Information Package / Course Catalogue
Rhythm VII
Course Code: KGTM441
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is for students; It is to perform the local rhythm patterns with the instrument "Asma Davul" by providing the awareness and knowledge of the rhythm.

Course Content

Examples of Turkish and Turkish Folk Dances Music are given. Rhythms are printed. How to find the method and what to pay attention to. Performing Asma Davul is taught. Dictation exercises are done.

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 rhythms with Asma Davul
5.Being able to write rhythms performed by Asma Davul
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Muzaffer Sarısözen Usulleri
2.Tarkan Erkan Lecture Notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Performing of Thrace 7/8 (A type) rhythm mold with Asma Davul
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Dictation and execution of Asma Davul on the record of "Takuş"
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Aydın Kadıoğlu Zeybeği accompanied by Asma Davul
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Somali Zeybeğı (Asma Davul Dictation and Performance)
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Performing 9-bit D sample exemplary zeybek rhythm with Asma Davul
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Dictation of Asma Davul
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Dictation of Asma Davul
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Accompanying of Elazığ Temurağa with Asma Davul
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Accompanying of Elazığ Temurağa with Asma Davul
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Elazig Dik Halay Asma Davul dictation and accompaniment
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Dictation of Asma Davul over 6-time sample songs of Erzurum region
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Erzurum region accompanies 6-time sample melody with Asma Davul
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
10-stroke dictation of Asma Davul
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
10-stroke rhythm composition with Asma Davul
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