The oud (Arabic: عود, romanized: ʿūd, pronounced [ʕuːd]) [1][2][3] is a Middle Eastern short-neck lute -type, pear -shaped, fretless stringed instrument [4] (a chordophone in the …

At Oud for Guitarists, we are NOT talking about a type of wood or perfume made from it, but we are talking about Oud the musical instrument. It is an ancient musical instrument from the …

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Oct 10, 2024 · The oud is one of the most iconic instruments in Middle Eastern music, known for its unique shape and deep, rich tones. Often regarded as the ancestor of the modern guitar, …

Mar 5, 2025 · As you start shopping around, you’ll quickly discover there are different types of ouds (the most common being Arabic and Turkish ouds, plus others), each with its own …

The oud is classified generally as a bowl-shaped, short-necked lute, distinguishing it from those with longer necks and flatter bodies (which were closer to the ancestors of the guitar). Today, …

Dec 7, 2020 · The oud—or the “sultan of instruments,” as a poster on Ghadban’s wall says—has played a prominent role in Arab and Middle Eastern culture for a long time.

Is the oud the guitar of the east? The oud is one of the most important instruments in Arabic music. It is also one of the oldest instruments in human history, yet its popularity within Middle …

Jul 23, 2024 · As an ancestor of the guitar, the oud’s evolution influenced various musical traditions across the Arab world and Europe. In this blog article we explore the origins of the …

The Arabic oud is a fretless lute with 11-13 strings, arranged in 6 or 7 ‘courses’ (string groups: like a 12-string guitar) – all are paired in unisons other than the very deepest, which resonates alone.