Learning the Sitar

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Cover of the book Learning the Sitar by David Courtney, Srinivas Koumounduri, Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
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Author: David Courtney, Srinivas Koumounduri ISBN: 9781513414829
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. Publication: February 20, 2018
Imprint: Language: English
Author: David Courtney, Srinivas Koumounduri
ISBN: 9781513414829
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Publication: February 20, 2018
Imprint:
Language: English

The sitar has been popular since the 1960s. Since that time it has always had a considerable mystique among musicians. It also has an undeserved reputation for being difficult to play. This book/online audio set cuts though the mystique and misapprehensions and presents the material in a simple fashion that is easily understood both by Indians and non-Indian musicians alike.

Learning the Sitar begins with basic background information, including a discussion of Indian music, the history of the instrument, the parts and other important terms It then moves on to basic exercises and finally finishes with some simple compositions in Bilawal, Kalyan and Kafi. This is covered in a mix of staff notation as well as traditional Indian Sargam notation. Audio available for download online.

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The sitar has been popular since the 1960s. Since that time it has always had a considerable mystique among musicians. It also has an undeserved reputation for being difficult to play. This book/online audio set cuts though the mystique and misapprehensions and presents the material in a simple fashion that is easily understood both by Indians and non-Indian musicians alike.

Learning the Sitar begins with basic background information, including a discussion of Indian music, the history of the instrument, the parts and other important terms It then moves on to basic exercises and finally finishes with some simple compositions in Bilawal, Kalyan and Kafi. This is covered in a mix of staff notation as well as traditional Indian Sargam notation. Audio available for download online.

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