Makam Hicazkâr
حجازكار
Pronunciation
The tonic (karar) of makam Hicazkâr is Rast (G) and its dominant (güçlü) is Gerdaniye (G). The score archive has 53 works in this makam.
Scale
In Arabic music this makam is known as Hijazkar (حجاز كار).
Structure
Key signature: B koma flat, E küçük mücenneb flat, A küçük mücenneb flat, F bakiye sharp. The scale starts on Rast (G); the dominant is the 8th degree above the tonic.
Melodic path (seyir)
It follows a descending melodic path (seyir); it starts around the upper tonic Gerdaniye (Sol) and makes a half cadence there with the Hicaz or Buselik çeşni. In the middle register, suspended cadences are made on Neva with Hicaz, on Çargah with Nikriz and on Segah with Hüzzam; when Acem is used instead of Eviç in the descent, pauses on Neva with Kürdi and on Çargah with Buselik are also heard. It comes to rest on Rast with the Zirgüleli Hicaz çeşni.
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Well-known pieces in this makam
- Yabandan Geldim Yabandan Muallim İsmail Hakkı Bey · Köçekçe
- Hicazkâr Sazsemâîsi Tanbûrî Cemil Bey · Sazsemâîsi
- Ben Sana Gönül Vereli Çorlulu · Şarkı
- Çözmek Elinde Değil Sadettin Kaynak · Şarkı
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In the score archive in this makam
- Yabandan Geldim Yabandan Muallim İsmail Hakkı Bey · Köçekçe
- Hicazkâr Sazsemâîsi Tanbûrî Cemil Bey · Sazsemâîsi
- Ben Sana Gönül Vereli Çorlulu · Şarkı
- Hicazkâr Peşrev Tanbûrî Cemil Bey · Peşrev
- Mânî Oluyor Halimi Takrîre Kemânî Tatyos Efendi · Şarkı
- Benim Serv-i Hırâmânım Bolahenk Nuri Bey · Ağırsemâî
- Bana Hem-Dem Eyleyen Nikoğos Ağa · Şarkı
- Aldı Beni Aldı Beni Çorlulu · Fantezi
- Ay Mı Doğmuş Muallim İsmail Hakkı Bey · Köçekçe
- Açıl Ey Gonce-i Sadberk Hacı Ârif Bey · Şarkı
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Time and effect in early sources
This is the tradition reported by Fethullah Şirvânî (15th century) and Hekim Şuûrî (17th century); it is not a scientific or medical claim. The makam of the same name in that period may not be identical to today's.
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Frequently asked questions
What is makam Hicazkâr?
The tonic (karar) of makam Hicazkâr is Rast (G) and its dominant (güçlü) is Gerdaniye (G). The score archive has 53 works in this makam.
What are the karar and güçlü of makam Hicazkâr?
Makam Hicazkâr has Rast (G) as its karar (final tone) and Gerdaniye (G) as its güçlü (dominant).
What is the scale of makam Hicazkâr?
Key signature: B koma flat, E küçük mücenneb flat, A küçük mücenneb flat, F bakiye sharp. The scale starts on Rast (G); the dominant is the 8th degree above the tonic.
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