Gias Sas Bouzouktzides! Welcome to Trichordo This is site dedicated to the analysis of Melodic and Harmonic Theory of Eastern and Western musical traditions in relation to fretted instruments, (especially Trichordo Bouzouki) and their use in conjunction with the Greek Modes/Scales/Dromi. What you can find here: The Scales used in Greek Music, the 'Dromi' Basic modulations sugestions and possibilites for the Dromi. Complete chord scales for these dromi, including 7th, 9th, and other chords. Chord fingering diagrams for Trihordo Bouzouki/Tzoura/Baglama for all chords mentioned in the chord scales in all their multiple configurations. Comparative information on the Makams that correspond to the Dromi. Analysis of Makam usage possibilites relative to fretted 12 note instruments such as the Bouzouki. List of the 'Anjnas',i.e. Trichord, Tetrachord and Pentachord note combinations that make up the makams and dromi. Douzenia are tuning schemes for the Bouzouki and other three course string instruments. *NEW* Rhythms Basic Greek Rhythms in Music standard music notation. Links to some more sites that deal with Bouzouki and related things. What You Need to Know To use this information you need to know some of the terms and basic music theory concepts, as well as understand the notation I use. What are Scales, Modes, Dromi, Makam My terminology and notation About Chords and Chord Scales This site: Zentao has a lot of useful theory information in general if what I explain here is not enough. Here are some additonal notes about my chord scales and fingering diagrams. Last update: 18 March 2007 Contact: