How to Tie Sitar Frets – A Practical Guide for Makers and Players
Properly binding sitar frets (pardas) is an essential yet often underestimated aspect of the instrument. The position and fit of the pardas determine not only the playability but also the intonation and tone of the sitar.
In this video, I’ll show you step by step how to bind sitar frets the traditional way. This is a practical guide based on experience in building sitars. This is how Hari Chand Sharma taught me.
This page has been announced on my site for quite some time, but now, finally, and after much insistance from a number of friends, I have gotten myself to make a video.
I’ve sent this video also to the repairs department. Enjoy “Parda Binding” overthere…
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