Instruments

Question 1

Main instruments used?

Answer 1

Sitar

Tabla

Question 2

Sitar

Answer 2

Long-necked plucked strings
6 or 7 main strings
12+ sympathetic strings
Chikari (drone strings)

Question 3

Sympathetic strings

Answer 3

Shimmer and vibrate

Resonate in sympathy

Question 4

Techniques of the sitar

Answer 4

Sliding
Rapid scales
Sympathetic strings

Question 5

Tabla

Answer 5

Dayan (right drum) tuned to Sa

Bayan (left drum) tuned to bass sound