Handpan Hijaz/Romanian Hijaz Kar Scale

The Hijaz Scale: A Cornerstone of Middle Eastern Music
The Hijaz scale is a cornerstone of Arabic music, known for its evocative and expressive character. It's a mode with a unique intervallic structure that gives it a distinct sound.
Characteristics of the Hijaz Scale
Modal: Like many Arabic scales, Hijaz is a mode rather than a major or minor scale.
Evocative: It's often associated with feelings of longing, nostalgia, and passion.
Complex: The scale's intervals create a rich and intricate harmonic language.
Microtonal: While not always strictly adhered to, microtonal variations can be used to enhance the scale's expressive qualities.
The Hijaz Scale and Other Scales
The Hijaz scale is closely related to other scales and modes, including:
Harmonic minor: It shares similarities with the harmonic minor scale but with specific alterations.
Phrygian dominant: Some theorists consider the Hijaz to be a variant of the Phrygian dominant mode.

A2 Hijaz: A2-E3 G3 A3 Bb3 C#4 D4 E4 ..
B2 Hijaz: B2-F#3 A3 B3 C4 Eb4 E4 F#4 ..
C3 Hijaz: C3-(Eb3 F3) G3 Ab3 B3 C4 D4 Eb4 F4..
C#3 Hijaz: C#3-Ab3 A3 C#4 Eb4 E4 F#4...
D3 Hijaz: D3-A3 C4 D4 Eb4 F#4 G4 A4 ..
D3/A Hijaz: D3-A3 Bb3 C#4 D4 E4 F4 G4 ..
D3 Hijaz Salatin: D3-G3 A3 C4 D4 Eb4 F#4 G4 A4..
E3/A Romanian Hijaz: E3-A3 B3 C4 Eb4 E4 F#4 G4 ..
E3/B Hijaz hexatonic: E3-B3 C4 Eb4 E4 F#4 G4 B4 ....
G3 Hijaz: G3-C4 D4 Eb4 F4 G4 Ab4 B4 C5...(12 Note)(13 Note)(12+4 Note)(13+4 Note)