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	IDF302
	Publisher: Pankaj Publications, New Delhi
	Author: Ram Avtar 'Vir'
	Language: English
	Edition: 2018
	ISBN: 9788187155140
	Pages: 95 (Illustrated With B & W Figures)
	Cover: Paperback
	9.4" X 7.4"

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An extremely popular Indian String Instrument Pumpkin Ground at one end, 19-20 frets, 7 main strings and 11 sympathetic strings. 127 cms, this marvelous instrument, when played properly, has the quality of a Spanish guitar in the hands of a master.

Learn to play on Sitar is a handy reference to master the art of playing Sitar for the amateur, the professional and the decorative.

CONTENTS

Preface	4-5
Comparative Technical Music Words	6-7
The Evolution of 'Swaras' (Notes) in Indian Music	11
Brief Outlines on Indian Music Theory	12-16
Taal & Lay (Time & Rhythm)	17
Lay (Rhythm or Speed)	18
Indian Music Notation System	19-20
Western Notation System	21
Points to Remember for Combined Notation System	22
Combined Notation System	23
Part - I
THE SITAR
Types of Sitar	25-26
Parts of Sitar	27-28
Identification of Finger Board	29
Strings & Frets	30
Part - II
READY TO BEGIN
Sitting Position of Sitar	33-35
Handing of Sitar In Proper Way	36-37
Production of Basic Boles on Sitar	38-41
Position of Frets And Notes on Finger Board	42
Position of Basic Notes (Swaras) on Sitar	43-44
Exercise for Basic Notes	45
Part - III
TUNING AND MAINTENANCE OF SITAR
Tuning of Sitar	47-48
- Independent Tuning of Sitar	49-50
- Tuning of Sympathetic Strings (Tarabs)	51
Treble Clef And Bass Clef	52
Maintenance of Sitar	53
Repairs of Sitar	53-54
IMPORTANT EXERCISES ON SITAR
Understanding Thatas	57-58
Understanding the Ragas	59-61
Natural Scale Exercise	62-68
- Bilaval Thaat
Sharp Tone Note Exercise	69-73
- Bhairavi Thaat
Sharp Tone Note Exercise	74-77
- Kalyan Thaat
Gat Rag Hamir	78
Mixed Tone Note Exercise	79-83
- Kafee Thaat
Gat Rag Khamaj	84-87
Gat Rag Asawari	88-90
Gat Rag Bhairava	91-92
Gat Rag Poorvi	93
Gat Rag Todi	94
Gat Rag Marwa	95

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