Ya Rayah

modes

1. maqam: Nahawand D
2. iqa`: karatshi (2 variants)

form

1. open with org solo
2. karatshi 4x
3. instrumental melody starts after 4 full bars of karatshi
4. chorus first repeat: Samira solo; second repeat: everyone
5. instrumental section

Repeat the following 3x:

1. verse (change to karatshi variant, fewer percussionists, lower volume)
2. chorus (2 repeats)

Then add a final chorus (2 repeats) to end. Don't slow down to end. Percussionists: be sure to end on the final bar.

notes

1. percussionists: don't overaccentuate dum. Drop out most percussion during Amal's solo, and switch to lighter variant of karatshi.
2. singers: be careful with rhythm! Listen a lot to develop the rhythmic feel
3. everyone: listen to each other!
4. instruments: when singers are singing -- esp. for solo -- lower volume. Fill in lawazim. Bring up volume for instrumental sections.