turkish theory of polphony

Was curious from our turkish friends if such a theory or observed practice exist as i have been asked and thought i would throw it out here.

a reference was name to "Alif" by Omar Faruk Tekbilek has some "Turkish polyphony" -- Kraig Grady
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To my knowledge, Microtonal Polyphony of Turkish Music has only been proposed in a crude fashion by the nationalist composer Kemal Ilerici in his book titled "Turkish Music and its Harmony". However, it is based on 53-tET, and thus does not represent Maqam Music pitches adequately in my opinion. Not only that, but his assumption that 4:3+4:3 chords are more harmonious in comparison to 4:5:6 produces weird results that I can hardly identify with authentic Turkish Music.

I have been practicing polyphony with the Maqamat for the past year using JI intervals and my MOS scales. The results are quite interesting to hear. A systematical theory, however, shall have to wait my post-doctorate studies.

Cordially,
Ozan

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From: Kraig Grady
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Sent: 22 Ağustos 2005 Pazartesi 23:35
Subject: [tuning] turkish theory of polphony

Was curious from our turkish friends if such a theory or observed
practice exist as i have been asked and thought i would throw it out here.

a reference was name to "Alif" by Omar Faruk Tekbilek has some "Turkish polyphony"

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Kraig Grady
North American Embassy of Anaphoria Island <http://anaphoria.com/>
The Wandering Medicine Show
KXLU <http://www.kxlu.com/main.html> 88.9 FM Wed 8-9 pm Los Angeles