About Oud instrument
Oud (name is originally Arabic) finds its origins in Akkadian era. Shah Shuja was using an instrument called Gudi, probably a name with Arabic origins. It was thought that this musical instrument was invented by nomad tribes since it was light and mobile. Some believe it was originated in Caucasus region, other sources report more western regions as a point of origin. Some findings show an early elliptical design of Oud found in the ruins of Shush, Iran. Some experts theorize that a priest is shown to be playing it in that depiction.
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Source : Rhythmitica