Tambura 101 / Episode 04 - Types, Features, Acoustics, Sound
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 มิ.ย. 2020
- What are the various different types of Tambura? What are its unique features? How to understand acoustics and sound and their connection to the Bridge and Jiva?
Tambura 101 is a video series that discusses many facets of the instrument known as the Tambura/Tanpura. Through these episodes, we will learn in-depth, about its history, origin, form, structure, process, assembly, sound, aesthetic, acoustic, tuning, playing, different types, and many other things.
An artiste's relationship with his instrument is extremely personal and emotional. It is a true joy to witness a musician cajole his instrument into tune and then drown in the bliss of its sound. I have always been intrigued by this magnificent instrument and have assimilated from many artistes over the years, by just observing them tune their instruments. Working with the wonderful craftsmen in Miraj a couple of years ago gave me incredible insight into the art of making a Tambura and I’ve been learning about this instrument ever since. During the lockdown, I’ve had the time to pen down all that I’ve learnt over the years, and share this wealth of knowledge with all of you. I thank those who have played an important role in my journey of trying to truly understand the Tambura! Hope you enjoy this offering
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Shalini Jain
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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!
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
Thank you very much for your extremely precise and accurate explanations
1) 6:46 The Best Ever - Tanjore , 2) 6:12 Second Best -Miraj.
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 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 :)
Very clear and informative for those starting out in the world of indian classical music - thankyou Rithvikbhai!!!
Great talk! Thank you! Was unaware of all these intricacies!
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.
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?
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. :)
Your presentation is excellent!🙏🙏
Loved this episode. ❤️
Excellent video.. thank you so much 🙏🏻
Thankyou so much sir for this video. It was really useful. ❣️
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.
Great sir
👍👍👍great
Where should i get trivandrum tambura
Where can we buy an authentic tambura and what are the things to be considered while buying it?
What is a tanpuri? What is it used for
Wow thanks for this precious details...
Any Miraj crafter to recommend ?
Do you also share some tanpura record ?
Dude if you slap while there is string pressure, the sound board will always vibrate at same frequency as the current tuning.
Where can I get a Mysore or Tanjore Tanpura? Any website you recommend to visit?
Please compare tun wood and teak wood.
Can anyone please tell how to tune a 6 string miraj tambura
Where can we find the tamburas
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.
Hey Rithvik. I find it difficult to keep the talam on my left hand while playing the tambura. How do I reconcile this?
is matte coat impacts the sound of the tanpura?
Bro how to buy trivandrum tambura can u olease rply bro
Sir where to get tanjaore tambura
Is this Saraswathi Veena Factory even real? No information about them anywhere in the internet!
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.
Where can we find moysore tambura
Please do let us know where Trivandrum Tambura are made! :)
Explainations are good but tambura sound demonstration is not good
You have edited the sound original too much.