THE REFLECTIONS OF THE DIGITAL AGE ON KANUN EDUCATION: THE USE OF QR CODES

Instrument training is a fundamental component of music education, aiming to enhance musical understanding, develop skills, and foster creativity through learning to play an instrument. Over the past decades, rapid technological advancements have impacted various fields, particularly education, leading to new approaches, applications, and innovations. The widespread adoption of digitalization, an outcome of technological progress, has expanded and diversified educational tools, requiring educators to integrate them into their teaching methods. The Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, which posed serious health risks, made adaptation to digital education essential. The increasing integration of technology in education has enabled the development of new teaching and learning methods. One such approach, blended learning, combines face-to-face and online environments, merging traditional classroom activities with digital resources such as online study materials. In this context, the present study examines the role of QR codes in Kanun education, a traditional Turkish musical instrument, within the framework of digitalization. Following a case study approach, the research analyzes previous studies on QR code use in Kanun instruction. The study explores the effects of QR codes through sample exercises on digital platforms. Moreover, beginner-level exercises incorporating audiovisual support are proposed to enrich Kanun education and foster a more interactive learning experience.