Perhaps you're the first artist, who has taken so much effort in explaining the aesthetics, acoustics and nuances of the Tambura!! Very well put up! Keep up the good work! 👍🏻 Also, I really like your unique voice! Blesses for a great future!
Im really digging the southern tamburas. The transients are much softer and the resonance is very even dynamically. This makes it a perfect canvas upon which the voice or solo instrument can paint upon. Any recommended craftsmen?
Absolutely. They are more subtle in overtones and nuanced in microtones. Unfortunately there are no old craftsmen who are still doing this, so your best bet would be to try and find an older one.
My adulations and salutes to you Rithvik. In all these years, I have never seen a musician who has contributed so much to this instrument and it's remarkably informative for anyone who wishes to learn more about Tanpura. I am awestruck by your knowledge and the attention to each finer detail is amazing. Each session covers almost everything in elaborate length. This is more alike a wiki-tube / ready reckoner forTanpura. One could learn everything about this instrument watching these videos. Truly indispensable and Great work.
Extremely informative, as usual! Really enjoyed listening to the different kinds of tamburas and understanding the differences in their sound. This instrument is really extraordinary!! Thank you for helping your viewers understand so much more about it, Anna!
Thank you very much. I have practiced with the electronic tambura all my life. The difference is insane. As you said, the mistakes that you used to make before are so pronounced with the actual tambura. I am in love with the this right now. It just makes the experience so much better
You have inspired me to Get not one but two Tanpuras . You are really informative . For my studio at home i need Tanpura stands . Where did you get yours ? I cannot find them anywhere.
Thank you for sharing your expert knowledge of intonation on the bridge and nut. This is absolute key to get the best harmonious resonance between the strings at precise tuning. Bless you :)
Thanks a lot for these detailed, carefully put together and immensely helpful videos. Totally resonate with your point of the being disoriented when one makes a switch from even listening to an electronic tambura to an acoustic one. Found myself sounding positively besur! For a student of music, it's a disturbing and educative experience simultaneously. Look forward to more content from you.
Dear brother in music: thank you for your well rounded, scholarly and complete exposition of the types of tanpura, and your rational defense of it's use compared to digital tanpura! You have summed up beautifully what I have known for years, training my voice on a traditional piano. You make me think back to the foot levers on the piano that helped sustain the tone. Anyway - gladly I would train with you, when you are giving lessons. I know which tanpura to purchase now. :)
Rithvik Raja ji I am very thankful for your videos. You are sharing such a great and complete informations! I am really greatful for your sharings. My best wishes and regards from Spain.
In Karnataka other than Mysore tambura we had Magadi tambura, now it is extinct, i think people forgotten it, but i have one Magadi tambura having soft sound.
Actually you can use any tanpura for that matter. Its basically preference of an individual. People generally go for Miraj tanpura for Hindustani and Tanjavoor, Trivandrum or Mysore for Carnatic, however again if you like a particular type of tanpura and you think it suites to your tonal style or so, then you can choose a Carnatic Style Tanpura.. Nothing wrong in it.. Even in miraj tanpura, for dhrupad style of singing they use teak wood to make the tanpura and for khayal they use the red cedar wood or Tun wood.
A Tambura is a Tambura at the end of the day. They all offer something different. Do try singing with different ones, it will be rewarding, I can assure you.
I don't think it is that simple. If it was, then I would not have made such a callous observation in an otherwise well researched topic close to my heart that took many years to put together! :)
Thank you for your comment. However, I would like to point out that this was shot during covid without any technical help so all the sound you are hearing is unedited and straight from the zoom recorder that you can see in portions of the video.
@@rithvikraja ok sir ! I appreciate your efforts ! I made that point only because I liked all the other aspects of the presentation! I get your side too ! Thanks for responding back !
Perhaps you're the first artist, who has taken so much effort in explaining the aesthetics, acoustics and nuances of the Tambura!! Very well put up! Keep up the good work! 👍🏻 Also, I really like your unique voice! Blesses for a great future!
Thank you very much for your kind words! Glad you are enjoying it.
This series is the best info about tanpura I have seen on youtube thank you :)
Great to hear! Thank you
Im really digging the southern tamburas. The transients are much softer and the resonance is very even dynamically. This makes it a perfect canvas upon which the voice or solo instrument can paint upon. Any recommended craftsmen?
Absolutely. They are more subtle in overtones and nuanced in microtones. Unfortunately there are no old craftsmen who are still doing this, so your best bet would be to try and find an older one.
1) 6:46 The Best Ever - Tanjore , 2) 6:12 Second Best -Miraj.
I love all of them equally!
My adulations and salutes to you Rithvik. In all these years, I have never seen a musician who has contributed so much to this instrument and it's remarkably informative for anyone who wishes to learn more about Tanpura. I am awestruck by your knowledge and the attention to each finer detail is amazing. Each session covers almost everything in elaborate length. This is more alike a wiki-tube / ready reckoner forTanpura. One could learn everything about this instrument watching these videos. Truly indispensable and Great work.
Thank you very much for the kind words! Glad that you are enjoying the videos
Extremely informative, as usual! Really enjoyed listening to the different kinds of tamburas and understanding the differences in their sound. This instrument is really extraordinary!! Thank you for helping your viewers understand so much more about it, Anna!
You are most welcome! Thank you
Thank you very much. I have practiced with the electronic tambura all my life. The difference is insane. As you said, the mistakes that you used to make before are so pronounced with the actual tambura. I am in love with the this right now. It just makes the experience so much better
Glad you are enjoying your journey with the Tambura! All the best
You have inspired me to Get not one but two Tanpuras . You are really informative .
For my studio at home i need Tanpura stands . Where did you get yours ? I cannot find them anywhere.
Thank you for sharing your expert knowledge of intonation on the bridge and nut. This is absolute key to get the best harmonious resonance between the strings at precise tuning. Bless you :)
Most welcome! Happy to know you enjoyed the videos.
Thank you very much for your extremely precise and accurate explanations
Appreciate it!
Very clear and informative for those starting out in the world of indian classical music - thankyou Rithvikbhai!!!
You are most welcome!
Great talk! Thank you! Was unaware of all these intricacies!
Barely scratched the surface myself. It is a deep and complex subject.
Your presentation is excellent!🙏🙏
Thank you
Thanks a lot for these detailed, carefully put together and immensely helpful videos. Totally resonate with your point of the being disoriented when one makes a switch from even listening to an electronic tambura to an acoustic one. Found myself sounding positively besur! For a student of music, it's a disturbing and educative experience simultaneously. Look forward to more content from you.
Thank you! Something interesting coming up next year
Dear brother in music: thank you for your well rounded, scholarly and complete exposition of the types of tanpura, and your rational defense of it's use compared to digital tanpura! You have summed up beautifully what I have known for years, training my voice on a traditional piano. You make me think back to the foot levers on the piano that helped sustain the tone. Anyway - gladly I would train with you, when you are giving lessons. I know which tanpura to purchase now. :)
Thank you for your kind words. Happy that you enjoyed and learnt from the videos.
Excellent video.. thank you so much 🙏🏻
You are welcome!
Thankyou so much sir for this video. It was really useful. ❣️
You are most welcome!
Great sir
Wonderful Rithvik!
Rithvik Raja ji I am very thankful for your videos. You are sharing such a great and complete informations! I am really greatful for your sharings. My best wishes and regards from Spain.
Elated to hear that! You are most welcome.
Loved this episode. ❤️
Thank you
Where should i get trivandrum tambura
Will be happy to put you in touch with a couple of people who may be able to help you with it. Please write to rithvikrajaoffice@gmail.com
Wow thanks for this precious details...
Any Miraj crafter to recommend ?
Do you also share some tanpura record ?
Will be happy to put you in touch with a couple of people who may be able to help you with it. Please write to rithvikrajaoffice@gmail.com
Where can one buy a Trivandrum or a Mysore Tambura?
Please write to me at rithvikrajaoffice@gmail.com and I will be happy to put you on to a couple of people who may be willing to help.
Where can we buy an authentic tambura and what are the things to be considered while buying it?
Will be happy to put you in touch with a couple of people who may be able to help you with it. Please write to rithvikrajaoffice@gmail.com
is matte coat impacts the sound of the tanpura?
Please compare tun wood and teak wood.
👍👍👍great
What is a tanpuri? What is it used for
It is a smaller sized Tambura that is convenient to take along while travelling
Bro how to buy trivandrum tambura can u olease rply bro
Can anyone please tell how to tune a 6 string miraj tambura
Where can we find the tamburas
Will be happy to put you in touch with a couple of people who may be able to help you with it. Please write to rithvikrajaoffice@gmail.com
Sir where to get tanjaore tambura
Will be happy to put you in touch with a couple of people who may be able to help you with it. Please write to rithvikrajaoffice@gmail.com
Where can we find moysore tambura
Please do let us know where Trivandrum Tambura are made! :)
In Karnataka other than Mysore tambura we had Magadi tambura, now it is extinct, i think people forgotten it, but i have one Magadi tambura having soft sound.
Can a North Indian singer practice on Tanjawar tanpura?
Actually you can use any tanpura for that matter. Its basically preference of an individual. People generally go for Miraj tanpura for Hindustani and Tanjavoor, Trivandrum or Mysore for Carnatic, however again if you like a particular type of tanpura and you think it suites to your tonal style or so, then you can choose a Carnatic Style Tanpura.. Nothing wrong in it.. Even in miraj tanpura, for dhrupad style of singing they use teak wood to make the tanpura and for khayal they use the red cedar wood or Tun wood.
A Tambura is a Tambura at the end of the day. They all offer something different. Do try singing with different ones, it will be rewarding, I can assure you.
Dude if you slap while there is string pressure, the sound board will always vibrate at same frequency as the current tuning.
I don't think it is that simple. If it was, then I would not have made such a callous observation in an otherwise well researched topic close to my heart that took many years to put together! :)
Is this Saraswathi Veena Factory even real? No information about them anywhere in the internet!
It is very much real, and they are acknowledged in old books. They haven't existed in a long time now, and shut shop more than 3 decades ago.
@@rithvikraja Well, that's unfortunate. Thanks for the update though! 🙏🏻
@ Yes it is! But most of these old shops are no more as there isn’t much demand.
Explainations are good but tambura sound demonstration is not good
You have edited the sound original too much.
Thank you for your comment. However, I would like to point out that this was shot during covid without any technical help so all the sound you are hearing is unedited and straight from the zoom recorder that you can see in portions of the video.
@@rithvikraja ok sir ! I appreciate your efforts ! I made that point only because I liked all the other aspects of the presentation! I get your side too ! Thanks for responding back !
@@harikrishna_sridhar Most welcome! Thank you