Maqam Kurd

The principal maqam in the Maqam Kurd Family

Maqam Index

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D4 E4♭ F4 G4 A4 B4♭ C5 D5

Maqam Kurd is the main maqam in the Kurd Family. Its scale starts with the root Jins Kurd on the tonic, followed by Jins Nahawand on the 4th degree.

Explore other maqamat in the Maqam Kurd Family.

Watch a 1-minute sample Violin Taqsim in Maqam Kurd by Sami Abu Shumays.