Sitar Lesson 6

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Play last two Alankars:

1.

Sa-, SaReSa-, SaReGaReSa-, SaReGaMaGaReSa-, SaReGaMaPaMaGaReSa-, SaReGaMaPaDhaPaMaGaReSa-, SaReGaMaPaDhaNiDhaPaMaGaReSa-, SaReGaMaPaDhaNiSa.NiDhaPaMaGaReSa-

2.

Sa.-, Sa.NiSa.-, Sa.NiDhaNiSa.-, Sa.NiDhaPaDhaNiSa.-, Sa.NiDhaPaMaPaDhaNiSa.-, Sa.NiDhaPaMaGaMaPaDhaNiSa.-, Sa.NiDhaPaMaGaReGaMaPaDhaNiSa.-, Sa.NiDhaPaMaGaReSaReGaMaPaDhaNiSa.-

Please note: Fret position of Dha in the photo above is Komal Dha ( d ). Shuddh Dha ( D) position of fret should be is as shown by the arrow.

1. You need to practice basic notes on Sitar by practicing Alankars. In this lesson you will practice last two Alankars as given on left.

2. A dash '-' after a note means a gap equivalent to one beat.

3. Pluck Da & Ra alternately.

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3. A dot after the note shows higher octave

4. A dot before the note will show lower octave.

5. Practice enough to play notes on Sitar clearly.