A=440; for intermediate and advanced players of melodic instruments.
Daphna Mor returns to SFEMS alongside colleagues to delve into the art of Maqamat*.
Maqamat, plural of maqam,, is a system of melodic modes in music from Arab and Turkish origin) and rhythmic patterns from the Middle East and North Africa–repertoire not yet covered in Daphna’s previous SFEMS courses.
Note: this repertoire requires microtones which we will help you find on your instrument.
This 4-class series will be presented in two pairs with Kane Mathis (oud, kora) and Daniel Freedman, (percussion).
Sunday, May 2 @ 1pm PT
Sunday, May 23 @ 3pm PT
Kane and Daphna with emphasis on Turkish Music in Maqamat Hicâz, Uşşâk and Hüseyni) in which e we will play gorgeous repertoire and learn more about the art of the Maqam system.
Sunday May 9 @ 1pm PT
Saturday May 15 @ 10am PT
Daniel and Daphna will focus on rhythmic basic percussion patterns from North Africa and Arab origins, simple ways of embellishing the basic patterns, and how the rhythmic patterns fit with melodies from the region. For singers and instrumentalists.
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