CONTENTS

Foreword of publication editor, 1985
Foreword of electron publication editor, 2002-2004
PRINCIPLES OF AZERBAI JAN FOLK MUSIC
Preface
Introduction
Historical Information
PART ONE
Main principles
I.  Sound System
II. Ways of Combining Tetra chords
III. Principles of Formation of the Scales of Azerbaijan Modes
IV. Principles of Formation of Azerbaijan Modes
PART TWO Principles of Composing Music in Azerbaijan Style
I.The Structure of Perfect Quarts
II. The Structure of Perfect Quints
III. The Structure of Minor Sixths
IV. The Structure of Major Sixths
Auxiliary Modes
Rhythmical Peculiarities of Azerbaijan Music Permissible Chromatic Moves
Melodic Embellishments (melisms)
Supplement
List of Popular Azerbaijan Musical Terms
Didactic material