Sitar ਸਿਤਾਰ Professional Indian Sitar 7 Main Strings, 12 to 13 Sympathetic Strings, Tun Wood, Flat, Traveler Model, Color Brown Size 50 Inches

The sitar (Punjabi: ਸਿਤਾਰ,) is a plucked stringed instrument.

The word sitar is derived from the Persian word sehtar, meaning “three-stringed.” 

Sitar has a varying number of strings from 17 to 23. It has three to four playing strings and three to four drone strings. The approach to tuning is somewhat like other Indian stringed instruments.

These strings are plucked with a wire finger plectrum called Mizrab. There are also a series of sympathetic strings lying under the frets. These strings are almost never played but they vibrate whenever the corresponding note is sounded.

The played strings run to tuning pegs on or near the head of the instrument, while the sympathetic strings, which are a variety of different lengths, pass through small holes in the fretboard to engage with the smaller tuning pegs that run down the instrument's neck.

It derives its distinctive timbre and resonance from sympathetic strings, bridge design, a long hollow neck and a gourd-shaped resonance chamber. In appearance, the sitar is like the tanpura, except that it has frets.

It is 50-Inch-long and 4 Inch in wide. It tumba length is 12 Inche and 14 inch in wide. It approx. weight is 2.670 kg.

The sitar derives its resonance from sympathetic strings, a long hollow neck and a gourd or Flat Wooden resonating chamber.

Sitar is constructed of wood Teak, Mahogany or Tun, Gourd, Metal and Bone.

Its strings are metal; there are usually five melody strings, one or two drone strings used to accentuate the rhythm or pulse, and as many as 13 sympathetic strings beneath the frets in the

neck that are tuned to the notes of the raga (melodic framework of the performance). The convex metal frets are tied along the neck, which enables them to be moved as needed.

The sitar often has a resonating gourd under the pegbox end of the neck; this balances the weight of the instrument and helps support it when it is not being played.

Musicians hold the sitar at a 45° angle on their laps while seated. They pluck the strings with a wire plectrum worn on the right forefinger while the left hand manipulates the strings with subtle pressure on or between the frets and with sideways pulls of the strings.

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The size, shape and color of this product may slightly vary due to varying manufacturers.

Hand Made Product Thus Machine Quality Finish Not Possible, 100% Copy Not Possible. Scratch Mark, small dent/mark may be there.

Package Includes:  1 Sitar

SPECIFICATION

Length:                        50 Inches

Width:                          4 Inches

Tumba Length:          12 Inches

Tumba Width:            14 Inches

Weight:                         2.670 kg

Color:                            Brown

Material:                       Wooden, Metal 

FEATURES:

·         Easy to Use

·         Smooth Surface

·         Natural Vibrant Color

·         Durable

·         Best Quality

·         Flawless Finish

·         Precisely Designed

·         Premium Quality

·         Long Life

·         Spruce Top for Great Tones and Sound

·         Easy to learn and Play

·        Made with Tun Wood

·         Exquisite Inlay Work

·         Light Weight

·         Best Suitable for Travel Purpose

·         Complete Wooden Body