Ney and Arabic Maqam

Tuesday, 12 November

7:00 – 9:00 pm

Saudi Music Hub

The Saudi Music Hub is pleased to invite you to a workshop on the ney and Arabic maqamat, where we will explore the depth of Eastern music through the following sections:

Part One:

Arabic Maqamat and Their Components: Understanding the different types of maqamat and how they are formed.

Eastern Dimensions in Arabic Music: Studying the unique dimensions that distinguish Arabic music from others.

Musical Scales Common to Eastern and Western Music: Comparing and contrasting the musical dimensions between the two cultures.

Fundamental Maqamat in Arabic Music: Exploring the main maqamat and their importance in musical traditions.

Part Two:

History of the Ney: An overview of the ney’s history and its significance in Eastern music.

Ney Crafting: Learning about how the ney is made and the materials used.

Playing Arabic Maqamat: Practical application of playing various maqamat using the ney.

Producing Sound from the Ney: Techniques and methods for achieving the distinctive sound from the instrument.

We hope you will join us on this exciting musical journey to discover the beauty of Arabic maqamat and the ney!