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Popular Raag

Some Popular Raag in Indian Classical Music

Learn the basic concept of Raag in Hindustani Classical Music.  The following introductions have been devised keeping in mind the level of understanding of beginners so that they do not get confused with the technical difficulties in learning Raag.  The information given below is very basic and must be referred to as just guidelines.  For thorough understanding of Raag, one must seek advice from a learned teacher.

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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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Dekh hamen aawaz na dena

Dekh hamen aawaz na dena

Sargam notations for song Dekh hamen awaaj na dena… Singers : Asha Bhosle – Mohammad

Suniyo ji araj hamari

Suniyo ji araj hamari

Sargam notations for the song – Sunio ji araj mhari o… Singer : Lata MangeshkarLyrics

Zindagi denewale sun

Zindagi denewale sun

Sargam notations for the song – Zindagi Denewale Sun Singer : Talat MehmoodLyricist : Shakeel