An Introduction To Arabic Music and The Maqams

An Introduction to Arabic Music and The Maqams is designed to introduce the curious musician and
unfamiliar ear to the mysterious microtonal world of Arabic music. In addition to providing a
comprehensive guide to the Arabic scales known as maqams, this book also discusses traditional
instruments, the quarter tone, accidentals, improvisation and much more. Each section is accompanied by
inspiring audio tracks recorded by some of Egypt’s finest session musicians.
unfamiliar ear to the mysterious microtonal world of Arabic music. In addition to providing a
comprehensive guide to the Arabic scales known as maqams, this book also discusses traditional
instruments, the quarter tone, accidentals, improvisation and much more. Each section is accompanied by
inspiring audio tracks recorded by some of Egypt’s finest session musicians.