How to Choose the Best Setar Mezrab for Your Needs

Reading Time: 4 minuteswidespread recognition and acclaim in recent years. If you play right-handed, you’ll use your right index finger’s nail, and if you play left-handed, your left index finger’s nail will do. In any case, special tools called “mizrab” have been invented to make playing the setar simpler for individuals who are unable to play the instrument […]

All about Tombak: History and Origin

Reading Time: 9 minutesThe tonbak, also known as the tombak, is an essential instrument in Persian classical music. This goblet-shaped drum has a storied history and a unique sound that continues to captivate musicians and audiences alike. With an increasing demand for tonbak drums, it is now easier than ever to find a tonbak for sale. Whether it’s […]

Types of Setar: A Comprehensive Guide to the Iconic Persian Instrument

Reading Time: 7 minutesThe Setar is one of the most distinguished Iranian instruments, cherished for its soft, delicate tones and deep cultural significance. Although its volume is modest, the Setar’s expressive sound makes it ideal for solo or duet performances. Its name, meaning “three strings” in Persian, is a nod to its historical origins. However, the Setar now has […]

How to Tune a Setar: A Comprehensive Guide

Reading Time: 6 minutesThe setar is one of the stringed and mezrabi instruments of Iranian music, which is played with the nails of the index finger or plectrum. Contrary to its name that means the 3-stringed instrument, setar consists of four strings. The setar is a native Iranian instrument, and many music schools teach their students how to […]

The Ultimate Setar Buying Guide

Reading Time: 9 minutesIf you’re new to Setars, it’s far easier to buy one with someone who knows what they’re all about. However, this is not always achievable, so it is critical to understand Setars and which type and qualities would suit you best. Purchasing a Setar differs from purchasing other stringed instruments as unlike many of them, […]

What is a Setar? All about Persian setar

Reading Time: 5 minutesSetar is a traditional Persian musical instrument, considered to be one of the main instruments of Persian classical music. It has a soundbox covered with thin wood which contributes to the improvement of the sound, and a long neck, with four strings. According to many, its presence goes back more than 1000 years. It is […]