Want to play like a pro? Then I’ve got just the technique for you. I call it, the Chraibi Slide.
Check out the video below to learn how to do it!
The Chraibi Slide – Oud Technique
Difficulty: Advanced
Prerequisites techniques: Trill, Tremolo, Slide.
See the Foundation Program to learn how to play these core Oud techniques in-depth.
What?
The Chraibi slide is a flourished slide that I’ve only heard played by Said Chraibi. It is a descending slide or glissando accompanied by tremolo plucking.
Why?
It’s a cool technique that will help you practice your tremolo and finger dexterity.
How?
Use your index finger and middle finger to play a trill on F# and G, then slide down and do a trill on F natural and F#, then down on E and F, and finally on E flat and E natural. This is the essence of the Chraibi Slide. Refer to the video for an in-depth analysis.
Tips for success:
Once you are able to play this fast. Play it fast enough so that it sounds more like a slide than four sets of distinct and separate trills.
Check out my album review of the Said Chraibi album I mention in the video here.
Said Chraibi Album Review/Analysis – Oud
What Next?
The techniques just keep on coming, so stay tuned for more combinations of different techniques!
A lot of people are having difficulty developing their tremolo. This is a technique I teach in-depth in the Oud for Guitarists Foundation Program. Click the link below to learn more about what else you can learn from it.
Oud for Guitarists Foundation Program
This is very cool! Thanks for breaking it down.
You are more than welcome. Glad you liked it.
Hi Navid, thanks for the video. I really really like your teaching style which is simple and easy to follow.
I noticed that you don’t have “contact” info on the site, sorry to use this post, but I was wondering if you offer in person lessons?! Do you live in Vancouver?