A Practical Method for Taus, Dilruba, and Esraj by Michael Wheeler

Author:Michael Wheeler [Wheeler, Michael]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2012-09-12T04:00:00+00:00

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Bakshi, Haresh. 101 Raga-s for the 21st Century and Beyond: A Music Lover's Guide to Hindustani Music. Victoria, B.C.: Trafford, 2005. Print.

Raga Unveiled: India's Voice. Dir. Gita Desai. Prod. Mukesh Desai. Perf. Subhash Kak, Ashok Ranade, and Zakir Hussain. Self, 2009. DVD.

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Chapter 5: Technique (Part I)

For our purposes, the word “technique” really means “skill.” When we think of someone playing an instrument with good technique, we usually think of someone who is performing beautifully with very little effort. Using the right sitting position and good fingering are just two ingredients that will help us play well. For Taus, Dilruba, and Esraj the best way we achieve good technique will be through forming good habits early on, and then moving on to the playing of various exercises called “Palta” or “Alankar.”

A Word on “Universal Technique:” It would be grossly incorrect to say that there is only one way to play these instruments. All over India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan there are slightly different bow-holds, fingering, sitting positions and fret-layouts. It is very important not to confuse the suggested approach in this text with an endorsement as “the best” way to play. Rather, these suggestions simply represent one way these instruments are learned. Your instructor may have a way that suits you (and your learning) better.

Taus Sitting Position:

Although the Taus can be played using any position below, there has been an effort to make special mention of the pictured position. Because Taus is such a large instrument, it is recommended that the player adopt the posture seen to the left. In this position, the Taus is rested between crossed legs and braced against the left shoulder.

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