Simple down-up strokes are replaced with:
These techniques are essential for playing faster teslim (refrain) sections in pieces like Nihavend Saz Semaisi. Ud Metodu Mutlu Torun 102.pdf
In intermediate levels, the method introduces the concept of playing a melody in different keys/positions on the Ud. This challenges the student to apply theoretical knowledge of intervals across the fretboard. Simple down-up strokes are replaced with:
For each makam (e.g., Hicaz, Uşşak, Rast, Nihavend), the PDF includes QR codes or embedded audio links that lead to: These techniques are essential for playing faster teslim
Before diving into the book, it is important to understand the author. Mutlu Torun is a respected musician and educator in Turkey. While many know him for his comprehensive Bağlama methods, his approach to the Ud is equally rigorous. He is the brother of the legendary Arif Sağ, placing him firmly within a lineage of high-caliber Turkish musicians. His teaching style bridges the gap between traditional oral transmission and modern, written notation.