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Contains a lowered second scale degree, often used in Arabic music.

It has a minor second, major third, and a minor sixth that give it a strong and striking sound commonly used in vocal performances.

It is characterized by its ascending fourth degree and is known to convey joy and optimism.

A bright and happy-sounding maqam, it is basically the Middle Eastern equivalent of a major scale.

Rooted in Maqam Rast, it brings a tension that's unsettled through its use of a lowered second and sixth degree, making it heart-wrenchingly beautiful.

Has a lowered third and seventh scale degree, frequently heard in lamentations and emotional pieces.

Similar to the Western minor scale, it's a maqam used extensively in Turkish and Arabic music.

This scale features a flat fourth and a flat seventh, prevalent in folk music across the Middle East.

A staple in Arabic music, often played in a moderate tempo, this maqam is considered to be very melodic.

This maqam has a distinctive use of a raised fourth scale degree, and is often used in both secular and sacred Arabic music.

Known for its exotic and emotional sound, characterized by an augmented second interval.

Characterized by its lowered second and raised third degree, this scale forms the basis of many other maqams.

A maqam known for blending elements of Maqam Nahawand and Maqam Athar Kurd.

This maqam is unique for its use of a half-flat second and sixth degree.