Persian Ney
Echoes of Tradition, Sound of Heritage
Ney Techniques
A Complete Guide for Students and Performers to learn Persian Ney
This book is written in English and Persian
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The Persian Ney
The Persian ney, also known as the nay or Nai, is a traditional flute-like wind instrument that has been played in Persian and Middle Eastern music for centuries. It is one of the oldest musical instruments still in use today. The ney is typically made of hollow cane or reed and has several finger holes and a mouthpiece. The ney is usually made from a type of cane called Arundo donax or a similar reed. It consists of a long, hollow tube with a mouthpiece at one end and finger holes along the length of the instrument. The length of the ney varies, but it is typically around 45 centimeters (18 inches) long.
Courses
Mastering the Persian Ney, Techniques and Traditions
This course will focus on the Persian ney, and its application in Persian classical music. We will focus on techniques required to produce the different sounds of the ney, particularly in the characteristic Persian style. We will also cover the basics of holding the ney properly, correct fingerings, tonguing and breathing techniques.
This course is for students with basic ney knowledge, however, there is room for higher level players who wish to improve in the Persian style. We will examine different dastgahs (modes) and gushehs (smaller units of notes that define a dastgah) of the Persian Radif (the entire collection of modes), as well as looking at improvisation within this framework. By the end of this course, you will be more familiar with the distinct style of Persian ney, and be better equipped with technique to continually improve your playing.