COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INSTRUMENT PRACTICE TECHNIQUES

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MZK 5016 INSTRUMENT PRACTICE TECHNIQUES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4

Offered By

Music Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

YONCA ALPAY ADIGÜZEL

Offered to

Music Teacher Education

Course Objective

To transfer the most solid and fast working techniques while studying a piece of music

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   How to study a piece of music
2   Learning and applying systematic and methodical working techniques that will increase efficiency in instrument studies. Learning ways to manage emotions and thoughts.
3   To be able to analyze the technical difficulties encountered on the instrument and to develop solutions.
4   The student acquires the habit of working independently to continue to practice the instrument outside of the guidance of the teacher.
5   Developing a disciplined study habit and self-motivation to ensure continuous progress in instrument studies.
6   To be able to create an individual study plan by analyzing each student's own strengths and weaknesses.
7   To gain the ability to apply different pedagogical methods while teaching instruments as a music teacher in the future.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Meeting and Goal Setting
2 Time Management
3 Metronome and Tuner use
4 Systematic Study Techniques and Dealing with Challenges
5 The Role of Repetition
6 Assessment
7 Midterm exam
8 Assessing Working Efficiency
9 Study Methodology and Time Management
10 Overcoming Technical Obstacles
11 Advanced Technical Studies
12 To prepare a study in 1 hour with a correct and disciplined study
13 Working Practices
14 Closing and Evaluation
15 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Drake, J. (2001) Alexander Technique, Ege Meta Publications

"The Art of Practicing: A Guide to Making Music from the Heart" by Madeline Bruser
It addresses methods of working towards an effective and emotionally rich performance.
"Effortless Mastery" - Kenny Werner
A book that describes how to overcome mental barriers during instrument practice. Especially useful for dealing with performance anxiety.
"Practicing for Artistic Success" - Burton Kaplan
A guide on systematic study techniques, time management and concentration development.
"The Inner Game of Music" - Barry Green and W. Timothy Gallwey
A book about reducing internal criticism and working fluently during musical performance.
"Playing (Less) Hurt" - Janet Horvath
Ergonomics for instrumentalists, methods to maintain physical health and prevent injuries.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Playing and listening, technical explanation, question and answer, information sharing, rehearsals and applications

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Midterm
2 FN Semester final exam
3 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examFN * 0.60
4 BUT Make-up note
5 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examBUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Assessment of what has been learned in practice

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

yonca.alpay@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 1 13
Practice (Reflection) 13 1 13
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 1 13
Preparation for midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for final exam 1 3 3
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 49

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12
LO.1122352555112
LO.2123332554411
LO.3133333555522
LO.4113333555453
LO.5113333555443
LO.6113333555542
LO.7113333554232

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