Online Oud Course in dortmund

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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Music in Dortmund

The city of Dortmund also has a very long history in terms of music. The Dortmund Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra is a German-based symphony orchestra performing at the Konzerthaus Dortmund. Founded in 1887, the orchestra was formed by leaders such as Wilhelm Shuster, Mark Janowski, Moshe Atzmon, and Jacques van Stein. In addition, there are many bands and singers in the city, including Elga Andersen, Ralf Bendix, Theo Bleckmann, Phillip Boa, and Phillip Boa, and the Voodooclub.