San me dis ke sou sfirizo | Σαν με δεις και σου σφυρίζω, a song by Markos Vamvakaris; singers: Markos Vamvakaris and Chrisoula Kalfopoulou. Recording: Parlophone B-74186, 1950. Transcription: equal-tempered. Meter: 9/4, division: 2·2·2·3. The song follows the dromos Segkiach.
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This excerpt is from my book The Theory of Rebetiko, where I delve into the modal system of Greek music as it relates to the rebetiko genre. To access the complete text—including detailed discussions, tables, illustrations, and musical transcriptions of the examples—visit this page and explore the rich world of Greek modal music.
