Sitar master Shri Ashwin Batish starts this video from the very basics by illustrating steps that are 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 Sympathetic Strings; The Mizrab; Sitar parts; Closeup of accessories box; How to move sitar frets; Learning Indian music vs learning the sitar; and a short performance.
This excellent program makes a great gift for any student of Sitar.
Program duration: approximately 65 minutes. Format: DVD.
