ahmed_eissa
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Bint al Shalabiya
Could anyone who knows how to play this song tell me which chord to play around the 4th measure of the intro? I can't seem to figure it out.
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Greg
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Forum member John Erlich posted a transcription here: http://www.mikeouds.com/messageboard/viewthread.php?tid=7242#pid451...
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ahmed_eissa
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Thank you Greg. That has been the piece I have been using, though in his transcription he only provides a whole note C to be played three times,
whereas it seems that all other covers of the song I have seen (including from excellent oud players) play a chord there instead.
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Greg
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Sorry Ahmed, I misunderstood your question.
I would suggest a C minor chord would be most appropriate.
Greg
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ahmed_eissa
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Thank you, I will give it a try.
Do you know what chord is being used in either of these videos?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7mDQKrhld8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtcWZjdU83g
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francis
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They play a C minor chord, from bass to treble : C, bE, g, c
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John Erlich
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My transcription was intended to be very basic. This is a very simple song which is an excellent vehicle for embellishment, and for studying how
accomplished Arabic-style oud players embellish simpler-type melodies. There are many recordings on YouTube (I recall watching one of Naseer Shamma
playing a solo medley of Bint El Shalabiyya and Lamouni Li Gharo Meni [Tunisian song]). I often play that C minor chord myself. In fact, if you are
in the San Francisco Bay Area, I will hope to be performing a version of this song on Jan. 22 with a singer, ney player, and very good Moroccan
percussionist. I will post about that performance (FREE event) separately.
Best,
John
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