Online Oud Course in frankfurt

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.

Learning oud

Music in Frankfurt

The city of Frankfurt is no less than other German cities in this field. There is one of the largest musical instrument makers' associations in the world in this city. The Frankfurter Musikpreis has been awarded since 1982 by the Musikmesse Frankfurt Foundation and the German National Association of Musical Instrument Manufacturers. The purpose of this International Music Award is to highlight "personalities from the world of music for outstanding achievements in the fields of interpretation, composition, musicology, education, and services to the production of music" (as described). This award is given annually and alternately to personalities from the world of music in the fields of popular music and classical music. Other major bands and singers in the city include ASP (Metal), Böhse Onkelz (Rock), La Bouche (Electronic Dance Music), Culture Beat, First Base, and Habakuk.