Santur

Santour Lessons: From Fundamentals to Advanced Mastery

The Santur lessons are designed to help students reach their highest musical potential by building a strong foundation in both technique and repertoire.

Beginners start with the basics, including the proper mallet (mezrab) hold, reading music, understanding rhythm, and playing simple songs. As students progress to intermediate and advanced levels, they will refine their techniques and delve into a more extensive Persian santour repertoire.

Throughout the lesson, students will develop skills in note reading, Iranian traditional ornaments, counting and rhythm reading, and advanced techniques such as scales, arpeggios, and various ornamental techniques. The program also covers essential theory and ear training to complement practical playing skills.

Each lesson is thoughtfully designed to foster technical proficiency and a deep appreciation for the santour, ensuring a comprehensive and rewarding musical journey.

Santur

Teacher

  • Portrait of Yasser Bayat with a Tombak; teacher at the Global Music Academy, Berlin
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    Yaser Bayat

    Composer and Music Teacher

    Yaser Bayat, a distinguished composer, musician, and music teacher from Iran, holds a master’s degree from Tehran University of Fine Arts, where he ranked second among his peers. He is proficient in various Iranian musical instruments such as kamanche, setar, tanbur, santur, tombak, daf.

    Teaching Experience

    Bayat has extensive experience as a lecturer at Tehran University of Fine Arts and the University of Applied Sciences, as well as in various music schools. Under the guidance of renowned mentors including Mohammad Reza Lotfi, Dariush Tala-i, Dariush Pirniakan, Akbar Shekarchi, and Bahman Radjabi, Bayat has honed his expertise in ethnomusicology and Middle Eastern rhythm, particularly focusing on the music of different regions of Iran.

    Scholarly Contributions

    His scholarly contributions include studies on Luristani Kamanche techniques, Turkmen music, and Iranian music in theatrical performances. He is also an author, with notable works such as “Darband” and “Tombak and Chemeye Khorushane Rhythms,” enriching the literature on percussion and musical rhythms. Bayat has collaborated as a composer and musician on various cultural programs aired on public television and radio in Iran.

    At the Global Music Academy, Yasser offers lessons in Setar, Daf, Tombak

    Kurse

    • Daf

    • Kamancheh

    • Santur

    • Tombak

    • Setâr

    Sprachen

    German, Farsi

    Website

    https://www.yaser-bayat.com/