An examination of the system of melodic modes (dastgah) that governs practice in the Persian/Iranian music. Emphasis given to theoretical issues (scales, intervals, and melodic progressions) and analysis of standard repertoire. Students will receive introductory lessons on Persian instruments(the setar and tar).
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UnitsLetter
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeLower division only
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeLecture
Greatest teacher ever. Easy too pass. He clearly loves music and he's great at it! True musician! Would absolutely recommend it.
The worst professor I've ever had. No syllabus, no office hours, the lectures are very hard to follow. He told us almost nothing about the midterm and final, then asked us absurd trick questions on them. Didn't even tell us how we did on the midterm; he told us to email him if we wanted to know (he didn't respond to any of my emails all quarter).