Online Oud Course in sydney

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 Sydney

The Sydney Symphony is internationally renowned, and few people do not know the city's opera house, or at least have not seen its image. The Australian Opera House is the third busiest opera house in the world, headquartered in the city and with branches in other cities. The opera house performs a busy program of mostly classical and sometimes contemporary opera. Apart from the Sydney Opera House, there are many music venues in the city, including the Recital Hall (mainly for chamber music and orchestra concerts), the Enmore Theater, the Oxford Art Factory, the Metro Music Theater, the Hordern Music Pavilion, the Red Rat Hall... Priest, Ted Morley, George Frederick Boyle, George Young, Mickey Kojak, Paul Field, Jimmy Barnen, Five Seconds of Summer, etc. are some of the most important musicians in the city with world renown. Among the most famous music festivals of this city, we can mention St. Jerome, Listen Out, Field Day, X Festival, Sabsonik, etc.

Music in Sydney

Sydney is one of the most famous music and opera cities in the world. The Sydney Symphony is internationally renowned and is regularly performed in the Concert Hall (2,600 seats) of the Sydney Opera House under the direction of Vladimir Ashkenazi. The City Recital Hall is mainly dedicated to chamber music and orchestra concerts, which include many internationally renowned artists, as well as concert ensembles by well-known local bands such as The Famous Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Sydney Baroque Orchestra, and the Brandenburg Orchestra of Australia. The Australian Opera House is the third busiest opera company in the world, headquartered in Sydney, with a busy program of mostly classical and sometimes contemporary opera at the Sydney Opera House. Sydney is also the birthplace of composer George Frederick Boyle. Priest Group, AC Group. DC, Delta Goodrem, Ben Lee, Blue Battle Case, Absinthe Friends, Alex Lloyd, etc. are some of Sydney's most famous musicians. Apart from the Sydney Opera House, which is also the architectural symbol of this city, other music halls such as Enmore Theater, Oxford Art Factory, Metro Music Theater House, Hordern Music Pavilion, Red Ratchet Hall, etc. are also among the famous music halls of this city. Festivals such as the Lost Paradise Festival, Return to Rio, The Sound Festival, Celebration of days like this festival, The Garden of Electricity Festival, etc. are also held annually in Sydney.