Indian Fingering Official

Because the frets on a Sitar are tied with silk thread and can be moved, a player must constantly adjust their finger pressure to stay in tune with the specific "Raga" (scale) being played.

Players don't just move up and down the neck; they pull the melody string downward across the curved frets. indian fingering

The right hand uses a wire pick called a Mizrab on the index finger, employing a strict "Da" (down) and "Ra" (up) striking pattern. 2. The Sarod Because the frets on a Sitar are tied