Saba Makam
Saba is the name of a makam in Turkish Classical Music. Its other name is the derbeder makam. Many works in Turkish Classical Music have been prepared in the saba makam. Works such as "Mendilimin yeşili" and "Aman doktor" are performed in the saba makam.
The Morning Call to Prayer is Also Recited in the Saba Makam
Another important detail about the saba makam is that it is the makam of the morning call to prayer. The makam is built on the note 'la' as the tonic. It has a beautiful melody. Especially the fact that the morning call to prayer is recited in this makam often offers people an opportunity to contemplate life and death together. It is an impressive and magical makam. Many people state that when they listen to a work in the saba makam, their nerves calm down and they become peaceful. It is accepted as the makam that best suits the bowed saz.