StringsIndian
Sitar
A long-necked lute with curved frets and sympathetic strings that shimmer on their own.
Look inside
Tap a name to learn about it
The long-necked string instrument of Hindustani music. Tap any label or part to learn about it. Press “Look inside” and the sitar comes apart into its 10 pieces, including the hidden ones.
Sympathetic strings are like friends who sing along without being asked.
Coming soon on this page
- Gourd, neck and curved frets
- Playing strings and sympathetic strings
- Meend: pulling the string
- The jawari bridge and its buzz