Sitar Tutor #1: Introduction to Sitar

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