The Origins of Sitar
The origins of Sitar
I would like to know the origins of Sitar. Is this originated from India? Did the Muslems bring this? Or was It created by Native Indians? If somebody can help me, please, tell me the origins of Täbla, too.
the creater of the sitar is Amir Khusrau. He also created the tabla. He made the sitar by using a Persian instrument and modifying it to make the sitar. At first it was called Seh-tar meaning 3 strings and gradually with development the instrument changed and developed to something very different. also the sitar has become bigger and with Pt. Ravi Shankars style become similar to a Saraswati Veena.