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  • 1. Introduction
  • └ 1.1 The Modal Characteristics of Persian Music
  • └ 1.2 The Objective of the Theory
  • └ 1.3 The microtones in Persian music
  • 2. Foundations of the Proposed Theoretical Model
  • └ 2-1. Encoding the modal notations of the melodic figures
  • └ 2-2. Overview of Circles and Cycles (Xn)
  • 3. Depiction of the Radif Repertoire as Case Study
  • └ 3-1. Compendium of Modal Notations for Identified Melodic Figures
  • └ 3-2. Constructing Composite Modal Frameworks
  • 4. Practical Application of the Theory
  • Bibliography
  • Bamdad Khoshghadami Hosseini, Soroosh Ghahramanloo
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• abstract
  This research aims to develop a comprehensive notation system for Persian music that supports improvisation, composition, and analysis of its modal aspects. By drawing parallels to how chord symbols function in jazz, the study introduces a system to denote pitch classes (maqām) and melodic contours (māyeh). Utilizing historical methodologies from Safī al-Dīn al-Urmawī's "Kitāb-i Advār", the research presents an innovative framework to represent modal cycles and microtonal nuances. As a case study, the 'Radif' of persian music is decoded and presented using this new system, demonstrating its practical application. The outcome is a detailed, practical guide that enhances the understanding and performance of Persian music, illustrated through examples of Setar improvisation and comparative analysis of melodic figures. Keywords: Persian Music, Modality, Radif, Dastgah, Maqam, Improvisation
• Bamdad Khoshghadami Hosseini, Soroosh Ghahramanloo - Deciphering Persian Music: A Systematic Approach Through Modal Classification and Synthesis - 2024
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