Listen to Rehavi Makamı by Oruç Güvenç ve Tümata on Apple Music. 2001. 1 Song. Duration: 50 minutes. Apple Music
The Rehavi makam is a central pillar of the music therapy tradition researched by Dr. Rahmi Oruç Güvenç and the Tümata group . Practitioners use it to address specific mental and physical states:
Historically, the Rehavi makam was categorized not just by its musical structure, but by its alignment with cosmological and physiological systems:
The is one of the oldest and most profound melodic modes (makams) in Traditional Turkish and Sufi music. Its name, derived from Persian, translates to "straight," "direct," "right," or "real". It is widely recognized for its meditative qualities and historical use in music therapy to induce a sense of "infinitude". Core Characteristics & Symbology
Associated with the zodiac signs of Aries and Capricorn .
In ancient Turkish music therapy, it was thought to influence "yellow bile" and possess masculine characteristics.
The tonality is often described as uplifting yet grounding, aimed at bringing the listener back to a state of "reality" or "truth" as its name suggests.
It is considered to have a hot and dry nature, often linked to the planet Mars .