The daf (Persian: دف, from Middle Persian: dap) is a large Persian frame drum used in popular and classical music. The frame is usually made of hardwood with many metal ringlets attached, and the membrane is usually goatskin. Daf is mostly used in the Middle East, Kurdistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Armenia, Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia, and usually accompanies singers and players of the tanbur, violin, oud, saz and other Middle Eastern instruments. Some dafs are equipped with small cymbals, making them analogous to a large tambourine.
Topics being covered in the workshops:
- Basic principals of Daf playing.
- Traditional rhythmical patterns of Daf.
- Understanding & practicing how to count beats & accompany songs.
- Understanding the role of rhythm, and its importance as a fundamental element in music.
Beginners class:
Admission/Cost: $60
Location:
Iranian- American Center
6790 Top Gun St. Unite #7
San Diego, CA 92121
Saturday, June 18 - 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
For more Information, please call (858) 552-9355
Topics being covered in the workshops:
- Basic principals of Daf playing.
- Traditional rhythmical patterns of Daf.
- Understanding & practicing how to count beats & accompany songs.
- Understanding the role of rhythm, and its importance as a fundamental element in music.
Beginners class:
Admission/Cost: $60
Location:
Iranian- American Center
6790 Top Gun St. Unite #7
San Diego, CA 92121
Saturday, June 18 - 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
For more Information, please call (858) 552-9355







