Information Package / Course Catalogue
Violin II
Course Code: KGTM142
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 create awareness to the position 1.
2.To acquire performing ability while performing the songs depending on violin method studies
3.To develop the ability to gain speed on playing the instrument to work with metronome
4.Comprehension of the Suzuki method in violin training
5.To gain basic spring handling techniques
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
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
On the same track in different bow applications
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
“A” major application
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
“A” major application
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Studies of 4. Finger on “A-E” strings,“A” Major series, arpeggio and chordal studies.
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Studies of 4. Finger on “A-E” strings, using 4 fingers on “A” major series and changing the strings.
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Studies of using 4. Finger on “A and E” strings, studies with coupled or noncoupled on “D” string.”D” major series, arpeggio and chordal studies.
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Studies on “D” string as 4/4and 3/4, studies of 4. finger using bow-all, -bow-end on “E” string
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
An Overview
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Studies of 4. finger using bow-all, -bow-end on “E” string
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Studies on “G” string, “G Major” serie with 2 octave, arpeggio and chordal studies
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Studies on “G” string, studies related with “D” minor, “A” minor, “G” minor series with accorded.
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
“D” minor, “A” minor, “G” minor series with accorded.
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
“A minor studies, “G” minor tracks
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
“A” minor studies, “G” major tracks, studies on “G” major as ¾ rhythme coupled or noncoupled, “A” minor arpege studies.
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
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
3
3
4
3
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026