Basic Terminologies for Sitar Beginners (Compiled by Ramprapanna Bhattacharya)
🌟 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 🎶 1. Bol (बोल) Syllables or plucking patterns played with mizrab on the strings such as Da, Ra, Dir, Dara, Der , etc. They define rhythmic and melodic articulation. 🎶 2. Sapat / Sapat Taans (सपाट) Straight, linear movement of notes in ascending or descending order. Usually even-paced, clean runs. 🎶 3. Palta (पलटा) A structured pattern or exercise based on a specific sequence of notes, often repeated with variations to build technique. 🎶 4. Meend (मींड) A glide or smooth slide between notes using left-hand pull. One of the signature ornaments of sitar. 🎶 5. Gamak (गमक) A strong, oscillating, forceful shake of notes. It adds intensity and weight to musical phrases. 🎶 6. Jhala (झाला) Fast rhythmic playing using Chikari strokes (mainly on...