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Arabic Music scales ( the best book )

Arabic Music Sheets - 12-16-2012 at 01:35 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Arabic-Musical-Scales-Teachings-without/dp/09...

Doc139 - 4-21-2013 at 11:38 AM

Does anybody know, is the cd that goes with the book "Arabic Music Scales" by Cameron Powers still available? I have the book but not the cd (yet).
Alexander

John Erlich - 4-24-2013 at 08:44 AM

Hi Alexander,

Why don't you go ahead and contact Cameron Powers directly? http://www.cameronpowers.com/contactcameron.html

I also suggest this book for more advance maqam study: http://www.amazon.com/The-Maqam-Book-Doorway-Scales/dp/965505053X/r...

All the best,
John

John Erlich - 4-24-2013 at 08:45 AM

Buy Arab Musical Scales CDs: http://www.gldesignpub.com/amsdisks.html

Lysander - 11-26-2013 at 01:44 AM

Great book. I have found it invaluable and it is the SOLE book I have been working from since I started learning oud. I especially like how Cameron describes the associated mood and feel of many of the maqamat. I have not picked up the CD yet. Has anyone here and can they comment on it?

I will try to locate a copy in the UK of The Maqam Book. Getting it imported from the US will mean I get hit with a customs charge. If I manage to get the book I will write an account here.

Microber - 11-26-2013 at 12:36 PM

Hi Alexander,
I have the Maqam Book by David Muallem and I find it very useful.

Robert

David Parfitt - 11-26-2013 at 01:15 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Lysander  
Great book. I have found it invaluable and it is the SOLE book I have been working from since I started learning oud. I especially like how Cameron describes the associated mood and feel of many of the maqamat. I have not picked up the CD yet. Has anyone here and can they comment on it?

I will try to locate a copy in the UK of The Maqam Book. Getting it imported from the US will mean I get hit with a customs charge. If I manage to get the book I will write an account here.


Books are exempt from customs charges.

Lysander - 11-26-2013 at 03:47 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David Parfitt  


Books are exempt from customs charges.


Interesting.... if so I'm jumping right on this. Duty Calculator seems to confirm also. Thanks, David.