A technique involving "hammer-ons" and "pull-offs" with the left-hand fingers to produce multiple notes with a single right-hand stroke.
Since the Sarod has a chrome-plated metal fingerboard with no frets, the fingering is even more demanding. indian fingering
The physical structure of the instrument dictates the fingering style: 1. The Sitar A technique involving "hammer-ons" and "pull-offs" with the
Used for support, reaching higher notes in a sequence, or facilitating rapid "Taans" (fast melodic runs). reaching higher notes in a sequence
Acts as the primary driver for most melodic passages.
The right hand uses a wire pick called a Mizrab on the index finger, employing a strict "Da" (down) and "Ra" (up) striking pattern. 2. The Sarod