ud methods and teachers

The best way to study 'Ud is to take lessons with an 'Ud teacher. A systematic instruction method and incorporation of oral tradition methods are strongly advised qualities among teachers. This would be a more comprehensive  approach to the instrument.  Students  would benefit a great deal from this approach and they will develop a reasonable sense of style that would lead them to more advanced training and in-depth exploration of the art form. The method of teaching that I have  developed throughout my career as a composer, educator and a  performer brought bout multiple technical and theoretical dimensions to the discipline. The methods that I use reach children and adults regardless of their musical background. I incorporates both modern and oral tradition methods of  ear-training, rhythm, maqam theory, improvisation and extended technique for advanced students and bandleaders. Many of my students are now professional singers, performers and successful musicians. Students come from different musical styles and still can learn how to play 'Ud , sing or develop skills on their current instrument. I use instruction material that I accumulated throughout the years. Other methods written by various 'Udmasters are also incorporated in my approach.


_______ Best recommended 'Ud methods  _________

1- "al-Oud, a Modern Method" by Charbel Rouhana

George Farah --



_______ Best recommended Arab 'Ud Teachers ________

Charbel Rouhana /  Lebanon
George Ziadeh / New York  _ Palestine
Simon Shaheen / New York  _ Palestine
Issa Boulos / Chicago _ Palestine
Anouar Brahem / Tunisia
Said Chraibi / Morocco
Marcel Khalife / Lebanon_ France
Naseer Shamma / raq
Ahmad al-Khatib / Amman _Palestine_Jordan
Samer Totah /  Ramallah _Palestine

Other Arab 'ud Players



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