Information Package / Course Catalogue
Weighing and Solfege Techniques I
Course Code: KGTM115
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to develop the skill of soljef by teaching the rhythm patterns used in Turkish music and accordingly the "usul"s.

Course Content

Study of rhythm patterns and "usul"s through sample studies and works.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Onurcan KAYA
Learning Outcomes
1.Ability to read and write rhythm patterns
2.Ability to repeat the rhythm pattern heard
3.To learn basic solfege and notation terms
4.Performing etudes and works as solfege by striking "usul"s
5.Developing the skill of writing notes
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Turkish Music Theory and Solfeggio Education -1- Hülya UZUN
2.Unpublished Lecture Notes - Onurcan KAYA
3.Tukish Music "Usul"s and "Velvele"s of Kudüm - M. Hurşit UNGAY
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Introducing the content and method of the course. Note durations and basic rhythm sets studies
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Nim Sofyan “usul”. Performing Nim Sofyan etudes in Rast fifth as bona and solfege
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Semai “usul”. Performing Semai etudes in Rast fifth as bona and solfege
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Sofyan “usul”. Performing Nim Sofyan, Semai and Sofyan etudes in Uşşak fourth as bona and solfege
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Türk Aksağı “usul”. Performing Nim Sofyan, Semai, Sofyan and Türk Aksağı etudes in Uşşak fourth as bona and solfege
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Performing Türk Aksağı etudes in Hüseyni and Buselik fifth as bona and solfege
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Yürük Semai usul. Performing Yürük Semai etudes in Buselik fifth as bona and solfege
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Basic solfeggio terms, Bona exercises.
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Performing Yürük Semai etudes in Kürdi fifth as bona and solfege
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Performing Yürük Semai etudes in Kürdi fifth as bona and solfege
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Bona and Solfeggio exercises
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Devr-i Hindi usul. Performing Devr-i Hindi etudes in Kürdi fifth as bona and solfege
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Performing Devr-i Hindi etudes in Hicaz fifth as bona and solfege
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Devr-i Turan usul. Performing Devr-i Turan etudes in Hicaz fifth as bona and solfege
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Midterm Examination1336
Final Examination18816
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
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