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An experimental study on the viola playing status of violin playing students

1 Kırıkkale University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Kırıkkale, Turkiye
2 Gazi University, Faculty of Education, Ankara, Turkiye

Abstract

In this context, lack of viola instructors at high schools of fine arts in Turkey and this research is conducted in an attempt to propose solutions. Purpose of this study is to find out how viola courses are conducted at high schools with no viola instructors, and to identify the skill levels of violin students studying music teaching at faculties of education, in terms of their abilities to play the viola. Despite their differences in size and clefs, playability of the instruments by a single player in the same way play a significant role in this study in terms of its qualification as a pilot test for violin and viola; and the potential contributions to viola education by violin students who are able to play the viola. Qualitative research approach was utilized in the study and the research model was based on case study and experimental design. All the data obtained were interpreted qualitatively through content analysis. For the study group of students, trial viola courses based on c clef education were prepared for students who voluntarily participated in the study, and their before and after achievements were evaluated. It was observed that the participants revealed a significant success rate from the beginning until the end of this educational period. In the study, it was also concluded that, an additional elective viola course to the scope of violin courses within music teaching departments may serve as a solution for the problem of lack of viola instructors, detected in study group of teachers.

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How to Cite

Kumtepe, D. G., & Efe, M. (2025). An experimental study on the viola playing status of violin playing students. International Journal of Eurasia Social Sciences, 16(60), 915–937. https://doi.org/10.70736/ijoess.1671

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