Mike's Oud Forums

fingering& notes

almansy76 - 3-23-2004 at 12:29 PM

hi every buddy. i use GADGC to tune my oud &i been trying for long time to figer out what finger i should use for B&C in the 4th string and EF in the 3ed string and AB in te 2nd DEF in the first string or in each maqam deferent finger.
thank u all

mavrothis - 3-23-2004 at 02:00 PM

Hi. A fine way to finger those notes is with your second and third finger, but sometimes, depending on the makam, you can play with your 1st and 2nd.

When you are playing flatted notes, like in Rast for example, it's probably best to usually use your 1st and 3rd fingers.

Take care,

mav

thnx

almansy76 - 3-24-2004 at 12:55 PM

thank you mavrothis that's what i was looking for. so to understand more is these fingers i should use when i read the natural notes.like when it's NOT sharp or flat
i may need ur help again;)

mavrothis - 3-24-2004 at 03:12 PM

my pleasure my friend.

take care,

mav