First, there was the meşk system. Then came the methods...
As our conservatories developed and multiplied, so didi the published instrument methods. But they were insufficient. There jas a need for tech- nique for advanced performance, and books of etudes and exeıcises to develop technique. And nowhere is the need more apparent than for the ud.

I became aware of this book by E. Mete aslan during hes Master’s work, in which I served as his advisor. The book presents etudes annd ex- ercises for the improvement of ud techniques, logically categorized, and in sustainable doses. I saw that it was also ready for printing. Just as in the western method-albums that we desire to emulate, the notation and writing were excel- lent. It is a fine and useful book, sure to be ex- tremely helpful to all who work attentively and prsevere their efforts.