A new resident in our garden…
Ananda
Flower Sitar on visit
This flower sitar belonging to Thierry Willame is on a visit.
We want to change it into a playable instrument.
Survival Kit
During a thorough cleaning session I recently bumped into this well-kept parcel. Dates back to my army servicetime.
A real combat-ration, in case of…
What was on the menu B of ABL in 1985 ??
… click on the box …
How to make a mizrab, the translation
Here is the translation of “how to make mizrab” section taken from an old “teach yourself sitar” manual.
Or, try this alternative animated demonstration .
Restoration of old Bina Musicals sitar
Basic sitar tuning
I added a basic sitar tuning chart to the maintenance page…
I hope it helps some motivated beginners to start the journey.
Pierre Narcisse
During the nigth of February 13 Pierre Narcisse suffered a severe brainhemorrhage. He’ll have a very long rehabilitation and may not be capable to ever play the tablas again.
More info here (pdf).
How to make a Mizrab … in one minute
Here is my ” how to make mizrab ” ( .wmv, 683kB ) instructions, which I’ve learned from Hari Chand.
And, the last step 7 = “Mizrab stretch out” can be done like this:
If you can read Hindi, please find some more details here. 🙂
The Solid Body Sitar
I created a new blog/website about the making of a solid body sitar.
Start the discovery by clicking on the picture…
Otzenrath Xiquexique
You have to see more … chez Débloque-notes.