Investigation of the etude and exercise applied by today's important tanbur performers

Etude and exercise are indispensable elements of instrument learning and development. Our thesis aims to create an important resource for tanbur by discovering the experiences of today's important tanbur performers on this subject. Through the interview, the etude and exercise samples frequently and routinely performed by the important tanbur performers were collected, and informations were obtained about the purpose they used. In addition, information about other elements of this process such as study and exercise methods, duration and points of attention were also taken. With the findings obtained from the examination of the collected information, it is aimed to give information about tanbur performers approaches in this area and to draw conclusions. The information obtained has created a source of study and exercise that tanbur performers can apply continuously, as well as benefiting from the experience and recommendations of the masters in working methods. Additionally, the most important and concentrated parts of today's important tanbur performers are shown, and the development points that are essential for young tanbur players are pointed out.