Surbahar (Hindi pronunciation: [s̪urbəhɑːr]; transl. Springtime of Notes) [1] sometimes known as bass sitar, is a plucked string instrument used in the Hindustani classical music of the Indian …

Revered for its physical challenges, the huge, ancestral ‘bass sitar’ allows for sweeping bends and powerful, deep-toned sustain. —Kushal Das (Patdeep)— “The surbahar appeared in the …

The surbahar, sometimes referred to as a “bass sitar”, is the larger sibling of the sitar. It is usually tuned 2-3 pitches below the sitar and is known for its resonance, long slides and great sustain.

Surbahar. Surbahar appeared on the Indian musical scene in the early years of the nineteenth century around 1830. Although its basic structure resembled that of the sitar, it was much …

The surbahar (“The springtime of the notes”) is basically a bass sitar. It was invented in 1825. For the most part, it is one octave lower than a sitar. Since its sound resembles the older ancient …

The Surbahar is a large-size bass sitar, with a flat rather than rounded gourd at the base, and an optional rounded sitar-type, gourd-resonator at the top. In its contemporary form, the Surbahar …

The surbahar, which is played in the noble style of Dhrupad, with its wide range of over four octaves, its richness of overtones, its majesty of utterance, can be regarded as the most …

Aug 10, 2024 · The Surbahar is a traditional Indian string instrument, often referred to as the “bass sitar,” known for its deep, resonant sound and extended lower register. It typically has …

The Surabahar, often written Surbahar, was created, according to tradition, by Gholām Mohammad Khān, disciple of Piyār Khān and Omrāo Khān. Much larger than the Sitār, it is …

The Surbahar was developed in the early 19 th century, at a time when both the Sitar (of the Khayal style) and the Rudra Veena (of the Dhrupad style) existed. The Surbahar can be …