Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Online Journal of Music Sciences, cilt.9, sa.1, ss.99-122, 2024 (Scopus)
This research is a compilation study aimed at identifying information related to the 'Conversational Solfege' method in music education in Turkey and filling the gap in the literature. Developed by Dr. John M. Feierabend in 2001, 'Conversational Solfege' is an instructional method used primarily to enhance music literacy in music education. 'Conversational Solfege' aims to equip students with the ability to communicate in the musical language, allowing them to perceive relationships between notes as naturally as in conversation. By fostering the ability to understand and express music as if speaking, it aims to make music education more interactive and enjoyable. This study aims to introduce the 'Conversational Solfege' method and emphasize its applicability in Turkey. Data were obtained through literature review and compilation study. Searches were conducted on Google Scholar to focus on articles published in English and Turkish that are freely accessible. Full texts were accessed from various sources, including databases such as WOS, SCOPUS, ERIC, among others. The search did not yield any studies on Conversational Solfege in Turkish sources. Therefore, data were directly obtained from the official website of the method's creator, Dr. John M. Feierabend, and English articles. The article discusses how music literacy should be according to the 'Conversational Solfege' method and emphasizes the importance of acquiring this music literacy. Additionally, it provides practical implementation suggestions for educators for each stage of the method, which Dr. John M. Feierabend conducts in 12 steps under four main headings. It is believed that this article is important for providing a new perspective on solfege education in Turkey and therefore music education, introducing it as a method that can enhance music literacy, and serving as a source for future studies.