SITARS

Sitars are stringed Indian musical instruments originating from the lute family. Find information on the sitar, types of sitars, Ravi Shankar... Additional design innovations made during the mid-twentieth century have given form to the standard sitar made popular by musicians such as Ravi Shankar, one of the most Famous Sitar Players, and rock acts such as The Beatles looking to infuse their music with the exotic sound that eminates from the intricately crafted instrument. Beatles guitarist George Harrison learned to play the sitar with help from Ravi Shankar, and it is featured in Beatles songs such as ‘Norwegian Wood', ‘Love You Too', and ‘Within You Without You'. The sitar also made its way into 1960's pop culture when Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones famously played it as an accompaniment to Keith Richard's guitar in their hit ‘Paint It, Black'.

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