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.T
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.
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