Sitar master Ashwin Batish starts this video from the very basics. But these steps are also very important even for the initiated. Ashwin is not only a remarkable teacher but also a very thorough one. These tutors have been a tremendous help to many aspiring sitar students. Here's what a user had to say about this tutor: "I want to say, that the Sitar #1 video contained more information than I received from my teacher in the first 3 months of my instruction. And you put it across in such a knowledeable and comfortable manner. One can tell immediately that you have as tremendous command of Indian music and are wonderfully pragmatic at the same time. I look forward to your forthcoming videos." 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
M**H
My son loves it!
Great help for anybody who wants to start playing sitar right way, teaches how to put the stings , place yourself..
D**S
Good intro to sitar
Having bought a sitar, which came with a not-too-helpful manual, I bought a book ("Learn to Play on Sitar", also from Amazon), but I still had a lot of questions. There are some things that just make more sense when you see them. He does a good job of explaining tuning (the top strings, not the sympathetic strings), and the sitting position. He got me to the point where I had my sitar in tune (ignoring the sympathetic strings), sitting correctly, and making some noises that weren't terrible.Of course I still had questions - but this is only the first video in a series. Playing the sitar is just not something you are going to pick up in five minutes.
S**N
Ashwin Batish video
This is a good video to introduce those new to the sitar to things you will need to know. The Dhun at the end is also entertaining.
C**H
Finally!
I bought a sitar last year, and have not been able to find a teacher. Finally, I am able to learn how to play! This video rules!
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