Uşşak pitch class set
In Turkish classical music, the Uşşak pitch class set is a set of scales that are named after the Uşşak or Hüseynî makams. For Uşşak, there is the Uşşak tetrachord and the Hüseynî pentachord. While in Arabic maqam music, maqam Bayati is taken as a basic tetrachord, in Turkish makam music, Uşşak is taken as a basic tetrachord instead.[citation needed]
Uşşak tetrachord and Hüseynî pentachord in 53-TET
[edit]The intervals of the Uşşak tetrachord and Hüseynî pentachord within 53 Tone Equal Temperament are given in the table:
| Pentachord | Tetrachord | Note order | Step to next note (Number of steps) | Note name starting from Dügâh[Note 1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hüseynî pentachord | Uşşak tetrachord | 1 | K (8) | Dügâh |
| 2 | S (5) | Segâh | ||
| 3 | T (9) | Çârgâh | ||
| 4 | T (9) | Neva | ||
| - | 5 | - | Hüseynî |
Makams that use the Uşşak tetrachord or Hüseynî pentachord
[edit]| Name of Makam | Lower Çeşni | Higher Çeşni | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uşşak[1] | Uşşak tetrachord | Buselik pentachord | This is the makam that the Uşşak tetrachord is named after. |
| Uzzal[2] | Hicaz pentachord | Uşşak tetrachord | |
| Hüseynî | Hüseyni pentachord | Kürdi tetrachord | This is the makam that the Hüseynî pentachord is named after. |
Notes
[edit]- ^ This is sometimes called "Starting from its original position" but it doesn't have to start there.