In the modern world, where music is often consumed as fast-paced entertainment, the Santoor  stands as a defiant reminder of music’s original purpose: spiritual alignment.  For a learner, approaching the Santoor is not just about mastering a complex layout of strings; it is an invitation to enter a state of "Nada Yoga"—the yoga of sound. While many instruments require a physical struggle—pressing down hard on metal strings or blowing with immense lung capacity—the Santoor is

For any student of Indian Classical Music, the Santoor  is a marvel of engineering—100 strings stretched across a wooden frame, producing an ethereal, shimmering sound. But for the performer, those strings come with a massive challenge: Tuning. Enter Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya , a maestro of the Maihar Gharana. While many admire his lightning-fast taans  and soulful melodies, music learners should look closely at his most practical contribution to the instrument: the Manka  (F

Hello, aspiring Santoor player! You've chosen a beautiful and complex instrument, and the first key to unlocking its melodies is mastering the basics of Sargam . In Indian Classical Music (Hindustani or Carnatic), the Sargam  is the foundation—it's our version of the Western C-D-E-F-G-A-B, but with a deeper focus on pitch movement and expression. Think of it as the musical alphabet you must learn before you can read or write a song. What is Sargam? Sargam is an acronym for t