Jins ‘Ajam has two versions:
The 5-note version of Jins ‘Ajam is the most common version, and is the first jins in Maqam ‘Ajam and Maqam Shawq Afza. It is notated here with its tonic on C and its ghammaz on G.
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The 3-note version of Jins ‘Ajam occurs mostly when it is used as a secondary jins, for example on the 6th scale degree of Maqam Bayati, Maqam Saba or Maqam Kurd. This version is a carry over from Maqam ‘Ajam ‘Ushayran. It is notated here with its tonic on B♭.
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