ULVİ CEMAL ERKİN'İN YAYLI SAZLAR KUARTETİ ESERİNİN GİTAR ORKESTRASINA TRANSKRİPSİYONU VE İCRA EDİLEBİLİRLİĞİNİN ARAŞTIRILMASI

Abstract

This study presents the transcription of Ulvi Cemal Erkin's String Quartet for guitar orchestra and offers solutions to the technical and musical problems encountered during this transcription process. The introduction discusses the importance of transcription in the context of guitar repertoire, focusing on transcription techniques and philosophy. The Conceptual Framework outlines the research's aims and significance, and presents the problem statement. A literature review examines existing studies on the work and guitar orchestra, determining the materials and methods to be used in the research. The second section provides general information about the Turkish Five composers and Ulvi Cemal Erkin. The third section describes the String Quartet, introducing its movements. The fourth section focuses on the concept of a guitar orchestra, examining the score, sound field, and instruments. The findings section presents solutions to the problems encountered during transcription using the chosen method, and offers technical and musical suggestions. The Conclusion and General Recommendations section offers suggestions for future performers who wish to make different transciptions of the work besides performing. These suggestions will shed light on new editions and performances.