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Sitars Instruction

Sitar instruction including sitar instruction videos, sitar instruction DVS, sitar instruction CDs, and sitar instruction books. To see our sitars, view our main sitars page.
Beginning Sitar Exercises DVD ( VBS2 ) Beginning Sitar Exercises DVD
Sitar master Shri Ashwin Batish provides exercises and instruction for the intermediate student. Illustrating steps that are very important even for the initiated. Topics covered are: Alaap in raga Yaman; Tuning without a tone generator; Alternative sitar holding positions; Right hand exercises - Da, Ra, DiRa, DR; Exercises in Bilaval Thaat; A right hand exercise using Da Ra Da; Four beat exercise using Da Ra Da Ra; Chikari explained; Two, three and four beat Chikari exercises; Chikari application in performance. Program duration 65 minutes, DVD. Made in USA.		 Only:
$45.00		 Qty:
Changing Your Sitar Strings DVD ( VBSC ) Changing Your Sitar Strings DVD
By Ashwin Batish. Program duration 62 minutes. DVD. Made in USA.		 Only:
$45.00		 Qty:
Indian Dances for Beginners ( LIND ) Indian Dances for Beginners
By Ram Avtar "Vir" & Tara Ramas Wamy. Provides instruction in the Nritya style of dance, exercises & positions for beginners. Paperback (Edition: 2002). Made in India.		 Only:
$12.00		 Qty:
Introduction to Sitar ( LSTR ) Introduction to Sitar
By Rao, 37 pages. Provides a working knowledge of the Sitar, tuning, holding and playing techniques, exercises and more. Made in USA.		 Only:
$25.00		 Qty:
Introduction To Sitar DVD ( VBS1 ) Introduction To Sitar DVD
Sitar master Shri Ashwin Batish starts this video from the very basics. Illustrating steps that are very important even for the initiated. Topics covered are: Sitar Paraphernalia; Half-lotus Sitting Position; Right and Left Hand Positions; Note Production; The Two Layers of Strings explained; Indian Sargam Note Names; Tuning of Top Strings (PA/SA); Tuning of Sympathetic Strings; The Mizrab; Sitar parts; Closeup of accessories box; How to move sitar frets; Learning Indian music vs learning the sitar; and A short performance. Makes a great gift for any student of Sitar. Program duration: 65 minutes. DVD. Made in USA.		 Only:
$45.00		 Qty:
Learn to Play On Sitar ( LIST ) Learn to Play On Sitar
By Ram Avtar "Vir". Provides instruction of handling, care, style of playing, exercises, music and more. Made in USA.		 Only:
$10.50		 Qty:
Sitar Video CD ROM ( VSTR ) Sitar Video CD ROM
An interactive sitar learning experience. In this CD ROM, Ustad Dastgeer Khan, the accomplished sitar player and a noted Guru, will teach you the basics of sitar playing with in-depth video lessons, notation charts, photographs and voice-over commentary. Will NOT play in DVD players. Made in USA.		 Only:
$19.00		 Qty:
Theory of Indian Music ( LINT ) Theory of Indian Music
Ed. by Ram Avtar "Vir". Provides a historical, cultural & technical overview of the evolution of Indian music, 159 pages. Made in USA.		 Only:
$24.00		 Qty:
Theory of Indian Ragas ( LINR ) Theory of Indian Ragas
By Ram Avtar "Vir". A concise collection of the theory of 200 ragas, 72 pages. Made in USA.		 Only:
$12.00		 Qty:
Tweaking Your Sitar DVD ( VBST ) Tweaking Your Sitar DVD
By Ashwin Batish. Program duration 62 minutes. DVD. Made in USA.		 Only:
$45.00		 Qty:

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