Turkish Folk Music Major

Turkish Music has a deep-rooted history and holds a unique place in world music with its characteristic features, rich modal structure, and various rhythmic patterns. Today, Turkish music is one of the two most widespread types of music in the world. One of these is tonal music, which is Western music, or polyphonic music. Tonal music was created collectively by the entire Western world. The other is modal music, or monophonic makam music, which refers to Turkish music. Turkish music, with its rich sound system, and variety of modes (makams) and rhythms (usuls), is capable of expressing every emotion and its subtle nuances.

Mission The mission of the curriculum is to eliminate any disadvantages arising from students' cultural backgrounds, living conditions, and individual differences. The goal is to provide education that is in line with the changing times, to help students gain the skills to present their ideas through artistic practices, and to prepare individuals who can interpret works of art and produce original works for the competitive conditions of the future and the professional world.

Vision This program aims for students to:

1. Compare Turkish music with Western music in its classical and folkloric aspects,
2. Build a repertoire of Turkish music and universal music works related to the bağlama,
3. Analyze the place of Turkish music within world music,
4. Develop skills in understanding, expression, listening, and creativity through music, and express themselves in this way,
5. Gain the awareness that music is a universal language in the world,
6. Contribute to the cultural development of Turkish society through music education,
7. Develop a habit of using time efficiently in their work,
8. Build a sense of responsibility in individual and group work,
9. Represent our country in national and international music events, and gain stage and performance skills.

Dr. Farhad SHIDFAR Head of the Department of Turkish Folk Music