Tai
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Looking to start
Hi there,
I would like to learn to play the oud, so I am looking for a starter oud. This seems like the right place to ask for advice.
If anyone knows of any teachers in the Northern Virginia, USA area, I would also appreciate that information.
Thank you,
Tai
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Tai
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I found this one on amazon, but there is no user feedback, so I do not know if it is any good. Has anyone tried this starter oud?
Thanks.
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revaldo29
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Hey Tai,
Your a smar man for coming herer first and asking. To buy that oud on Amazon. Its the biggest rip-off I've ever seen. Check this link out for
some more info:
http://mikeouds.com/messageboard/viewthread.php?tid=3241
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Tai
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Thank you, that thread was very useful! It seems that the consesus is that Haluk provides the best starter Turkish Ouds, and that they can be
strung/tuned to closely resemble the Arabic sound. I will take that route if no one can suggest a source for an Arabic one.
What about sources for Arabic ouds? I can spend 300-400 US$ plus shipping if there is no place local to Virginia.
Thank you everyone, very informed community here 
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Tai
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I have found this one at Lark in the Morning. It is a bit more expensive than I was aiming for, but it comes with a hard case. Does anyone know if this is a
good oud? I believe it is not the same as the one being sold on amazon.
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Hatem_Afandi
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Again Tai,
Lark in the Morning is not a site I would recommend.
Best Regards,
Hatem
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Tai
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Thanks Hatem, I won't be using them
I seem to have lucked out and found the perfect solution.
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Hatem_Afandi
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Hi Tai,
That's good news. Please keep us updated.
Welcome to the magic world of the oud.
Best Wishes,
Hatem
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PrinceAbigor
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Hi everyone I am new to this site! First of all, I really enjoy visiting it and learning more about the art of oudism everyday! I am experianced with
the electric, bass, and acoustic guitar, dulcimer, and mandolin, and I would like to make the oud my next investment. I am a left handed player, and I
have talked to Haluk about a possible lefty model, which I look forward to aspiring toward (I am in the process of saving up money as we speak!)
Besides what has been stated, any other advice? Thanks!
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MARTAN
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HI
KEEP GOING WITH HALUK THIS IS FROM MY PERSONAL EXSPERIENCE.
YOU ARE GOING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.DONT FORGET THE HARD CASE.
Regards from Martin EILAT,ISRAEL
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PrinceAbigor
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Yes I really don't see how I can pass that up. I just played my first show with my folk/ethnic project tonight in front of about 300 people. They
went crazy for our arabic-styled song that is played on acoustic guitar, keyboard, djembe and darbukka. The reaction was great, and immediately after
the curtains closed, I knew that the oud is definately the acoustic instrument for me.
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Tai
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Where did you all play? I might make it down that way with enough incentive
I lucked out and Mike sold me his sycamore oud, so I've gotten the oud and am now trying to find a local instructor and/or as much oud information as
possible.
I'm a complete musical noob
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PrinceAbigor
Oud Lover
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Hey Tai. We played at a local auditorium here in Rowan County, NC. My black metal band actually has a show booked in Floyd, Virginia for May 13th.
Maybe you can come out? You should bring your oud! I'm really wanting to get a left handed one, but I've never had the pleasure of seeing one in
person. Email or message me at InfernalPrince@msn.com if you want more details.
Later! -Abigor
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