Struggling to learn maqam?

Below are videos and articles on learning how to play maqam music.

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Maqamat Articles

Everything we know about Maqam is wrong *NEW*

Everything you need in one song – Doulab Bayati

 6 Mini Scales That Create Maqam Music 

Arabic Maqam Theory – A Brief Introduction

Maqam Mystery to Maqam Mastery – a New Approach to Learn Maqam

Oud Maqam Learning Part 1: Maqam Learning Made Easy!

Oud Maqam Learning Part 2: The Ultimate Introduction to Maqam Music

Oud Maqam Learning Part 3: Common Questions Answered

Album Review “From Stone To Diamond” – Hossein Behroozinia

Luth Traditionnel en Iraq – Album Review – Jamil Bashir

Said Chraibi Album Review/Analysis – Oud

Arabic Maqam and Persian Dastgah Comparison and Equivalents

Maqam Hijaz Medley

The Secret to Playing Taqsim – Jins Rast

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