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Hearing a descending course

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Structure of makam

Trace how the upper register is established and how the phrase returns to the finalis. Include local upward turns in the transcription.

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Hearing a descending course

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Which relationship should you listen for when reading the diagram?

AnswerTrace how the upper register is established and how the phrase returns to the finalis. Include local upward turns in the transcription.

Related topics

Çeşni, tetrachords and pentachords

References

Makam — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi

MTR 121 — Makam Teorisi I

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