Hicaz pitch class set
In Turkish music, the hicaz pitch class set is a set of scales that are named after the Hicaz Turkish makam. For Hicaz, there is the Hicaz tetrachord and Hicaz pentachord.
Hicaz tetrachord and pentachord in 53-TET
The intervals of the Hicaz tetrachord and Rast pentachord within 53 Tone Equal Temperament are given in the table:
| Pentachord | Tetrachord | Note order | Step to next note (Number of steps) | Note name starting from Dügâh[1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hicaz pentachord | Hicaz tetrachord | 1 | S (5) | Dügâh |
| 2 | A (12) | Dik Kürdî | ||
| 3 | S (5) | Nim Hicâz | ||
| 4 | T (9) (Only for pentachord) | Neva | ||
| - | 5 | - | Hüseynî |
Makams that use the Hicaz pentachord or Hicaz tetrachord
| Name of Makam | Lower Çeşni | Higher Çeşni |
|---|---|---|
| Basit Suzinak[2] | Rast pentachord | Hicaz tetrachord |
| Neveser | Nikriz pentachord | Hicaz tetrachord |
Other intervals
According to the AEU System, Hicaz can be constructed not only through SA12S (5-12-5), but also BA13S, SA13B, and BA14B. But in practice, only SA12S is used.[3]
References
- ↑ Note: This is sometimes called "Starting from its original position" but it doesn't have to start there.
- ↑ Hakki Özkan, İsmai̇l (2010). "Sûzinak". TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi (in Turkish). Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ Yahya Kaçar, Gülçin. "Aral-Ezgi-Uzdilek Kuramında Artık İkili Aralığı ve Çeşitli Makamlara Göre Uygulamadaki Yansımaları". Erciyes Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi (in Turkish). 1 (18): 15–21.