Rowan Storm teaches about the Daf, Tar, and other frame drums for the Gilded Serpent

[taikoshudan]

Wonderful explanations, Rowan. I loved the performance practices, cultural adages and translations you presented.

One note that came to my attention; using a more generic term, like "metal discs' in place of zils or jingles seems to relate more to a universal understanding. I bring this up becuase some people get very territorial and nationalistic about language references. You have a wonderful collection of instruments, also. I look forward to getting in touch. Best wishes.

Kenne Thomas

[niki0naz]

Daf is a persian instrument

[niki0naz]

wow, I watched you play! very impressive! thank you for this post.

[kurdatheist]

@niki0naz

Why can it not be found in any Persian music videos before 1970? Because in 1974 Bijan Kamkar introduced it to Persian Music...

[kurdishleader]

God bless you!

[avinarensemble]

Daf is not a arabic word,and doesnt mean wood!! it comes from the antique word "dap" e "dup" that in iranian antique language" pahlavi" it means "to hit".

[IsshySouljaESA27]

Does anyone know where you can buy that last drum from?! please :)

[kurdatheist]

@IsshySouljaESA27

yes... follow the link below... But it is synthetic and not Natural skin..

ht tp: //w ww.santoori. com / daf3 .html

[WomenFrameDrumming]

Thank you for posting! We have added this to our interview and instructional playlists. ~ All the best, Women Frame Drumming

[zardashty]

nice one :))