Songs::
01. Durga ( Brief Alap & Gat ) - 00:00
02. Nandkauns ( Gat ) - 19:52
The Sarod is a comparative newcomer to Indian music. It was first developed in Afghanistan from the Rabab. Amir Khusru, of the court of sultan Allauddin Khilji (1296-1315 A.D.), modified the Rabab, making the Sah-Roda. At first it was played with a bow made form horsehair and had gut srings. Later it was played with a plectrum, and the 19th Century, Pyar Khan first used metal strings. The Sarod of to-day was perfected by Ustad Allauddin Khn. Its body is carved and hollowed form a single piece of well-seasoned teak, the belly is covered with skin and the fingerboard is metal without frets. The fingernails of the player serve as moveable frets, allowing the playing of mir and the subtle gamak which typify Sarod playing. The Sarod has 25 metal strings, seven of which are played with a plectrum made from coconut shell. Four strings carry the melody, four are drone turned to the tonic, serving to accentuate the percussive rhythms. The remaining 17 strings are sympathetic resonators. Fifteen of these are attached along the neck and are tuned to the raga being played. Three are of full length and are tuned to give
Song :- Durga ( Brief Alap & Gat )
Artist :- Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
Traditional Music
Song :- Nandkauns ( Gat )
Artist :- Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
Traditional Music
Label :: SAREGAMA