Category: Music Theory

— Instruments · 11 min
The Music of the Mevlevi Sema: The Ney, the Kudum and the Sound of Seb-i Arus
Mevlevi music is the ayin, the composed suite behind the whirling dervish ceremony. Here is how its order, rhythms and instruments work, led by the ney and the kudum.

— Music Theory · 4 min
The Science of Group Drumming: Stress, Mood & Connection

— Music Theory · 4 min
Oud Maqam Basics for Beginners

— Music Theory · 9 min
Darbuka Playing Techniques & Essential Rhythms: Maksum, Baladi & Malfuf

— Instruments · 8 min
The Healing Effects of the Turkish Ney: Music Therapy in the Ottoman Empire

— Music Theory · 14 min
440 Hz or 432 Hz? Which One Is Truly More Natural?

— Music Theory · 7 min
Persian Music Theory: Understanding Dastgahs and Avaz

— Music Theory · 10 min
Iranian Traditional Music: History, Dastgah System, and Instruments
— Music Theory · 2 min
Discover Tapadum Music Academy

— Music Theory · 4 min
