The Rast Maqam on Guitar

The "Rast" maqam (scale) on guitar, which is one of the Arabic maqams that use quarter-tones. Here I demonstrate how to play it on guitar, as well as a short song using it. #guitar #guitartok #maqam #rast #maqamat #microtonal

[@radbradmusicartist]

It's took me 40 seconds to realize this was a microtonal guitar 😂

[@EzekielBrockmann]

Cool beans.
Now play Freebird in that scale.

[@MaqamKeman]

Amazing!

[@maqam_guitar]

Thanks. I hope that other users with "maqam" in their name come across this video 😁

[@Eri.0w0]

how many frets have your guitar?

[@user-vf6kh7ce9x]

You just created Arabic metal

[@maqam_guitar]

@@user-vf6kh7ce9x arabic metal bands have existed before this 😅, but do check out "A New Normal" on my channel where I play a full metal song using this guitar

[@Dagger749]

Am I the only one that notices that when he hits the higher notes, the notes are out of tunes af

[@somethingstrangeastrid]

I think you missed the point of the entire instrument AND this video. Hes playing a microtonal type guitar and is playing notes that are sharper or flatter than what is available on a typical guitar or piano

[@maqam_guitar]

@@Dagger749 you are actually right, i just checked the tuning right now and the high E is slightly out of tune 🥲. I tuned it before hitting record but it must've gotten out of tune by the time i recorded this take. Typically this guitar stays in tune well, but I'll be extra vigilant next time. Thanks for the feedback!

[@reidmarshall1368]

Are you dumb

[@Elmaredd]

that literally sounds like a bağlama

[@maqam_guitar]

I can hear that (especially with the octaver i have on it) although the baglama has a more acoustic sound that makes it more unique 👍

[@Raceswap]

Sounds great for my experience with semitonal. I just think it's almost impossible to get the correct/perfectly intonated semitones pitch on a guitar with frets. This was very, very close, though imo. I could be mistaken, but it's like the semi tones are a cent or 2 off. And I know that isn't the players fault as he is obviously very skilled and knows more about this type of music. Regardless, keep up the good work!

[@braindeadrat_x]

sounds beautiful

[@maqam_guitar]

@@braindeadrat_x thank you 🤘

[@qoutada8241]

48 فريت !!!!!؟؟؟؟؟😮😮😮 ومقام راست؟؟
ياخي جنوووون هذا wtf اصطوره ❤

[@maqam_guitar]

Thank you. I also have a video for maqam bayati on this channel

[@qoutada8241]

@@maqam_guitar holy Moly😲 bayati also!! Got to love that