Course Information

Course Code:
Course Number:
Code Course Name Language Type
MTR 121 Makam Theory I Turkish Compulsory
Local Credits ECTS Theoretical Tutorial Laboratory
3 4 2 2 0
Course Prerequisites and Class Restriction
Prerequisites None
Class Restriction None
Course Description
Learning general music knowledge. Learning general music knowledge about Turkish music and European music theories. Learning the interval of 2nd and alterations, tetrachords and pentachords which used in Turkish music Learning concepts of scale-makam and their relationships. Learning important pitch in scale. Learning general makam definition, makam classification and makam elements. Learning Rast, Uşşak, Bayati, Buselik, Kürdi and Çargah makams which are in main makams. Practicing with sample etudes, pieces and melodic progression exercises in learned makams and usuls. Being able to make makam analysis and general overview.