Maqam Guitar is an accessible, practical method for guitarists and other instruments that connects you to the world of North African and Middle Eastern music. A guide for every musician who wants to know more about Arabic music, the melodic Maqam system and microtonality. Whether you are into tradition or more into fusion and crossover music, this book provides repertoire, melodies, phrases, technical skills, fretboard diagrams and theoretical insight into this magical music and the fascinating world behind it. At the end you will be able to play songs, Maqam solo performances and you’ll have the tools and phrases to give your compositions and improvisations an authentic Oriental flavour.

Jan Wouter Oostenrijk obtained his Master’s
degree in Middle Eastern improvisation at the Codarts Conservatory in Rotterdam. Since the 90’s he has been touring in the Middle East and North Africa, solo and with his Sharqi Blues & Maghreb Jazz formation. Jan Wouter teaches Arabic music and crossovers at the ArtEZ conservatory.