Learn Classical and Traditional Arabic Music

Learn Arabic Music

Discover the beauty of melody, rhythm, and tradition

Arabic music is a rich and expressive art form built on a unique system of melody (maqam), rhythm (iqa’at), and classical musical forms. Rooted in centuries of cultural heritage, it combines structure with improvisation to create deeply emotional performances.

What You’ll Learn

Maqam (Melodic System)
Explore the modal foundation of Arabic music, including microtones and the emotional character of each maqam.

Musical Forms
Learn classical instrumental and vocal forms like Samai, Longa, Muwashshah, and improvisational Taqsim.

Rhythms (Iqa’at)
Understand traditional rhythmic cycles such as Maqsum, Wahda, and Samai, and how percussion brings music to life.

Traditional Instruments
Discover the sounds of the oud, qanun, ney, violin, and traditional percussion in the classic takht ensemble.

Why Study Arabic Music?

• Develop advanced listening and improvisation skills
• Experience the emotional power of tarab
• Connect with one of the world’s oldest musical traditions
• Expand your musical knowledge beyond Western systems

Start your journey into the world of Arabic music and experience its timeless beauty and expressive depth.

The course will offer all the materials shown above plus a complete discussion and discription of the following Maqamaat:

Maqam Ajam, Maqam Nahawand, Maqam Bayati, Magam Hijaz, Maqam Kurd and Maqam Rast.  Please watch the presentation of each maqam by clicking the links

This web site will provide a complete description of Maqam Bayati as a sample and pictures of contents of the course.