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 oudMusic in Melbourne
Melbourne hosts 62,000 live concerts annually, making it one of the world's live music capitals. The city hosts more than three times the national average of live performances in the country. Melbourne also has many more music venues and halls than the most famous cities in the world. Among the most famous halls of this city are Esplanade Hotel, MCG, Docklands Stadium, Rad Live Arena, Hisense Arena, Palace, Victoria Arts Center, Corner Hotel, etc. Some of the most famous music festivals such as Melbourne Music Week, Melbourne Festival, Future Music Festival, Melbourne Marginal Festival, Big Day, Lane Way St. Jerome Festival, St. Kilda Festival, Melbourne Jazz Festival, etc. are held in this city, which attracts many tourists every year. Kylie Minogue, Vance Joy, Tina Arena, Nick Q, John Farnham, Gotti, Olivia Newton-John, etc. are just a few of the musicians in this city.
Music in Melbourne
A study by Music Victoria shows that Melbourne hosts 62,000 live concerts a year, making it one of the world's live music capitals. Melbourne has more live music venues per capita than any other city in the world, furthering its position as Australia's music capital. Melbourne has one live music venue for every 9,503 people. In addition, 55% of theaters reported an increase in audiences in 2017. The most important stadiums, concert halls, and open-air halls in Melbourne are MCG, Docklands Stadium, Sydney Mir Music Bull, Rad Live Arena, Hisense Arena, Theater Association, Melbourne Recital Center, etc. Singers such as Kylie Mingo, Tina Arena, Macy Higgins, Nick Kidd, Bad Sides, Gotti, etc. have been introduced to the world from the heart of this city. The Big Day Out Music Festival, which has been held in Melbourne every year since 1993, Melbourne Music Week, Future Music Festival, Melbourne Marginal Festival, What is the Music Festival, Big Day Festival, etc. are just a few of the most popular festivals in the city.