Suznak 24EDO
For a general introduction to maqamMaqam (pl. maqamat) is the modal melodic system used in the Arab worldVisit the link to learn more and these presets, please visit A Guide to the Maqam Tuning Presets for Ableton Live 12.
About this maqam
This represents a version of Maqam Suznak, the most common branch within the Maqam Rast Family, in 24 EDO form, fitting within a 12-pitch set for use on a standard keyboard. E1/2♭ is substituted for E♮ and A1/2♭ is substituted for A♮. Provided by Sami Abu Shumays.
JinsJins (pl. ajnas): a scale fragment of 3, 4, or 5 notes with a specific mood and melodic vocabulary.Visit the link to learn more modulations possible within this pitch set
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Learning more
Here are some resources to learn more about this tuning system.
- Inside Arabic Music Chapter 11 (description of Tuning System); Ch 14-16 (descriptions of Ajnas); Ch 24 (Sayr diagrams)
- Maqam World Website, including Maqam and Jins Scales
- "Maqam Lessons" YouTube series, teaching the melodic vocabulary of the ajnas and maqamat