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Jins Hijaz

From Adhan in Maqam Hijaz:

Full analysis: Adhan (call to prayer) in Hijaz

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prominent note a step below tonic

Full analysis: "Zeina Zeina" Dance instrumental

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melody uses both step below tonic, and up to 6

Descent ending:

Harramt Ahibbak:

Full analysis: Harramt Ahibbak

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descending from flat 6

As a Secondary Jins:

Full analysis: Aruh li Meen

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2nd verse--long passage in Rast

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prominent Hijaz of 2nd verse => Maqam Suznak

Full analysis: Hayrana Leh

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stretches from 3 up to 9

Ghannili Shwayya:

Full analysis: Ghannili Shwayya

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phrase endings on 4, but tonic still 5

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I'm told old man's voice is Zakaria Ahmed

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again, melodic inclusion of 4

Full analysis: Gameel Gamaal

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note under Hijaz tonic distinguishes it from Hijazkar

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Full analysis: Lissa Fakir

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emphasis on 5, Hijaz

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18-21 could be grouped together as Hijaz 5

Muwashshah "Hibbi Da3ani lil-Wisaal":

Full analysis: Hibbi Da3ani lil-Wisaal

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melody stretches from 3 up to 8

Full analysis: Hibbi Da3ani lil-Wisaal

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Mihtaar Ya Naas:

Full analysis: Mihtaar Ya Naas

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start of lazima before verse

Muwashshah "Jadaka-l-Ghaithu":

Full analysis: Jadaka al-Ghaithu

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