Daf (Frame Drum) Online Lessons by Hooman Tootoonchian

Daf (Frame Drum) Online Lessons @Rhythmitica by Hooman Tootoonchian
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Daf is one of the ancient musical instruments of Iran and its neighboring countries. It is classified as a percussion instrument. Today, it is considered a part of the Membranophones family, which similar to the Doyreh, is subcategorized as “single-sided” (only one side has the skin stretched over it) with a “frame” body.

Daf instrument

In contemporary Dafs, this membrane is also made out of plastic to avoid being affected by humidity. The player usually holds the Daf with the left hand (for right-handed players). Using the 5 fingers of the right hand placed on the side of the instrument and 4 fingers of the left hand holding it, the player is then able to play and create music. Persian Daf has four main techniques. Using these four techniques, all different rhythms and sounds can be produced. The right-hand techniques are called “Tom” and “Bak” while left-hand techniques are called “Chap” and “Zanjir”. All the other techniques (adding up to 20) are auxiliary and complementary to these four main techniques.

Daf instrument

Daf instrument has been in use in mystical Sufi and Dervish traditions for a long time. In the past few decades, it has surpassed its original place in the Sufi’s “Khaneqah” and has found its status as a versatile instrument in different musical endeavors. Today, Daf is utilized in traditional Iranian music as well as world music and percussion bands, Daf ensembles, and even the classical music bands focused on the music of the renaissance age.

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