There are two forms of the Buselik makam which may be encountered, one of which has a G sharp in the upper part of the scale (Hicaz tetrachord) and the other a G natural (Kurdi tetrachord) - note, however, that the leading tone is always G sharp. Often the Hicaz tetrachord will be used in ascending and the Kurdi tetrachord in descending.

If the scale is extended beyond the octave the following structures are used:

The full two octaves are shown in the fingering diagram below, where the red ovals indicate the optional G natural as mentioned:

A Nikriz pentachord can also be used in the descending part of the scale, and this is shown below with the corresponding fingering diagram: