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My Oud always gets out of tune

Simon - 4-18-2010 at 08:01 AM

Hi,

I just started to learn oud and I have a big problem: My oud gets out of tune very fastly. When I have tuned the deep C-string, the high C-strings already are out of tune nearly a quater-tone!
Is there anything I could have done wrong or can it be a mistake in the construction of the oud?

Please help me.

Luttgutt - 4-18-2010 at 08:17 AM

Welcome to the Forum Simon!

Well it could be many things. But most two commun er:

1- New strings take time to satle (at least 2 days)

2- The pegs don't hold well (need som violin soap. I don't remember the name)

Use the search icon, and you'll find many good advises!

Aymara - 4-18-2010 at 11:51 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Luttgutt  
1- New strings take time to satle (at least 2 days) ...


... and factory strings (the ones the oud shipped with) are usually junk.

But this topic has been discussed sooo many times ;)

PS: Which strings are you using? When was the oud stringed? And maybe show us a closeup photo of the pegbox.

PPS: THIS discussion might be interesting for you ... many tips for a guy who started with a cheap oud.