Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Discover authentic Egyptian & Arabic scales (maqamat) on guitar in this beginner-to-intermediate lesson! I break down the most popular ones used in my latest album, all played parallel from the root note E for easy comparison.
Scale diagrams + Drones
patreon.com/posts/152384366
In the video I cover:
Nahawand (Natural Minor)
Harmonic Minor
Kurd / Phrygian
Hijaz (the MOST popular Egyptian scale!)
Hijaz Kar / Byzantine
Nekreez (mysterious Dorian #4)
Bayati (with quarter-tone bend)
Perfect for guitarists exploring Middle Eastern, Arabic, oriental, or exotic sounds β great for improvisation, composition, solos over backing tracks, and adding that unique Egyptian flavor.
πΈ Tips included: how to taste the flavor of each scale, play less notes, target chord tones, use bends & microtones.
πΈ Get more in depth with the egyptian Hijaz scale with this course: arabicguitar.net
(15 licks + videos + guitar pro & regular tabs + notation + scale diagrams + backing tracks)
Listen to the full album here
ashya.chusss.com
Access full tabs, licks, solos & backing tracks:
β¦οΈ Patreon β Patreon.com/chusssmusic
π Like, comment your favorite scale, and share with fellow guitarists!
Timestamps / Chapters:
0:00 Introduction & Album Examples
0:21 Listening to Samples
1:21 Overview: Parallel Approach from E Root
2:12 Nahawand (Natural Minor) β Structure & Taste
3:23 Harmonic Minor
4:02 Phrygian / Chord Scale
4:44 Hijaz (Most Popular Egyptian Scale)
6:23 Hijaz Kar / Byzantine Scale
7:21 Nekreez (Dorian #4 / Mysterious)
8:10 Bayati β Quarter-Tone on 2nd Degree
9:18 Conclusion & Patreon
πΈ My gear & wishlist: thomann.chusss.com
πΈ Listen to my music:
Spotify β spoti.fi/2QmnuyT
Apple Music β apple.co/2D9whjh
Amazon β amzn.to/2WnOnZ9
Subscribe for Part 2 & more world music guitar lessons!
#guitar #arabicmusic #egyptianscales
All compositions & production by chusss (Mohamed Shawky) Β© 2006-2025
Discover authentic Egyptian & Arabic scales (maqamat) on guitar in this beginner-to-intermediate lesson! I break down the most popular ones used in my latest album, all played parallel from the root note E for easy comparison.
Scale diagrams + Drones
patreon.com/posts/152384366
In the video I cover:
Nahawand (Natural Minor)
Harmonic Minor
Kurd / Phrygian
Hijaz (the MOST popular Egyptian scale!)
Hijaz Kar / Byzantine
Nekreez (mysterious Dorian #4)
Bayati (with quarter-tone bend)
Perfect for guitarists exploring Middle Eastern, Arabic, oriental, or exotic sounds β great for improvisation, composition, solos over backing tracks, and adding that unique Egyptian flavor.
πΈ Tips included: how to taste the flavor of each scale, play less notes, target chord tones, use bends & microtones.
πΈ Get more in depth with the egyptian Hijaz scale with this course: arabicguitar.net
(15 licks + videos + guitar pro & regular tabs + notation + scale diagrams + backing tracks)
Listen to the full album here
ashya.chusss.com
Access full tabs, licks, solos & backing tracks:
β¦οΈ Patreon β Patreon.com/chusssmusic
π Like, comment your favorite scale, and share with fellow guitarists!
Timestamps / Chapters:
0:00 Introduction & Album Examples
0:21 Listening to Samples
1:21 Overview: Parallel Approach from E Root
2:12 Nahawand (Natural Minor) β Structure & Taste
3:23 Harmonic Minor
4:02 Phrygian / Chord Scale
4:44 Hijaz (Most Popular Egyptian Scale)
6:23 Hijaz Kar / Byzantine Scale
7:21 Nekreez (Dorian #4 / Mysterious)
8:10 Bayati β Quarter-Tone on 2nd Degree
9:18 Conclusion & Patreon
πΈ My gear & wishlist: thomann.chusss.com
πΈ Listen to my music:
Spotify β spoti.fi/2QmnuyT
Apple Music β apple.co/2D9whjh
Amazon β amzn.to/2WnOnZ9
Subscribe for Part 2 & more world music guitar lessons!
#guitar #arabicmusic #egyptianscales
All compositions & production by chusss (Mohamed Shawky) Β© 2006-2025
