VARIABILITY IN AZERBAIJANI MUGHAM MUSIC: A STUDY EDUCATIONAL OF VOCAL AND NOTATIONAL DYNAMICS

This article presents an educational inquiry into the pedagogical aspects of Azerbaijani mugham music, with an emphasis on its variability and instructional implications. The research assesses contemporary scholarly discussions and pedagogical approaches to mugham, focusing on how these inform current teaching methodologies. The study investigates the pedagogical potential of vocal and notational forms of Azerbaijani mugham, drawing from a historical analysis of gramophone records and the impact of evolving sound recording technologies on music education. By examining the vocal interpretations by Azerbaijani artists and the written compositions documented by composers and musicologists, the article provides an educational framework for understanding the melodic nuances of mugham. It also explores how these nuances can be integrated into music curricula to enrich students' appreciation of cultural diversity and musical expression. The findings emphasize the importance of melodic variation in teaching mugham, underscoring its role in fostering both the form's coherence and its rich variety, thereby enhancing the educational experience in the study of world music traditions.