The aim of this book is to investigate the means of creating new techniques for the classical guitar by adapting specific techniques typical of the Anatolian long-necked, plucked folk lute with movable frets known as the ba lama or saz. The means of performance and notation of these new techniques are illustrated comprehensively with the related figures, tables and scores in the thesis. Many exercises, etudes and arrangements have been written to teach and improve these techniques. One of the most significant aspects of contemporary classical music is the search for new timbres, sounds,...