Information Package

Master's of Composition with Thesis

CMP509

APPLIED HARMONY ON MODE AND MAKAM I

Course Code
CMP509
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. learn how to analyze and accompany melodies written in different modes and makam as weel as use these skills to compose and improvise.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionAnalysis and realization on melodies written in different modes and makam.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Review of concepts pertaining to modes and makams and their chord structures.
2nd Week Applications of the Dorian mode and Hüseyni makam: analysis, accompanying and improvising.
3rd Week The Dorian mode and Hüseyni makam.
4th Week The Phrigian mode and Kürdi makam.
5th Week The Phrigian mode and Kürdi makam.
6th Week The Hicaz makam.
7th Week The Hicaz makam.
8th Week MID-TERM
9th Week The Segah makam.
10th Week Segah and Hüzzam makams.
11th Week Modulating from Hüseyni makam to Hicaz makam.
12th Week Modulating from Segah makam to Kürdi, Hüseyni, and Hicaz makams
13th Week Applications of studied makams.
14th Week Applications of studied makams.
Recommended or Required ReadingBestecilik Bakımından Türk Müziği ve Armonisi, Kemal İlerici. Modal Jazz 1,2 Ron Miller. Modal Jazz, Bill Dobbins. The Jazz Chord and Scale Handbook, Gary Keller. The Lydian Chromatic Concept of Total Organization for Improvisation, George Russell. Contemporary Styles, John Mehegan. Akkord Lexikon, Harald Banter. Standdardized Chord Symbol Notation, Carl Brant and Clinton Roemer
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 18 18
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 13 13
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Meeting with advisor 1 1 1
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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