Studying unique musical effects and techniques in Iranian instruments and voice

Abstract

The Musical effects and techniques in Iranian music have a great impact on the musical expression and composer's intention. Besides, Iranian instruments and vocals have unique capacities that have their special techniques. In this research, the techniques have been investigated separately for Tār, Kamāncheh, Santūr, Ney, and Iranian voices. Also, musical effects have been reviewed in general. Some of these techniques are written and some are unwritten, but they are noticeable and obvious to musicians. Therefore, Iranian composers especially in their improvisations, use these techniques along with the other two elements of articulation and musical expression, to create effective compositions.