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Sitar Traditions

Explore the rich musical traditions of sitar in Indian classical music.

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Etawah

Gharana

Etawah, Uttar Pradesh

Pioneered gayaki ang (vocal-style) playing

Founded by Imdad Khan

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Indore Beenkar

Gharana

Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Beenkar (rudra veena) style applied to sitar.

Founded by Indore tradition

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Jaipur Senia

Gharana

Jaipur, Rajasthan/Pakistan

Largest Pakistani sitar playing gharana. Members claim descent from Tansen.

Founded by Descendants of Masid Khan

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Maihar

Gharana

Maihar, Madhya Pradesh

Disciplined, structured approach influenced by dhrupad and been

Founded by Ustad Allauddin Khan

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Senia

Gharana

North India

Oldest sitar lineage tracing descent from Mian Tansen

Founded by Masit Sen

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