You're supposed to get marks on your forearm. Put something on your sleeve if it hurts. Use a wrist band or something. Size doesn't matter. I'm only 5 ft 6 inches, and I prefer larger Ouds.
Well, I am fat, and I struggle. But the beautiful sound of this instrument will hopefully motivate me to lose some more weight... However, your video was super helpful, thanks!
It's difficult to say... I don't think everyone would agree with me so it's hard to call them standards. I'd say that some songs sung by Umm kulthum have become standards in that people from the Arab world all know them. For example Inta Omri, hob eh. Then more wide region ones would be Bint Al shalabiyyah, fog el nakhal, qadduka Al mayyas. But this is only general Arabic music. There's more if you go west to Morocco and north Africa, and different if you go to Turkey. For Iran, you must hear morghe Sahar, and Bebar Ey Baroon by Shajarian. Mosem e Gol a folk song. Alla Ya Ayohal Saghi by shahram nazeri.
Using a guitar pick or playing finger style is possible, but you lose 60% of the magic. The sound of the oud people usually fall in love with is only obtained with a risha.
@@OudforGuitarists Thank You for the answer, I just bought an Oud recently, and it's not arrived yet, but I'm not buying Risha yet, I guess I should get one soon.
@@fihrilkamal7296 You can make your own risha too using thin plastic from various junk. You can also sand down thick cable ties. Those make excellent plastic risha. Just buy some rishas, you won't regret it. Your Oud might also come with a risha or two depending on who you bought it from.
Now tell us master, how many ouds do u have ? What kind of oud is your favourite ? and what made u wanna learn the Oud in the first place ? Also, what do u do in life ?
I have 3 Ouds. Only one is with me at the moment. My favourite oud is Hamza El Din's and Khalid Belhaiba's Ouds. I have been playing Iranian music since I was ten years old on the Santour, but later I heard Hamza el Din's Oud playing and the sound and it put a spell on me. I also wanted to play an instrument which was more flexible in changing the scale, modulating, and easier to tune than Santour. I am working on teaching Oud, and making music my full-time job.
Wow thanks for turning me on to Hamza El Din. I’m in love with his music, smitten, spellbound. It’s an Arabic Oud he plays I think. You are talking Ouds in the video and you mention his - it looks like an older instrument than the beautiful pice you are holding here. From your unboxing video I am guessing this is the Wenge Yildirim? So if so it’s a Turkish Oud and you are playing Egyptian / Arabic music on it as well. Does this require a different set of strings that come with the Yildirim?
Just got my oud. Very helpful.
Great tips. Thank you!
Could you please tell us your story with the Oud? :)
I get marks on my forearm is that what usually happens also im a short person so is it ok to try to find other ways to hold it?
You're supposed to get marks on your forearm. Put something on your sleeve if it hurts. Use a wrist band or something. Size doesn't matter. I'm only 5 ft 6 inches, and I prefer larger Ouds.
Love how this instrument sounds like multiple instruments
Well, I am fat, and I struggle. But the beautiful sound of this instrument will hopefully motivate me to lose some more weight... However, your video was super helpful, thanks!
No anyone can hold this instrument just let your body get used to it it’s not about your weight❤❤❤
Nice music
Is your oud made by zriab
Thanks, yes it is.
What a "standard" middle Eastern song must i hear? I mean like Misty, Autumn Leaves, route 66 in jazz music
It's difficult to say... I don't think everyone would agree with me so it's hard to call them standards. I'd say that some songs sung by Umm kulthum have become standards in that people from the Arab world all know them. For example Inta Omri, hob eh. Then more wide region ones would be Bint Al shalabiyyah, fog el nakhal, qadduka Al mayyas. But this is only general Arabic music. There's more if you go west to Morocco and north Africa, and different if you go to Turkey.
For Iran, you must hear morghe Sahar, and Bebar Ey Baroon by Shajarian. Mosem e Gol a folk song. Alla Ya Ayohal Saghi by shahram nazeri.
@@OudforGuitarists okay thanks.. i will listening thats song
Thanks, I'd like to know if the Risha is hold only with the first fingers?
It's held with all fingers and sticks out between your index and thumb. Your fingers should make a fist around the length of the risha.
Detailed and helpful! Thanks!
You're welcome!
You should start teaching oud on line .
I already do!
Where I can buy like Ur Oud?would you please advise?
Email me at support@oudforguitarists.com I'll tell you everything.
Super! Very helpful!! Grazie
You're welcome
Thank you! Very helpful
Thank you so much💛
thx,really helpfull
Is it possible to use oud without the risha?
Using a guitar pick or playing finger style is possible, but you lose 60% of the magic. The sound of the oud people usually fall in love with is only obtained with a risha.
@@OudforGuitarists Thank You for the answer, I just bought an Oud recently, and it's not arrived yet, but I'm not buying Risha yet, I guess I should get one soon.
@@fihrilkamal7296 You can make your own risha too using thin plastic from various junk. You can also sand down thick cable ties. Those make excellent plastic risha. Just buy some rishas, you won't regret it. Your Oud might also come with a risha or two depending on who you bought it from.
God bless you!
10:07 “women with... bigger chests...” haha, thanks for the video tho, very helpful
Now tell us master, how many ouds do u have ? What kind of oud is your favourite ? and what made u wanna learn the Oud in the first place ? Also, what do u do in life ?
I have 3 Ouds. Only one is with me at the moment. My favourite oud is Hamza El Din's and Khalid Belhaiba's Ouds. I have been playing Iranian music since I was ten years old on the Santour, but later I heard Hamza el Din's Oud playing and the sound and it put a spell on me. I also wanted to play an instrument which was more flexible in changing the scale, modulating, and easier to tune than Santour. I am working on teaching Oud, and making music my full-time job.
Wow thanks for turning me on to Hamza El Din. I’m in love with his music, smitten, spellbound. It’s an Arabic Oud he plays I think. You are talking Ouds in the video and you mention his - it looks like an older instrument than the beautiful pice you are holding here. From your unboxing video I am guessing this is the Wenge Yildirim? So if so it’s a Turkish Oud and you are playing Egyptian / Arabic music on it as well. Does this require a different set of strings that come with the Yildirim?
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