[Comparison] Sitar vs Surbahar

Here I compare the Sitar with its cousin, the Surbahar. I talk about the physical and musical differences and similarities between the two instruments.
This is a just an excerpt from a longer detailed video including musical demonstrations and more commentary on Sitar, Surbahar and my own instrument, Chandraveena.
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Artist
S Balachander
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[@brendanm6921]

Very well explained with a clear and easy to follow way of talking, thanks for that. And the gloss finish on that surbahar looks beautiful. When it catches the light it looks like the neck is made from glass. Wonderful craftsmanship from the luthier.

[@Chandraveena]

Thanks Brendan for your wonderful words. My surbahar was made by a master luthier from Kolkotta who also made the Sitar in the video, and my first customised Chandraveena that’s in the full video of sitar, surbahar and Chandraveena.

[@adamstainer4637]

Great video. I just wish you gave a demonstration of both.

[@Chandraveena]

Thanks Adam. Adam, this video has a demo of all 3 instruments. Check it out, and let me know.
ua-cam.com/video/qPOx5h_GVZs/v-deo.html

[@movienetaproduction2413]

I was searching for this type of video for long in youtube. Thanks for uploading this video. Very helpful video. Thanks once again to the uploader.

[@Chandraveena]

You are welcome. I am glad you found it helpful. That has been the idea behind creating the demo series of videos. Some more will be coming soon. Hope you also had a chance to check out the website as well. Best wishes, Balachander

[@movienetaproduction2413]

@@Chandraveena Thanks. Yes you have a great profile and website. Wishing all the best. Will be waiting for new uploads and updates.

[@Chandraveena]

Thank you.

[@ramonrivases191]

Always is beautiful to see new videos of you.
Pls contine sharing ...its nice to see you speak about surbahar ...is a very special instrument for me

[@Chandraveena]

Thank you!

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

*Love this video!*
Thanks for sharing!

[@Chandraveena]

Thank you 😊

[@richardsmith4803]

Many thanks! Well presented and informative introduction to two fabulous instruments.

[@Chandraveena]

Thank you! This is an excerpt from a more detailed video. Hope you had a chance to look at the docu video.

[@millennial_bug]

Thanks

[@Chandraveena]

You're welcome.

[@arunjain7223]

Thanks for sharing wonderful details about these two great n divine instruments. 🙏

[@Chandraveena]

🙂🙏

[@marineforces3214]

Thank u very much for ur inside looks , I appreciate it, with love ur dedicated me !

[@Chandraveena]

Thank you ☺️🙏🏾

[@dheerajchetiwal3620]

Me dil se Ro rha hoon Bharat ka culture kab Aayega vaapas. log bas bollywood ko jaante hain only western instruments value our indian instruments.......

[@Chandraveena]

भारत का संस्कृति तब वापस आएगा जब हम उसका असली मूल्य समझे! अगर यह चैनल अच्छा लगा तो अपने लोगों , दोस्तों के जरिए फैलाइए। धन्यवाद।

[@Surbahar1984]

Very Informative and beautiful Dada

[@Chandraveena]

Thank you Sourav!

[@ralfhubbard2717]

Thank you, your videos have been very helpful and informative. I'm in the process of building a Surbahar, researching the instruments specifications is allusive, if you have any extra advice you feel could be helpful, if would be most Wellcome... thank you

[@Chandraveena]

Dear Ralf, I'm glad you found it helpful. It's good to know you're building a surbahar. Please write to me, and I'll be happy to help. Link to contact form:
www.chandraveena.com/contact/

[@ashokkorwar8168]

Good, informative...

[@Chandraveena]

Thank you 🙂🙏🏾

[@danielhutchinson7115]

Do Subahars also have
Various Jawari s??!

[@Chandraveena]

Yes, it's a personal choice and style of playing which determines whether one wants open or closed jawari - and anywhere in between.

[@dharmapieces3305]

~ greetings from germany~

[@Chandraveena]

Hallo! I miss traveling to Germany due to covid situation. Hope you are well. Best wishes, Balachander

[@dharmapieces3305]

~god bless you~

[@Chandraveena]

@@dharmapieces3305 Thank you🙏🏾

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Surbahar is a Big Sitar.

[@Chandraveena]

Ya, kind of. It was designed as an alternative to rudra veena for that kind of slow movement style - deeper and more resonant than a sitar.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@Chandraveena Subahar is a Bass Sitar but I also refer to it as a Big Sitar because of its size & shape.