Information Package / Course Catalogue
Violin I
Course Code: KGTM141
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

Methodical playing techniques of playing the violin, violin education application method, and comprehension of the Suzuki method

Course Content

The general stance and basic spring handling techniques will be taught by using methodical studies and the Suzuki method which is used in violin training will be applied at the beginner level

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Nurdan GÜRTUNCA
Learning Outcomes
1.To demonstrate the violin and the spring in the right position
2.To gain basic spring handling techniques
3.Learning of Western music accord system
4.To acquire performing ability while performing
5.Comprehension of the Suzuki method in violin training
Recommended or Required Reading
1.CAN, Ö. (2010). Ömer Can Keman Metodu ( I ), Ankara.
2.SUZUKI, S. (1978). Violin Part Volume I, U.S.A
3.TECİMER, B. (2005). Suziki Okulu Metodu Makaleler, İnönü Ün. Eğ. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt 6 Sayı:9.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction of the violin parts, wires and the spring. Studies of general stance, holding the violin bow, and the strings.
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Understanding of using bow, introduce the parts of the string, using medium bow at “La” string.
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Using bow-end at “La” string
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Using bow-bottom at “La” string
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Using bow-all at “La” string (splitting the spring 3 or 4 equal pieces)
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Studies of bow- medium ,bottom and all at “Mi” string
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Studies of changes the strings with right arm at a right angle at Re-La -Mi strings
Week 8 - Theoretical
An overview
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Studies of changes the strings with right arm at a right angle at Re-La -Mi strings
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Studies of pressing 2 or 3 fingers at “La” string.
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Studies of pressing 3 fingers at “La-Mi” strings and “La Major” series.
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Studies of pressing 3 fingers at “La-Mi” strings and “La Major” series.
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Studies of playing the same song with 3 different spring shapes at “La –Mi” strings
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Studies of playing the same song with 6 different spring shapes at “La –Mi” strings
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
An overview
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
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
3
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026