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A sitar is similar to a guitar but isn't quite the same. You strum it or pluck it It looks different to a guitar.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe sitar is played by strumming or plucking its stings with a wire "pick" called a mizrab.
Getting into detail, you hold the instrument while sitting with your legs crossed. You ballance the main tumba (body) between your foot and your knee. When playing, you usually strum with a "pulse" or raga. This pulse is continuous and allows the sympathetic or resonating strings to constantly play. A note is played by positioning your finger on one of the curved frets and strumming the string your finger is pressing. The curvature of the frets allows the sitarist to pull the strings downward making a unique effect.
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∙ 15y agohttp://www.43things.com/things/view/169189/learn-how-to-play-the-sarangi-if-possible watch the finge how to play sarangi
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What instrument did George Harrison play?
The guitar, sitar, and ukelele. George Harrison usually played the guitar with The Beatles but he also used to play the sitar(indian guitar). Guitar, sitar, piano.george harrison played lead guitarguitar
What does sitar mean?
Sitar is a stringed musical instrument that can be played solo or as an accompaniment to Hindustani Classical Music
What is the most famous song played with a sitar?
norway
How many many strings does a sitar have?
A Sitar can have from 18 to 20 strings. Only the strings that go across the frets are played. This would mean that only about 8 strings on the sitar are played at any one time.
What is the function of a sitar?
A sitar is a type of Indian string instrument that is similar to a guitar, but it is larger and played resting on your feet and held up
What instrument did George Harrison play?
The guitar, sitar, and ukelele. George Harrison usually played the guitar with The Beatles but he also used to play the sitar(indian guitar). Guitar, sitar, piano.george harrison played lead guitarguitar
What does sitar mean?
Sitar is a stringed musical instrument that can be played solo or as an accompaniment to Hindustani Classical Music
What is the most famous song played with a sitar?
norway
Who is the famous sitar player who played in the beatles?
Ravi Shankar, by faaaar he introduced to western culture too he taught the sitar to george harrison (guitarist for The Beatles) another famous sitar player in western music is ronnie wood (guitarist for The Rolling Stones)
Did george harrison really play the sitar on sgt pepper or was it someone else?
George only played sitar on Norwegian Wood. Indian musicians played on Sgt. Pepper.
What ensembles is the sitar most commonly employed?
Since the sitar was becoming very popular it was mostly played with a country band or a solo ensemble.
How many many strings does a sitar have?
A Sitar can have from 18 to 20 strings. Only the strings that go across the frets are played. This would mean that only about 8 strings on the sitar are played at any one time.
What is the function of a sitar?
A sitar is a type of Indian string instrument that is similar to a guitar, but it is larger and played resting on your feet and held up
What is a sentence for sitar?
"Sitar" can be used as illustrated in the sentence, "I will learn to play the sitar".
Does the sitar play a drone?
No. It has drone strings, but these are only used for embellishment. The sitar is primarily a solo or lead instrument, the drone played by a tambura or shruti box.
Did George Harrison play the Sitar in the song Girl?
No, the guitar is played in that song.
What instrument did ravi shankar play at Woodstock?
They play the two-headed drum, also called the Naal drum.
