Mohammad Akhavan

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Mohammad Akhavan was born in Tabriz in 1956. from an early age, he became interested in music. he choose Tombak at the age of 6 and start practicing without any teacher. he learnt the elementary playing techniques from books and tapes of the master players. 

At the age of 18, he was invited by ostad Mahmod Karimi and Daryosh Safavat to join Tabriz radio and television ensemble. At the same time, he started teaching at the Tabriz center for preservation and propagation of music, Tabriz music college and Tabriz music workshop.

He has performed in many concerts in America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

He now lives in Tehran teaching Tombak and performing with master musicians.

As a Tombak player he is a perfectionist. He is always practicing his technique and exploring new styles.



Book

Amozeshe Tonbak (Elementary Method of Tonbak & 13 Pieces for beginners)
Published by: Azarpuya Publisher P.O. Box:51745-185 Iran - Tabriz

This book is in two parts. First part contains elementary techniques for playing Tombak. Second part contains Tombak exercises.

This book is in Persian. This book uses a single line notation which beginners may find easier to understand than the three line notation used by most teachers.

Khodamoze Tonbak

Majmoe ketabhaye Tonbak navazeye novin

Daf navazi va moghadameye Tonbak navazie novin

Recordings

Maktab Tar Tabriz with Davod Azad

Email

mohammad_e_akhavan@yahoo.com

Contact telephone numbers

kelashaye khososi: 7204869 7907935()
Amozeshgahe taraneh: 8408931 
seda va sima: 8739990_8739747


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