Beginner Oud Lesson - Learn Oud

Embark on a comprehensive 44-minute beginner Oud lesson that covers essential techniques and concepts for aspiring players. Learn proper Oud tuning, holding techniques, and right-hand strumming methods. Master the art of holding the risha and explore basic and advanced stroke angles. Discover how to achieve efficient, strong strokes and gain insights into intonation, maqam, and finding quarter tones on fretless instruments. Explore the addition of ornaments and embellishments to basic tunes, and learn how to use tuner apps for precise note finding. Benefit from a Q&A session addressing common beginner concerns and receive information on consultation opportunities and lesson packages.

Music
Start of the lesson
Oud tuning being used
Basics of holding the Oud
Right hand lesson - two ways of strumming the strings
How to hold the risha
Basic stroke angle
Advanced stroke angle
How to achieve small, strong, efficient strokes
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Q&A
How important is intonation when learning to play?
Does the tonic define the maqam?
How to approach getting the right intonation on fretless instruments; is it muscle memory or is there a logic you can follow?
How to find the quarter tones/half-flats?
How to learn/know where to add ornaments and embellishments?
The Masterclass - How to add ornaments and embellishments to basic songs/tunes.
Using a tuner app to find the quarter tones/half-flats, etc.
Closing remarks and thank you
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