Rast mode Basis / Final: C Incipit: C, E 1 comma flat, or G Elemental structure: 5x-rast on C, 4x-rast on G Extension: 4x-rast on low G Sub-final: low B 1 comma flat Dominants: G (primary), E 1 comma...
Rast Mode and Dromos
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Ousak Mode and Dromos
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Excerpt from my book The Theory of Rebetiko: From the Makams of Asia Minor to the Dromi of Piraeus. Ousak Mode The Ousak mode has its theoretical basis and final on D, where the fundamental element...
Nikriz Mode and Dromos
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Excerpt from my book The Theory of Rebetiko: From the Makams of Asia Minor to the Dromi of Piraeus. Nikriz Mode The Nikriz mode has its theoretical basis and final on C, where the fundamental element...
Chitzaz Mode and Dromos
C
Excerpt from my book The Theory of Rebetiko: From the Makams of Asia Minor to the Dromi of Piraeus. Chitzaz Mode Basis / Final: D Incipit: D or G (tetrachordal form); D, F#, or A (pentachordal form)...
Kiourdi Mode and Dromos
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Kiourdi Mode Basis / Final: D Incipit: D or A Elemental structure: 4x-kiourdi on D, 5x-rast on G (tetrachordal form); 5x-kiourdi on D, 4x-ousak on A (pentachordal form) Extension: 5x-rast on low G...
Chitzazkiar Mode and Dromos
C
Excerpt from my book The Theory of Rebetiko: From the Makams of Asia Minor to the Dromi of Piraeus. Chitzazkiar Mode The Chitzazkiar mode has its theoretical basis and final on C, where the...
Pireotiko Mode and Dromos
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Pireotiko Mode Basis / Final: C Incipit: G, or C (less commonly) Elemental structure: 5x-pireotiko on C, 4x-chitzaz on G Extension: 4x-chitzaz (less commonly, 4x-rast) on low G Sub-final: low B 1...
Saba Mode and Dromos
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Saba Mode Basis / Final: D Incipit: F Elemental structure: 5x-saba on D, 5x-chitzaz on F Extension: 5x-chitzaz on high C (less commonly, only high D), 5x-rast on low G Sub-final: C Dominants: F...