Sargam Notation

Malgudi Days theme

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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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This masterclass music piece has etched in the minds of 90’s kids.  The tune is based on Raag Bhupali.

[flute piece]:
D SDS D SDS…D
D SDS RS R…S
PDP DSD SRS RGR SS R SS…D

Ta | Na | Na | Tana | Nana | Naa
S | S | R | GRS | RG | R…S

Ta Na Na | Tana | Nana | Na
S | S | R | GRS | R S | S…D

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