Adinatisa o kaimenos
| Αδυνάτισα ο καημένος, a song by Giorgos Kamvisis; singer: Kostas Bezos. Recording: RCA Victor V-58092, 1931. Transcription: equal-tempered. Meter: 9/8, division: 2·2·2·3. The song follows the dromos Mouchagier.
This excerpt is taken from my book The Theory of Rebetiko, in which I explore the modal system of Greek music as it pertains to the rebetiko genre. To access the full text—including in-depth discussions, tables, illustrations, and musical transcriptions of the examples—visit this page and immerse yourself in the rich world of Greek modal music.
