Thanks! I'll check out the link and look into the book.
--- In Kamanche@yahoogroups.com, peyman <peybak@...> wrote:
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> Hi,
> I actually posted the radif tunings for the Kamancheh a while back.
Search the group. I think Parham reposted it:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Kamanche/message/280
> As for instructions, there are non-English books by Ostad Azarsina
(a methods book and a radif book, where the tunings came from). Try
Ketab.com if you're in the US.
>
> --- On Wed, 11/26/08, Jamie <jls221@...> wrote:
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> From: Jamie <jls221@...>
> Subject: [Kamanche] Kamanche Instruction
> To: Kamanche@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2008, 6:55 AM
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> Hey all, I'm new to the group and I'm really glad to have come
across
> it. I'm in a Middle Eastern band that plays for a belly dance
company
> and we're looking to expand our instrument repertoire. I've played
the
> violin for the past 13 years and thought learning the Kamanche
would be
> fun! However, I have no clue where to look to find instructional
books
> or lessons. I have come across the various ways to tune, but that's
> about it. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips? Thanks!
>