Klezmer Compass
A modal compass for klezmer musicians.
This is a study companion for klezmer scales, modal sequences, and rhythmic forms — a tool for internalizing the modal vocabulary of the tradition.
Built for clarinetists, violinists, accordionists, and any musician exploring the klezmer repertoire — from beginners to seasoned performers.
Browse the scales across all twelve keys, build modal sequences in Doyne Mode, practice over synthesized rhythmic accompaniments, and consult the core ornaments.
Scales
Freygish, Misheberach and Adonai Malach across all 12 keys.
Doyne Mode
Build and rehearse modal sequences for free improvisation.
Rhythm Pad
Bulgar, Khosidl, Hora, Terkish, Sher and doyne — synthesized accompaniment.
Vocabulary
Krekhts, dreydl, tshok, kneytsh, glitsh — the expressive grammar of klezmer.