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.
Flower Sitar
Sitar belonging to Thierry Willame, nicely decorated with painted flowers. But can it be used to play?
Bois de Peer 2007
Perrebos, winter aan zomerkant 2007
Vishwakarma
Vishwakarma is the Hindu god of all craftsmen and architects. Son of Brahma, he is the divine draftsman of the whole universe, and the official builder of all the gods’ palaces. Vishwakarma is also the designer of all the flying chariots of the gods, and all their weapons.
The Mahabharata describes him as “The lord of the arts, executor of a thousand handicrafts, the carpenter of the gods, …” He has four hands, wears a crown, loads of gold jewelry, and holds a water-pot, a book, a noose and craftsman’s tools in his hands.
Vishwakarma Jayanthi is celebrated on the Kanya Sankranti Day (September). On this day the forefathers of the present Vishwakarma community have invented the plough and gifted it to humanity.