Reid - 7-6-2008 at 01:56 PM
Here is my attempt at improvisation on the oud. I don't know much about arabic style, so please excuse my western style! I hope to get some more up in
the coming weeks and show some improvement. constructive criticism is welcome 
Christian1095 - 7-6-2008 at 10:21 PM
Sounds good...
I used to play bass about a million years ago, so I'm really used to using my fingers and not a pick/risha.... so I really struggle with hitting the
strings in a proper manner...
If you do a search on risha technique on this site, there are lots of articles...
Also, SamirCanada made this for me to help me with my poor technique....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55X-gYk_Fek&feature=user
Looking forward to hearning more... 
Reid - 7-7-2008 at 06:18 AM
Yeah I have been working on my risha technique, but my risha is very cheap plastic and just doesn't sound like it should.
Here's another recording I did this morning. Criticism is appreciated
Christian1095 - 7-7-2008 at 06:43 AM
Hey the recording didn't attach....
When I bought my oud, it came with a risha made from a zip tie.... It works really well, and I haven't found anything better yet....
Reid - 7-7-2008 at 07:31 AM
sorry the file was too large. here's a shortened version
Christian1095 - 7-7-2008 at 07:35 AM
Reid,
The second sounds 100% better... the pauses really give it something....
Keep it up!
SamirCanada - 7-7-2008 at 09:26 AM
LoL Chris I made that risha from the zip tie.
I also thought it was the best one possible for that oud.
Raabiah - 7-13-2008 at 07:52 PM
very impressive! keep on flowing that magic Reid
all the best
Raabiah