Hey everyone,
I’ve been wondering, how do you actually play bayan strokes like Ghe when the tempo gets really fast? Or bayan bols in succession for example "GheGhe" or the famous kaida phrase "Dhige Dhina TRKT Dhina, DhaGe NaDhi GeDhin NaNa"
At slower speeds, it feels much easier because you have more time to execute the stroke properly. So your finger can raise higher and strike with more force. But once the tempo increases, you obviously have to play the syllables much quicker. That makes me think: your finger can’t lift as high to produce a full Ghe, right?
I’m not sure if this is more of a finger strength issue or a technique issue.
When I watch Ustads play at high speeds, it doesn’t look like they’re lifting their fingers as much. It seems more like a controlled press using finger strength, rather than involving the wrist and full hand like you might see at slower tempos.
I've also noticed when I try to play compositions faster, things like "GheGhe" the sound becomes very closed on the bayan, and my left hand tenses up. I also cannot play Ghe with my middle and ring finger once speed is fast, I have to switch to using the middle and index finger only.
Hope that makes sense. If anyone can suggest tips and things to play to practise it would be appreciated. 🙏