Cultural Study: Çiftetelli in Balıkesir-Bandırma 1. Introduction to the Balıkesir-Bandırma Style
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 Г‡iМ‡ftetelliМ‡ BalikesiМ‡r 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 : Cultural Study: Çiftetelli in Balıkesir-Bandırma 1
: The combination of these two instruments is essential for outdoor celebrations, as their volume naturally fills large spaces during wedding processions. 3. Cultural Context and Social Role Instruments : : The combination of these two
: A large double-headed drum. The "doum" (bass) is played with a thick mallet, while the "tak" (treble) is provided by a thin stick.