Mel Bay Publications School Of Oud

Mel Bay Publications

School Of Oud

This Method And Its Accompanying Recording Are For The Beginning And Intermediate Oud Student Interested In Gaining A Stronger Understanding Of Makam Theory And Practice On The Oud, While Also Providing Advice And Exercises Useful For Improving Overall Playing Technique. Three Beautiful And Commonly Heard Makams Are Presented, Specifically Rast, Mahur And Nikriz. The Unique Characteristics Of Each Of These Makams Are Described And Illustrated In Detail Through Exercises, Etudes And Traditional Repertoire, Using A Wide Variety Of Rhythms And Compositional Forms, And Paired With Audio Recordings To Guide You In Your Practice. Includes Access To Online Audio.