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oud tuning

kabangi - 12-28-2005 at 08:30 AM

Hello!

I'm new here and at first I will say "hello to all users!".

My problem is this: When I try to tune my oud the 3. string makes problems. The sound is not like a oud sound. Can someone give me an answer?


The oud is new, from syria(Ali Khalifa&sons).

I try to show you a picture!

Thanks!

picture

kabangi - 12-28-2005 at 08:33 AM

Here is another picture!

Hatem_Afandi - 1-20-2006 at 05:45 PM

Hi Kabanji,
As far as I know, there are 3 popular tunings out there:
Check out this link:
http://www.brianprunka.com/oud/
I prefer the Egyptian tuning from the thick to thin:
F
A
D
G
C
F

Good luck,
Hatem