In the first lesson, I'll give you basic notes that you have to know before starting. Then I will explain fret systems, why we don't need tetrachords or pentachords or other western music systems. I use the method which has been using for 500-600 years, that's called in Turkish "meshk". I've learned in that way and I can easily transfer my knowledge to you.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Rast as our first makam and talk about its relatives. I will show you on paper and on practice. We will analyze a piece of master composers. I will also give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) of Rast and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Ussak and its relation with Rast. I will explain on the paper again and we will analyze a piece of master composers. I will also give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) of Ussak and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Segah and we will talk about relationship between Rast, Ussak and Segah. I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) of Neva and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims(improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Neva (Pencgah for Rast) and we will talk about its related Rast and Ussak. I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) of Neva and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims(improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Huseyni and we will talk about its relationship with Ussak. I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) of Huseyni and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims(improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Muhayyer. We will talk about their relationship with Huseyni and Ussak. I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) of Muhayyer and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims(improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Evc. We will talk about their relationship with Neva, Ussak and Tahir. I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) of Evc and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims(improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Beyati. We will talk about their relationship with Neva, Ussak and Acem. I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) of Beyati and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims(improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Huzzam. We will talk about their relationship with Segah, Ussak and Rast. Related to the combination of those we will have a look at Huzzam (big version), Karcigar and Basic Suzinak. I will give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) which will contain all of those three makams and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims(improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Cargah and Saba. We will talk about their relationship with Ussak and Acem. I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) which contains all Cargah versions and Saba and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims(improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
I explain the Hicaz family in 2 sessions to avoid confusion. In this lesson, I will explain makam Hicaz and its related Uzzal. We will talk about their relationships and behaviors I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) which contains Hicaz and Uzzal and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims(improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
I explain the Hicaz family in 2 sessions to avoid confusion. In this lesson, I will explain makam Humayun and Zirgüleli Hicaz. We will talk about their relationships and behaviors I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) which contains Humayun and Zirgüleli Hicaz and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims(improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Nikriz. We will talk about their relationships and behaviors I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) which contains Nikriz and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims(improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Şehnaz. We will talk about their relationships and behaviors I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) which contains Şehnaz and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims(improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Buselik. We will talk about their relationships and behaviors I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) which contains Buselik and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims(improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Mahur. We will talk about their relationships and behaviors I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims (improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Nihavend. We will talk about their relationships and behaviors I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims (improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Kurdi. We will talk about their relationships and behaviors I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims (improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Muhayyerkurdi and Acemkurdi. We will talk about their relationships and behaviors I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims (improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Acemasiran. We will talk about their relationships and behaviors I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims (improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Ferahfeza. We will talk about their relationships and behaviors I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims (improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Sultaniyegah. We will talk about their relationships and behaviors I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims (improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Araban and Sedaraban. We will talk about their relationships and behaviors I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims (improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Hicazkar. We will talk about their relationships and behaviors I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims (improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Kurdilihicazkar (Hicazkar-i Kurdi). We will talk about their relationships and behaviors I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims (improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Hisar. We will talk about their relationships and behaviors I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims (improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.
In this lesson, I will explain makam Suzidil. We will talk about their relationships and behaviors I will again give you a sample seyir(melodic structure) and I will wait for you to make your own seyir as homework and send me via email as a paper version and recording. We will also talk about the pieces we have analyzed and listen to some taksims (improvisations) together and discuss about the similarities or differences.