The Sitar is one of the most popular instrument in Hindustani shastriya sangeet and is a Versatile instrument. Its ability to produce a deeply emotive tone that is very close to the human voice with agility and liveliness has made it a very sought after instrument.
Sitar music has been patronized for about 700 years and the fact that it is still being practised today with dedication and passion is a testimony to its grandeur.
This DVD of "Learning The Sitar" comprises basic lessons on playing the Sitar by Sri B.Siva Ramakrishna Rao, a disciple of late Ustad. Ahmed Hussain Khan who was the doyen of Mian Achpal Gharana. The lessons on this DVD have been tailored in such a way that they can be practiced in the comfort of your home.
Itenerary
- History of the Sitar & artists profile - Introduction and Ways of Handling the Instrument - Types of Sitar - Parts of Sitar - Tuning - Basic Lessons - Fingering techniques - Concert pattern.
Credits:-
* Concept, Direction & Compeering - Aruna Sivaramakrishna Rao * Script - Sriram Vijayaraghavan * Camera - Gopi Sabhapathy
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