pauldata
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Playing oud standing up?
I was wondering about how to play the oud in the standing position? Has anyone here tried attaching strap-studs like on an acoustic guitar, and using
a strap? Is the oud of solid enough construction to withstand this?
The main reason I prefer standing is that I have many herniated discs in my spine, and standing is much more comfortable for me. Anyone have any
suggestions or comments? 
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damascene_oud
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I don't think it's very convenient to hold the oud while standing due to its bulky concave shape. You need to consult a professional about attaching a
strap to the oud, this may affect the sound quality and the resonance as well.
But i hv seen someone playing oud "almost" standing, while leaning against a a very high chair like those used at the bars, so u may want to try that
option.
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Brian Prunka
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Simon Shaheen parforms standing up with his band Qantara. He puts one foot on a chair and rests the oud on the leg normally. I'm not sure how much
this method will help your back. I've seen people use a strap before, it seeems to work okay.
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pauldata
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The high stool or one legged stance won't work for me... 
Guess I'll have to research how to rig up a strap.
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TheProfessor
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Hey Pauldata,
You can probably look into a Flamenco Guitar Strap. Flamenco Guitar or Classical Guitars have no strapstuds and is able to have a strap on it. Here is
shows a pic where the guy has the 2 ends connected by the soundhole.
http://www.luthiermusic.com/images/strap_demo.jpg
If you have rosettes it might be difficult to connect. My oud has 3 elliptical holes so very easy to connect and hold.
Anthony
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pauldata
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I had been thinking of those flamenco type straps! My oud does have rosettes though, so I'm out of luck on that front.
I wonder if it would be OK to just install a pair of small strap studs like on a guitar???
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Andy
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John Berberian plays standing, he uses a strap. There is a video recorded by Tomzara on youtube by the Hye Echoes band titled Assoomeyir Medley. The
URL is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7OJ4mKmp-c the oud player is standing and believe there are other Armenian oud players that play standing. Richie
Berberian plays a Najarian flat back oud standing. Check out another one of Tomzara's video's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKlF8zWXaoA.
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Andy
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the last URL malfunctioned so go to youtube and type in Tomzara and look for his video titled "Aravod @ Camp Haiastan"
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