Maqam · hijaz

Hijaz

حجاز

intermediate

Composition

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Sayr · مسار · melodic progression

Ascending

Begin on tonic, emphasize the dramatic augmented 2nd (D♭ to E) in the Hijaz jins, reach ghammaz with tension

Descending

Descend with the characteristic augmented 2nd creating dramatic tension, resolve firmly to tonic

Common modulations

Pathways most regularly heard in performance.

Rare modulations

Less common but documented in the repertoire.