INSTRUMELODIES 3.0 – Report
New Delhi, February 7, 2026 – NotesAndSargam, in association with CSR TIMES, successfully presented the third consecutive edition of Instrumelodies, a live instrumental music event that drew around 200 music enthusiasts. The evening featured captivating performances by predominantly amateur instrumentalists, weaving a vibrant mosaic of folk and film melodies from India’s diverse regions and beyond. Organised […]
Relation between Hindustani and Carnatic Flutes
Our WhatsApp Group buzzed again with an interesting topic. Here’s the extract for the benefit of all music lovers out there. Krishnakant (KK) : Hello. I have a small question which I’m confused about. What pitch of carnatic flute do I need to match an E bass hindustani flute? I’ve done the reading behind it […]
When to move from a small to a bigger flute?
The following is an extract from an interesting conversation we were having in our WhatsApp Group. This subject is, in fact, not much discussed but remains there as a ‘doubt’ in many new flutists. Although the conversation started on one topic and touched many other associated ones, but all of it is interestingly answers many […]
INSTRUMELODIES 2.0 – A report
Music has the power to transcend barriers, and Instrumelodies 2.0 proved just that on the evening of February 15th, as amateur yet passionate instrumentalists took center stage at Lajpat Bhavan Auditorium. The second edition of this unique musical extravaganza was a testament to the fact that talent, when given the right platform, can mesmerize and […]
Indian Classical Music
Indian Classical Music – Basic Introduction Concept Alankar Thaat Raag The Concept Indian classical music is one of the oldest and most intricate forms of music in the world. It is a traditional art form that has been passed down through generations for centuries. Indian classical music has its roots in the Vedas, ancient scriptures […]
Raag Yaman Kalyan
RAAG YAMAN KALYAN This is a very basic information on Raag Yaman Kalyan for beginners. For more detailed information you may like to refer to resources like wikipedia. Thaat : Kalyan Rass (Nature) : Prem Rass (Romantic) Jaati : Sampurna – Sampurna Vikrit Swar : Tivr Madhyam (M#) Aroh (7 notes) : S R G […]
Raag Yaman
RAAG YAMAN Following is the very basic information on Raag Yaman . For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like wikipedia where more information on Raag Yaman is given in detail. Thaat : Kalyan Rass (Nature) : Bhakti Rass (Devotion) Jaati : Sampurna – Sampurna Vikrit Swar : Tivr Madhyam […]
Raag Shivranjani
RAAG SHIVRANJANI Following is the very basic information on Raag Shivranjani. For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like wikipedia where more information on Raag Shivranjani is given in detail. Thaat : Kafi Rass (Nature) : Virah Rass (Sad) Jaati : Audav – Audav Vikrit Swar : Komal Gandhar (g) Varjit Swar : […]
Raag Pahadi
RAAG PAHADI Following is the very basic tutorial on Raag Pahadi. As the name suggests, this raag belongs to mountains. Natives of mountains composed folk melodies in this Raag. For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like soundofindia where more information on Raag Pahadi is given in detail. Thaat : […]
Raag Kirwani
RAAG KIRWANI Thaat : Not defined. Since this Raag belongs to Carnatic music and it contains Komal Gandhar and Komal Nishad, so, it does not fit into the 10 Thaats of Hindustani Classical music (HCM). Learn 10 Thaats of HCM in an easy method. Rass (Nature) : Prem Rass (Romantic) Jaati : Sampurna – Sampurna […]
Raag Bihag
RAAG BIHAG This is a very basic information for beginners on Raag Bihag. Detailed information can be found on other resources like Wikipedia. Thaat : Bilaval. Learn 10 Thaats of Hindustani Classical Music in an easy method. Rass (Nature) : Prem Rass (Romantic) Jaati : Audav – Sampurna Aroh (5 notes) : S G M […]
Raag Bhupali
RAAG BHUPALI Following is the very basic information on Raag Bhupali, also known as Bhoop, Bhopali, or Bhoopali. For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like Tanarang.com where more details on Raag Bhupali is given. Thaat : Kalyan Rass (Nature) : Bhakti Rass (Devotional) Jaati : Audav – Audav […]
Raag Bhimpalasi
RAAG BHIMPALASI Following is the very basic tutorial on Raag Bhimpalasi. For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like wikipedia where more information on Raag Bhimplasi is given in detail. Thaat : Kafi Rass (Nature) : Sringar Rass (Romantic) Jaati : Audav – Sampurna Vikrit Swar : Komal Nishad (n) […]
Raag Bhairavi
RAAG BHAIRAVI Following is the very basic tutorial on Raag Bhairavi. This Raag uses all the 12 swars, hence, performers find it very suitable to do experiments. For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like Chandrakantha where more information on Raag Bhairavi is given. Thaat : Bhairavi Rass (Nature) : […]
Raag Brindabani Sarang
RAAG BRINDABANI SARANG Raag Brindabani Sarang is a beautiful and popular raga in Hindustani classical music. It is believed to have originated from the Brindavan area of Uttar Pradesh, India, and is commonly associated with the spring season. The raga is characterized by its serene and romantic mood, with a focus on the lower and […]
Raag Bageshri
RAAG BAGESHRI Following is the very basic information on Raag Bageshri. For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like wikipedia where more information on Raag Bageshri is given in detail. Thaat : Kafi Rass (Nature) : Virah Rass (Sadness) Jaati : Audav – Sampurna Vikrit Swar : Komal Gandhar (g), […]
Raag Ahir Bhairav
RAAG AHIR BHAIRAV Here is an easy tutorial for Raag Ahir Bhairav. Following is the very basic information on Raag Ahir Bhairav. For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like tanarang.com where more information on Raag Ahir Bhairav is given in detail. Thaat : Bhairav Rass (Nature) : Vishad (Sad) […]
Effective Ear Training Techniques Unveiled: Practical Tips and Perspectives
Today, in our Whatsapp group, we had a discussion on the question put up by Ravi Shankar from Bangalore that “I have a basic question regarding ear training. If we play Sa or any note on different scales of bansuri, obviously it will sound different in different scales as the frequencies will be different. Then […]
List of Sargam
You may find Sargam notations of your favorite songs here! We have written hundreds of notations of songs in variety of languages as categorised below. Click on the song title to view the complete sargam notations. These notations are easy to play on any instrument including, Flute, Guitar, Harmonica, Harmonium, Violin, Piano, Melodica, Saxophone, Sitar, […]
My Violin playing is a miracle
STORY OF SELF-LEARNING VN Balakrishna MY VIOLIN-PLAYING IS A MIRACLE “Even mastering Carnatic basics requires 9 years. After my son’s death in 2018, my violin playing became highly irregular. I was treated for depression many times. Whenever mood permits I play the violin.” Basically, I am interested in Carnatic music since childhood as my father […]
INSTRUMELODIES 2024 – Report
The Dream Ever since I had started playing songs correctly on my flute, I had dreamt about having a jamming session someday with fellow music lovers like me who’d have learnt music by themselves. And, after about 12 years of that thought, there I was to live my dream as a reality. My dream was […]
Raag Bhairav
RAAG BHAIRAV Thaat : Bhairav. Learn 10 Thaats of HCM in an easy method. Rass (Nature) : Virah, Bhakti Rass (Sadness, Devotional) Jaati : Sampoorn Vikrit Swar : Komal Rishabh (r), Komal Dhaivat (d) Aroh (7 notes) : S r G M P d N S’ Avroh (7 notes) : S’ N d P M […]
Interview with Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia
The following article contains excerpts of an interview (2016) of Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia by Late Siddharth Iyer ↓ ‘I was waiting for you’. These were the words from Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, India’s famous flutist. I had told him over the phone that I’ll reach his hotel in some 30 minutes. However, I reached slightly […]
How to make Alankars
For beginners, it is a common dilemma as to what to play and how to play Alankars (ornamentations)? So, whether we have to play only a set group of notes? Or, we can create / make our own Alankars for practice? For this, the answer is: It is all about logical sequencing of notes. Which […]
Songs that contain Sargam in lyrics
It is a good idea, for beginners and amateur flute players, to practice songs which already have Sargam in them, like, this Asha Bhonsle Song – “Piya Bawari…” which has Sargam inside its lyrics. Why? Because you can play such songs on any flute without actually worrying about the ‘scale.’ And then once you have […]
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 […]
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 […]
In my illness I had nothing to do so I picked up Harmonica – Retikesh Mali
STORY OF SELF-LEARNING RETIKESH MALI I had nothing to do in my illness so I picked up Harmonica “In the illness I would not feel like doing anything. Once while watching YouTube on my mobile, I came across this “Ye Dosti..” song. When I use to hear this Sholay movie song in childhood, I used […]
I feel like playing my flute even when I’m asleep – Borhan Uddin Bishwas
STORY OF SELF-LEARNING BORHAN UDDIN BISHWAS, BANGLADESH I play flute even while I’m asleep! “I get little time to practice as I am into a private job. So, when I go to sleep I take my flute along with me and just practice finger movements without blowing and making sound, lest, others get disturbed. One […]
My father’s flute was gathering dust when I picked it up – Anil Kr Srivastava
STORY OF SELF-LEARNING ANIL SRIVASTAVA A Station Master who picked up from where his father left that flute “I used to pick up that flute anytime anywhere and would start practicing, which did bother my siblings because, I was very poor at playing Bansuri then. But, after about practice of six months, this song came […]
My ligament tear proved to be a boon in disguise – Manuel Sebastian
STORY OF SELF-LEARNING MANUEL SEBASTIAN My ligament tear proved to be a boon in disguise Manuel Sebastian who hails from Kerala, is a Teacher by profession and a self taught acoustic guitar player. The way he plays the guitar will keep you wondering whether he actually did not learn it from a teacher. Recently, he […]
It was difficult to find a Guru for this instrument – Dr Uday Chand Das
An ENT Specialist who learnt Hawaiian Guitar by himself DR UDAY CHAND DAS Dr Uday Chand Das, a Dubai based ENT specialist, is passionate about painting and music. He plays the Hawaiian Guitar with amazing dexterity. Hard to believe that he learnt this difficult instrument all by himself. He has a huge fan following on […]
I will keep learning till my last breath – Dr Shashank Singh
STORY OF SELF-LEARNING DR SHASHANK SINGH A Medical Doctor who is learning the Bansuri by himself Dr Shashank Singh is fond of music and learning the nuances of Bansuri all by himself. Absence of a Guru could not deter him from pursuing his passion for learning Bansuri. Besides winning appreciation from his listeners he has […]
I learnt both these instruments by myself – Milind Bhagwat
STORY OF SELF-LEARNING MILIND BHAGWAT A self-taught Bansuri & Melodica Player Milind has learnt to play Bansuri and Melodica all by himself. He never got a chance to learn from a Guru. But his melodious rendition of music, has won him many applauds – latest being the Runner Up prize in the Notes & Sargam […]
Ekla Cholo Re… – Prashant Das
STORY OF SELF-LEARNING Ekla Cholo Re… “Soon, I was able to play the Sa Re Ga Ma… fluently. Then I started devoting some serious time on Youtube (which, I confess, could have got me a job instead!) in brushing up my flute practice. And, yes, it paid off. Very soon, I think may be in […]
If you want you can learn anything – Smriti Saxena
STORY OF SELF-LEARNING If you want you can learn anything “…my children asked me to either stop playing Harmonium or learn to play it properly. I know they were right as my playing harmonium was a torture for them. I joined a class near our house, but after few days, I found it difficult to […]
I miss my guru who taught me for just one month – Sanjib Bahadur Thapa
STORY OF SELF-LEARNING I miss my guru who taught me for just one month “I was a small boy and could not bear the death of my Guru. I remember that day after I reached home, I cried a lot. I told my mother that I will not touch bansuri anymore. My mother consoled me […]
I learned harmonica at the age of 49 – Samir Kapoor
STORY OF SELF-LEARNING How I learned to play harmonica at the age of 49. “I saw my boss going outside. He was in 60s. I asked him where he was going he told me that he was going to a guru for learning harmonium. That was the time I got confidence that when he can […]
Thank You, YouTube – Pramod Kumar
STORY OF SELF-LEARNING Thank you, YouTube Pramod Kumar is into catching criminals as a Police Constable. Yet, at the same time, he catches songs and tunes on his Bansuri also. मै एक पुलिस वाला हुँ एक दिन देहरादून घन्टाघर पर ड्यूटी थी जन्माष्टमी का महीना था बांसुरी वाला बांसुरी बेच रहा था मैने उसे बुलाया […]
I learnt Veena by watching Veena Srivani – Radhika Basantrao
STORY OF SELF-LEARNING RADHIKA BASANTRAO (Image for representation only) Radhika learnt Veena by watching Veena Srivani “My grandpa-in-law used to play Veena. My husband was around 7-8 years when he passed away. Since then his Veena was gathering dust in our house. I picked it up and the rest is history.” I have learnt to […]
I never imagined that I would learn it myself – Sridhar K.M.
STORY OF SELF-LEARNING K M SRIDHAR I never imagined that I would learn it myself “It was in my 2nd UG that a brother of mine had asked me to accompany him for a full 1 hour program. In this I had to learn many pieces in different ragas. Hence, I would say that experience […]
How to play Bansuri (Bamboo Flute)
STEP 1: Buy a Bansuri (Bamboo Flute) of medium size – preferably C or G Scale to begin with. STEP 2: If you can produce a sound from Bansuri, good. If not, then keep it aside and pick up a Pen Cap. Place the open part on your lower lip. Blow air into it. Keep […]
My Videos
Videos Here are few of my flute videos of some popular numbers. O Majhi Re Ghar Jyegi Tar Jyegi Main Shayar Badnam Kiska Rasta Dekhe Chingari Koi Bhadke Post Views: 89
About The Author
WHO AM I? My name is Prashant. A 40+, Delhi-based digital marketing professional with a deep rooted love for music. It was my childhood dream to play this wonderful instrument called Bansuri (Flute). Tried out many times but failed. Tried to find a Guru, could not find someone whom I could afford. WHERE DID I […]
How do I find out my Flute’s scale?
How to find out the scale of Flute? It is a very common dilemma of many who are new to Flutes. Picking up a flute is easy, blowing it correctly to get the right sweet tone is a bit challenging, but then, playing your flute in sync with a particular scale is the most daunting […]