A (also spelled mizrab) is worn on the Finger of a Sitar player as shown. It is a Plectrum made by hand from a continuous strand of Iron used to strike the strings of the sitar. Although it is generally worn on the Index Finger , a second mizrab is sometimes worn on the Middle or Little Finger . The mizrab fits tightly on the end of the finger so that it does not move while playing, intended to be projected roughly 1/4 Inch from the end of the finger.
There are four different Bols (strokes) used when playing Sitar : Da, Ra, Dil and Dra.
- Da Bol - When the stroke is from outward to inward on the first string.
- Ra Bol - When the stroke is from inward to outward on the first string.
- Dir Bol - When the first string is stroked rapidly from both sides. (similar to Tremolo Picking on guitar}
- Dra Bol - when the first string is stroked from inward and then immediately outward very fast, giving the outward stroke more power/emphasis than inward stroke.
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