I didn't know what this instrument was called until relatively recently, but I've always loved it. I probably first heard it in George Harrison's songs.
@@PaulTheSkeptic To be honest, rock and metal is also improvisation. They require a lot of theoretical knowledge as well. It's difficult to play ragas on a guitar though because ornaments can't be played well on a guitar. Indian classical is I think more intricate but amazing at the same time.
@@whitewalker608 More intricate than, rock and metal? The only part there where I might take a little issue is the word rock. Just because it's such a huge genre that spans so much ground. It's hard to put "rock" into a box. But I think I know what you mean. I do own a sitar but I must admit I'm not really familiar with all the intricacies of raga or instrument technique. But you can play "ornaments" on guitar. I guess you mean it would be difficult to play the ornaments they play on sitar with a guitar. And getting back to the thing you said about improvisation, sure a lot of it. Improvisation is a part of a lot of music. Even classical and some forms of opera. Baroque opera for example. Unfortunately, the improvisational nature of classical has slowly eroded over the years as the composed section meant for players who aren't so strong became standardized. I guess my point is that improvisation is a huge part of music everywhere. East, west. Modern, early. Sorry. I'm, kind of a music nerd. All that stuff might not be interesting for everyone. Just making conversation and as usual, getting a bit carried away.
I started to watch videos of Sitar and the Sitar is "the star" in all videos, but I notice that there was another sound, there was too much magic only to be from Sitar, so I notice the person behind in many videos with that little, simple and vertical instrument that both almost disapear from the videos and I knew it, but nobody said something about that, everyone talking about the sitar and the relationship between the person who plays the sitar and the person who plays the drums. I knew it that the real magic become from other place, more quiet, insignificant, unseen... everyone always Thinks... and mind is a bad guide, because always praise and admire the wrong people, the wrong thinks. Finaly today I saw a video where they put the name of the 3 musicians and the name of their instruments and finally I know it: Tambura. And know I arrive here. Tambura is the real magic. Sitar is something just a little more than a guitar. But Tambura... : ) that's whay nobody cares Tambura. The most important things are invisible for the eyes (the little Prince) and the mind. Thank you.
U have a very Beautiful voice mam .... Thanks for sharing such exclusive information it means a lot for a musician.... God bless you.... Love you... Stay safe...... Thank you....
Thank you so much mam. Thought of using tambura for my meditation as it gave peace to mind. I loved how it vibrates @4:43 . I will learn this instrument one day. Thanks for the video.
Thank you Mrs Ranjani Sivakumar. My pitch is 6.5 kattai. so I wanted to know how to set tanpura for 6.5 pitch Can you please give us an other video for 6.5
Tanpura is my moooost and moooost favourite instrument. I like to play and hear the tune of tanpura moooost. I am just crazy about it. I want to play tanpura with your song Madam. You will seat and sing wearing a saree and I will play tanpura placing the tumba of tanpura on my lap and holding it properly with full concentration. Only for you Mam.
Vanakkam Mam 🙏 Thank you so much for your video. Through your video I have learnt something about Tambura and music. You are right this instrument gives divine feel. My mind was revolving around some thoughts but when I heard the music from your instrument, my mind became so light. I have a question, today we are having digital instruments with the help of them we can tune Tambura but how did musicians tune their Tamburas before some 50 or 60 years?
Hi, Ranjani. How are you? I'm brazilian and don't speak english but i will try. I bought a tampura by internet. It was tuned but it doesn't makes that characteristic "noise" like a buzz (with many harmonics) at the end of decay of the sound, like every tampura that i see in youtube. It's sounding like a unplugged guitar, the sound not continues. It's not the voicemail of a indian instrument, that makes that beautiful drone, like a golden timbre.I don't know if i'm explaining right. Did you understand? :) Can you give me a help? Thanks a lot.
If u r singing in C...then how to tune your Tanpura App. on my Cell? What is Semi Pitch for? If First string is Pa...or G....so you are in Key G or???...how can Pitch be C sharp instead of C?
If u r singing in C...then how to tune your Tanpura App. on my Cell? What is Semi Pitch for? If First string is Pa...or G....so you are in Key G or???...how can Pitch be C sharp instead of C?
Ranjani, do you have any tutorial videos on playing the sitar? A good friend of mine just bought one this weekend and he is looking for some guidance. We stumbled across your tambura video last year and both enjoyed it. I thought maybe you could help with the sitar as well.
She's a South Indian and Usually sitar is not popular in South india there's something called veena which is played here which is also national instrument of india
Hello mam Good afternoon .... Mam how to understand how can I tune tanpura properly I am from Calcutta ... And what are the things I need to know before starting or buying tanpura ... Kindly can you help me out....
So in western terms, it's a G, a perfect 5th or a D, an octave or another G and then it seems like the last string just doubles the octave G creating a third G. Is that correct? I want one. Tamburas are so cool.
Yes. Normally, the pa over the lower sa, the two higher sa's, then the lower sa. Let sa = whatever your comfortable pitch is. Now, the plucking feels very 4/4, but the pieces may be in almost any tala (rhythmic cycle), so the tambura players are very much an anchor for a performance. Why two with the same pitch? Given a linear plucking sequence, it doubles the length of the middle note, making it "shimmer" longer. Pa 2 sa-sa Sa 6 7 8. Play legato. I prefer the tambura over the harmonium. But that's me. Actually, I use a Śruti box on my cell phone for when I practice.
If u r singing in C...then how to tune your Tanpura App. on my Cell? What is Semi Pitch for? If First string is Pa...or G....so you are in Key G or???...how can Pitch be C sharp instead of C?
+SubhanZombie The tanpura is much lighter than you might originally think. The neck is made of wood and yes, all of it is hollow. The strings are made of metals and alloys such as brass , aluminium, etc. I don't know what the gauge is, though. :)
Thank you for the informative demonstration of this beautiful instrument. What is the bridge made of? It looks like bone or ivory over a dense wood; is that correct?
I didn't know what this instrument was called until relatively recently, but I've always loved it. I probably first heard it in George Harrison's songs.
Rajani very good concept about tanura
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*Such a beautiful instrument, I also like the way she talks*
Thank you
Thanks for such a good explanation about Tambura. Small complement: You have a very graceful face.
Thank you very much! It is very kind of you to make this video to help beginners
I love how indian classical music focuses on improvisation and inspiration so much. Two aspects western music is really lacking to a sad degree.
Well, there's the whole jazz thing.
@@PaulTheSkeptic and psychadelic rock
@@PaulTheSkeptic To be honest, rock and metal is also improvisation. They require a lot of theoretical knowledge as well. It's difficult to play ragas on a guitar though because ornaments can't be played well on a guitar. Indian classical is I think more intricate but amazing at the same time.
@@whitewalker608 More intricate than, rock and metal? The only part there where I might take a little issue is the word rock. Just because it's such a huge genre that spans so much ground. It's hard to put "rock" into a box. But I think I know what you mean. I do own a sitar but I must admit I'm not really familiar with all the intricacies of raga or instrument technique. But you can play "ornaments" on guitar. I guess you mean it would be difficult to play the ornaments they play on sitar with a guitar.
And getting back to the thing you said about improvisation, sure a lot of it. Improvisation is a part of a lot of music. Even classical and some forms of opera. Baroque opera for example. Unfortunately, the improvisational nature of classical has slowly eroded over the years as the composed section meant for players who aren't so strong became standardized. I guess my point is that improvisation is a huge part of music everywhere. East, west. Modern, early.
Sorry. I'm, kind of a music nerd. All that stuff might not be interesting for everyone. Just making conversation and as usual, getting a bit carried away.
I started to watch videos of Sitar and the Sitar is "the star" in all videos, but I notice that there was another sound, there was too much magic only to be from Sitar, so I notice the person behind in many videos with that little, simple and vertical instrument that both almost disapear from the videos and I knew it, but nobody said something about that, everyone talking about the sitar and the relationship between the person who plays the sitar and the person who plays the drums.
I knew it that the real magic become from other place, more quiet, insignificant, unseen... everyone always Thinks... and mind is a bad guide, because always praise and admire the wrong people, the wrong thinks.
Finaly today I saw a video where they put the name of the 3 musicians and the name of their instruments and finally I know it: Tambura. And know I arrive here.
Tambura is the real magic. Sitar is something just a little more than a guitar. But Tambura... : ) that's whay nobody cares Tambura.
The most important things are invisible for the eyes (the little Prince) and the mind.
Thank you.
beautifully said !!
Here I come to learn about Thambura... But she stole my heart and Her voice❤️❤️❤️cute
Been enjoying this instrument in the beautiful music of Alice Coltrane and Joe Henderson.
It is a very beautiful instrument! I enjoy listening to India's classical ragas and I also like to know what instruments make the wonderful sounds!
Such a beautiful instrument as well as gorgeous teacher too
Just found out about this instrument tonight! It has the most beautiful sound!!! My goodness! 😍
Thanks for sharing! Beautifully explained!
Thanksgiving gesture ji1000 times..pls accept.. thank u for all ur playlists knowledge sharing..
U have a very Beautiful voice mam ....
Thanks for sharing such exclusive information it means a lot for a musician....
God bless you....
Love you...
Stay safe......
Thank you....
Love the sound. So trippy!
very beautiful. Everything! the instrument and the woman
Tanpura is my moost favourite instrument. I am just crazy to play tanpura.
Thank you so much mam. Thought of using tambura for my meditation as it gave peace to mind. I loved how it vibrates @4:43 . I will learn this instrument one day. Thanks for the video.
I love how you use as few words as possible to be clear.
Thanks !
Grazie per il video 👏👏
Very beautiful explanation and I can understand it clearly
very nice thanx for vedio how to tune it
Thank you very much, for the lucid explanation.
In my opinion tanpura is the greatest instrument of humankind
Thanks for making it so easy and comprehensive akka :) Love the jhimkis, my mum and sister have the same :)
Very cool for sure.Thanks
Amazing sound for na acoustic instrument.
Nice explained mam
Very good discription about the device tambura.It is very important for upcoming artists.
Thank you
Beautiful sound.
Wow.... ❤️❤️❤️
Mam ur the one who acted lecturer role in ee nagaraniki emaindhi movie.
Thank you Madam. Very much helpful
Which device did you use for tuning ma'am
ur awesome
Thank you Mrs Ranjani Sivakumar. My pitch is 6.5 kattai. so I wanted to know how to set tanpura for 6.5 pitch Can you please give us an other video for 6.5
It almost sounds like an electric instrument, that’s so cool
Good presentation ma
Grazie per questo video.
Tanpura is my moooost and moooost favourite instrument. I like to play and hear the tune of tanpura moooost. I am just crazy about it. I want to play tanpura with your song Madam. You will seat and sing wearing a saree and I will play tanpura placing the tumba of tanpura on my lap and holding it properly with full concentration. Only for you Mam.
Ma'am what is the difference between male and female tanpura
If you zoom on taapura while explaining would hav been better. Anyways thanks
cool presentation...greetings from2 musicians (sitar&tanpura) from germany..........(maria&harald,the nectar of the night)...
maria harald thanks a bunch :-)
Vanakkam Mam 🙏 Thank you so much for your video. Through your video I have learnt something about Tambura and music. You are right this instrument gives divine feel. My mind was revolving around some thoughts but when I heard the music from your instrument, my mind became so light. I have a question, today we are having digital instruments with the help of them we can tune Tambura but how did musicians tune their Tamburas before some 50 or 60 years?
Very nice mam 🙏🙏🙏🙏😇
Madem your face and pattern of explanations seems fine, I appreciate your efforts, want more videos by k.thirugnanasambandam pondicherry Tamil
Ma'am the Pancham string is which pancham the lower octave one or the middle octave one ?
Siste...U R from which Country...
Hi, Ranjani. How are you? I'm brazilian and don't speak english but i will try. I bought a tampura by internet. It was tuned but it doesn't makes that characteristic "noise" like a buzz (with many harmonics) at the end of decay of the sound, like every tampura that i see in youtube. It's sounding like a unplugged guitar, the sound not continues. It's not the voicemail of a indian instrument, that makes that beautiful drone, like a golden timbre.I don't know if i'm explaining right. Did you understand? :) Can you give me a help? Thanks a lot.
Put a thread under the strings on the bridge and adjust it till it buzzes
Can u explain what is madhyama sruthi and how to tune it 🙏🙏🙏🙏
so, string 4,3,2 are tuned to C and the 1st one is tuned to G ?
I like ur smile.. Pleasant face.., 😍
Hello Madam
very nice instrument
1:58 "It's very very unpleasent."
I.... thought it was kinda nice... :) I'm sure there's a reason why it's bad though...
Dissonance
I had the same thought. “I know it’s out of tune, but kinda pretty, innit!”
really mam you are looking so beautiful....
Madam so we singing in
G scale so we put the pitch
G d g ..? Which pitch we tuning do
If u r singing in C...then how to tune your Tanpura App. on my Cell? What is Semi Pitch for?
If First string is Pa...or G....so you are in Key G or???...how can Pitch be C sharp instead of C?
It only produces this singke tone???
Thank you! It would be great that you can write the indian name for the parts of the instrument.
🙂
Please madam, give me the chance to play tanpura with your song.
How come just a single pluck sustains so long as opposed to any other instruments? Is it because of the length of the strings?
If u r singing in C...then how to tune your Tanpura App. on my Cell? What is Semi Pitch for?
If First string is Pa...or G....so you are in Key G or???...how can Pitch be C sharp instead of C?
namaskaram can I know how to tune jiva and can I get the video of tuning jiva clearly ??
Ranjani, do you have any tutorial videos on playing the sitar? A good friend of mine just bought one this weekend and he is looking for some guidance. We stumbled across your tambura video last year and both enjoyed it. I thought maybe you could help with the sitar as well.
She's a South Indian and Usually sitar is not popular in South india there's something called veena which is played here which is also national instrument of india
Mam yeh tanpura kya below 30 k m a jayega?
தங்கமே
Hello mam
Good afternoon ....
Mam how to understand how can I tune tanpura properly I am from Calcutta ...
And what are the things I need to know before starting or buying tanpura ...
Kindly can you help me out....
super..............
I think you must give more details on tuning...
Very nice
Tell me something Mam
Does anyone know the basic frequencies of those four strings?
Nice...
What type of Riyaz can be done with tambura please make video on that ? No video on internet on this topic
These are amazing. Guys listen to Pharoah Sanders Greeting to Saud
Thank you . Link pls
@@RanjaniSivakumar th-cam.com/video/tbyQbLuVDDM/w-d-xo.html
Please reply
So in western terms, it's a G, a perfect 5th or a D, an octave or another G and then it seems like the last string just doubles the octave G creating a third G. Is that correct?
I want one. Tamburas are so cool.
Yes. Normally, the pa over the lower sa, the two higher sa's, then the lower sa. Let sa = whatever your comfortable pitch is. Now, the plucking feels very 4/4, but the pieces may be in almost any tala (rhythmic cycle), so the tambura players are very much an anchor for a performance. Why two with the same pitch? Given a linear plucking sequence, it doubles the length of the middle note, making it "shimmer" longer. Pa 2 sa-sa Sa 6 7 8. Play legato.
I prefer the tambura over the harmonium. But that's me. Actually, I use a Śruti box on my cell phone for when I practice.
If u r singing in C...then how to tune your Tanpura App. on my Cell? What is Semi Pitch for?
If First string is Pa...or G....so you are in Key G or???...how can Pitch be C sharp instead of C?
madam very nice thanku.this tanpure which prize .I want tanpure .which prize tanpura .pls inform .Thank you madam.
Are you frM kareala ,here a tampuras price is around 15000 to 18000 ,(for miraj ) depend on quality and 20000 or abovE for Tanjavor
is that instrument heavy ? what is the neck made of ? is it hollow ?
what are the strings made of ?
what is the gauge ?
+SubhanZombie
The tanpura is much lighter than you might originally think.
The neck is made of wood and yes, all of it is hollow.
The strings are made of metals and alloys such as brass , aluminium, etc.
I don't know what the gauge is, though.
:)
+Vatsal Jain thanks a lot. I am a guitarist. I am interested to know about traditional Indian musical instruments
SubhanZombie You're welcome! :D
Please reply madam.
Does it become boring after some time always playing the same notes.
This is amazing! Your culture is so rich in tradition, this makes a classical look so boring. :)
Classical guitar*
Hello Rajani can you upload any video which would show how to fix the string to the tanpura nicely?
+Tanuja Sane Sure, eventually.
Mam eask price kitna ha ji
It is an turkish device
Zabardast cheers from Toronto......Can u please write the Names and Pitches of the Notes in the Description box....thanks
Can I ask what app u r using on the device?
Simeon Perlin itanpura
Could you please provide some best quality and reliable Electronic Tamburas?
Appreciated your help.
+Bala P Some of the best companies are Raagini, SwaRaagini and Radel.
+Bala P you can also try itanpura amongst the others mentioned.
it is incomplete.
*Lucy And The Sky With Diamonds intensifies*
Tambur
നമസ്ക്കാരം.... ടീച്ചർ തംബുരു വായിക്കുന്നതിനെ പറ്റി അറിയണമെന്നുണ്ട്... പറഞ്ഞു തരുമോ.......
Thank you for the informative demonstration of this beautiful instrument. What is the bridge made of? It looks like bone or ivory over a dense wood; is that correct?
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🐴
Is this a female Tanapura?
It sounds like it's a male relative to her, but I'm not sure. It's sized right. It's miraj, though.
enchanting.
Priya sisters same voice for you
I guess it is as good as the Japanese tempura.
I did not understand u r words