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:
- Sitar Paraphernalia
- Half-lotus Sitting Position
- Right and Left Hand Positions
- Note Production
- The Two Layers of Strings explained
- Indian Sargam Note Names
- Tuning of Top Strings (PA/SA)
- Tuning of Sympathic Strings
- Mizrab Closeup (finger pick)
- Proper way to wear a mizrab
- Closeup of various sitar parts
- Closeup of accessories box
- How to move sitar frets
- Learning Indian music vs learning the sitar
- A short performance
(Program duration: 65 minutes)