Comprehensive coverage of Bektashi Sufi music traditions for deeper cultural understanding
Includes original staff notation melodies and lyrics for educational and performance use
Features well-known and lesser-known songs such as Ali Yar, Divana Efendiler, and more
Covers a wide range of Bektashi compositions from various periods
Written by Hamdi Tanses, a recognized expert in Turkish folk and Sufi music
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Notalariyla, by Hamdi Tanses; 256 pages; includes Deyisler, Nefesler and Semahlar. This book focuses on the music related to the Bektashi sufi tradition. Unlike the Mevlevi, which prizes the ney as its primary instrument and is associated with Turkish Art Music, the Bektashi favor the saz, the most popular folk instrument in Turkey. All s