Tar Instrument

By Author: Saeed Azadbakhsh
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The Persian Tar is a string instrument that is played with a Mezrab. Persian Tar string Instrument was invented in the 18th century and has since become one of the most important musical instruments in Iran. Tar Instrument is particularly used in classical music and is the favored instrument for radifs. Few people can be named who have worked in traditional Iranian music and have not enjoyed the beautiful sound of this instrument. In the past, Iranian Tar had five strings. Darvish Khan added the sixth string to this Iranian Instrument that is still used. The bowl of Persian Tar consists of two parts, large and small and is made of the old mulberry wood stump. The older the wood, the better and more beautiful the sound of the instrument. Tar is one of the main string instruments of Iranian music. Persian Tar has a pleasant sound that enchants you and is always accompanied by Tombak. ShopiPersia is the largest Iranian website that sells all kinds of Persian string instruments. We ship worldwide.
The Tar bowl is made of the old mulberry wood stump, and the ...
... older the wood, the better the sound will be due to the dryness of the warp. The bowl (abdomen) is divided into large and small parts. There is a phrase in the art of music that says: The best instrument is the one that the musician feels that this instrument fits easily in his arms and hands and creates a natural and pleasant sound to his cultural taste.