You are such a genius... Really love to see you playing the instrument
@TheRojo387 Жыл бұрын
So the big knobs are for tuning the main strings, and the smaller knobs for the sympathetic strings underneath the neck. Fascinating.
@42.0fmthefever54 жыл бұрын
I love Ravi Shankar such a great legend! Wish I would of seen him at 1967 Monterey Pop Festival
@Tunesfromthewood6 жыл бұрын
Great intro! Dusting mine off after many years, found teacher and starting soon. Definitely do not want to sound like a guitarist playing the sitar. Thanks!
@JeffStarr6 жыл бұрын
I am glad you found this video helpful! Thanks for watching. Let me know if there are any topics you would like to see me discuss. I try to show my progress warts and all. It's a hard instrument!
@fartman84903 жыл бұрын
I have to drink half a pot of coffee just to work myself up to changing out the strings on my 12, this must be a nightmare! I saw one on FB market for $150 and literally never thought about trying one before and here I am looking up vids. Great vid btw.
@JeffStarr3 жыл бұрын
Yes, changing strings on this is a day long process! The instrument on FB Marketplace might be a hunk of junk or a rare find. The sitar subreddit is a good resource to help figure out what is what. www.reddit.com/r/Sitar/
@MovieMan-gh2qn6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ! I learned a lot just by watching, and I can't wait to practice. I also need to work on my playing position. My sitar is electric so there is no big tumba to hold it up. I've been using pillows to try to get into the correct position. I started building my sitar and I have the gourd cut, the face plate made, and the neck is about 60 % hollowed out. I'm making a condensed (fast speed) video of the process.
@JeffStarr6 жыл бұрын
I'm thrilled that this was helpful for you!
@williamneary14205 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your most helpful beginner lessons, I'll keep watching
@mahsyarpandu37513 жыл бұрын
thank you so much, this is really helpful!
@JeffStarr3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! I'm definitely not a teacher so if you are looking to study the sitar I highly recommend finding a real teacher. I make these videos to hopefully make the sitar less "scary" and to encourage others to follow through with their passion to learn it. I wish I had started sooner!
@walks.akadannystylusjnr.93462 жыл бұрын
inspiring and encouraging . thank you
@bridgetguila1573 Жыл бұрын
This was so very helpful! Thank you so much!
@JeffStarr Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@abhisheksrivastava7123 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff, I have just started learning sitar and I have been struggling with how much to hit the brass string in bot Da and Ra strokes. I started off by not hitting the brass string but then I was not able to get the same dynamics in the instrument. Do you always hit the brass string while strumming or sometimes. Would love to get some feedback. Thanks
@monobrata6 жыл бұрын
Very important topic. If I understand you correctly, you recommend to touch main 'SA' string while doing DA RA. I was actually thinking other way around. I was basically consciously avoiding SA string cause when I see the great Ustads playing Tans, I do not hear the SA tone. There is a big chance that I might be wrong but I would love to know your Ustad's view on that if possible.
@hansschetselaar16572 жыл бұрын
Very well explained how play sitar for beginners 👌👌👌👌Full watched and enjoyed 🤗🤗😇Added your chnl after full wat🤗
@sunnybhatla9134 жыл бұрын
How is it going Jeff? Long time, we have seen your sitar videos. Hope your riyaz is going well.
@susmitdasgupta1396 жыл бұрын
Sir, could you please explain in detail how to use the left hand in Sitar, with a clear and slow visual demonstration from the sideways of the instrument.
@JeffStarr6 жыл бұрын
This is a great suggestion for a future video. Thank you!
@nedleynedsworth78774 жыл бұрын
Hey there, Jeff. I love your sitar videos. I finally got me a sitar! Day one I played close to around ten hours, with the help of Ravi Shankar's book, and your videos for the meantime while I'm on the search for a teacher. I have a question for you: How is the long Ra stroke down the sympathetic strings one by one, typically at the beginning of a performance, done? I cant hit all of them with the mizrab, but it doesn't look like the index finger is doing this. It looks like the little finger in most videos. Is my nail too short? Any tips?
@JeffStarr4 жыл бұрын
...Gotta grow out that finger nail on your pinky. It's generally not done with the Mizrab.
@arupratan19784 жыл бұрын
You can add false nail available today in your index finger
@nedleynedsworth78774 жыл бұрын
@@arupratan1978 yeah, that's kind of what I ended up doing. I cant grow my nail that long, so I use a banjo pick inverted on my pinky to do it. It works!
@timeagan8932 жыл бұрын
Sir the metal thing you have on your right hand (pointer finger) Is making an unpleasant clacking noise that I am not accustomed to hearing when sitar is played correctly (I thought I'd mention it so you can know it is rather distracting)...Just a heads up
@bobcorbin75453 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@basho3455 жыл бұрын
thank you
@nayak57125 жыл бұрын
Love from delhi india 👌👌👌👍👍👍
@paulocel296 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video!! great
@JeffStarr6 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! I post new videos every week so if there is a topic you would like to see me discuss, let me know.
@jasonreese45732 жыл бұрын
Hey guy. I'm still thinking about getting a guitar. Just dont wanna rush into anything.
@agnisattva6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I just started learning sitar myself ^.^ Do you have any recommendations for books about the sitar and Indian Classical music in general that you thought were helpful in developing an understanding of the music?
@JeffStarr6 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for watching. I hope you found the video helpful. A good book to start with is "My Music, My Life" by Ravi Shankar. You get some history, his life story and some sitar exercises to start you practicing. Here is an amazon link: amzn.to/2oQTGhq
@princeroyal1954 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about playing the sitar for like a decade now.. though i think the hardest part is maintaining the "proper"posture. Not sure I can sit like that for more than a minute without some part of my body falling asleep.
@JeffStarr4 жыл бұрын
If you watch Ravi in his later years he is often sitting on a chair, sofa or similar raised platform to make posture easier. I find sitting on a firm seat cushion helps a lot.
@jackhaugh5 жыл бұрын
Well, I just bought a sitar yesterday from a very nice man on eBay. It was practically brand new, in fact it hadn’t even been tuned yet. I brought it home and tried tuning in to raga Yaman and ended up breaking 2 strings in the process. I need to restring it now, and fortunately I have a new set of strings. Would it be possible to get a restringing video?
@JeffStarr5 жыл бұрын
Actually, I made a restringing video a while back that might be helpful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6O6hZmBrcx-atU Welcome to the world of learning the sitar!
@georgescarlett23203 жыл бұрын
Buy the long coils, in #0/#1, etc. Save money in the long run!
@calm2blue6 жыл бұрын
Hi there, really appreciate your vids. Being a newbie myself and practising my da and ra at the mo. I had a question...How do you remember where the notes are...I'm constantly looking to see if I'm on Sa, Re, Ga etc when practising. Does this come with time? Thanks
@JeffStarr6 жыл бұрын
Hi, Thank you for your question. Learning the placement comes with time. This took me a while, maybe a year or more. One day I was able to play a few lines with my eyes closed and I was so excited I marked my calendar and it reminds me every year. It is often the little things are most important when progressing. Keep at it!
@calm2blue6 жыл бұрын
@@JeffStarr Brilliant 😊 Thanks for your reply! Best get practising :)
@georgescarlett23203 жыл бұрын
Sa, Ma, Pa, Git The Vittles, put 'em in the 'Ja'!!
@aadityahingoo15066 жыл бұрын
Love it!
@BlackMambo53 жыл бұрын
So you're supposed to hit the 2nd string as well? I was trying to figure out how to avoid it for the last 2-3 days (started with 5 days back). Lucky to arrive at your video! Thanks a ton seems like initially I was doing right. Also another question, is the 2nd string Sa supposed to be louder than the Ma string? Or should I not focus on loudness and just build up right hand strength/muscle-memory first? Thanks a ton!
@JeffStarr3 жыл бұрын
Don’t focus on loudness right now. Just work on getting overall hand strength and muscle memory. I’m glad my video was helpful!
@BlackMambo53 жыл бұрын
@@JeffStarr Thanks a lot!
@Princessshihtzu4 жыл бұрын
Will there be any more sitar lessons?
@JeffStarr4 жыл бұрын
Yes! I’m filming one tonight!
@JeffStarr4 жыл бұрын
New sitar video posted today (and more coming soon!): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZTLZpavd5Jkp9k
@dakoata1212126 жыл бұрын
I have a question that I'm having trouble finding information on. Is it okay to store a sitar that's in a hard case in an upright position? So vertically, instead of laying horizontally. I'm trying to make more space.
@JeffStarr6 жыл бұрын
Do you have a molded fiberglass style case? If so, storing vertical shouldn't be a problem. I've done this many times and know others who do it all the time. Generally people store them gourd side down. Obviously you want to make sure that the instrument is sitting in a safe spot and isn't going to get knocked over and smash into the floor even when it's in the case. The case might present major damage but the sitar is super sensitive and won't be happy.
@vedanttawde41523 жыл бұрын
We also call it come and go
@kalyansin5 жыл бұрын
Hi. Could you please let me know for starters, which Sitar to buy and any suggestions of whereabouts.. Thanks
@JeffStarr5 жыл бұрын
A great place to gather information is the sitar reddit page: www.reddit.com/r/Sitar/ The there is a lot of information for beginners. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching my video.
@LensByHemantChaudhari6 жыл бұрын
Hey Hi buddy, This is really helpful for me. Thanks
@JeffStarr6 жыл бұрын
Great! I am glad this was helpful.
@DJPRABHA5 жыл бұрын
Eooooooo man I love it and you
@SPMusic186 жыл бұрын
I can play what you demonstrated here but am lost on where to go from there. Any tips?
@JeffStarr6 жыл бұрын
As always, I recommend finding a teacher if you don't have one. Until then maybe work on playing with a metronome and work on increasing your speed as you play Sargam up and down the neck.
@jasonreese45732 жыл бұрын
When your strumming, are you striking with one finger or all four fingers? I don't own a sitar (yet) but I'm considering getting one and taking lessons in my nearest city.
@JeffStarr2 жыл бұрын
One finger, but it should be an entire hand movement to help generate power and volume.
@jasonreese45732 жыл бұрын
Any suggestions on how to buy my first sitar ?
@shagunsosaucy5 жыл бұрын
Hello, thank you very much for this video- so helpful! I have one question. I’m trying to practice hitting the string right next to the 1st one while I’m playing the 1st string (I think you referred to it as the “sa” string). I feel that I’m hitting it too hard, to the point where it sounds louder than the 1st string. How can I hit that 2nd “sa” string with the right amount of pressure while playing the 1st string? Like for example when doing the da stroke? Also, do I have to hit the sa string in the ra stroke too? Thanks! 🙏
@aadityahingoo15066 жыл бұрын
Is it possible for you to make a video on how to tie a fret, because my dha fret just came loose
@JeffStarr6 жыл бұрын
Good idea! I've actually never needed to tie a fret so I've been able to avoid that challenge so far.
@aadityahingoo15066 жыл бұрын
Yaaaay!!
@paulmoon68356 жыл бұрын
It's hard. I unfortunately decided I would untie all the fret strings off my kanai Lal and 're string .......what a huge mistake! ! All because I wanted to lose the old yellow string with fresh New yellow string, wish I hadn't, I'm ok now, but it took a day and a half of time I really didn't have to get the instrument back to where it was. Never, ever again! If it ain't broke.....don't fix it!
@JeffStarr6 жыл бұрын
100% agree with this. If it’s not broke don’t fix it, especially with a sitar! Ha ha!
@sunnybhatla9135 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeff! How's your riyaz going? Been a while we saw your new sitar videos :)
@JeffStarr5 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry, my next video is a sitar video. Practicing has been better recently but it’s never enough. Ha ha!
@calma5675 Жыл бұрын
What tuning is this?
@JeffStarr Жыл бұрын
Sa is tuned to D
@annelielliott30825 жыл бұрын
I love the sitar, such a great African instrument... thanks for your video... do you play Indian drum ( bongo type thing)also ?
@JeffStarr5 жыл бұрын
I don’t play the tabla drums but I did recently get a set for free so maybe I’ll learn.
@phataton82065 жыл бұрын
Everything of value was invented in INDIA and stolen by the rest of the world.
@locustboy84484 жыл бұрын
Paul Hatton Everything of value? What kind of propaganda are you watching?
@esmeraldagreen19924 жыл бұрын
Indian, Indian, Indian
@marcomizzoni83236 жыл бұрын
What city are you based out of?
@JeffStarr6 жыл бұрын
New York City
@ayysasuke5 жыл бұрын
i see rage against the machine didn't work out
@JeffStarr5 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha ha ha!
@Glennquagmire19124 жыл бұрын
Lol u look like Seth Rogen had a baby with TJ Miller
@JeffStarr4 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha ha!
@ReyBanYAHUAH Жыл бұрын
Always remember we must repent of our sins (sin is transgression The Law Of Yahuah The Father in Heaven. The Law are The Books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, & Deuteronomy). We must repent of our sins and Have Belief On Yahusha The Messiah. HE Died and Rose three days later so that we can be forgiven of our sins! Come to HIM Today. Much love!
@angelalabart7655 Жыл бұрын
Got desperate listening to your hesitation at speaking