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The Science of "Maqamat"

Duration: 1 h 13 m / 13 lessons

Level: Specialized

Course Language: Arabic

By the end of this course, you will be able to

  • Recognize the nine basic maqams of Arabic music and understand their meanings and uses. You will also learn to distinguish the maqams when listening to the melody.

  • Understand the meanings and uses of maqams, and apply them in playing/composing. Understand maqam distribution on the musical scale and use for melodies and expression.

  • Understand how to perform each of the basic maqams correctly, including correct pronunciation and artistic expression.

  • Recognize degrees of emphasis in maqams, crucial for musical feeling. Perform listening/playing exercises to enhance skills in maqam interpretation.

Course details

  • 1 h 13 m/13 lessons
  • Last updated: 25/2/2024
  • Course completion certificate

Course Content

Free lessons

1.

Introduction

2.

Introduction to "Maqamat"

3 Minutes

About this course

From ancient times until now, Maqamat has been considered the basis of Arabic music arts. It is a specific set of tones that follows certain rules and is used in developing melodies and musical expression. Through this course, you will explore these wonderful musical forms. You will learn about the nine basic maqams of Arabic music (Rast, Nahawand, Nawa Athar, Bayat, Kurd, Hijaz, Saba, Sika, and Ajam), and their deep meanings and multiple uses. You will learn to distinguish between maqams when listening to a melody, understand their connotations, and gain skills to arrange them on the musical scale, building melodies and musical expression. This course offers an enjoyable, enriching musical journey, exploring new worlds of art and creativity. Join us and discover the beauty and magic of Maqamat in Arabic music.

Course requirements and prerequisites

There are no requirements for this course. Your interest in the topic and your commitment to learning are all you need to achieve the utmost benefit from this course.

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The Science of "Maqamat"

Duration: 1h 13m / 13 lessons
Level: Specialized
Course Language: Arabic