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Author: Karamahmutoglu, Gulay Title: Nr:1637 Hamparsum Notation Manuscripts at Istanbul Ataturk Library Institution: ITU Institute of Social Science Begun: January 1997 Completed: December 1999 Abstract: Hamparsum Notation is a note writing system developed by Hamparsum Limonciyan (1768-1839) who was encouraged and demanded by Sultan Selim III. This system is technically bases on Khaz notation system, which used by the Ancient Armenian Church. Hamparsum notation has proved useful to thousands of compositions have been come down today. This study regarding "Nr: 1637 Hamparsum Notation Manuscripts at Istanbul Ataturk Library" has been prepared to transform all compositions in this book into today's international musical notation system. A preliminary knowledge concerning the history and the development of the notation has been given as introduction. In chapter II, history, transcription and the use of Hamparsum Notation in Turkish Classical Music have been presented. The detailed knowledge about manuscripts, which formed the theme of this thesis, has been given in chapter III. And in chapter IV, a list of the compositions in manuscripts and the transcriptions of the notations have been taken part. An acquirement concerning manuscripts and the determinations have been given in conclusions. The original photocopies taken from manuscripts also exist in appendix section. Keywords: Hamparsum Notation, International Musical Notation System, Hamparsum Limonciyan, Turkish Classical Music, Manuscripts, Nr: 1637 Hamparsum Notation Manuscript, Khaz System of Ancient Armenian Church, Istanbul Ataturk Library TOC: Volume 1 Index Preface Index List of Figures and Forms Turkish Summary English Summary Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Hamparsum notation and its usage in Turkish Music Chapter 3: Nr: 1637 Hamparsum Notation Manuscripts at Istanbul Ataturk Library Chapter 4: Transcriptions of the notations to today's musical notation system Conclusion Bibliography C.V. Volume-2: Appendix The photocopies of original manuscripts Contact: Gulay Karamahmutoglu ITU Turkish Music State Conservatory Research Assist. e-mail: vivace@superonline.com gulay_karamahmutoglu@hotmail.com Address: ITU Turk Musikisi Devlet Konservatuari Macka Kampusu Macka, ISTANBUL Tel: +902122931300 / 2639 |