Phaedon Sinis - Microtones, Makam and Modulation: A Framework for Understanding Middle Eastern Music
Date:
Thu, 11/10/2011 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location:
CCRMA Classroom (2nd floor)
Event Type:
Guest Lecture ![](https://ccrma.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/user/ruviaro/ps_lyra_320.png?1320793133)
With the help of live instruments and archival recordings, Phaedon Sinis will give a gentle introduction to the building blocks of Middle Eastern music with the goals of demystifying the music, emphasizing the importance of modulation and giving the listener a context to appreciate further explore this highly intricate and refined modal system.
The talk will conclude in a collective performance of a Turkish drinking song with two easy microtones, so attendees are encouraged to bring their voices and unfretted instruments.
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For more on Phaedon Sinis, check out his website: http://www.phaedonsinis.com/
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For more on Phaedon Sinis, check out his website: http://www.phaedonsinis.com/
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FREE
Open to the Public