Learn to play “Üsküdara Gideriken (Katibim)” on the bağlama, one note at a time

"Üsküdar'a Gider İken" is an iconic Ottoman song from the 19th century. It sings of the handsome scribe from Üsküdar and was composed in the Nihavent maqam. The song spread internationally and evolved into a symbol of Istanbul and Turkish culture through performers like Zeki Müren and modern covers.

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Colors guide your fingers

Every note is colour-coded to a finger. One glance tells you exactly where to press.

Play any part on a loop

Pick a tricky passage and loop it endlessly until it feels effortless.

Note names in the note heads

Read music without the guesswork — each note head shows its own name.

Set your own playing speed

Slow any song down or speed it up, and play along at a tempo that fits you.

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