LeeVaris - 4-9-2004 at 08:21 AM
I've posted some photos from a recent oud lesson that might be of interest:
http://www.varis.com/Oud/Oud_Lesson/index.html
The gentleman in the black shirt is Wa'el Kakish, my teacher. I can't remember the names of the other "guests"... they were
checking out some beginner instruments for sale. The last two pictures show the right hand position.
Wa'el's risha technique is still a little bit of a mystery to me - I hold the risha somewhat differently, though I've given up on
Marcel Kalifé's method of holding the risha with the end coming out between the ring and little fingers. It seems that everyone has a different
technique and it may depend a lot on the type of risha, stiffness, etc...
TruePharaoh21 - 4-9-2004 at 10:41 AM
Lee, I had no idea that you were being taught by Wael! The number of people now is just growing considerably, and I'm so glad to hear that.
Wael's risha technique is amazing, in my opinion. He feels the note every single time he hits the string, whether he's going fast or not.
Wael has had quite an impact on me as well. Is this down at Cal Poly or what?
TP21
Location
LeeVaris - 4-9-2004 at 03:14 PM
This was at the Barnsdale Art Park - where he does a middle eastern drumming class.
spyros mesogeia - 4-9-2004 at 05:39 PM
Congratulations Lee,
keep the good work....
Feel the oud my friend,it is a wonderfull feeling
Regards to all
Spyros
TruePharaoh21 - 4-9-2004 at 06:15 PM
The Barnsdle Art Park is beautiful. Kan Zaman had a concert there a few months ago, and it was a very nice environment. Have you been to Kan
Zaman's concerts before?
TP21
OUD LESSONS LEE..HA
ghassan bashir - 4-11-2004 at 08:50 PM
HI LEEE
didnt you say that you r still waiting 4 the first lesson,with the pic that you posted on (who r we)? ...and you r saying here that you have a teacher
and his name is wael???
explanation??????leeeee
r u learning behind our back,or what ?
anway, i will probably see you when i come L A???
but you know the truth guy,from lookin at your fingers and hands,i could tell that you could be an excellent player one day ,
humbly man,i know how to make you use your fingers...hey dont take me wrong bro...
hey you can make it ..keep goin big guy...
good luck
ghassan bashir 
My Lessons
LeeVaris - 4-12-2004 at 05:50 AM
Hey guys...
I don't give a report on all of my lessons! I've had 4 lessons so far... much to learn. Right now I'm working on something called
"Bint Al Shalabiya".
Ghassan... are you offering to teach me – I'd love it! I think TP21's idea of a get together is a good one. Look me up when you get to
Hollywood!
oud lessons
ghassan bashir - 4-12-2004 at 04:49 PM
hey lee
hope you r doin well bro..
i will get in touch with you when i get there,and i will try my best to give you as much as i could, you got boss,
ghassan bashir