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Measuring intonation in performance

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Structure of makam

Measure the stable middle of a sustained sound. A single sample from an onset with a slide or vibrato can misrepresent intonation.

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Measuring intonation in performance

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Which relationship should you listen for when reading the diagram?

AnswerMeasure the stable middle of a sustained sound. A single sample from an onset with a slide or vibrato can misrepresent intonation.

Related topics

Çeşni, tetrachords and pentachords

References

Makam — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi

MTR 121 — Makam Teorisi I

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