Online Oud Course in los-angeles

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 Los Angeles

In addition to being one of the most important cities in the world in the film industry, Los Angeles is also one of the most important cities in the music recording industry. Many places in Los Angeles - such as the Capitol Records - which looks like a collection of albums - show the importance of music in this city. A&M Records has long run a studio near Sunset Boulevard built by Charlie Chaplin (who wrote the soundtrack for his films). In addition to their film business, Warner Bros. also has a large music recording business in the city. David Crosby, Dexter Gordon, Eta James, Lisa Minley, Richie Valens, Brian Wilson, etc. are among the most important musicians in this city. The Greek Theater of Los Angeles, Whiskey a Go-Go, the Rocky Theater, the Wiltern, the Troubadour, etc. are just a few of the most important music halls in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Music Festivals include the Topanga Banjo and Fiddle Competition, the Cajun Music Festival and the Simi Vali Blues, the UCLA Reggae Jazz Festival, and more.