A while back I recorded a bunch of backing tracks with real musicians - these for playing along with common Arabic rhythms, with qanun and bass accompaniment in the most common keys and tempos. While there are a bunch of…
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Below are some oud tutorial videos and backing tracks I've made. Soon I will be adding some more resources. Be sure to subscribe for regular updates and special bonuses that I can't share here :)
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Taqasim on the Beat - Jam Tracks demo
Here's a little video I made to demonstrate the backing tracks I will be sharing - just playing a little taqsim in maqam Nawa Athar. This track is over the iqa (rhythm) known as Bambi or Bamb Masri.
These tracks…
The One-finger Technique
In this video I demonstrate how to apply a common oud technique, where notes are played using the same finger with a slight slide between them. In ‘classical’ terminology this may be called portamento or glissando, but the way that…
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How to play the "Turn" ornament on oud
Perhaps he second most common ornament on the oud! The turn is a crucial skill to learn in order to authentically play Arabic music, especially in maqams like Sikah and Rast. I show a few different variations on the turn…
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