A study of six improvisations on the ʻūd by Rīyād al-Sunbāṭī
By: Kareem Joseph Roustom
Contributors: Tufts University. Department of Music
Published: 2006
Language: eng
Number of pages: 160
Subjects: Criticism and interpretation; Oud music; History and criticism; Maqām; Music; Taqāsīm
Description: Examines six improvisations (taqāsīm) on the oud by Egyptian composer, vocalist, and instrumentalist Rīyād al-Sunbāṭī (1906-1981). Recognized as masterworks of the genre, these improvisations were recorded late in his life and demonstrate his intimate knowledge and mastery of Arabic maqām.
Notes: Submitted to the Dept. of Music.

M.M. Tufts University 2006

Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-160).