Online Oud Course in liverpool

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 education in Liverpool

Liverpool has a long tradition in classical and pop music. This city is very famous for introducing the Beatles to the world. The pop and rock scene has been one of the most important parts of British music since the 1950s. In 2001, they declared Liverpool the Guinness Book of World Records as the city of pop because of the number one records that came out of the city. The most famous band from Liverpool is the Beatles, who have performed many of their early concerts at the Cavern Club. In the 1960s, the city was the site of the Morsi Beat pop music genre, popularized by artists such as Gerry & The Pacemakers. However, even before Morsi Beat, Liverpool had successful moves like Frankie Van, Lita Rosa, and Billy Fury. In 2008, the Liverpool World Museum (in collaboration with the Institute for Popular Music at the University of Liverpool) hosted The Beat Goes On, which traces the entire history of music in Liverpool from 1945 to the present. Except for the Beatles, Gary, Pacemaker, Frankie goes to Hollywood, Eco de Bonnie, Laz, Zatons, Farm, Wombat, etc. have been introduced to the world from this city. The Jakaranda, the Liverpool Royal Philharmonic, the Eco Arena, the Art Club, and the O2 Academy are some of Liverpool's most important venues. Liverpool International Festival, Liverpool Sound City, Africa, etc. are some of the important music festivals in this city.