Instrument: Sarod

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In this film our Artist in Residence, Soumik Datta, introduces us to his instrument - the Sarod. Joined by his friend Gurdain Rayatt on the Tabla, they demonstrate the sound of the instrument.

We invite you to join Soumik Datta and the Philharmonia Orchestra for the culminating performance of his residency program at Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 7:30 PM: https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/soumik-datta-borderlands/

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00:00 - Opening playing
00:41 - Introduction to The Sarod
03:34 - The features of the Sarod
08:43 - What is a Raga
09:58 - The history of the Sarod sound
16:20 - Sounds & Techniques
23:51 - Posture & Practice
27:10 - End credits and playing