Dilruba Tutor #1: Introduction to Dilruba

We'd like to announce that Tutor #1 is now ready. Pandit Shiv Dayal Batish and Ashwin Batish take you through the basics of this wonderful instrument. This tutor is a must for any serious Dilruba student. All our tutors are available in VHS NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats. Here are the contents of this one....

• A short introduction and history
• Bilaval scale note production
• The sitar/sarangi connection explained
• Sitting position demonstrated
• Proper hand position
• Playing technique
• Bow holding technique
• Dilruba bow vs cello bow
• Dilruba Paraphernalia
• Main strin notes reproduction
• Dilruba tuning
• Basic exercises
• Alhaiya Bilaval alaap by Pandit S. D. Batish