Online Persian Dotar Course in leeds

 

Dotar Structure

As mentioned above, the dotar instrument is a wound string instrument and consists of three main parts: the handle, the strings, and the resonant bowl. The resonant bowl is pear-shaped. The body is made of a combination of lime, apricot, or walnut wood. The threads are made of silk. The length of the handle is about 60 cm. They do not use Mezrab to play the dotar and it is played with nails. In some parts of the country including northern Khorasan cities such as Quchan, Bojnourd, Shirvan, Esfarayen, Farouj, Dargaz, Ashkhaneh, southern and eastern cities of Khorasan such as Torbat Jam, Taybad, Torbat Heydariyeh, Neishabour, Ferdows, Birjand, Bajestan, Bardaskan, Ghaenat, Kashmar, Bakhrez, Khaf, Sarakhs, Gonabad and Sabzevar and the Turkmen cities of Golestan province and Aliabad Katoul and cities of Mazandaran province, Dotar has more fans and is used in the local music of these areas. Among the most famous Iranian dotar players, we can mention Seyyed Jalaluddin Ashtiani, Ahmad Gholi Ahmadi, Ismail Sattarzadeh, Mohammad Ismailzadeh, Ashour Goldi Barzin, Ali Asghar Bayani, Zolfaghar Bitaneh, Gholam Ali Pourataei, Tahmours Pournazeri and ...

Learning music in Leeds

Leeds is a dance and opera town in the United Kingdom. The music industry in this city has developed a lot, especially in recent years. First Direct Arena is a 13,500-seat stadium that is fast becoming the number one venue for live music. Concerts are also held at the O2 Academy Hall in the city, which once hosted bands such as Queen and Kaiser Chiefs. Some of the world's greatest artists, including Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, and Robbie Williams, have performed at Round Park in North Leeds. On Valentine's Day 1970, The Who performed and recorded their album live in Leeds at the University of Leeds restaurant, which has been hailed by several music critics as the best live rock recording of all time. Leading Leeds music stars include Cassier Chief, Hood, Gang of Four, Duel, and Delta 5. Some of the city's most important music venues include the City Variety Music Hall, the Howard Chamber Hall, and the Belgrade Music Hall.