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| Originally posted by billymak Asalamu Alaykum, I'm trying to be brief here, and failing miserably. I was born in Hong Kong and spent from 93 til recently in England. During that time, I took lessons in piano, guitar and generally messed around with as many instruments as I can find, including the Chinese Guqin. I've also passed western music theory grade 8 [only just]. Recently, however, I've come across sounds of the Oud and so many of the other instruments from the Middle East whilst listening to Ya Raya7 and Ilham al Madfai. I've had a quick look at a few Ouds when I was in Dubai for a day, but the high prices of the hotel market, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, meant that I can only look and touch for a brief moment. Back in Hong Kong, however, I've had very little success in finding an Oud to start learning. So, if you know any middle eastern friend that is currently in Hong Kong, let me know. I know there's a muslim community in Hong Kong and has been since early 20th Century, but I don't know enough to just go knocking on some stranger's door asking for music lessons :P |
