Features of the Divan instrument
The Divan instrument is a percussion instrument and belongs to the tanbour family. In appearance, this instrument is very similar to the tanbour, except that it is larger in size. The Divan instrument, like other instruments in this group, consists of three main parts: a resonant bowl, handle, and strings. They make Divan instruments in different sizes. Its small size is called Jora, its medium size is called Baghlama and its large size is called the instrument of Divan. This instrument has 24 curtains that can be moved. The number of strings is nine or seven. The order of the strings in the nine-string instrument is three sets of triplets and in the seven-string instrument is 2-3-2. The resonant bowl of the Divan has a relatively large diameter of about 35 mm. The instrument is also played with a plastic percussion instrument and the middle finger must be placed on the resonant bowl when you are playing it. The most important Divan musicians are Shavanparvar, Ardal Arzanjan, Orhan Ganjehbai, and Diar Darsim. This instrument is especially popular among the Kurds and has many famous players in Turkish Kurdistan, Iraqi Kurdistan, Iranian Kurdistan, and Syrian Kurdistan.
Learning music in Quebec
As a modern global and multicultural society, all kinds of music can be found in Quebec today; From folk music to hip-hop. Music has always played an important role in the culture of the people of this city. From Ms. Laboldak in the 1920s to 1930s to contemporary artists, music in Quebec has introduced the world to some of the best songwriters, pop singers, singers, and bands. The most popular Quebec music artists of the last century include Felix Leclerc (1950s), Jill Wiegen (1960s), Kate and Anna McGarrigle (1970s), and Celine Dion (1980s). Among the most famous music halls in Quebec, we can mention Lasala Rosa, Metlous, Le Ritz PDB, Rialto Theater, etc., which host many concerts every year. There are also very famous music festivals in this city, the most important of which are Oshaga, Eaglofest, Quebec Festival (FEQ), Francophone, Methuselah, etc.