2017年12月27日 · There are some things to consider when purchasing an oud. These elements are as follows. Size: It is very important to pay attention to the size of the oud when choosing. In addition to the ouds that are considered normal size, there are smaller ouds made for women called "Zenne Oud". The so-called "Arabic Oud" are larger than normal sizes.

The Oud instrument measures 58-68 cm for total length depending on the style of oud. The Iraqi oud is the smallest oud instrument and it produces a sharper sound. Egyptian and Turkish ouds are larger so they produce deeper, warmer sounds than the Iraqi Oud.

2025年3月5日 · Don’t be fooled by the smaller size – the Turkish oud packs a punchy sound. It is known for a brighter, more vibrant tone with a slightly higher pitch overall In fact, Turkish ouds are typically tuned a whole step higher than Arabic ouds (for …

2010年3月1日 · Oud is a plucked pear shaped instrument. It is the most popular instrument in the Middle Eastern music. The European lute originates from the Arabic instrument known as the ŪD. The neck of oud...

2020年12月14日 · The Turkish Oud differs from the Arabic one and it is widely used all over the world. The sound of this Oud is high, sharp and its weight is light. It is smaller than the Arabic Oud in size, and the length from the top of the Oud to the bottom is 58.5 cm.

The soundboard is the most important part of the oud; it is roughly of size 20 cm x 50 cm x 3 mm and made from cutting the spruce wood lengthwise and symmetrical, where the fibers varying from 1-3 mm’s are plastered in such a way that the wider ones are in the middle and the slim ones are around the sides.

2025年3月28日 · Ouds typically feature 11 or 12 strings grouped into five or six pairs, plus a single bass string. Arabic and Turkish ouds differ in their tuning systems, so understanding the intended tuning style is important when making your choice. Beginners may prefer an oud with fewer string pairs for easier handling.

Size: Ouds come in different sizes and are typically categorized by scale length. Standard adult ouds usually have a scale length between 57 and 62 cm, affecting the player’s physical compatibility.

Arabian ouds are normally larger than their Turkish and Persian counterparts, producing a fuller, deeper sound, whereas the sound of the Turkish oud is more taut and shrill, not least because the Turkish oud is usually (and partly) tuned one whole step higher than the Arabian. [54]

2016年11月14日 · As we will see, three sizes of the seven-course model can be distinguished from the various accounts: the large, the medium and the small one. The celebrated philosopher al-Kindī (born c.801) noted that oud s differed in terms of shapes, dimensions (length, width, and maximal depth) and thickness of constituent elements.