Ime pedaki malama
| Είμαι παιδάκι μάλαμα, a song by Spiros Peristeris (lyrics by Minos Matsas); singer: Markos Vamvakaris. Recording: Odeon GA-7041, 1937. Transcription: equal-tempered. Meter: 9/4, division: 2·3·2·2. The song follows the dromos Machour with Sazkiar hybridization.
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.
