Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(31.c) İbrahim BİRDAL
Lecturer Gökhan Barış BÖLÜKBAŞI

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Associating classical music literature with the forms and play technics
2) Recognizing forms of literature and plays within the scope pf jazz literature
3) Explaining Jazz modes, drop chords, chord development and jazz standards
4) Interpreting basic jazz harmonies, chord sequences and accompany principles using improvisation techniques
5) Recognizing jazz history, composers and performers

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High	Middle	High	No relation
	2	High	High	High	Middle	High	No relation
	3	High	High	High	Middle	High	No relation
	4	High	High	High	Middle	High	No relation
	5	High	High	High	Middle	High	No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Instrument Training V

Course Contents

Jazz scales, drop chords, chord progressions, jazz standarts and studies of improvisation with guitar

Weekly Schedule

1) Program course related to the information and resource books ( documents ) sharing
2) Major series over the ranges expression and sample applications
3) Minor ( Natural, harmonic, melodic )
4) For the left and right hand exercises ( chromatic )
5) Sample piece of work
6) Berklee Melodic Rhythm of the book of etud ( the melody and scale performance ).
7) Etud works from Berklee Method 1
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) The Major and minor arpejio setups and sample etuds
10) Sample pieces
11) İnformation about electric guitar schools and styles
12) Example of the chord sequences harmonic expression and solo work
13) The Major and minor pentatonik
14) sample etuds
15) sample etuds
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Drill and Practice
3) Group Study
4) Lab / Workshop
5) Self Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

40%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	40%
Semester Studies	Other(s)	2	60%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Jazz Guitar I	PRF321	Elective	Bachelor's degree	3	Fall	4