66 – Tarz-e Rusam (“Rostam’s Way”)

Range: B, C, D, E, F, G, A♭, B (B♭), C, D.

Variable notes: B.

Lavach (sections): Introduction and opening of the maqam, first zemzemeh (humming passage), second zemzemeh and third zemzemeh.

Tuning: Haft Dastan or Barz (C, C, G)

This maqam, too, is one of the majlesi maqams of the tanbur, the secular melodic-modal pieces played at gatherings. According to Ali Akbar Moradi, Zal sang this maqam at the death of Rostam, recalling in it the heroic deeds of his son. The lavach (sections) of this maqam are as follows: 1- Introduction and opening of the maqam 2- First zemzemeh 3- Second zemzemeh 4- Third zemzemeh.