ok, first the rudra veena and now this? Now there's ANOTHER instrument added to my wishlist! As a guitarist for more than 3 decades and a sitar student for just over a year now, this instrument seems really approachable to me. And absolutely, for some of us, there's an ineffable something about ICM that draws us to it. Once it gets a hold on you it doesn't let go. For me, it was around age 12 or 13. My musical ability was exploding on guitar, which I'd only been playing about a year. Then, and I don't know why it was on TV, this being the late 80s, 20 years after the event, my mother and I watched Pt Ravi Shankar's Pancham Se Gara closing piece from Monterey Pop in '67. I turned to her and said "I want to play that instrument." I distinctly remember her saying "It's really hard to play," which was a very rare instance of her not encouraging an interest of mine. She wasn't wrong, though. Anyway, I finally got my chance almost 35 years later and I can confidently say it was worth the wait. Thanks for sharing your journey, Jeffji. I enjoy your videos immensely. 🙏
Wah, great interview, looking forward to future collabos! I’m a bansuri flute player from Finland and I learn Indian classical music from Joel, he’s a great musician and excellent dedicated teacher. Thank you guys and Kya bat hai Guruji! 😊🙏
Always appreciate your sincere support and dedication to the music, Antti! Keep up the great works with your riyaz and thoughtful study of Indian classical music. :) :)
Yes, this was great. I really hope this brings more attention to your channel as you are a very talented musician and teacher. I look forward to collaborating again.
The Mohan Veena doesn't actually have frets, these are actually guide lines that show you where the notes are so you can see where to move the slide when you're playing music.
The only time I ever saw an Indian slide guitar player was during the George Harrison Tribute video..A member of Ravi Shankar's orchestra sounded awesome...
Yes, although I later asked Joel about this and he said that the Weissenborn style lap guitar doesn't translate well to Indian Slide guitar playing. I can't remember the specifics on why he said it didn't work well unfortunately.
You know nothing my boy...... The concept of sliding on strings is a very ancient technique flourished in Indian . Thousands of years back there was an instrument called vichitra veena.... And that's the truth
@@Mondar572 Actually what I mean is that the Mohan Veena is an "Indo-Hawaiian Guitar", it's a Modified Hawaiian Guitar. Little Joseph Kekuku invented the Slide Guitar when he was 11.
Hai sir after seeing this video am very much excited to tell you about a guitar which I modified for playing the South Indian classical music which we call carnatic music, I call this instrument as veenaatic guitar which after a long research of around 24years..... Actually it's playing style make it a bit unique if u want I can provide you with the video in which am performing the instrument pls do acknowledge this message if this make any scense thank you
I will check out the videos on your channel. I saw that you had a few with a fretless guitar. Very cool! Fretless guitar is an instrument I began playing earlier this year and I really love it.
Thank you Shyamal ji, I am also your fan and admirer and always love to listen to you play. I'm looking forward to the day we can meet again and sit for some music.
Joyel ji I am overwhelmed !! Thankful for your good gesture and love towards me . Eagerly waiting for our meeting. Take care of you and your family. Regards
@@JeffStarr last night- just asked for a more detailed explanation of the tuning and strings he used on the cheap acoustic for the basic conversion sans sympathetic and drone strings. I contacted Joel earlier, but I'm sure he's very busy. Loved the interview btw 🙂
I believe Joel is currently on tour, so he may be slow to respond. The first 2 strings would be tuned D, A. The next 2 strings are also D, A but now tuned an octave lower. The final two strings (originally your lowest string on guitar and tuned A and E) would be replaced with a light gauge string and tuned up to the high octave again as D and A. These then become your chikari strings. It’s best to discuss with Joel for for detailed instructions including his recommended string gauges and other specifics on tuning and playing in the Hindustani classical style.
Please make sure to visit Joel’s RUclips channel for tons of great performances. He live streams every week! ruclips.net/user/JoelVeena
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ok, first the rudra veena and now this? Now there's ANOTHER instrument added to my wishlist! As a guitarist for more than 3 decades and a sitar student for just over a year now, this instrument seems really approachable to me. And absolutely, for some of us, there's an ineffable something about ICM that draws us to it. Once it gets a hold on you it doesn't let go. For me, it was around age 12 or 13. My musical ability was exploding on guitar, which I'd only been playing about a year. Then, and I don't know why it was on TV, this being the late 80s, 20 years after the event, my mother and I watched Pt Ravi Shankar's Pancham Se Gara closing piece from Monterey Pop in '67. I turned to her and said "I want to play that instrument." I distinctly remember her saying "It's really hard to play," which was a very rare instance of her not encouraging an interest of mine. She wasn't wrong, though. Anyway, I finally got my chance almost 35 years later and I can confidently say it was worth the wait. Thanks for sharing your journey, Jeffji. I enjoy your videos immensely. 🙏
Wah, great interview, looking forward to future collabos! I’m a bansuri flute player from Finland and I learn Indian classical music from Joel, he’s a great musician and excellent dedicated teacher.
Thank you guys and Kya bat hai Guruji! 😊🙏
Wonderful! Joel is really great at explaining the complex musical elements in Indian classic music.
Always appreciate your sincere support and dedication to the music, Antti! Keep up the great works with your riyaz and thoughtful study of Indian classical music. :) :)
Thank you Jeff! That was super fun, let's talk and hang again soon. Hopefully next time in person!
Yes, this was great. I really hope this brings more attention to your channel as you are a very talented musician and teacher. I look forward to collaborating again.
29:13 Then we put the High E String back on the Guitar but in the 5th string position as well as the 6th string position (you'll need another High E).
I spy a sitar behind you and an electric sitar on the wall. I long wanted a sitar but settled for a Danelectro baby sitar, and I really love it
I listen your music.
Your love story and mine are almost same. Now you are my Gurubhai.
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The Mohan Veena doesn't actually have frets, these are actually guide lines that show you where the notes are so you can see where to move the slide when you're playing music.
Correct.
@@JeffStarr I call it an Indo-Hawaiian Guitar it's literally "East Meets West". You can play the Blues on it.
@@RockStarOscarStern634 yes. Joel gives a brief history of the instrument in the video.
@@JeffStarr Yep it's versatile.
Great interview!! I was planning to watch for 5 mins but watched the whole thing
Thank you VERY much!
I use really light strings w/ low action because of my new Magneisum slide.
The only time I ever saw an Indian slide guitar player was during the George Harrison Tribute video..A member of Ravi Shankar's orchestra sounded awesome...
Yes! That was Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt :)
A Hollow Neck kinda like the Weissenborn Lap Steel Acoustic Guitar.
Yes, although I later asked Joel about this and he said that the Weissenborn style lap guitar doesn't translate well to Indian Slide guitar playing. I can't remember the specifics on why he said it didn't work well unfortunately.
@@JeffStarr True but the Slide Guitar really fits in with Indian music because the Slide gives the Guitar a sound that's a bit more vocal.
@@JeffStarr It would have to be redesigned to make it work
I have listened to Pt Salil bhatt in my school when I was in 8th grade .the speed was magical.
I've been playing open D exclusively for a couple of years. A lot of stuff works on it from pop to jazz to classical. Nice sympathetic tones.
It's a Hawaiian Guitar with Sympathetic and Drone strings so it's quite resonant. Joseph Kekuku was the real guy who invented the Slide Guitar
You know nothing my boy......
The concept of sliding on strings is a very ancient technique flourished in Indian . Thousands of years back there was an instrument called vichitra veena.... And that's the truth
@@Mondar572 Actually what I mean is that the Mohan Veena is an "Indo-Hawaiian Guitar", it's a Modified Hawaiian Guitar. Little Joseph Kekuku invented the Slide Guitar when he was 11.
4:53 Open E
Hai sir after seeing this video am very much excited to tell you about a guitar which I modified for playing the South Indian classical music which we call carnatic music, I call this instrument as veenaatic guitar which after a long research of around 24years.....
Actually it's playing style make it a bit unique if u want I can provide you with the video in which am performing the instrument pls do acknowledge this message if this make any scense thank you
I will check out the videos on your channel. I saw that you had a few with a fretless guitar. Very cool! Fretless guitar is an instrument I began playing earlier this year and I really love it.
Great musician great sound quality!!
Agreed!
Thank you Shyamal ji, I am also your fan and admirer and always love to listen to you play. I'm looking forward to the day we can meet again and sit for some music.
Joyel ji I am overwhelmed !! Thankful for your good gesture and love towards me . Eagerly waiting for our meeting.
Take care of you and your family. Regards
You guys missed out on talking about how to mic the veena
You should make sure to watch one of Joel’s upcoming live streams and ask him. He would love to answer this question.
I should add that Joel uses a Neumann TLM 103 for his Live streams. It's a great mic.
NICE
how can i get such a long slide bar?
How much does this Guitar cost? Where can I buy it from? Please help me. I'm planning to learn Indian Classical.
I suggest contacting Joel directly via his website or instagram. I hope this video was helpful.
@@JeffStarr Can you send me the link of his Website?
@@kartickchakraborty9135 joelveena.com
@@JeffStarr Thanks
vishwa mohan bhatt is a great one for playing this instrument
I agree!
Truly. This is one of my favorite videos of the maestro: ruclips.net/video/gyEW-aWuTQ0/видео.html
Or you can call it the Indo-Hawaiian Guitar
Quite Bluesy
Why did my comment disappear???? 🤔
I don’t know. When did you post it?
@@JeffStarr last night- just asked for a more detailed explanation of the tuning and strings he used on the cheap acoustic for the basic conversion sans sympathetic and drone strings. I contacted Joel earlier, but I'm sure he's very busy. Loved the interview btw 🙂
I believe Joel is currently on tour, so he may be slow to respond. The first 2 strings would be tuned D, A. The next 2 strings are also D, A but now tuned an octave lower. The final two strings (originally your lowest string on guitar and tuned A and E) would be replaced with a light gauge string and tuned up to the high octave again as D and A. These then become your chikari strings. It’s best to discuss with Joel for for detailed instructions including his recommended string gauges and other specifics on tuning and playing in the Hindustani classical style.