Understanding Saptak in Rubab Instrument – Theory Explained with Indian Classical Music
The Saptak in Indian classical music refers to the set of seven notes (Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni). In this article, we explain how Saptak works on the Rubab instrument, the significance of the Star Notation, and how to practice playing these notes. Discover the different types of Saptaks like Madhya Saptak, Mandra Saptak, and Tara Saptak, and learn how they are applied to the Rubab fingerboard.