Introduction To Sitar, DVD by Batish

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 14. Learning Indian music vs learning the sitar 65 minutes. DVD. NTSC format.