oud-dude - 9-21-2008 at 05:29 PM
Hi, I'm new to the oud and to the forum. I just picked up a secondhand oud that came from the Gamil Georges shop (probably one of their low end
models... I hope it's really a playable oud), and I don't even know what strings to buy or what tuning to use. In other words, I am a complete
oudiot!
I am a competent guitarist, banjo and bass player, but this is all new to me. I love the oud, and want to learn to play a little. I've searched the
web and found that there are several different tunings for this type of oud. Is there one that is most common for an Egyptian oud? And if so,
where's the best place to order strings for that tuning? The oud I have is missing a couple of strings, so I can't even play with it to I decide on a
tuning and get some strings.
Any help appreciated!
MatthewW - 9-21-2008 at 10:54 PM
welcome to the forum dude- most all the info you are looking for can be found in the FAQs section:
http://www.mikeouds.com/messageboard/viewthread.php?tid=6809 
patheslip - 9-22-2008 at 01:15 AM
Welcome from another oud beginner. There's lots of useful advice and encouragement here.
This forum is awesome!
oud-dude - 9-22-2008 at 09:26 AM
Thank you MatthewW and Patheslip... I guess I probably don't need to bother folks with beginner info, now that you have pointed me in the right
direction! Thanks a lot. I can see now that there is tons of info here to help me get started.
This is the first time I have ever joined a forum, too, so finding my way around the site is a new experience. But it sure seems like there's a lot
here to help people like me.
Cheers