Lily Afshar_Five Popular Persian Ballads

Lily Afshar Five Popular Persian Ballads

Five Popular Persian Ballads for Solo Classic Guitar

(PDF + MP3 Audio Tracks | 17 Pages)

Arranged by renowned Iranian-born international concert guitarist Lily Afshar, this collection brings traditional Persian folk music to the classic guitar. The 17-page digital book features four expressive love songs and a gentle lullaby, each arranged to capture the lyrical nuances, ornaments, and emotional depth of a vocal performance.

Afshar incorporates sophisticated guitar techniques—including tremolo, harmonics, and muted strumming—to create tasteful, evocative settings. Four of the five short pieces open with an introduction designed to set the mood and tempo. Perfect for intermediate to advanced guitarists, this collection is an excellent choice for musicians seeking unique international repertoire, those discovering Persian music for the first time, or long-time enthusiasts of the genre. Written in standard notation.

Included Arrangements:

• Gol-E-Gandome
• Dareneh-Jaan / Aziz-Joon
• Leila-Leila
• Jaan-E-Maryam
• Lala-Ee