Information Package / Course Catalogue
Rhythm VI
Course Code: KGTM336
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 1
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To learn traditional Turkish Folk Music methods; and learn from the percussion instruments used and the methods and playing techniques of the coup

Course Content

Performing 9-timed THM rhythm with bendir and darbuka by examining local differences.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Onurcan KAYA
Learning Outcomes
1.Receiving theoretical knowledge about rhytms and music
2.Being able to read and analyze music with its local specifications
3.Being able to write in notes the music heard with its local specifications
4.Being able to play Bendir and write notes of a piece that is performed by Bendir.
5.Being able to play and write 9/2, 9/4, 9/8, 9/16 (9 beats) time signatured rhythms with darbuka
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Usûls and Kudüm in Turkish Music – M. Hurşit Ungay)
2.UNIVERSAL DARBUKA METHOD - HAMDI AKATAY;
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
9-time (A type) sample songs accompanied by Darbuka
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
9-stroke (A type) sample song (Silifke) accompanied by Bendir
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
9-time (D type) sample songs accompanied by Darbuka
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Exercises accompanied by metronome
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Performing the 9/2 and 9/4 (A type) Zeybek rhythm with Bendir
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Teke region 9/16 and (B type) rhythm pattern and sample song
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Teke region 9/16 and (B type) rhythm pattern and sample song
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Teke region 9/16 (D type) rhythm pattern and sample song
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Teke region 9/16 (D type) rhythm pattern and sample song
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Giresun region 9/16 (B type) rhythm pattern and sample song
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
9-time (D type) sample folk songs (Kütahya) accompanied by Bendir
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
9-time C-type folk song (Yine Dertli Dertli) accompanied by Bendir
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Darbuka exercises
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
9-time THM rhythms accompanying D type sample song (Muğla region) with Darbuka
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144170
Midterm Examination1151530
Final Examination1252550
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026