Mike's Oud Forums
Not logged in [Login - Register]
Search the forums Search   Frequently Asked Questions FAQ   View member list Member List   Today's Posts Today's Posts   Forum Stats Stats   Board Rules Board Rules THREADWALKER OUD FAQ THREAD Back to: Mike's Oud Website
Mike's Oud Forums » Oud Maintenance Forum » Advice, Tips, & Questions » if you tune a turkish oud to arabic does it make a differ? Go To Bottom

Printable Version  
Author: Subject: if you tune a turkish oud to arabic does it make a differ?
oudplayer
Oud Junkie
*****



Posts: 849
Registered: 5-9-2004
Location: new jersey/ Israel
Member Is Offline

Mood: ouds up

[*] posted on 5-22-2004 at 05:41 PM
if you tune a turkish oud to arabic does it make a differ?

if you tune a turkish oud to arabic does it make a differ or will it sound better with turkish tuning
thx
View user's profile Visit user's homepage View All Posts By User
mavrothis
Oud Junkie
*****



Posts: 1674
Registered: 6-5-2003
Location: NJ/NYC
Member Is Offline

Mood: big band envy

[*] posted on 5-22-2004 at 06:21 PM


Hi,

you can experiment with arabic tunings on a turkish oud, but not the other way around. the turkish ouds often sound great tuned down, but i prefer the brighter quality you get when they are tuned normally.

try out what works best for you, we all have different tastes.

take care,

mavrothis



http://www.mtkontanis-music.com

"...desirable and comfortable as culture may be, an artist should not lie down in it. "
--Edgard Varèse
View user's profile Visit user's homepage View All Posts By User

 Mike's Oud Forums » Oud Maintenance Forum » Advice, Tips, & Questions » if you tune a turkish oud to arabic does it make a differ?   Go To Top

Powered by XMB
XMB Forum Software © 2001-2011 The XMB Group