Publication of his book A guide to Daf technique & Middle Eastern rhythms has expanded Arash’s network and led to requests to run his therapy series.
Arash Zanganeh is a composer, music teacher and author whose work draws on Sufi traditions and Middle Eastern folkloric music.
He is the Artistic Director of Sufi Art Group, which was founded in 2000 with the goal of preserving the art and culture of the East.
Arash also works as an art therapist for TAFE Queensland, where he runs a series exploring communication through drumming, beating and singing skills for young refugees.
In 2014, Arash published his book and accompanying audio program, A guide to Daf technique & Middle Eastern rhythms.
The book, with accompanying audio program, brings together fifteen years of research to provide a practical resource with historical context and theoretical sections for beginning and intermediate players.
November 2014 to January 2015
Brisbane
$4050 – Individuals Fund
Arash reflected on his experience
“While on fieldwork, I observed a number of learning situations and while doing this, I got professional experience of pedagogical dimensions. For this publication, I explored the dimensions of Intellectual Quality and Supportive Academic Environments respectively. I began with the description of the learning situation and then explored how the particular dimensions are evident within them. I now identify the particular elements of these dimensions and make reference to those, which appeared absent in the learning situation. I have reflected on the importance of this project for fostering a broader knowledge of the Daf and Middle Eastern rhythms and also on the implications for my teaching in general.
Both ‘deep understanding’ and ‘deep knowledge’ were present in this book. The enthusiasts will hopefully gain a deep understanding of the underlying concepts of the drumming; they will be able to use their knowledge to play the traditional rhythms and will be able to establish the communication of music being about exchange and enjoyment more than just learning. “
Email: sufiartgroup@yahoo.com
Phone: 0466 363 161
Website: www.sufiartgroup.com/#!publications/cxge
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