Information Package / Course Catalogue
Tanbur III
Course Code: KGTM237
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

1. To apply arpeggio, glisando and chromatic techniques, 2. To be able to apply the basic knowledge about Simple and Compound makams and instrumental types on the instrument, 3. To perform exemplary works in Simple and Compound makams.

Course Content

Exercises to reinforce the learned techniques, knowledge and skills. Examining Nihavend, Mahur, Nikriz and Sultaniyegah makams theoretically and performing works in these makams. Chromatic behavior, arpeggio and broken arpeggio teaching. Deciphering studies.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Apply arpeggio, glisando and chromatic techniques.
2.Learn basic information about makams and instrumental genres.
3.Performs Basit and Bileşik makams with the Tanbur.
4.Creates a repertoire about learned makams.
5.Playing instruments in groups
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Akan, E. (2007). Tanbur Metodu. İstanbul: Çağlar Mûsıkî Yayınları.
2.Gülses, N. (1991). Mızraplı Tanbur Öğrenme Kılavuzu. İstanbul: İTÜ Yayınları.
3.Özel, Ö. (1997). Tanbur Tekniği Üzerine bir Deneme. İstanbul: İTÜ, SBE, Yüksek Lisans Tezi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Chromatic mızrap studies on Tanbur.
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Practice of chromatic mızrap studies on a begginer pieces.
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Glisando technical studies and its practise on begginer pieces.
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Performing etudes in the focus of different rhythms.
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Intermediate level pieces within the scope of the application of technical mızrap studies.
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Intermediate level pieces within the scope of the application of technical mızrap studies. Intermediate level pieces within the scope of the application of technical mızrap studies.
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Intermediate level pieces within the scope of the application of technical mızrap studies. Intermediate level pieces within the scope of the application of technical mızrap studies.
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Intermediate level pieces in Basit and Bileşik makams (peşrev).
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Intermediate level pieces in Basit and Bileşik makams (peşrev).
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Intermediate level pieces in Basit and Bileşik makams (peşrev).
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Intermediate level pieces in Basit and Bileşik makams (sazsemâî).
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Intermediate level pieces in Basit and Bileşik makams (sazsemâî).
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Agility studies.
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Practise agilite studies on various music forms (sirto, longa).
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
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