For enthusiasts of Sitar Music the sonorous and melodic sounds of the sitar yield an enchanting music from which to  get rid of the stressors of the day. The tones and timbres  of the instrument innately produce a state of tranquility , relaxation  and tranquility that is unrivaled by most musical instruments in the world . It is a popular and unique style of Indian Classical Music, with characteristics and specialties  that are different from  any other instrument in this category.

The Sitar  is able to be  enjoyed by all  that hear  its sound , but  when you realize some things regarding the instrument then  you can revel in the music on a whole new plane . When you  comprehend the amount of schooling the sitarya must go through , and the dexterity  it requires, and understanding of the principles about  the ragas, then the

With over 18 strings, 7 of which are above the frets and 11 of which run underneath the frets and most of them being varying lengths creates a dizzying amount of   choices in the sitarists availale songs, even tuning the instrument takes a considerable amount of time . It is not uncommon  to  snap a string while tuning and then restringing comes into play . Then  the player must tune the sitar to the notes  of the Raga to be played so he or she can tune the strings to the notes of that particular raga. When all this is done, he must then be able to communicate with his tabla player, his tanpura player, and any other musicians that are on stage with him at the time. It appears almost as telepathy between the players, and it dazzles and awes the audience. This beautiful  style  of music is listened to by many, reveled in by more, and hardly ever fully   comprehended.

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