Online Oud Course in cardiff

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 training in Cardiff

Cardiff music has been predominantly dominated by rock music since the early 1990s, and later trends towards more extreme styles of the genre, such as heavy metal and metalwork, developed. Famous Cardiff bands include Kids in Glass, Feeder, Stereo Phoenix, Super free Animal, and more. Cardiff is home to the world's oldest record store, Spillers Records. A study by the Law Enforcement Association found that Cardiff is the second largest music city in the UK in terms of the number of bands originating in each British city. Cardiff music stars include Dave Edmunds, Bo Weaver, Charlotte Church, Catatonia, Super Free Animal, Amen Corner, Los Composition, and more. St. David's Hall is also one of Cardiff's most important music venues.