Sitar master, Shri Ashwin Batish, provides exercises and instruction for the intermediate student illustrating steps that are very important even for those well acquainted with the instrument. The entire program duration is 65 minutes in DVD format.
Topics covered are: Alaap in raga Yaman; Tuning without a tone generator; Alternative sitar holding positions; Right hand exercises - Da, Ra, DiRa, DR; Exercises in Bilaval Thaat; A right hand exercise using Da Ra Da; Four beat exercise using Da Ra Da Ra; Chikari explained; Two, three and four beat Chikari exercises; Chikari application in performance.
