Information Package / Course Catalogue
Rhythm I
Course Code: KGTM135
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

Learning the performance techniques of the bendir instrument and the notation of this technique, being able to accompany Turkish Folk Music and Turkish Classical Music works with bendir. To be able to perform Turkish music rhythms (2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 times) and rumbles with bendir by introducing the concept of "usul".

Course Content

The bendir instrument is introduced and the performance technique is shown in practice. Exercises are applied in this direction. 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 timed "usul"s are explained and applied. Sample works are accompanied.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Onurcan KAYA
Learning Outcomes
1.Receiving theoretical knowledge about rhytms and music.
2.Recognizing the bendir instrument and learning its performance techniques
3.Performing 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6-beat Turkish music "usul"s with bendir
4.Accompanying 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 -beat Turkish Classical Music works with bendir
5.Accompanying 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6-beat Turkish Folk Music works with bendir
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Muzaffer Sarısözen - Türk Halk Musikisinde Usuller
2.Türk Musikisi Usulleri ve Kudüm Velveleleri - Hurşit Ungay
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
The basic information used in notation (measure, key, segno, etc.) Note times
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
The holding position of Bendir and studies on basic beats (Düm-Tek)
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Wrist and finger exercises Studies on rhythm sets
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Rhythm notation Düm, Tek and Slap beats on bendir with 2-time rhythm patterns
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Nim Sofyan “usul”
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
2-beat Turkish Folk Music “usul”s and accompanying sample folk songs with Bendir
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Semai “usul” and accompanying sample works with bendir
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
3-beat Turkish Folk Music “usul”s and accompanying sample folk songs with Bendir
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Sofyan “usul” and accompanying sample works with bendir
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
4-beat Turkish Folk Music “usul”s and accompanying sample folk songs with Bendir
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
5-beat Turkish Art Music “usul”s and accompanying sample works with Bendir
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
5-beat Turkish Folk Music “usul”s and accompanying sample folk songs with Bendir
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
6-beat Turkish Art Music “usul”s and accompanying sample works with Bendir
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
6-beat Turkish Folk Music “usul”s and accompanying sample folk songs with Bendir
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