Mushkil hai bahut mushkil

Sargam notations for the old Hindi film song “Mushkil Hai Bahut Mushkil Chahat Ka Bhula Dena…” Singer: Lata Mangeshkar, Zohrabai, RajkumariLyricist: Nakshab JaravchiMusic Director: Khemchand PrakashMovie : Mahal (1949) All 3 Antaras start with different notes. Only one Komal swar is used, i.e., komal Rishab (r) at few places. Rest all the notes are Shuddh. […]

Mann yeh sahib ji (Saibo)

Singer(s): Shreya Ghosal, Tochi Raina Music Director: Sachin, Jigar Lyricist : Sameer, Priya Panchal Movie: Shor In The City (2011) Flute used for notations : F# A quiet easy song to play on flute as I have not used any Komal swar while writing down the notations for it. However, lot of “Meend” (~) is […]

Bachpan ki mohabbat ko

Singer : Lata MangeshkarLyricist : Shakeel BadayuniMusic Director : NaushadMovie : Baiju Bawra (1952) Flute used for notations : C# Use of Komal Nishad (n) and at few places Komal Gandhar (g) is required for this song to played correctly on flute and other instruments. Enjoy! PRELUDE (ALAAP):O Ji Ho……P D D~S’…R’ S’S’… R’ S’S’… […]

Yeduta Nilichindi Choodu

Sargam notations for Telugu Song – Yeduta Nilichindi Choodu Singer : KarthikLyricist : Siri VennelaMusic Composer: KamalakarMovie Name : Vaana (2008) Scale used : G# This is a very beautiful Telugu song “Yeduta Nilichindi Choodu”. The tune is so catchy that you wish to play it instantly on your musical instruments. I have jotted down […]

Pal do pal ka sath hamara

Singer : Asha Bhosle – Mohammad Rafi, Lyricist : Sahir Ludhianvi, Music Director : Rahul Dev Burman, Movie : The Burning Train (1980) Flute used for notations : G# This was a tough song for me to translate into Sargam notations. It took me about 4 days to finally come up with these notations. Pal […]

Tera Mera Pyar Amar

Singer : Lata Mangeshkar Lyricist : Shailendra Music Director : Shankar Jaikishan Movie : Asli Naqli (1962) Flute used for notations : C# A very nice melodious song to play on flute and other insteuments. Pay attention while playing Komal Gandhar (g), Komal Dhaiwat (d) and Komal Nishad (n) wherever indicated. Also use Meend (~) […]

Harmonica cured my breathing problem! – Narendra Khandekar

STORY OF SELF-LEARNING NARENDRA KHANDEKAR Harmonica cured my breathing problem! “My Harmonica journey started at age 12 or 13 when my father gave one due to health issues (breathing) I suffered unexpectedly. Someone told him to try it and it worked. Yes, Harmonica playing has many health benefits” A child starts learning right after birth. […]

At first I could not even blow into Flute, but never gave up – Madhur Yadav

STORY OF SELF-LEARNING MADHUR YADAV At first, I could not even blow into flute properly, but never gave up. “Today, I play flute in a Live Band, religious programmes, meditation camps, etc.. Now People know me by the name of MADHUR BANSURI.” I am Madhur Yadav, 29 year’s old, living in Ludhiana ( Punjab) and […]

I never miss out playing on my childhood passion – Pradip Adur

STORY OF SELF-LEARNING PRADIP ADUR I never miss out playing on my childhood passion “I knew how to whistle songs by blowing and drawing my breath. So the same principle I applied on it and the first song that I somewhat got properly on my Harmonica was from the film Jugnu – “Pyaar ke is […]

I found solace in Flute after losing my husband to Covid – Chhavi Gupta

I found solace in Flute after losing my husband to Covid CHHAVI GUPTA “Now when I think about my future, bansuri has to be a vital part of it. I can’t imagine myself sleeping without playing it. Whenever I feel stressed be it day or night I pick up and start playing and learning.” Hi, I […]

My handicap did not allow me to run about much so this gave me great pleasure – Ramesh Srinivasan

STORY OF SELF-LEARNING RAMESH SRINIVASAN My handicap did not allow me to run about much. But, Harmonica gave me great pleasure “One of the first songs I tried was “Gadi bula rahi hai…” with lot of errors but soon I understood how to correct myself. It was then that my father bought me a buttoned […]

Why the 5th hole on Bansuri is bigger than others?

The other day, on our Whatsapp group, we had an enlightening discussion on the question put up by Milind Bhagwat that why the ‘Dha’ hole on all Bansuri is bigger in diameter than other holes? This question coincidentally generated another question as whether the 5th hole is a ‘Dha’ or a ‘Ni’ hole? Here is […]

Kushalave kshemave

Sargam notations for Kannada Song “Kushalave Kshemave” Singers : Srinivas, Anuradha SriramLyrics : –Music : Rajesh RamanathMovie : Yaare Neenu Cheluve (2003) Flute used for notations : C# A lovely melodious romantic Kannada song. With Komal Gandhar (g) only, this songs is easy to play on flute. Komal Rishab (r) is used at just one […]

N&S Contest Season-2

TOP 25 SHORTLIST TOP 10 RANKING WINNERS 28-AUG-21 Eligibility Contest Design How to Participate Prizes Selection Process Judges Register Who Can Participate Amateur, Non-Professional, Musicians Over 15 Years Of Age Anyone can participate in this Instrumental Music Contest, provided that he/she: Should be over 15 years of age (as on 01st August 2021). There is […]

Baanigondu Yelle Yellide

Sargam notations for Kannada Song “Baanigondu Yelle Yellide” Singer : Dr Rajkumar Lyrics : Chi Udayashankar Music : Upendra Kumar Movie : Premada Kaanike (1976) Flute used for notations : G# A nice melodious philosophical song. No Komal Swars used in the following notations, hence, an easy to play song on flute. Enjoy! PRELUDE: Hey Hehe […]

Se to elona

Nee Amruthadhaare

Sargam Notations for Kannada song Nee Amrithadhaare Singers : Harish Raghavendra, Supriya AcharyaLyrics : Nagathihalli chandrasekharMusic Director : Mano MurthyMovie : Amrithadare (2005) Flute used for notations : G# PRELUDE: M n DnDn | M nn Dn (x2)n…PMgM n… N STHAYI: Nee | Amruthadhaare.. R’ | S’g’R’ n~D~n Koti | Januma | Jathegaathi.. PMPM […]

Kon se alor sopno niye

Singer – Asha BhosleMovie – Prothom Kadam Phool (1969)Music & Lyrics – Shudhin Dasgupta A very melodious Bengali song sung by Asha ji. Following notations will help you play this song on your instruments, Pay attention to play Komal Gandhar (g), Komal Nishad (n) and Komal Dhaiwat (d) and also higer octave notes (‘) […]

Tomay porechhe mone

Rahi tu ruk mat jana

Singers: Hemanta KumarLyricist: Shailendra (Shankardas Kesarilal)Music : Kishore KumarMovie: Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein (1964) Flute used for notations : G# This is one of the rare songs composed by Kishore Kumar. I wonder whether we have been deprived of our fortune to have more such gems from Kishore Kumar as Music Director. Meaningful lyrics […]

Prema Chandrama

Prem Jeno Ek (Prem Boro Modhur)

Singer : Kishore KumarLyrics : Shibdas BanerjeeMusic : Kishore KumarAlbum : Dake Loke Amake Clown (1986) Very melodious composition by Kishore Kumar. Follow the notations below to play this song on your flute and other instruments. Carefully play Komal Gandhar (g) and Komal Nishad (n) and varied octaves wherever indicated ( , = low) ( […]

Ghar Aja Ghir Ayi

Singer : Lata Mangeshkar, Lyricist : Shailendra, Music Director : Rahul Dev Burman, Movie : Chhote Nawab (1961)Based on Raag : Malgunji Until I got to know that this song is based on Raag Malgunji, I had jotted down the entire notation taking Shadaj (S) as its first note. But, having known that this is […]

Alankars

ABOUT ALANKARS Practising Alankars everyday is the best way to become proficient in playing Bansuri or for that matter, any other instrument. Alankars are the logical patterns of Swars which should be played along with Taal (beats). You can take help of a Tabla player to assist you, or a Tanpura (actual, electronic or App […]

Tera mujhse hai pehle ka

Singers : Kishore Kumar, Poornima Lyrics : Sahir Ludhianvi Music : R D Burman Movie : Aa Gale Lag Ja (1973) Flute used for notations : C# MUKHDA: Tera | mujhse | hai | pehle | ka | naata | koi S R | ,D S | S | R(G)R S | S | S […]

Hum Bewafa Hargeez Na The

Singer : Kishore Kumar Lyricist : Anand Bakshi Music by : R D Burman Film : Shalimar (1978) Raag : Khamaj Flute used for notations : G# Following notations are easy to play on flute and other instruments. If I trust my ears, then this song seems to be based on Raag Khamaj. Why do […]

Raat Kali ek khwaab mein aayee

Sargam (Notation) for song : Raat Kali ek khwaab mein aayee Film : Buddha Mil Gaya (1971) Singer : Kishore Kumar Lyricist : Majrooh Sultanpuri Music by : R D Burman Flute used for notations : B Following notations are easy to play, even for beginners. I’m not too sure about it, but the song seems […]

Mai Jaha Rahu

Singer/s : Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Krishna Lyrics : Javed Akhtar Music : Himesh Reshammiya Movie: Namastey London (2007) Flute used for notations : C# I think this is the only song composed by Himesh Reshamiya which will be remembered for years to come. At first I thought I’d never be able to write down […]

Ye Zameen Ga Rahi Hai

Singer : Amit Kumar, Lyricist : Anand Bakshi Music : Rahul Dev Burman Movie : Teri Kasam (1982) Flute used for notations : E Bass Magical composition of RDB and sweet rendition by Amit Kumar. This is an all time favourite song and as fresh as it was 30 years ago. Except Komal Nishad (n) […]

Tomar khola haowa

Chura liya hai tumne jo

Singers : Asha Bhonsle, Rafi Lyrics : Majrooh Sultanpuri Music : R D Burman Film : Yadon ki baraat (1973) Flute used for notations : G# Pay attention in playing Komal Gandhar (g) Komal Dhaiwat (d) and Komal Nishad (n) alongwith their Shuddh forms carefully wherever indicated. And yes, following are the complete lyrics (all […]

Mon Janla Khule Dena

Sargam notations for the Bengali superhit song Mono Janla Khule DenaSinger: Kishore KumarLyrics : Mukul DuttaMusic : Basu ManohariAlbum : Amar Pujar Phool (1982) Flute used for notations : C Middle A beautiful song to play on flute and other musical instruments. Pay attention to play Tivr Madhyam (M#) and high octave ( ‘ ) […]

Whistling Championship 2021

ENTRY Entries are invited for the First Whistling Championship 2021 No Monetary Entry Fee. Just Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Send a screenshot along with your entry. ELIGIBILITY Min. 16 years of age as on 31st May 2021. Only mouth-whistling is allowed. Only video-recordings will be eligible. DATES Entry Closes : 31st May Round 2 […]

Nazre Karam Farmao

Sargam notations for a traditional song : Nazre Karam Farmao Singer & Composer : Jagjit Singh Album : Different Strokes (2001) Flute used for notations : E Bass Raag : Malhar Nazare karam farmao R RR | S SS | ,nSRS ,n~D,n~P Nazare | karam | farmao R R R | S RP | M~g […]

Ninja Hattori Theme Tune

Sargam notations for the Ninja Hattori Theme tune Flute used for notaions : C middle This is a very popular tune among toddlers. And, very interesting one to play on Flute and other instruments. Pay attention to play Komal Rishab (r) Komal Gandhar (g) Komal Nishad (n) and Komal Dhiawat (d) wherever indicated. I have […]

Hoyto tomari jonno

Singer : Manna DeyLyrics : Pulok BandopadhyayComposer : Manna DeyMovie : Teen Bhubaner Pare (1969) Flute used for notations : E Bass Wriring notations for this song was very tough for me. After about 4 dozen attempts I finally came up with these notes for this beautiful song. Being a slow romantic song I initially […]

Swami And Friends Theme Tune

Sargam notations of theme tune of TV serial “Swamy And Friends” Composed by : L Vidyanathan S… ,D… ,d… {PDN} S… ,D… ,d… ,d ,D,S ,P… r…~S SS M… G R RR M#… MM MM MR RR S SS r rr S SS ,D ,D ,d {PDN} S… ,D… ,d… Video Tutorial of Swamy And […]

Mandwa ke kaate kaate

Sargam notations for Maithili Folk Song Mandwa ke kaate kaate. Flute used for notations : C# STHAYI: Madwa | ke kaate kaateSS S~M | M | MM~G | MP PM beli | phul | aur | chameli | phul | heG M G | R S,N | ,N S~g | g R S | R […]

Gum hai kisi ke pyar me

Singer : Lata Mangeshkar – Kishore Kumar Lyricist : Majrooh Sultanpuri Music Director : Rahul Dev Burman Movie : Raampur Ka Lakshman (1972) Flute used for notations : G# Post Views: 340

Hum to udd gaye

Sargam notations of a Hindi Fusion song Hum to Udd gaye… Singer, Writer and Composer : Ritviz Album : Udd Gaye (2017) Flute used for notations : G# STHAYI: Hum | toh | udd | gaye S’~D | D | D~P | M S’~D jab | tum | jhuke,DD | D~P | M G Tab […]

Tumhe ho na ho mujhko to

Movie: Gharaonda (1977) Singer: Runa Laila Lyricists: Gulzar (Sampooran Singh Kalra) Music: Jaidev Verma Flute used for notations : F# This one is an amazing composition by Jaidev and is very soothing to play on Bansuri. Notations are easy with almost all Suddh notes, except Komal Gandhar (g) and Tivr Madhyam (M#) at few places. […]

Brishti Pade Tapur Tupur

Singers : Hemlata, Suresh Wadekar Lyrics & Music : Ravindra Jain Film : Paheli (1977) Flute used for notations : C Middle Post Views: 232

Radhaku Neevera Pranam

Telegu song Radhaku Neevera Pranam’s SARGAM notations for playing on flute, harmonium, violin and many other musical instruments. Singer: P SuseelaLyrics : DasaradhiMusic by: Chellapilla SatyamFilm : Tulabharam (1974) Raag: Ahir Bhairav. The song is based on Raag Ahir Bhairav which consists of 2 Komal swars – Komal Re and Komal Ni. Flute used for notations […]

Hanuman Chalisa (Different Tune)

Watch this video by Bhakti Marg channel on Youtube to listen to the unconventional tune of this devotional song.ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG1mN9458Ls Flute used for notations : C# The tune of this song (as in the video above) has basically 5 parts which I have marked as: Opening, Change1, Change2, Change3 and Change4. After the opening part, you […]

Dil Hoom Hoom Kare

Ek pyar ka nagma hai

Sargam for song Ek Pyar ka nagma hai Singers : Lata / MukeshLyrics : Santosh AnandMusic : Laxmikant PyarelalFilm : Shor (1972)Raag : Yaman Kalyan Flute used for notations : C# An easy song to play on instruments. Only one Komal (flat) Swar, that is, Nishad (n) is used in the Antaras. If you are […]

Suhana safar aur ye

Sargam notes for song Suhana safar aur ye mausam hasee… Singer: Mukesh Lyrics : Shailendra Music : Salil Chowdhury Movie : Madhumati (1958) Old is gold! This is particularly so true for old Hindi film songs, like this one. Such a beautiful composition. I had been failing to jot down the notations of this song […]

So gaya ye jahan

So gaya ye jahan song Sargam Singers : Alka Yagnik, Nitin Mukesh, Shabbir Kumar Lyricist : Javed Akhtar Music Director : Laxmikant Pyarelal Movie : Tezaab (1988) What a beautiful song! Have been trying to jot down Sargam notations of this somewhat lengthy but soothing song. The song uses lot of Komal swars. I have […]

Chitthi na koi sandes

Chitthi Na Koi Sandes Sargam notations Lyricist : Anand Bakshi, Singer : Jagjit Singh, Music Director : Uttam Singh, Movie : Dushman (1998) Flute used for notation : F# Pay attention to play Komal Gandhar (g) and Komal Dhaivat (d) wherever indicated in the following notations. Use of ‘Meend’ (~) is also important to get […]

Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja

Sargam notations for the patriotic song ‘kadam kadam badhaye ja’. Lyricist : Vanshidhar Shukla Composer : Ram Singh Thakuri Flute used for notations : F# कदम-कदम बढ़ाये जा ,PS,PS | RgR | S खुशी के गीत गाये जा S P | P | MP | dd | P ये जिन्दगी है कौम की P | […]

Author: notesandsargam@gmail.com