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The Arab World

Middle East

http://www.maqamworld.com/

(Great site for a lot of info)

Arabic Rhythms (Pete Lockett)

Example of an Arabic Scale (Maqam)

Quarter tone scale

Video of Maqam (scales)

Musical Structure

Vocal Style and rhythmic pattern

 

Arabs Got Talent (!)

 

Modern Arabic Orchestra with singer

 

Arabic Musical Instruments

 

Saudi Arabia - Desert Dance

 

Oud

 

Saz (song with alternating Hebrew and Arabic verses)

 translation

Kanoon or Qanoun

Explanation of the instrument

 

Example of tuning levers

 

 

(Turkish)

 

Riq/tambourine

 

Zurna/Mizmar (Azerbaijan)

 

Nay Demo

 

Egyptian (Violin, Nay, Qanun and Oud)

 

Michigan Arab Orchestra

 

Iranian (1972) Kamancheh and Zarb