Sitar Tutor 1 - Introduction to Sitar

by Ashwin Batish

Sitar master Shri Ashwin Batish starts this video from the very basics. But these steps are also very important even for the initiated. Topics covered are:

1. Sitar Paraphernalia
2. Half-lotus Sitting Position
3. Right and Left Hand Positions
4. Note Production
5. The Two Layers of Strings explained
6. Indian Sargam Note Names
7. Tuning of Top Strings (PA/SA)
8. Tuning of Sympathic Strings
9. Mizrab Closeup (finger pick)
10. Proper way to wear a mizrab
11. Closeup of various sitar parts
12. Closeup of accessories box
13. How to move sitar frets
14. Learning Indian music vs learning the sitar
15. A short performance

(Program duration: 65 minutes)