The "Bağlama Metodu," published by Pan Yayıncılık, is the culmination of many years of collaborative work between Arif Sağ and Erdal Erzincan. As the authors explain in the book's preface, the process of writing it began in earnest around the year 2000, when their individual efforts were united into a single, cohesive project. This method was born from a perceived need: while the bağlama's unique characteristics had been passed down through a traditional master-apprentice (usta-çırak) system, they felt that the instrument's full "multi-layered developmental characteristic" had not been adequately reflected in academic education. This book represents their effort to bridge that gap.
Written by two of the most influential masters of Turkish folk music, this book isn't just a collection of songs; it’s a comprehensive pedagogical system. Focus on Technique: arif-sag-erdal-erzincan-baglama-metodu-indir