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Mixed melodic course

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Structure of makam

Listen for the initial register and expansion to either side. Comparing only the first two notes is insufficient.

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Which relationship should you listen for when reading the diagram?

AnswerListen for the initial register and expansion to either side. Comparing only the first two notes is insufficient.

Related topics

Understanding makam beyond a scale

References

Makam — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi

MTR 121 — Makam Teorisi I

Subject-expert review pending.