How Do You Tune A 12 String Oud?
The oud, a stringed instrument, dates back to ancient times. The oud originated in the area of ancient Persia and continues to be used in Middle Eastern music. The body of the oud consists of wood, and the neck does not have frets. While most ouds have 11 strings, some have 12 strings. These strings are tuned in “doubles,” meaning that each two strings share a pitch. Pluck the highest string on the oud. It is the thinnest string and closest to the floor when you are playing the instrument. Look at your electric tuner to check the pitch. If the pitch is higher than F, then the string is sharp. Loosen the tuning key that the string runs to until the pitch reaches F. If the pitch is lower than F, the string is flat, and you need to tighten the tuning key to raise the pitch. Tune the second string to F. This is what is known as the doubled tuning (both strings are at the same pitch). The other strings will follow in like pattern, with each pair being the same. Tune the third and fourth str
