Turkish Music Rhythms

75 usuls with authentic notation and a precise metronome. First 5 free. No ads.

Learn the 75 usuls (rhythmic cycles) of classical Turkish music with authentic notation and a precise audio metronome.

FEATURES

• 75 usuls, 188 stroke patterns (main patterns and velvele variations)
• Authentic notation: two-line staff with Dum, Tek, Te, Ke syllables
• Active beat is highlighted while playing; notation scrolls automatically
• 33 instrument sounds: kudum, bendir, davul and more
• Tempo 30-220 BPM, mertebe selection (/4 and /8)
• Full-screen notation: single line or wrapped view, pinch to zoom
• Usul Quiz: recognize usuls by ear or by notation
• Practice list: plays your selected usuls in sequence
• Practice statistics and daily streak
• Count-in, haptic feedback, screen stays awake while playing
• Available in 13 languages
• Completely ad-free

PRICING The first 5 usuls are free. A single one-time purchase unlocks all 75; there is no subscription.

WHO IS IT FOR

• Conservatory and music students
• Choirs and Turkish music ensembles
• Kudum, bendir and percussion players
• Anyone curious about Turkish music

Usul is the rhythmic skeleton of Turkish music. This app is the rewritten and expanded successor of the TSM Usulleri app used since 2014.