Online Oud Course in charlottetown

The appearance features of Lute (oud)

• Oud looks like a pear and it’s made of wood.
• There are two common types of oud: Arabic oud and foreign oud. The Arabic oud is usually larger and heavier than the foreign oud. Also it has a deeper bowl.
• Oud has 11 to 13 strings, which are made of metal or animal’s intestines.
• The player places the oud horizontally on her/his thigh and plucks the strings with the fingers of her/his right hand.

The sound of oud

• Oud has a warm, soft and deep sound.
• This instrument is known for its ability to produce a wide range of notes also the ability to perform various playing techniques.

The use of oud

• Oud is used in various types of music, including traditional, classical, jazz and pop music.
• And this instrument is also played as a solo instrument and in bands.

The history of oud

• The history of oud goes back to the ancient times.
• The exact origin of this instrument is not obvious, but some believe it originates from Iran and others believe it originates from Mesopotamia.
• The oud has historically played an important role in the music of the Middle East and North Africa. It also has influenced many other instruments such as guitar and lute.

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Learning music in Charlottetown

The capital of Canada's smallest province, Prince Edward Island is Charlottetown, founded by the French colony of the year. Due to its isolation on Charlottetown Island, its early musical activities were limited to amateurs, musicians, and singers who occasionally visited the city. In the early 1820s, singing schools were established to teach church music in the city and gradually expanded and are still used professionally to this day. Later, various bands were formed in the city, such as the Charlottetown Band, the Moderate Boys Band, and the St. Peter Cathedral Boys Band. The Confederation of Arts Center, Charlottetown Beer Garden, and Baba Lounge are some of this small town's most famous music halls. In addition, music festivals such as Cavendish Beach and the Charlotte Town Festival are held in the city. Tara McLean, Joey Keaton, Nancy White, To Horse Traffic, and Wire Bands are some of the city's most famous musicians, singers, and musicians.