Maqam · ajam

Ajam

عجم

beginner

Composition

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Sayr · مسار · melodic progression

Ascending

Ascend through the bright Ajam jins (major scale quality), emphasize the major 3rd, reach ghammaz with warmth

Descending

Descend with joyful major quality, resolve firmly through the 2nd to tonic

Common modulations

Pathways most regularly heard in performance.

Rare modulations

Less common but documented in the repertoire.