Vadaka Guna
The Śāstras delineate the merits of an accomplished instrumentalist or the deficiencies of a poorly trained one as follows:
Virtues:
1. Proficient in the techniques of hand, finger, and plectrum usage
2. Expert in reproducing the tonal quality of a composition
3. Mastery in Tāla, Laya, and accents
4. Skillful in employing manual activity bolas
5. Adept in discerning the positive and negative aspects of manual activity
6. Acquainted with the needs of the audience
7. Well-versed in the theory of sound
8. Knowledgeable about Sama and other tonal variations
9. Capable of covering up mistakes made by dancers, singers, or other instrumentalists
10. Proficient with Graha and Nyāsa notes
11. Acquainted with the quality standards of compositions and dance
12. Familiar with the sound quality distinctions among various instruments
13. Possesses a healthy body with a commanding presence
14. Skillful in demonstrating or reciting the Bolas and Vāṅīs
15. Practices distinguishing the quality of an instrument
16. Proficient in managing the onset, progression, and conclusion of sound
A musician who embodies all these qualities is considered the finest instrumentalist or Uttama Vādaka, while a musician lacking these virtues is termed Adhama Vādaka. These criteria apply to both melodic instrumentalists and percussionists.
Additionally, a chordophone instrumentalist should meet the following criteria:
1. Capable of tuning the instrument perfectly
2. Free from unpleasant mannerisms
3. Possesses a calm and unflappable mind
4. Shows respect towards older individuals
5. Avoids attempting to play faster than one's capability
6. Shuns vanity
7. Emphasizes cleanliness in playing the instrument
8. Refrains from trying to undermine the capabilities of fellow musicians
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