Thank you! I think I'm going to get one and start playing. But I don't know if I could sing the hymns in English... would that be acceptable?
I just ordered a beautiful CD called Grace. I think this lady is an American Sikh... can't remember her name now. Are you familiar with her music?
*any musicians in the room?
Snatam Kaur, Yes i am familair with her. She has a beautiful voice.
Singing them in english is fine. (I'd love to hear recordings someday!)
Just so you are aware, some of the words she sings can also be found in hinduism, just so that you know - she is not 100% Sikh, and all practices kundalini yoga.
Some people take this negatively, so in case you hear some fuss (you probably won;t though) that's what it's all about. I say to not worry about it, and enjoy the kirtan (music) !
You can also find books and videos on playing kirtan... Such a book/series would be:
learnkirtan.com
The effectiveness of the program was shown by the creator of the book teaching 5-7 year old kids how topl;ay harmonium and sing in raags, practically effortlessly. I do not have this book, but from the looks of it, it appears to be very good - That and it has a book, audio CD, AND a video for you to use. Not only can you read about what your supposed to be doing, you can SEE IT, and then also just hear it by an Audio CD whnever you wanna practice, without putting in a video CD!
For me, as a guitar player - Something like this would have me hooked, for ANY instrument.
