| Being able to perform any Turkish music instrument—whether classical makam or folk music—at an advanced level | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Being able to trace the development and evolution of makam music within a historical framework from past to present | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| To have ability over all explanatory approaches to makam music theory from past to present. | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| To be proficient in makam music notation and able to transcribe it into the AEU system | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Having ability to compose in traditional genres and forms | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |