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# How do I find and hold Sa as a beginner singer?

 Updated 6 November 2026

 

On Foundation Hindustani vocal you find Sa by matching your voice to the drone and holding it on akar, the open vowel aa. Your teacher sets your Sa for your voice first.

The topic closes when you match Sa within two attempts and hold it for 8 seconds without audible drift. You then sing Sa, Pa and upper Sa.



 

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