Innovative approachesto baglama making

In this thesis titled "Innovative Aproach in Baglama",it is explained that the change of the baglama which has been made with traditional way empirically for many centuries to the adapted version of golden ratio (golden mean, mean section). The thesis consists of four parts except introduction, body and conclusion. In the first part, the trees, machines and hand tools which are used in making bağlama have been explained In the second part, the golden ratio(, golden mean, mean section) is expressed and the baglama which is designed according to golden ratio is shown, supported with drawings. In the third part, the making phases of baglama is clarified according to golden ratio with the help of photographs. In the fourth part, the sound analysis and the calculations of strength and pressure of baglamas are done and the differences between the baglamas which are made with two methods are indicated. In this study, it is aimed to provide the baglama as one of our traditional instruments to reach the level of making standarts of instruments which completed their development like guitar and violin by following some methods. Key words: Baglama, golden ratio, musical instrument, instrument making, music.