The edition and makam analysis of a selection of composition by 21th century composer Bora Uymaz for the harp and harp notation

The primary aim of this study is to present some examples of Traditional Turkish Music forms on the harp and to contribute to the current harp repertoireby means of the invaluable Turkish music repertoire. It is a vital issue to adapt the new compositions in this field and to open space for the harp performance at the international level in our traditional music culture. The performance of these works thanks to the resources of the tradition and major samples from the music memory, based on authentic styles and approaches, and the access of this work to the professional platforms means the introduction of this music to the international professional cycles. As the end product of this study, 7 works composed by Bora Uymaz, styled in waltz, tango, longa and fantasy genres are planned to be adapted to the harp and released through the collaboration of one of the major music production companies in England, Creighton Collection, and Association for the Art of the Harp.It will also be possible to present a composition-arrangement-notation work and the study will be further elaborated through the makam analysis in terms of theory.