What Beatles song uses a sitar?
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What Beatles song uses a sitar?
Love You To
Following Harrison’s introduction of the sitar on “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)” in 1965, it was the first Beatles song to fully reflect the influence of Indian classical music….Love You To.
| “Love You To” | |
|---|---|
| Songwriter(s) | George Harrison |
| Producer(s) | George Martin |
Did the Beatles use sitar?
The Beatles recorded Norwegian Wood – the first Western rock band to use the sitar on a commercial recording – in October 1965, heralding a short lived “raga-rock” genre. A year later, Harrison travelled to India to learn how to play the instrument under the renowned sitar maestro Ravi Shankar.
What kind of music is played on a sitar?
Hindustani music
Today it is the dominant instrument in Hindustani music; it is used as a solo instrument with tambura (drone-lute) and tabla (drums) and in ensembles, as well as for northern Indian kathak (dance-dramas).
What are the Beatles ‘ most famous songs?
‘Hello,Goodbye’
What are all the Beatles songs?
Take Good Care Of My Baby
What Beatles songs did George Harrison write?
The list of songs George Harrison is credited as a co-writer during the Beatles’ years (all by himself, unless co-writers are given) in rough chronological order: ” In Spite of All the Danger ” ( Anthology 1 ) ( McCartney -Harrison) “Cry For a Shadow” (Anthology 1) (Lennon-Harrison) “Don’t Bother Me” (With the Beatles)
What does the sitar sound like?
The sitar’s signature sound is produced by the string vibrating on a flat bridge with a gently curved surface. This sound is known as jawari, which refers to the maintenance, which requires great skill, required to properly shape the bridge. Jawari translates to “glimmering” or “jewel-like”.