This book has been written for beginner Oud students who have completed the Oud Beginner book. The main maqamaat will be analysed further with a higher level of risha and finger technique such as the addition of a second octave and playingin the second position. New traditional oud pieces and songs have been added to the repertoire. The book begins with Maqam Rast, Bayar, Saba and Huzam with an emphasis on the importance of quarter-tones. To make your oud learning journey with The Mukhtar Method curriculum series accessible as possible, The Mukhtar Method Oud Beginner – 3rd edition is accompanied by audio-visual material. This material is available on the Taqasim Music School’s YouTube Channel and is openly available to you to support your learning.