I’m also testing out my new camera and mic set up for live streaming.
Learn more about the amazing StringGym here: http://www.india-instruments.com/sitar-accessories-details/stringgym.html
If you want a HIGH QUALITY Tanpura and tabla app for your smart phone I suggest iTabla Pro. Here is my unbiased video review: https://youtu.be/_Ql5_7uOiXw
IN the meantime…
Also, the internet seems to love cats so here is a cat.
This week a viewer asked me questions about tuning problems on his sitar. So, here are some common fixes and information about sitar frets.
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I cover how to tie a sitar string loop, chalk pegs and the process of tuning.
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…some tuning issues.
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Here is an in-depth review and demo of iTablaPro, a fantastic Electronic Tanpura with Tabla App.
I like it so much that I wanted people to know about it. I think this is the best electronic Tanpura and Tabla app you can buy.
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I figured this would make for a great series of videos and I would document my progress.
You can watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/Uyn_DP35Bfo
Playing this with even tempo and in pitch has been brutal. In addition, I feel like every time I ask my teacher to review I learn that I have been practicing it slightly wrong (or completely wrong) as the subtle elements are beyond my grasp.
Hopefully I am now on the right track. Let’s take a listen and see how I am doing.
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I am stressing out! Back in November 2015 I had my first public performance. I was background music for an event at the Pakistan Mission to The United Nations. It was an honor to be invited to play there, but I was REALLY nervous about it.
In tonight’s video I reflect on that performance, where I am now with my training and I show a super old clip from 2012, after I had taken my third sitar lesson. I’ve come a long way since then!
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In this video I am practicing my opening phrases to the Alap for Raga Yaman.
I struggled with some pitch issues and my attack on some notes is a little rough but this is all part of the learning process. Hopefully this is an improvement over my last Alap video.
Please leave comments and let me know what you think. I love to read feedback.
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I am working to build up speed as my teacher wants me to play at 200 beats per minute (BPM). Let’s see how fast I can get today!
Here is a video of me practicing one of my Taans for Raga Yaman. I give all my my Taans nicknames and I call this one “Confused #1.”
I took my first sitar lesson on January 27th, 2012.