As you may already know by now. I’m really a big fan of learning about maqam and I like to geek out about it.
So today, I’m going to share some links with you that have helped me over the years. AND, I’ll share with you some of the stuff I’ve written on maqams that you may not have seen on OudforGuitarists yet.
Free Maqam Modulation Cheatsheet
ALSO, I’m creating some cheatsheets that serve as easy references for when you’re thinking about modulating to different maqams.
Maqam Links
maqamworld.com – recently updated with some new maqams too. This site helped me learn Arabic music and I’m sure it will help you too.
https://majnuunmusicanddance.com/maqam-daad-o-bidaad-understand-persian-music/
This is from my old website which hasn’t been updated in forever. Originally, my wife and I were both blogging on there. I wrote a bunch of things about Persian traditional music, and this article sheds some light on how modal music works.
https://www.oudforguitarists.com/arabic-maqam-theory/
This is probably the first article you should read on maqams. I think if you read this first and then read maqamworld.com you’ll understand way more.
I think that’s enough to get you going for now.
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