Information Package / Course Catalogue
Weighing and Solfege Techniques II
Course Code: KGTM116
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.Recognizing the usul of the listened work
2.Acquiring the skill of solfeggio fluently
3.Performing etudes and works as solfege by striking "usul"s
4.Performing folk songs as solfege with meter strokes
5.Developing the skill of writing notes
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Turkish Music Theory and Solfeggio Education -1-
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Bona and solfeggio practice over 2-time sample folk songs
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Düyek usul. Performing Düyek etudes as bona and solfege in Rast maqam.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Bona and solfeggio practice over 3-time sample folk songs
Week 4 - Practice
Müsemmen usul. Performing Müsemmen etudes as bona and solfege in Uşşak maqam.
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Bona and solfeggio practice over 4-time sample folk songs
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Performing Düyek songs as bona and solfege
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Performing of 4-time sample folk songs as bona and solfege
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Bona and solfeggio practice over 5-time sample folk songs
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Aksak usul. Performing Aksak etudes as bona and solfege in Beyati maqam.
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
6 zamanlı örnek türküler üzerinden bona ve solfej çalışması Bona and solfeggio practice over 6-time sample folk songs
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Oynak usul and performing of Oynak songs as bona and solfeggio
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Bona and solfeggio practice over 7-time sample folk songs
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Performing sample works in Buselik maqam as bona and solfege
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Performing sample works in Buselik maqam 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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2026