O charmanis
| Ο χαρμάνης, a song by Markos Vamvakaris; singer: Markos Vamvakaris. Recording: Odeon GA-1674, 1933. Transcription: equal-tempered. Meter: 4/4. The instrumental part (1-8) follows the dromos Zirgkiouleli Souznak. The verse (8-24) follows the dromos Chitzazkiar.
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.
