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Practice without... noise

Microber - 2-16-2006 at 03:45 AM

Good morning, good evening everybody,

I know I am not alone in that situation : practice and study oud (or whatever instrument) is not pleasant for the people who live in the same house.

Oh no, not your oud again !
You're playing always the same tune!

What are your solutions ?
With an open rosette, it is possible to fill the oud with a pillow to avoid resonance.
It's not possible with mine.
Another possibility is an electric oud.
Maybe one day. But it is rather expensive.
I found this :
http://www.theodorakis.name/uk/outia.html
He is a greek oudmaker.
See the "oud practice".

Someone knows that ?

Robert

Theodorakis ouds

spyrosc - 2-17-2006 at 12:36 AM

Tasos Theodorakis is a fine craftsman and a great person.

I don't have first-hand knowledge of the "silent practice" ouds, but his other ouds are great.

You can deal with him with confidence.

Good luck
Spyros C.

Amos - 2-17-2006 at 09:55 AM

spyros,
how do you contact theodorakis? i am interested in his instruments but the website seems to only have photos and nothing else? how do i find prices and other info? any help would be appreciated. thanks!
amos

Tasos Theodorakis

spyrosc - 2-17-2006 at 12:43 PM

Amos,

Just go to:

http://www.theodorakis.name/index.html

Then select Greek or English language. The page will have a "Contact" button on the bottom.

Or send e-mail to:

info@theodorakis.name

Tell him that Spyros says Hi

Thanks
Spyros C.