Tuning and Stringing of a Sarangi

The tonic Sa is between c and d - similar to most sitars. The Sarangi will be delivered with the following standard strings (diameter in mm) and tuning (with Sa = c):

PLAYING STRINGS (GUT STRINGS)

1st Sa - c (Main Playing String)
2nd Low Pa - G
3rd Low Sa - C

SYMPATHETIC STRINGS LEFT - TOP ROW OF PEGS

(all Steel Strings 0,30 mm)

1. Sa - c
2. Re - d
3. Ga - e
4. Ma - f
5. Pa - g
6. Dha - a
7. Ni - h
8. high Sa - c'
9. high Re - d'

SYMPATHETIC STRINGS RIGHT - middle and low rows of pegs (all Steel Strings 0,30 mm)

1. Low Pa - G
2. Low Dha - A
3. Low Ni - H
4. Sa - c
5. Re - d
6. komal Ga - es
7. shuddha Ga - e
8. shuddha Ma - f
9. tivra Ma - fis
10. Pa - g
11. Dha - a
12. Ni - h
13. High Sa - c'
14. High Re - d'
15. High Ga - e'


For the upper sympathetic strings right and left:
You can select the tuning of these strings freely. It usually conforms to the notes that are to be stressed. The tuning of these strings can be handled relatively freely – depending on which sounds are to be emphasised. The tonal range, however, is mostly between Sa and Pa since all strings have the same length and thickness.

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