Online Oud Course in hamilton

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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Learning music in Hamilton

Hamilton has been a vibrant music scene. The city's music industry has 7,725 workers and 541 businesses, making it the sixth-largest branch of the music business in Canada. Hamilton has more independent musicians per capita than many top cities around the world and is a top music destination in Canada. It is one of the first cities in Canada to develop a music strategy. Hamilton's most famous musicians include Terra Lightfoot, Nicole Appleton, Daniel Lanois, Julia Feeder, Heiden Niall, and Gord Lewis. Friends Music Festival, Supercrawl Festival, Brott Music Festival, and Parachute Music Festival are some of the music festivals in this city. Ontario's first concert hall, Music Hall and Core Entertainment are also some of the city's most famous music years.