The historical process of the maqam of ferahnâk in Turkish music

The aim of this research is to specify the starting point of the maqam of ferahnâk which is one of the maqams of Turkish Classical Music, development in the historical process, rules and to examine the compositions composed in the maqam of ferahnâk by notating them again. TRT Classical Turkish Music repertoire was used to provide data for the research and the ferahnâk compositions in the repertoire were examined by notating again. It is clarified how the maqam of ferahnâk developed in the historical process and how it is used today and in the light of the findings obtained, it is aimed at better understanding of the maqam of ferahnâk by adding personal comments.