Kirtan On String Instruments
Kirtan On String Instruments
You can learn Kirtan on classical Indian string instruments used during the time of Sikh Gurus -Saranda/Sarangi/Taus/Dilruba. You can select the instrument of your choice and learn its intricacies from experts in these instruments. The live courses are 1:1 as per the Master-Disciple tradition (Guru-Shishya parampara). The course is structured in weekly online lesson and each lesson will cover theory as well as hands-on practice.
Mastering the Melodies: Explore the Course & Instruments
Saranda
A bowed instrument used by Guru Amardas Sahib and highly promoted by Guru Arjan Sahib.
Guru Arjan Sahib encouraged the sangat to use the Saranda during kirtan. Due to its broad based vessel, the sound of Saranda is enriched with a bass tone.
Guru Arjan Sahib encouraged the sangat to use the Saranda during kirtan. Due to its broad based vessel, the sound of Saranda is enriched with a bass tone.
Sarangi
A bowed instrument used during the time of Guru Hargobind Sahib by the dhadhis to sing ballads (varans) from Guru Granth Sahib.
This intrument is currently used by dhadhis along with a small “dhadh” to sing ballads. Now a days its used in Sabad Kirtan as well as by dhadhis.
This intrument is currently used by dhadhis along with a small “dhadh” to sing ballads. Now a days its used in Sabad Kirtan as well as by dhadhis.
Taus
The shape and design of the Taus resembles a peacock, which truly matches its Persian name.
This bowed instrument looks like a peacock and has been used since the time of Guru Hargobind Sahib. Due to its large size, the sound emerging from it is strong and soothing.
This bowed instrument looks like a peacock and has been used since the time of Guru Hargobind Sahib. Due to its large size, the sound emerging from it is strong and soothing.
Dilruba
Dilruba is a smaller version of Taus and is the most used string instrument.
Due to the small sized bridge, it produces a melodious sound.
Due to the small sized bridge, it produces a melodious sound.
