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Turkish Usûl (Rhythm) Theory I & II
Master the rhythmic cycles at the heart of Turkish Makam Music
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is highly recommended for students who want to take Oud or Kanun lessons but have not seriously studied music before. It runs alongside instrument lessons and makes your practice sessions significantly more productive.
⚠️ Note: We strongly encourage students enrolling in this course to also sign up for the Oud Beginners course alongside it.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Usûl is the rhythmic foundation of Turkish Makam Music — a system of rhythmic cycles that gives every piece its pulse, character and structure. This course teaches you to read, write and feel these rhythms, from the most basic beats to complex syncopated cycles.
BASIC
Theory I
What you will learn?
Music Literacy from the Ground Up
Theory I guides you through the basics of music literacy. By the end you will be able to read musical scores and use solfege with confidence.
MAQAM
Theory II
What you will learn?
Enter the World of Maqam
Theory II takes you into the heart of the Turkish Makam system. You will train your ear to recognize the main maqamaat, understand how they are constructed, transposed and how they interweave with one another.
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RECOMMENDED COMBINATION
Theory II works best alongside an instrument course. We strongly recommend pairing it with: