INTRODUCING MAKAMNETZ: A VIRTUAL GUIDE TO TURKISH MAKAM UNIVERSE

This presentation introduces MakamNetz, a virtual model crafted to map the musical universe of Turkish makam based on the relations of its nuclear substructures. Through interactive applications, MakamNetz serves as a virtual cartography tool, visually delineating harmonic connections among diverse makam structures, illuminating transitional pathways. For the theoretical background, emphasis is placed on the pivotal role of perde as the primary material of makam, and tetrachordal structures called çeşni (flavor), which act as modular building blocks of makam. In brief, our model interprets makam as progressions of Perde/Çeşni structures, highlighting the melodic path (seyir) of each makam. The model utilizes shared substructures and various transformational relationships, proposing three main categories: Intraconnected, Transference, and Fixed-axis, each with subtypes as well as combinations. MakamNetz offers a comprehensive understanding of these connections, displaying diverse Perde/Çeşni networks. The application's backend module is developed using Python and the Django framework, incorporaing transformational and relationship algorithms written in Python. Utilizing force-directed network graphs, the virtual model demonstrates different makam-spaces, guides through neighboring constellations, and allows hyperjumps to seemingly remote systems.