With the help of this in-depth video course you will learn all steps and details of tuning the Persian Santoor.
The MasterClass features:
Tuning the Persian Santoor is almost an art form in itself, and can be a great hurdle on the path of learning this instrument.
Quite often, beginners give up with a lot of frustration or even damage to their Santur. No more!
With this detailed MasterClass you are going to learn step by step how to tune the Persian Santoor.
And much more than that: This course introduces you to almost infinite different tunings, with focus on standard Western diatonic tunings (like G Minor, E Minor, A major etc.) plus two original Persian Tunings (Dastgāh-e Shur and Dastgāh-e Homayoun) and even more alternative tunings (like Double Harmonic Minor or Arabic scales).
Furthermore, you will get countless useful tips and first-hand knowledge from someone who has practiced and studied the Persian Santoor intensely for many years, including tips on the best equipment, maintenance of the instrument and much more.
With this workshop you will not only be able to tune the Persian Santoor, you will truly become a tuning master!
Good luck on your journey!
~ Cale Alit | inspiritana
The "Companion Booklet" of the Persian Santoor Tuning Masterclass grants you a comprehensive overview of the most important tuning aspects and includes visual diagrams for 24 different tunings - from original Persian tunings over a great variety of Western tuning to more alternative tunings.
As part of the tuning masterclass, you will be able to download this booklet as PDF, allowing you to open it on any device (like smartphone, computer, ebook reader), so you always have your tuning resource at quick hand.
22 videos divided into 7 chapters (more than 2 hours)
+ the companion booklet as PDF (24 pages with 24 tuning diagrams)
Tip: Click the chapter names to see the individual lessons.
Hey! I am Cale Alit, multi-instrumentalist, composer and yoga teacher from Germany. I devote most of my lifetime to music and have been playing concerts, holding ceremonies and offering sound healing journeys around the world since 2019.
The Persian Santoor has always been my most favourite instrument ever since I discovered it the first time.
With my music project inspiritana I am reaching tens of thousands of people every month - especially on YouTube, where I release regular videos of my music.
With my work, I am one of the pioneers worldwide to make the sound of the Santur accessible to a Western audience, as I have adapted this traditional Persian instrument to a Western scale and rhythm.
In this Santoor Tuning MasterClass I am sharing with you all my knowledge from many years of experience playing and studying the Persian Santoor.
I feel honored to support you on your journey with this magical instrument!
With best regards,
Cale ~ inspiritana
