: Learning from Sağ and Erzincan is akin to learning from the primary architects of modern bağlama performance.
Explores the instrument's neck through various positions and scale structures (makams).
Collaborating with his student Erdal Erzincan—a virtuoso known for his "şelpe" (finger-picking) technique—Sağ produced a curriculum that remains the primary text for learners worldwide. The method is valued not just for its technical exercises, but for its preservation of authentic cultural repertoire, including , and complex rhythmic patterns. Key Features of the Sağ-Erzincan Method Systematic Progression : It moves from basic finger placement to advanced modal ( ) theory and diverse tuning systems ( Short-Neck Focus : While applicable to various saz types, it emphasizes the