Looking to enjoy traditional classic music for a

change: Try out Persian music

The classical music of Persia is also known by the Iranian music and the sound and performance of the

music is enjoyed by people across Persia. The actual sound of the music glitters minarets and desert

landscape. Some leading musicians live in northern lights and the view of snow capped mountains.

Vancouver, Canada remains a hub for Iranian musicians and most of them have settled down there

The origin of music

The Persian music which remains a traditional music of Iran provides a message to the audience, from

the innermost consciousness of the artist. When looking towards the history of the traditional music, the

full credit goes to King Jamshid for the invention of the music. The ancient music possesses an elaborate

musical culture. The music was played

during important function of worship

and in courtly entertainment. The origin

of the music is around 800 BC during

the Archaemenid Empire; even

Alexander the Great has witnessed the

music. During this period, other

musicians used various instrument such

as bagpipes, flute, lutes and harps to

play the music. Evidence shows the first written Iranian music is from Sassanid Period ( 226-643CE). The

famous court musician Barbod developed a musical system and 365 melodies associated with Iranian

music.

About the music

The Classical music is based on series of modal scales and tunes which has to be memorized by the

artist. The Iranian radio plays round the clock Iranian music to listeners

all over the world. The diverse selection of music includes both hit

songs and classic songs. Radio Javan introduces new Persian

musicians and singers. The classical music its totally vocal based and

the vocalist play music relating to the mood of the atmosphere. In many

cases, they choose poems and most times, a singer is accompanied

along with string instrument. In some songs, the musician is

accompanied with a singer. Traditionally the music is performed by

seated on decorating cushion and rugs. Most times, many candles are lit and a group of musicians and

vocalist decide on which song they have to perform depending upon situations.

Instruments used

The instruments used in Persian music include the frame drum, long necked lutes tar, the end blown

flute, the santur and the bowed spike fiddle. Some Persian musicians use the European violin as an

alternative and later Piano was introduced from the west. Most of these instruments were originated in

Iran. The Iranian radio is an internet based radio station and listeners can request for song online.

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