Г‡iм‡ftetelliм‡ Balikesiм‡r Bandirma Davul Zurna -

The Çiftetelli is a lively Anatolian folk dance and rhythm found across Turkey, but the regions are famous for a specific high-energy performance style. While often associated with violin (the word Çiftetelli literally means "double-stringed"), in the rural villages of Bandırma, it is most iconically performed with Davul and Zurna . 2. Musical Structure and Rhythm

: A loud, double-reed woodwind capable of sharp, piercing melodies that can be heard across open village squares. Çi̇ftetelli̇ Balikesi̇r Bandirma Davul Zurna

: In the Bandırma district, rhythmic analysis of folk songs shows that 9/8 meter represents 85.71% of the local music structure. This "limping" (aksak) rhythm provides the driving force for the dance. Instruments : The Çiftetelli is a lively Anatolian folk dance

Cultural Study: Çiftetelli in Balıkesir-Bandırma 1. Introduction to the Balıkesir-Bandırma Style in the rural villages of Bandırma