Oud - Musharof Chy
Oudmaker Dincer Dalkilic
Basic information about the oud and makam, as well as an oud making photo show.
Faruk Türünz Oud Shop
Oud maker whose shop is located in Istanbul, Turkey. Includes information on the mathematical formu...
Al 'Ud
The early history of the oud, leading up to the development of the European lute.
Mike's Ouds
An Arabic oud website with pictures, RealAudio and MP3 samples of compositions and taqsims, discuss...
Oud - Nikos Dimitriadis
Information on Greek ouds and playing traditions, with Windows Media samples of taksims. In English...
Pablo's Oud Page
An informative oud site for beginner players, as well as anyone else interested in ouds.
Oud Cafe
Basic information about the oud and Ottoman music, including tuning systems, modes, hand positions,...
Peter Kyvelos Receives National Heritage Fellowship
Hellenic Communication Service profile of Kyvelos, oud maker based in Boston, Mass.
Dimitris Rapakousios: Luthier/ Oud Maker
Luthier who specializes in ouds, lavtas, and sazes. Based in Athens, Greece. Includes pictures and ...
The Oud
Extensive introduction to playing the makams (maqams) on the oud, by David Parfitt. Contains musica...
Ain Arab (The Spring)
A journal of Jameel Abraham's experiments with making Turkish-style ouds. Includes step-by-step pic...