u/butterwob explains how Arabic maqams work and are used to create melodies and how a maqam differs from and is similar to a western musical scale

https://www.reddit.com/r/ethnomusicology/comments/1fd2tld/comment/lmdehsn/

created by flug32 on 10/09/2024 at 02:28 UTC

85 upvotes, 2 top-level comments (showing 2)

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Comment by Wiggles69 at 10/09/2024 at 03:58 UTC

19 upvotes, 2 direct replies

While the comment is lovely, it doesn't actually explain any of those things

Comment by pasjojo at 10/09/2024 at 08:59 UTC

4 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Thank you! This just opened a new playground for me. I always thought Arabic music was just about scales and tuning but this right will be a great addition to my composition toolbox.