Characteristics of Tarzan Kamil Ahmedov in instrumental mugham teaching

Abstract

This study  is dedicated to the investigation of the unique characteristics and styles of the tar playing of Kamil Alisattar oglu Ahmadov, one of the artists who made exceptional contributions to the history of Azerbaijani mugham art in the 20th century, Honored cultural worker, tar player, and mugham connoisseur. The purpose of this study is to analyze preserving the traditions of Azerbaijani mugham performance, ensuring that the performance is easily perceived by the listener, leaving a deep emotional impact on them, and for this, delivering the elements and elements of artistic performance with technical mastery were among the tasks set by teacher Kamil during the teaching process. The presented article provides information about the K.Ahmadov who had extensive historical, theoretical, and practical knowledge about mughams, and those who wanted to prepare textbooks and literature on scientific, artistic, journalistic, and theoretical issues about this art would definitely turn to him. This study is important for musicologists, instrumental tar performers, and those working in relevant fields such as music literature, and can also be used as additional resources in music educational institutions. The findings revealed that the main thing that distinguished teacher Kamil from other mugham performers and tar players was his innovative approach to teaching mugham and his deep knowledge of its teaching methodology. Along with his pedagogical activities, teacher Kamil also served our national musical culture with his extensive educational activities in the field of mugham art. In line with the findings of this study, the importance of The multifaceted development paths of Kamil Ahmadov's life and creativity, his main characteristics, the original, unique performance styles and repertoire he brought to Azerbaijani mugham teaching and performance, his loyalty to classical heritage and tradition, and the analysis of the national and spiritual values brought to our musical history by the work associations that turned into an art school during his communication with the prominent singer Seyid Shushinsky are reflected. For this purpose, the inductive method and a qualitative research design were adopted. Document analysis, one of the qualitative research types, was used as the research model. According to the results; As a tar player, K. Ahmadov was closely involved not only in the practical issues of mugham art, but also in its historical-theoretical, socio-philosophical problems, and made scientific and practical contributions to this field. Kamil Ahmadov also made exceptional contributions to the upbringing of dozens of tar players and singers who, during his time as a performer-pedagogue, play a special role in the socio-cultural life of our state and have been awarded various honorary titles by the state.