Ajam on F   Ajam on B

Kurd on D Nahawand on G

Maqam Kurd starts with a Kurd tetrachord on the first note, and a Nahawand tetrachord on the 4th note (the dominant). The secondary ajnas are the Ajam trichord on the 3rd note, and another Ajam trichord on the 6th note. These are often used in modulation.

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Recording Samples:

		Samai Kurd Shaheen
		Samai Kurd Abraham Salman
		Muwashah Yamurru Ujban
		Muwashah Ya Bahjat Arroh
		Doulab Kurd Asheqti Ruhek
		Doulab Kurd (traditional)
		Doulab Kurd (traditional)
		Doulab Akhadti Soutak Min Rohi
		Doulab Ya Fayitni Wana Rohi Maak

Hijaz on C Hijaz on G

Kurd on C Nahawand on F

Maqam Hijaz Kar Kurd has two forms shown above.The first form (Hijaz-Hijaz) is effectively maqam Hijaz Kar on C, and the second form (Kurd-Nahawand) is effectively maqam Kurd on C. Both forms should be used during the maqam's melodic development. The melody should start around the octave (upper C) and develop maqam Hijaz Kar, then descend from the octave by developing maqam Kurd back to the lower C. The classification of this maqam under the Kurd family is based on its ending.

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Recording Samples:

		Muwashah: Ya Dhal Qawam
		Muwashah: Tif Ya Durri
		Muwashah: Hibbi Zurni
		Samai Hijaz Kar Kurd Tatyos
		Longa Hijaz Kar Kurd Seboukh