Makam are modes found in Arabic, Greek, Turkish, Armenian, in the Balkans and beyond. There are many regional and historical variations but also a broad common heritage. We will study the basics of the makam modal system, how to improvise (taksim) and modulate from one makam to another. Untempered instruments are more suited to practicing specific makam intervals: voice, violin, clarinet, .. Reading the music theory is optional, These musical traditions were transmitted orally but there are also scores that I will teach you to decode.

EN We will work on posture, how to hold the instrument, left and right hand exercises and ornaments. Discovery and deepening of oriental modes and rhythms. We will study step by step the system of makam (oriental modes), learning taksim (improvisations) and modulations. Learn your favorite pieces or those that I have selected for you according to your level and your tastes Reading of music theory and optional musical experience. IN We will work on the posture, how to hold the instrument, left hand and right hand technical exercises and ornaments, get to know the oriental rhythms, and balkan odd meters. We will dive into the middle eastern modal system of makam, learn how to improvise in a makam, modulate from one makam to the other. Learn your favorite tunes or those I selected for you according to your level. Turk sanat muzik (Turkish art music), Halk muzik (Turkish folk songs), greek and balkan dance tunes, arabic songs, tango, you name it! Reading music and having instrumental experience is optional.