Sargam Notation

Tum pukar lo

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 Tum pukar lo

Singer & Music Director : Hemant Kumar
Lyrics : Gulzar
Film : Khamoshi (1969)
Raag : Pahadi

Flute used for notations : F

This is one of my 5 most favourite songs. Amazing lyrics and astonishing composition!  This song sounds better on Bass flutes, but following notations will work on any scale of flute and other music instruments.

Enjoy this song. If you have any query, let me know in the comments section or ask me on Whatsapp. 

tum pukar lo sargam

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