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Compose within the Shashmaqam tradition with respect and clarity. Understand maqom structures, melodic paths, and rhythmic cycles. Shape vocal lines that honor ornament and text. Arrange dutar, tanbur, nay, and frame drums with space for breath and devotion.

• Maqom overviews and characteristic motifs
• Usul rhythm guides with hand pattern notation
• Text setting for poetry and classical diction
• Call and response forms for solo and ensemble
• Recording approaches for authentic room tone

You get: Reference charts, practice ladders, pronunciation help, and ensemble seating plans. Outcome: Works that honor lineage and communicate beautifully.

• Lyric realism, scene details over abstract angst
• Chorus design for shout‑back moments
• Recording loud without a blanket of fizz
• Arranging for three‑piece vs five‑piece clarity
• Setlist pacing and key flow
• Riff writing and modal flavours that stick

• Bands and writers chasing catharsis with modern punch

• Lyric scene prompts
• Riff starters
• Chorus chant templates
• Tone‑taming mix guide

• Ending tags and codas that feel classic
• Lyric cool: subtext, irony, and winked punchlines
• Blues forms, rhythm changes, and reharm basics
• Solo structure, motifs, development, release
• Phrasing over swing vs straight feels
• Comping that leaves space for the story
• Vocalists and bands blending tradition with fresh stories
What you get
• Rhyme colour palettes
• Form maps
• Coda/ending cheat sheet
• Motif practice prompts