Sargam Notation

Hothon se chhu lo tum

How to read SARGAM
  • CAPITAL LETTERS Shuddh Swars (Natural Notes)
  • small letters Komal Swars (Flat Notes)
  • with # [hash] or ^ [exponent] = Tivra Madhyam (M# / M^)
  • Letter/Alphabet ONLY = Medium Pitch/Normal blow on flute
  • Letter/Alphabet PRECEDED BY a ” . ” [full stop] or  a ” , ” [comma] = Low Octave Note/Softer blow on flute
  • Letter/Alphabet FOLLOWED BY a ‘ [single quote] = High Octave Note/harder blow on flute
  • Notes in { } “murki” have to be played very fast without any pause
  • A Note in ( ) “kann swar” has to be just touched before moving on to the next note
  • A “~” between two Notes  = “meend”. That is, you have to glide from one note to another slowly to produce that wavy effect.
  • Few “….” (dots) after a note = Play and hold that note
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Sargam for song: Hothon se chhu lo tum
Singer : Jagjit Singh,
Lyricist : Indeevar
Music Director : Jagjit Singh,
Movie : Prem Geet (1981)

Flute used for notations: G#

This song/ghazal is very easy to play on any instrument and it is one of the popular songs that is played by the beginners because it does not contain any Komal (flat) notes.

I have tried to jot down the prelude and interlude music parts also.  If you use Meend (~) wherever indicated, the beauty of this song will enhance on Bansuri (Flute).

Enjoy!

hontho se chhu lo tum

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