Basic Terminologies for Sitar Beginners (Compiled by Ramprapanna Bhattacharya)
đ Essential Sitar Terminologies for Beginners For detailed instructions please refer Ramprapanna Bhattacharya's YouTube Playlist: Sitar Learning Essentials: Sitar Learning Essentials by Ramprapanna Bhattacharya - YouTube đļ 1. Bol (ā¤Ŧो⤞) Syllables or plucking patterns played with mizrab on the strings such as Da, Ra, Dir, Dara, Der , etc. They define rhythmic and melodic articulation. đļ 2. Sapat / Sapat Taans (⤏ā¤Ēाā¤) Straight, linear movement of notes in ascending or descending order. Usually even-paced, clean runs. đļ 3. Palta (ā¤Ē⤞ā¤ा) A structured pattern or exercise based on a specific sequence of notes, often repeated with variations to build technique. đļ 4. Meend (ā¤Žींā¤Ą) A glide or smooth slide between notes using left-hand pull. One of the signature ornaments of sitar. đļ 5. Gamak (ā¤ā¤Žā¤) A strong, oscillating, forceful shake of notes. It adds intensity and weight to musical phrases. đļ 6. Jhala (ā¤ा⤞ा) Fast rhythmic playing using Chikari strokes (mainly on...