Analysis of method books used for Selpe teaching in terms of symbols and signs

In this study,symbols,transcriptions,images which are used in şelpe (tapping) methods have been analyzed comparatively. Based upon the problem of symbols, transcriptions and images used in chosen şelpe (tapping) method books, two method books written in this field have been compared. These books are 'Bağlama School Method (Systematic Guide for Finger Technique "Şelpe") written by Erol Parlak and 'Bağlama Method' written by Arif Sağ-Erdal Erzincan. Related bağlama instructors' views hae been asked about these symbols through interview forms. Considering these processes this study, is in descriptive research group from one aspect and in qualitative research group from the other. According to the research results, some differences have been observed regarding symbols, transcriptions and images. During the analyze of interview forms it has been concluded that a common language should Systematic Guide for be used for symbols, transcriptions and images;besides,huge diffences have been detected in practice. It has also been concluded that to use a mutual language will contribute to Baglama Instruction more.