Sargam Notation Library

Genre : Qawwali (10)

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  • 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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6 comments

  • hi I’m using a F flute, and I have tried to play Raghupati Raghav but it does not feel correct, must I use another flute ?thanks for replyDev

  • jagdish gupta

    What a strange coincidence the most celebrated flautist of our times Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia began his career as a typist!

  • Ankit Bhandari

    Transition between P and M is difficult.
    Any tips.

    • A

      Keep practicing with alankars GMP PMG as much as you can. let others feel bored of it. but you must keep practicing until your fingers become swift on these notes. You should get it in a week or two. Good luck!

  • Thanks. Very informative for beginners.

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