Rast pitch class set

The Rast pitch class set is a set of scales that are named after the Rast makam. For Rast, there is the Rast tetrachord and Rast pentachord.

It is used as a Çeşni in many makams.

Rast tetrachord and pentachord in 53-TET

The intervals of the Rast tetrachord and Rast pentachord within 53 Tone Equal Temperament are given in the table: +Rast pitch class setPentachordTetrachordNote orderStep to next note (Number of steps)Note name starting from RastNote: This is sometimes called "Starting from its original position" but it doesn't have to start there.Rast pentachordRast tetrachord1T (9)Rast2K (8)Dügâh3S (5)Segâh4T (9) (Only for pentachord)Çârgâh -5 -Neva

Makams that use the Rast pentachord or Rast tetrachord +Name of MakamLower ÇeşniHigher ÇeşniNotesRast AscendingRast pentachordRast tetrachordAcemli Rast (Same as Rast Descending)Rast pentachordBuselik tetrachordBasit SuzinakRast pentachordHicaz tetrachordNikriz Nikriz pentachordRast tetrachordBuselik tetrachord

See also Rast (Turkish makam)

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