Know your Sitar - a basic course to get started

Know Your Sitar – A Basic Course to Get Started by Ruthvik Rao is a beginner-friendly course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of playing the Sitar, one of India’s most iconic classical instruments. This course provides a step-by-step guide to understanding the structure of the sitar, including its pegs, strings, soundboard, neck, frets, and resonators, and teaches proper posture, hand positioning, and instrument handling.

Students will learn to sit cross-legged, place the sitar correctly on the right knee, and angle the neck over the left shoulder. Using the left hand to press strings and the right hand with a mizrab to pluck, learners will practice basic exercises, including scales, patterns, slides, ornamentations, and regular tuning techniques to build precision and musical confidence.

This practical-based course emphasizes hands-on learning, rhythm awareness, and the development of technical control, ensuring students gain a solid foundation in sitar performance. Available in online and offline modes, it is ideal for beginners, music enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about exploring Indian Classical Music. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to confidently play basic compositions and continue progressing toward advanced sitar mastery.

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