Basic information about the oud and makam, as well as an oud making photo show.
Oud maker whose shop is located in Istanbul, Turkey. Includes information on the mathematical formu...
The early history of the oud, leading up to the development of the European lute.
An Arabic oud website with pictures, RealAudio and MP3 samples of compositions and taqsims, discuss...
Information on Greek ouds and playing traditions, with Windows Media samples of taksims. In English...
An informative oud site for beginner players, as well as anyone else interested in ouds.
Basic information about the oud and Ottoman music, including tuning systems, modes, hand positions,...
Hellenic Communication Service profile of Kyvelos, oud maker based in Boston, Mass.
Luthier who specializes in ouds, lavtas, and sazes. Based in Athens, Greece. Includes pictures and ...
Extensive introduction to playing the makams (maqams) on the oud, by David Parfitt. Contains musica...
A journal of Jameel Abraham's experiments with making Turkish-style ouds. Includes step-by-step pic...