DOI: 10.14686/buefad.1869323 ISSN: 1308-7177

The Effect of Video-Supported Exercises Based on Repetition Strategy in Cello Instruction on Performing Turkish Music Makam Scales

Feyzi Berat Kaplan, Ersan Çiftci, Özgür Eroğlu
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Purpose: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of video-supported applications based on the repetition strategy in cello instruction on students' performance levels of Turkish music makam scales and to explore their experiences. Method: An action research design utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data types was adopted with five cello students. Data were collected through researcher and student journals, and peşrev evaluation forms. The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test was used for quantitative analysis. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis, and inter-coder reliability was established with Cohen's Kappa coefficient (.915 for researcher journals, .935 for student journals). Findings: Quantitative results revealed a statistically significant (p < .05) improvement in students' performance with a large effect size (d > 0.90) across all analyzed makams. Qualitatively, 3 themes (teaching strategies, emotional responses, readiness) emerged from researcher journals; while 4 main themes (video-supported repetition strategy, teacher guidance, performance competence, student emotional state) were obtained from student journals. Video-supported repetitions enhanced students' self-regulation skills, motivation, and self-confidence by enabling them to notice errors, while reducing initial shyness and performance anxiety. Conclusion: Based on the action research results, integrating repetition strategies and video support in cello education is an effective and functional model providing high efficiency in the accurate performance of makam scales while fostering permanent learning.

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