Information Package / Course Catalogue
Teaching Methods and Techniques of Kanun From Tradition to the Future
Course Code: GTM507
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to explore the performance and interpretation of advanced techniques on the kanun, while focusing on their transmission through pedagogical methods. It seeks to equip students with both a high level of performance mastery and the ability to systematically convey these techniques within an instructional framework.

Course Content

This course encompasses advanced techniques in kanun performance, analytical approaches to solo repertoire and performance practices in advanced-level works, the exploration of technical development processes within kanun methodologies, and the examination of educational models including individual, ensemble, digital, and blended approaches. Additionally, the course emphasizes performance analysis and the pedagogical transmission of advanced techniques.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Students will be able to apply advanced kanun techniques.
2.Students will be able to analyze classical and contemporary solo repertoire from a technical perspective.
3.Students will be able to interpret the processes of technical development in kanun methodologies.
4.Students will be able to compare the traditional meşk system with modern pedagogical approaches.
5.Students will be able to implement individual, ensemble, digital, and blended learning models.
6.Students will be able to analyze and assess performance processes effectively.
7.Students will be able to convey advanced techniques through appropriate pedagogical methods.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Instrumental and verbal repertoire.
2.Muattar Demet Doğruöz -Kanun Education-1
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to advanced techniques in kanun performance and an overview of the course.
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Examination of advanced finger and plectrum techniques.
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Application of lever techniques and microtonal nuances in performance.
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Application of virtuoso-oriented techniques such as tremolo, glissando, and arpeggios.
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Technical analysis in solo repertoire: classical works.
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Technical analysis in solo repertoire: contemporary works.
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Exploration of technical development processes in kanun methodologies.
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Teaching approaches in the traditional meşk system.
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Modern pedagogical methods and individual instruction models.
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Ensemble-based education and performance practices.
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Use of digital and online tools in kanun pedagogy.
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Blended learning models and practical applications.
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Performance analysis and assessment methods.
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Pedagogical transmission of advanced techniques and final evaluation of advanced techniques and final evaluation of the course.
Week 15 - Theoretical & Practice
Student performance presentations, general discussion, and semester evaluation.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory146198
Midterm Examination15510
Final Examination117017
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
OÇ-6
OÇ-7
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026