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exercises for the right hand?

danieletarab - 3-6-2009 at 04:47 PM

Hello guys,
I would really like to improve my right hand technique, achieve quite fast "trill" (is this the right english word?) on one string but also move comfortably across all the strings.
I wonder if there are some good exercises on the web, or if somewhere there's some oud method for sale which give some tips for the right hand tecnique.
Can you help me?
thank you!
daniele

Reda Aouad - 3-7-2009 at 01:26 AM

Hi Daniel :)

There are several posts on this forum about the right hand technique. Search for "right hand" or "right hand technique" and I'm sure you will find a lot.

But as quick links.. this is a great thread with pictures on how to properly hold the risha for best angle of attack and speed http://www.mikeouds.com/messageboard/viewthread.php?tid=5901. And this one contains techniques learned from Simon Shaheen to enhance the right hand speed http://www.mikeouds.com/messageboard/viewthread.php?tid=648#pid4159...

Enjoy !