arsene - 6-15-2007 at 03:02 PM
Anyone know this book:
Fred G. Elias - Elementary study for oud
Is it any good? Does it deal with ornamentation and stuff?
Thanks!
RonPeL - 7-12-2007 at 07:30 PM
I have it - not too much use, some very basic information, not much on ornamentation. About the same level as the Mel Bay book.
I wish it had more!! It says volume I, but I don't think there's a second.
Ron
peppeo77 - 7-12-2007 at 10:14 PM
I have it too, and it's not great stuff. As it says in the title, it's very very basic. Better to save your money and invest them in something
better...
regards, Giuseppe.
Melbourne - 7-13-2007 at 07:42 PM
Arsene have you come across "The Oud Tutor" yet?? I think you will find that its quite useful beginner material, shows things like finger positions
and all that, maqams, and a few popular arabic tunes. I think it would be good for someone with a guitar background....
http://www.pro.com.eg/oudtutor/Default.htm