Introduction to Sitar by Dr. Anand Kumar Mishra (PhD Sitar)

Wed May 29 2024 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+02:00

Centrum Groningen | Groningen

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Introduction to Sitar by Dr. Anand Kumar Mishra (PhD Sitar)
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Join us for this enriching beginner's class where you'll delve into the enchanting artistry of this iconic instrument. Here you can start your journey into the world of the sitar with Dr. Anand Kumar Mishra, a distinguished sitarist and Indian composer hailing from Varanasi, India.
During this session you'll be introduced to the fundamental techniques of playing the sitar. Whether you're completely new to the instrument or looking to deepen your understanding of Indian music, this class offers an immersive experience for all levels of learners.
Dr. Anand Kumar Mishra brings his expertise and passion for the sitar to guide you through the intricacies of this beautiful instrument. With a maximum of six participants per session, you'll have the opportunity for personalized instruction and guidance.
The session begins with an exploration of the sitting position, followed by simple compositions and basic tuning with the instruments. As you embark on your sitar journey, you may find moments of challenge, especially when attempting intricate techniques like Meend, where you'll bend up to five notes on a single fret!
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜, 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧.
𝒲𝑒 𝒶𝓇𝑒 𝓁𝑜𝑜𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒻𝑜𝓇𝓌𝒶𝓇𝒹,
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𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 & 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒
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𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫 (𝐏𝐡.𝐃. ~ 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫)
Anand Ji is a very renowned Sitar player in India and travels throughout India and the world giving Sitar recitals. His father was one of the most famous tabla players of his era. Their family is the centre of Varanasi music culture, the Benares Gharana. (A school of music that came out of the courts of the Maharaja's, the kings of old pre colonized India. Both Annu and Anand have fascinating histories to explain.
𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
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For questions or further information:
e-mail: [email protected]
call: +31(0)626253515 (Jonathan - also what's app)
This introductory session serves as a stepping stone for further individual music teaching by Dr. Anand Kumar Mishra. Individual or group classes can be booked for 10th of May till 15th of June.
𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑
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