In accordance with main purpose of the research, interactive educational software for basic knowledge of Turkish Music Theory was developed. Then, the five-point Likert type scale was prepared and applied to the Fine Arts High School students, graphic design experts and music experts. As a result, it was determined that developing of content was in accordance with targets, so as to ensure the integrity, in conformity with gradually increasing and small steps principles of programmed instruction. At the intro page, supporting the content with variable audio-visual elements ensured attractiveness and motivation, so created an incentive structure to learn basic knowledge of Turkish Music Theory. Content presentation was supported visually by color arrangements associated with the knowledge in a systematic way and auditorily by help of interactive elements, so retention was strengthened. Interface design elements are sufficient functionally; ensures the integrity formally and in terms of color; choice of font, text size and color of typographic elements is correct and text legibility is provided. At the evaluation section, diversity in assessment was achieved, evaluation process prepared in attractive way and compliance with the reinforcement and immediate feedback principles of programmed instruction is provided.
Keywords: Graphic design, interface design, programmed instruction, Turkish Music Theory, music education