A Guide to Persian Ney
Learn Persian Ney Step by step
Develop your sound, fingering, and technique with Persian Ney PDF Book by Kianoush Khalilian. A practical guide in English and Farsi, from beginner to advanced.
Digital edition · English & Farsi
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Persian Ney Techniques
Step-by-step instruction, fingering charts, and practical exercises to support your playing from the foundations onward.
Handcrafted Persian Ney
A warm, resonant voice. Natural cane instruments in a range of tunings for beginners and professionals.
Persian Ney Lessons
Personal instruction with Kianoush Khalilian. Develop your sound, technique, and musical expression at your level.
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Discover the instrument
A simple reed.
A remarkable voice
The Persian ney is an end-blown reed flute at the heart of Persian classical music. Its expressive sound grows from the connection between breath, technique, and musical imagination.
Whether you are choosing your first ney or returning to the instrument, begin with the fundamentals: a suitable instrument, a clear approach to sound, and regular practice.
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Meet your teacher
Learn from a life
dedicated to music
Kianoush Khalilian is a Persian ney player, composer, and educator. He began studying with master Hassan Nahid in Tehran in 1990 and has performed across Asia, Europe, and North America.
His teaching brings performance experience into practical lessons, from producing your first sound to exploring repertoire, improvisation, and the Persian Radif.
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Build a stronger foundation
Getting started
Explore sound production, fingering, and the essentials of learning Persian ney.
Start learning 02 / CHOOSEFind your tuning
Understand ney tunings and sizes before choosing an instrument for your practice.
Explore tunings 03 / DEVELOPPlan your lessons
Learn how lessons work, what to expect, and how to prepare for your first session.
Read the course guideIn performance
Where breath
becomes music
Listen to Kianoush Khalilian perform on the Persian ney. Discover the instrument’s depth of tone, subtle ornamentation, and expressive musical voice.
Take a moment to listen, whether you are discovering the ney for the first time or developing your own sound.
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A few helpful answers
Which Persian ney should I choose as a beginner?
G (Sol) and F (Fa) are recommended starting options. Explore the available tunings on the handcrafted Persian ney product page , or contact us for help choosing.
Can I take Persian ney lessons online?
Yes. Lessons are available online worldwide and in person in Toronto, Canada. Instruction is adapted to your level, from fundamentals to advanced musical study. Explore lessons and registration.
Is the ney book a digital download?
Yes. Persian Ney Techniques is a downloadable PDF book in English and Farsi, with instruction, exercises, and fingering charts. No physical copy is shipped. View the PDF book.
What will I learn in Persian ney lessons?
Lessons cover sound production, breathing, fingering, and musical expression. As you progress, you can explore repertoire, improvisation, and the Persian Radif, with instruction tailored to your level and musical goals.
Let’s find your next step
Need help choosing a ney or getting started with lessons? Get in touch for guidance.
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