Thesis Type: Postgraduate
Institution Of The Thesis: Gazi University, Eğitim Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Eğitim Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Turkey
Approval Date: 2018
Thesis Language: Turkish
Student: Orkun Karakuş
Supervisor: ENVER TUFAN
Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
Abstract:Melodica, which started to be used in the second half of 20th century, has become an important musical instrument beside other school instruments as it is both a clavier and a wind instrument. In this research, the use of melodica in music lessons at secondary schools, its applicability in the curriculum of Ministry of National Education, students' levels of interest in playing the melodica and its affordability as a school instrument have been analysed. The population of this research is Ankara and the sample is Çankaya district. This is a descriptive study and the data is collected through interviews and questionnaires. It is concluded in the research that melodica is one of the most frequently used school instruments, the students are willing to play the melodica and melodica is affordable. However, there are not enough supplementary resource materials for teaching melodica and some implications are provided in this respect.