Maqam Nikriz

The principal maqam in the Maqam Nikriz Family

Pronunciation of Nikriz

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Maqam Nikriz is the main maqam in the Nikriz Family. Its scale starts with the root Jins Nikriz on the tonic, followed by Jins Nahawand on the 5^th degree.

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

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