Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
SST10520121130SINGING AND SOLFEGE ICompulsory112
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this course is to teach music, whole note, reading whole note and beat in order to help the student perform adequatly. And to gain basic singing techniques.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1Able to know the basic music terms
2Able to know the notes on G clef.
3Identifying the organs which produce sound.
4Applying the right breathing technique in short and long exercises
5
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Voice, human voices, definition, breath and diaphragm, diaphragm breathing techniques.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Purpose of the solfege course and explaining the basic music termsPostur and relaxing, breathing studies
2Drawing treble clef and starting to teach where the notes are on the staffPostur and relaxing, breathing studies
3Performing bona reading for the solfege parts between c-gPostur and relaxing, breathing studies
4Explaining the voice technique required to be used in reading solfege parts.Voice exercises made by piano companions according to the student?s personal development.
5Technical studies to improve correct posture and body position.Voice exercises made by piano companions according to the student?s personal development.
6Technical studies to improve breathVoice exercises made by piano companions according to the student?s personal development.
7Reading practices for the solfege parts between c and gVoice exercises made by piano companions according to the student?s personal development.
8Midterm Exam
9Reading practices for the solfege parts in one octaveTechnical exercises, Practicing the chosen techniques on the chosen musical pieces
10Explaining the Legato and stacatto termsTechnical exercises, Practicing the chosen techniques on the chosen musical pieces
11Vocal exercises in legato and staccatoTechnical exercises, Practicing the chosen techniques on the chosen musical pieces
12Reading practices for solfege parts according to their nuance and velocityTechnical exercises, Practicing the chosen techniques on the chosen musical pieces
13Reading practices for solfege parts according to their nuance and velocityTechnical exercises, Practicing the chosen techniques on the chosen musical pieces
14Dictation exercises in one octaveTechnical exercises, Practicing the chosen techniques on the chosen musical pieces
15Repetition of the studies within the termGeneral review
16Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Muammer SUN, “Solfej I”, Sun Yayınevi, Ankara 2008. Lavignac IA Egüz, S. Piyano Eşlikli Halk Türküleri, Gazi Eğitim Enstitüsü Müzik Bölümü Yayınları No.1, Ankara. Egüz, S. Piyano Eşlikli Okul Şarkıları, Gazi Eğitim Enstitüsü Müzik Bölümü Yayınları No.1, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination122
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14342
Self Study14114
Individual Study for Mid term Examination313
Individual Study for Final Examination428
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)71
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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LO1       4    
LO2    3  4    
LO3    4  4    
LO4   34  4  55
LO5            
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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