majnuunNavid
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Ahmad al-Khatib interview on OudforGuitarists YouTube channel
New series called "Oud Talks"
1st interview is with Palestinian Oudist Ahmad al-Khatib
https://youtu.be/WYx-dfZGVDg
I have more interviews coming up over the next few months so subscribe to the channel to get notifications.
Subscribe to Ahmad's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Arabicartmusic
Topics discussed:
2:23 Learning music the old school way
6:21 Difference between western & eastern learning style, oral vs note reading
10:03 Tips for learning Oud
12:32 Ear Training
13:52 Teaching work & style of teaching
16:50 Tips for younger generation of Oud players, special characteristic of Oud, importance of SOUND quality
20:00 Technique vs Soul
20:59 Why the Oud didn't disappear
23:55 Different dialects/accents of Oud playing in the Arab world
31:50 Ahmad's most influential Oud player during his youth
35:02 On the use of Fa Fa tuning
36:30 On favorite Oud or Oud builder
45:45 Sound engineering & the Oud
50:20 Upcoming projects
52:33 Favorite percussion with Oud
54:12 Closing remarks
A big thanks to Ahmad and his kindness, profound knowledge and generosity.
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Jody Stecher
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Thank you! This interview is a gem. Such intelligence and genuine answers and true musical helpfulness are coming from Ahmad al-Khatib and you have
played such an important role by asking meaningful questions and .... and this rarely happens with interviewers... and actually understanding the
answers. Your understanding allowed him to open up and expand on each topic.
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hamed
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Thanks for sharing this incredible interview. Ahmad is such an amazing musician , it’s nice to hear him discussing these topics in such depth.
Great job!
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