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12 weeks · Intermediate

Intermediate Technique

For players ready to go deeper. Over twelve weeks you'll refine your technique, explore the emotional depth of maqamat, and build the skills that turn practice into performance.

What you'll learn

1

Ornamentation (Takaseem)

Master the art of embellishment — trills, mordents, slides, and vibrato — to bring every note to life with authentic Arabic expression.

2

How to Build a Taqsim

Learn the architecture of a taqsim: how to introduce a maqam, develop its phrases, build tension, and resolve with grace and intention.

3

Deeper Maqam Knowledge

Move beyond the basics into complex maqamat, microtonal intervals, and the subtle emotional colors that distinguish each scale.

4

Personality in Your Playing

Develop your unique voice on the Oud through tone control, phrasing choices, and the confidence to interpret music your own way.

5

Improvisational Skills

Expand your taqsim vocabulary with advanced melodic patterns, rhythmic freedom, and real-time responsiveness to the moment.

6

Explore Different Forms of Music

Study semai, longa, bashraf, and regional folk forms. Understand their structures and how to move between composed and improvised sections.

7

Personalized Roadmap to Transformation

Receive a tailored practice plan and feedback loop designed to take you from competent player to confident, stage-ready performer.

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