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The upper register of Nihavend

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Makam studies

Notate the pitches above nevâ separately. Comparing this region in two performances reveals differences a lower-pentachord comparison misses.

Example

Rast → Nevâ ↗

The upper register of Nihavend

Rast → Nevâ ↗

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Which relationship should you listen for when reading the diagram?

AnswerNotate the pitches above nevâ separately. Comparing this region in two performances reveals differences a lower-pentachord comparison misses.

Related topics

Uşşak: notation and performance

References

TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi · Nihâvend

Subject-expert review pending.