Online Oud Course in new-york

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 New York

New York music is a diverse and important field in the world of music. The city has long been a thriving home for popular genres such as jazz, rock, soul, R&B, funk, disco, and urban blues, as well as classical and artistic music. It is the birthplace of hip hop, garage house, bogalo, doo woop, beep, punk rock, and new wave. It is also the birthplace of salsa music, a fusion of Cuban and Puerto Rican influences from New York's Latin neighborhoods in the 1960s. With the advent of popular notes in the early twentieth century, New York Broadway Musical Theater, and New York Tin Pan Alley composition, formed an important part of the American music industry. New York's most famous musicians include Jay-Z, Billy Joel, John Williams, Carol King, Neil Diamond, Lou Reed, Stephen Sundheim... Hall, Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and more. The Governors Ball Music Festival, the Panorama Music Festival, the Meadows Music and Art Festival, the Summer Stage, the North Side Festival, the Blue Note Jazz Festival, etc. are just a few of the most important music events in the city.