Sitar – playing technique and points to remember when buying this instrument

ILFORD, U.K. - Feb. 15, 2019 - PRLog -- Sitar is the most popular musical instruments of India. It is one of the musical instruments that has a very soothing and relaxing melodious sound that is loved by all. This musical instrument consists of approximately 20 strings. Here 7 strings are used for playing and the others only resonate and create beautiful sounds.

Facts about playing the Sitar:

· Tuning – you must tune all the seven strings of the sitar. You must tune the strings by pushing the pegs and tightening those in the holes. This prevents it from going out of tune. This is the very basic thing that you must learn to do.

· Bending strings–bending of the strings can be done when you have learnt to play this musical instrument quite well. Usually the first string is bent to create sound. However, there are no hard and fast rules about it. Any of the strings of this musical instrument can be bent. Bending of the strings are usually done randomly by the experienced and professional players when they create some new note.

· Mezrab – a Mezrab is an object worn on the index finger of the right hand and is used to play this musical instrument. The shape of this is long and pointed and it is usually made of metal. The nails get covered with the mezrab and it is placed under the finger. The Mezrab are available of different sizes. Thus, you can buy one that perfectly stays on your index finger without falling off.

This musical instrument is played in a sitting position and the round part of this instrument rests on the ground and the long neck part is held by the musician. The left hand is used to play the frets while the right hand is used to pluck the strings with the help of a Mezrab. Learning any musical instrument is easy but you need to practice everyday to brush your skills and become an expert.

What must you know while buying a Sitar?

· You must first look at the hollow space of this musical instrument. That space must be quite big and clear so that the sound is able to resonate well.

· If you get hold of this musical instrument which is quite old do not think twice before buying as those are of the best quality and usually made from teak or Burmese. Gurusoundz, Sitar shop UK also sells high quality musical instruments.

· When buying this musical instrument, you must also buy a case or cover for it. As this instrument is very delicate it can get damaged unknowingly.

· You must check that the frets are tied very strongly using hard and strong thread that is durable.

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