An analysis of East Anatolian folk songs in terms of celloeducation and repertoire development

The aim of the study is to determine the characteristics of Eastern Anatolian folk songs in cello education, identify the elements that should be considered in the technical and musical adaptation of these songs to cello education, and highlight the elements that should be considered in the adaptation process. To identify the characteristics of Eastern Anatolian folk songs in cello education, to highlight the elements that need to be considered in the process of adapting these songs to the cello from a technical and musical perspective, and to create a repertoire of Eastern Anatolian songs suitable for cello education. In this context, the aim is to create a rich and culturally meaningful teaching material for both local music culture and cello education. The case study design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the research. The data were obtained through document analysis of 1,060 Eastern Anatolian folk songs systematically scanned from the TRT (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation) archives, as well as through interviews with relevant experts in the field. The study presentation consists of 14 faculty members who teach cello in the music education departments of the fine arts education sections of education faculties. The data obtained in the study were analyzed using content analysis and are presented in tables. In the study, it was determined that the selection of folk songs to be used in cello education should first and foremost be suitable for the technical and musical characteristics of the cello. It was determined that elements such as mode, rhythm, and pitch limits should be appropriate for the levels, arranged from easy to difficult, and that it is important to determine the target outcomes of celloeducation. Additionally, it was determined in detail that the key of Fa should be preferred in theprocess of adapting folk songs to the cello, that the decision notes could be re-adjusted to Mi and La as appropriate, and that the performance should be indicated on the sheet music with finger numbers according to the student's level. In this context, 14 folk songs from the Eastern Anatolia region were selected as the basis for specialization and adapted appropriately for cello education.