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New Oud Music

September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 Navid

I have slowly been releasing some new oud music on all the streaming platforms. Here’s a new EP I released last year. A random taqsim I recorded in response to Spotify CEO’s remarks about content cost being close to zero. A taqsim in the Ottoman makam Şivenüma.

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June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Navid

Are you a musician starting out? Do you have a following on social media? Do you want to guarantee your long-term success whether you teach music or sell out gigs? I’ve been teaching Oud online for over 10 years, and the tool that has helped me the most over the years was not social media. It’s my email list. You may have followers on social media, but can you guarantee…

Modulation Series – Maqam Nahawand to Maqam Nawa Athar

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Navid

Here’s a simple modulation between Nahawand and Maqam Nawa Athar. They share many of the same notes and they also share the same tonic so it’s fairly easy to move between them. But it’s how you pull it off that makes your audience feel the switch like a sweet kiss on the cheek. Looking for more modulations that you can do on Oud? Check out the Oud Learning All-Access Pass.

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