraabs in Shure. To watch the sample go to vidio page "Advanced"