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Upper tonic

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Structure of makam

Locate the upper octave of the finalis. Mark a passing visit separately from a sustained point of rest.

Example

1 → 8 → 7

Upper tonic

1 → 8 → 7

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Which relationship should you listen for when reading the diagram?

AnswerLocate the upper octave of the finalis. Mark a passing visit separately from a sustained point of rest.

Related topics

Çeşni, tetrachords and pentachords

References

Makam — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi

MTR 121 — Makam Teorisi I

Subject-expert review pending.