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Oud Recording Gear I Actually Use | Oud for Guitarists

June 20, 2026June 12, 2026 Navid

Disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links. If you buy through them, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — and it helps keep this site going. Thanks! If you’re trying to put together a home studio for recording oud, you’ve probably noticed there’s no shortage of gear advice out there — but almost none of it is written by someone who actually plays oud. This…

Best Oud Strings: What I Learned the Hard Way

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 Navid

4 minute read A few years ago, when I lived in North America, I didn’t fully appreciate how easy it was to find the best Oud strings. Walk into any decent music store or hop online — options everywhere. Now that I live in Japan, finding good strings is a little more challenging. And that challenge recently sent me down an interesting rabbit hole. I decided to save some money…

Oud Tremolo Technique: Avoid This Common Mistake to Master Tremolo

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 Navid

The oud tremolo technique is an essential skill for any oud player, helping to create fluid, expressive, and fast-paced melodies. However, many players struggle with tremolo due to improper right-hand technique. In this post, we’ll break down the most common mistake and show you the correct way to develop a smooth and controlled tremolo. The Most Common Tremolo Mistake If your tremolo sounds uneven or feels tiring, chances are you’re…

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