One of the most important instruments of the Middle East the Oud is a distinctive predecessor to the Lute family and uses a microtonal vocabulary. The fingerboard is fretless and the deep bowl-backed body supports eleven strings.This comprehensive tutorial provides all the theory and technique you need to get started with this fascinating instrument. Alongside learning how to hold the Oud and play its strings you will also discover Armenian and Middle Eastern rhythms and scales as well as techniques such as tremolo picking.The lessons are supported with the accompanying backing tracks and demonstrations.

Par TOSHICH MARINA. An in-depth instruction manual for the Arabic oud, the ancestor of the lute and guitar. A companion instructional DVD is included showing key points to playing the Oud.. Contents include: Holding the oud, Plucking the Strings, Basic Plucking Rules in Arabic Tradition, Positions of Left Hand Fingers, Basic Notes on the oud, Advanced Left-Hand Techniques, Maqamat, and much more. Over 40 tunes are included in the book. Standard notation only. / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Methods / Méthode / Oud