How is the Oud tuned again? Said any musician who’s seen one.
One of the most common questions about the oud is how it’s tuned. This free cheat sheet is a quick reference to understand the tunings and strings of the instrument.
Oud Tuning
- E (Low)
- A (Low)
- B (Low)
- E (Middle)
- A (Middle)
- D (High)

Jabir –
A good resource for oud players