Learn the tanpura, listen more deeply.
Practical music explanations that lead from knowing the instrument to tuning its strings. Every lesson is designed to work alongside the free online tanpura player.
Tanpura Instrument: Parts, Sound, Types & How It Works
Meet the acoustic instrument, understand jawari and learn how the repeating four-string drone supports music.
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Tanpura Tuning: Strings, Sa, Pa & Ma
Pick a comfortable tonic, match the Sa pair, choose Pa or Ma and troubleshoot common problems safely.
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Sapta Swaras: The Seven Notes of Indian Music
Learn the seven names, movable Sa, 12 positions and beginner Sargam singing practice.
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What Is Shruti in Music? Meanings & 22 Shrutis
Understand Shruti vs Swara, the historical 22-Shruti model and how to hear your chosen tonic.
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