Is it worth getting an electric acoustic?

Acoustic electric guitars are great for live performances, but there really isn’t any need for an acoustic-electric guitar if you only plan on filming yourself playing or if you’re never going to transfer your playing outside of your bedroom walls.

Do acoustic and electric guitars have the same notes?

Guitar chords on electric guitars are exactly the same as acoustic guitars. The fretboards on both electric and acoustic guitars are the same, so all the notes and chords are also the same. The only time guitar chords change is when you use a different tuning on your guitar.

How much does a sitar cost?

Anywhere where you can actually go and play the instruments before you buy them is a good thing. Sitar prices in the U.S. can range from $300-$4500 depending on quality. Concert quality instruments usually start in the $1500 range. In New York City, you can visit The Music Inn.

What is the difference between a sitar and a sur Bahar?

It is the low kharaj strings that truly distinguish the sound of the instrument. Ravi Shankar originally worked with instrument designers to combine the range of the traditional sitar (6 strings) with the lower range of the sur bahar, a larger cousin of the sitar. As a result the range of the instrument was expanded by an additional octave.

How can you tell a student sitar from a concert Sitar?

Usually you can tell a student model from a concert sitar by how many sympathetic strings it has, but really it’s about the quality and age of the wood, and the range of the meend (how far you can pull or bend the string to hit other notes). Most people who’ve asked me about how to buy a sitar are just starting out.

What are the different types of guitar sitars?

These sitars come in 3 qualities, categorized as either Number 1, Number 2, and Number 3. Number 3 sitars generally are very basic, with only 11 sympathetic strings and minimal decoration and carving. The pegs are also more simply carved, usually in the shape of a twisted ball.