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Ustad Vilayet Khan style sitar

Ustad Vilayat Khan revolutionized sitar playing by introducing the Gayaki Ang (vocal style improvisation), which aimed to emulate the nuances and expressiveness of human voice on the sitar. To support this innovative approach, he modified the traditional sitar, adapting its structure to meet the demands of his playing style.

The redesigned instrument, known as the Gandhar-Pancham Sitar or the Vilayatkhani Sitar, became synonymous with his musical genius. This sitar's unique design allowed for greater fluidity, melodic continuity, and the intricate sliding techniques essential to the Gayaki Ang. It remains a hallmark of his contributions to Hindustani classical music.

Specification

6 main strings (2 are playable, 4 are drone strings)

Mother-of-pearl celluloid work and less decorations

Bridges are generally made of Ebony wood, Deer Horn, Fiber

Gol/ Bandh Jawari

12 sympathetic strings (tarab strings)

this sitar don't have the upper back tumba (resonating gourd/sound chamber)

Gharana Association

Etawah-Imdadkhani Gharana (Gharana is a specific music school/ style)

Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan style Gandhar - Pancham Sitar

Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan, one of the foremost sitar virtuosos of our time, is a seventh-generation exponent of the Etawah (Imdadkhani) Gharana. Renowned for his mastery of Gayaki Ang, he carries forward the legacy of his uncle, Ustad Vilayat Khan, blending vocal nuance with instrumental brilliance.