That's Nahawand Murassa'. Which has a conjunct jins Hijaz on F, making it similar to Saba Zamzam on D. But the higher notes of Hijaz are not usually played, just the first two notes of the jins Hijaz.
Indeed. I find it funny that it gets to be called it's own maqam even though it is very limited in scope and there are no songs in this maqam. It's always just a little gesture when playing in Nahawand.
Dear Navid, I picked up the following video (th-cam.com/video/dDrVYyoMi-4/w-d-xo.html) of a taqsim by the late Mohammad Qasabji. The sound of the oud is very nice and warm. How can achieve such a sound on my oud? What type of tuning would he have used? What type of risha? What type of strings? Would be great if I can get your thoughts on this.
Really good question. It's difficult to reproduce this sound. You'll need an older Oud, with one large sound hole. He's playing in FADgcf tuning, but he's tuned the whole thing down half a step. This contributes to the warmth. You'll have to use an eagle feather risha or cow horn. Pyramid yellow label strings brass wounds with plain plastic D course might add extra wamrth. Might want to look into Sam Ouds. They are making older style single sound hole Ouds like this: th-cam.com/video/hYckPPmIVFs/w-d-xo.html Ultimately, you get a bit more bass and growl with single sound hole Ouds or so I've read from other people. I used to have a single hole barbat, and yes the bass and mid was nice and punchy.
@@OudforGuitarists Many thanks Navid for your prompt reply. Very helpful indeed. I think you're spot on. I think that's the type of sound I'm looking for. Do you have any opinion on ouds built by Sam ouds, like durability, quality? Also very important is tuning and tuning pegs (i.e. do they stay in tune or have problem slipping out of tune during playing? Plus is it easy to tune them or are their pegs difficult to turn/put in place/get stuck,etc)?
@@andrehallack3424 Even $2000 Ouds are challenging to tune and maintain the pegs. Every season with humidity changes you'll have pegs pop out or get tight. So don't get your hopes up. Lower your expectations about all Ouds in regards to tuning and pegs. Qasabji's Oud you heard in the recording probably had crap pegs and really hard to tune. Once you spend time with the pegs and learn how they behave it gets easier. Requires some patience. I think the pegs from sam ouds are as good as they come. Sam Ouds is a new brand, so nobody knows long term, but his ouds sell quickly and people seem happy with them from mikeouds.com forums.
The pause notes work nicely hey. And does create that focus to get back. I love it Navid. :)
Thanks Steven.
That's Nahawand Murassa'. Which has a conjunct jins Hijaz on F, making it similar to Saba Zamzam on D. But the higher notes of Hijaz are not usually played, just the first two notes of the jins Hijaz.
Indeed. I find it funny that it gets to be called it's own maqam even though it is very limited in scope and there are no songs in this maqam. It's always just a little gesture when playing in Nahawand.
Great way to transition
Actually the great Sunbbati used this tecgnique in Ashwaq piece.
Came here to say this!
Good ol' Sunnbaty.
Hi. Can we use guitar stands for Oud?
Yes but you have to put the oud in it backwards
My Arabic music teacher, Elias Lammam, showed me this little trick, but not quite as nicely as this. Thank you, Navid.
you're welcome Mark. Thanks for commenting!
Dear Navid, I picked up the following video (th-cam.com/video/dDrVYyoMi-4/w-d-xo.html) of a taqsim by the late Mohammad Qasabji. The sound of the oud is very nice and warm. How can achieve such a sound on my oud? What type of tuning would he have used? What type of risha? What type of strings? Would be great if I can get your thoughts on this.
Really good question. It's difficult to reproduce this sound. You'll need an older Oud, with one large sound hole. He's playing in FADgcf tuning, but he's tuned the whole thing down half a step. This contributes to the warmth. You'll have to use an eagle feather risha or cow horn. Pyramid yellow label strings brass wounds with plain plastic D course might add extra wamrth.
Might want to look into Sam Ouds. They are making older style single sound hole Ouds like this: th-cam.com/video/hYckPPmIVFs/w-d-xo.html
Ultimately, you get a bit more bass and growl with single sound hole Ouds or so I've read from other people. I used to have a single hole barbat, and yes the bass and mid was nice and punchy.
@@OudforGuitarists Many thanks Navid for your prompt reply. Very helpful indeed. I think you're spot on. I think that's the type of sound I'm looking for. Do you have any opinion on ouds built by Sam ouds, like durability, quality? Also very important is tuning and tuning pegs (i.e. do they stay in tune or have problem slipping out of tune during playing? Plus is it easy to tune them or are their pegs difficult to turn/put in place/get stuck,etc)?
@@andrehallack3424 Even $2000 Ouds are challenging to tune and maintain the pegs. Every season with humidity changes you'll have pegs pop out or get tight. So don't get your hopes up. Lower your expectations about all Ouds in regards to tuning and pegs. Qasabji's Oud you heard in the recording probably had crap pegs and really hard to tune. Once you spend time with the pegs and learn how they behave it gets easier. Requires some patience. I think the pegs from sam ouds are as good as they come.
Sam Ouds is a new brand, so nobody knows long term, but his ouds sell quickly and people seem happy with them from mikeouds.com forums.