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Foundations
Finger Technique
Independence of index and middle fingers, and controlling the bayan with the heel.
Beginner16 min70 BPM
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Key concepts
- Index/middle independence
- Bayan heel modulation
- Rebound instead of pressing
Practice exercises
- 1Ti-Te alternation for 3 minutes
- 2Ghe glide up and down in pitch
Today's challengeTune the dayan to your tanpura Sa Then play it again 3 BPM faster and keep it clean.
Practice tempo
70 BPM
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