Explore the Santoor

Padma Shri Pt. Satish Vyas

About course!

Padma Shri Pt. Satish Vyas, is perhaps the most renowned santoor player after his Guru, Padma Vibhushan Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. This Guruclass stands out in a different league, because Panditji has also played 2 pieces of music, which transports you into a sureal world. He talks about his journey, his association with his Guru. He introduces the instrument while talking about its origins. Explains Padma Vibhushan Pandit Shivkumar Sharma's contibution inmaking santoor what it is today. Explains how the sounds are created, how to start playing it.

Modules 

Explore the Santoor - Guruclass 1

Padma Shri Pt. Satish Vyas * Speaks about his background & roots * His training and support from his father * How he met with his Guru * You will hear a complete concert piece - Raag Yaman * Guru Satish talks abou... Read More

Explore the Santoor - Guruclass 2

In this Guruclass, Padma Shri Pt. Satish Vyas * Explains the structure of the instrument and its initial usage * Narrates how his Guru Pandit Shivkumar Sharma was introduced to Santoor * The changes in the instrument... Read More

Explore the Santoor - Guruclass 3

Finally, in Guruclass 3, Padma Shri Pt. Satish Vyas * Explains the notes of the Raag Yaman * How to play Paltaas * Tune the Santoor initially to Shudh Saptam (Pure Notes) * The technique of playing notes & the impor... Read More

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