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Aksak

Usul · 9/8 · Small usul · 156 works

Düm-tek pattern

Düm 2TekKeDüm 2Tek 2Tek

In notation

Single-line notation: right-hand strokes (düm, te) above the line, left-hand strokes (tek, ke) below; durations shown as note values.

9/8: one cycle is 9 units; the width of each box is the length of the stroke.

Small usul 9 beats

An usul in 9/8 time; recognized by its uneven (aksak) grouping of beats, and very common in şarkı and dance tunes. Its slower 9/4 form is called Ağır Aksak.

In the glossary Filter the archive

Play on kudüm Practice the usul by tapping

In Arabic music it is known as Aqsaq (أقصاق).

Other usuls with 9 beats

Form

Makam

Composers

Works (156)

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