Maqam · rast

Rast

راست

beginner

Composition

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Sayr · مسار · melodic progression

Ascending

Ascend stepwise through lower Rast jins emphasizing the 3rd (E half-flat), reach ghammaz (G), continue through upper Rast

Descending

Descend from the octave, pause on ghammaz (G), resolve stepwise through 3rd to tonic (C)

Common modulations

Pathways most regularly heard in performance.

Rare modulations

Less common but documented in the repertoire.