Chhu Kar Mere Mann Ko Flute Notes – Sargam & Western Notes
Learn Chhu Kar Mere Mann Ko flute notes with Sargam and Western notation. Play Kishore Kumar's evergreen melody from Yaarana with octave markings and helpful flute-playing tips.
Master Kishore Kumar’s timeless romantic classic "Chhu Kar Mere Mann Ko" from Yaarana (1981), composed by Rajesh Roshan, on your Indian bamboo flute (bansuri). This guide provides Sargam swaras, Western notes, Mandra octave indicators, Komal Nishad half-hole techniques, and phrase-by-phrase practice tips.
Quick Song Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie / Album | Yaarana (1981) |
| Singer & Composer | Kishore Kumar | Composer: Rajesh Roshan | Lyrics: Anjaan |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Suggested Flute | C Natural Medium or D Natural Medium |
| Starting Swar | Madhya Ga (G) |
| Highest Swar | Taar Sa (S') |
| Main Challenge | Komal Ni (n) half-hole fingering, Mandra notes (.P .D .N), and Kan swaras {D}, {S}, {N} |
| Practice Speed | 75 – 85 BPM |
Note: Indian bansuri uses movable Sa; you can practice this evergreen Kishore Kumar melody comfortably on any scale flute (C Medium, D Medium, E Bass, or G Bass).
Notation Symbols & Reading Guide
Understand the specific symbols, lower octave dots, Komal Nishad half-hole, and kan swara ornaments used in this notation:
Chhu Kar Mere Mann Ko — Sargam Notes
Bansuri / Indian SargamEach phrase is detailed below with syllable units. Lower dots (.P, .D, .N) represent Mandra Saptak, n denotes Komal Nishad (half-hole), apostrophe (S') denotes Taar Saptak, curly braces ({D}, {S}, {N}) represent Kan swaras (grace touches), and hyphens (—) denote note sustain:
Playing Tip: Open gently on Madhya Ga (GG), step down cleanly to Re-Sa (RS), drop breath pressure for the lower Mandra notes (.NR .P.D .N.N), and ascend gracefully through SR to GS.
Playing Tip: Ascend with steady air to middle Pa. Lightly tap Dhaivat as a kan swar P{D}P, step through MG MD, sound Shuddh Ni with quick {S} grace touch, and leap up into Taar Sa (S'S' DS') with crisp embouchure.
Playing Tip: Play the first two lines again with increased emotional warmth, then conclude the opening section with Line 1 before transitioning to the Antara.
Playing Tip: Start the Antara with gentle Gandhar and Madhyam (GMMG), drop down to Mandra Pa (S.P G), then build upward momentum through GP PD with ornamental D{N}DP, holding the high Taar Sa (PDDS'—).
Playing Tip: Half-cover the Ni finger hole to accurately produce Komal Nishad (n / Bb) in the motif PDnD. Move cleanly to Shuddh Ma (M) and glide down through GRGP— with sweet meend.
Playing Tip: The second phrase of the Antara mirrors Line 4. Keep your breath steady and sustain the climactic Taar Sa (PDDS'—) cleanly.
Playing Tip: Repeat the Komal Ni half-hole motif PDnD M with identical intonation, landing softly on GRGP.
Playing Tip: Re-introduce the joyful secondary hook of the song, carrying the melody to Taar Sa (S'S' DS') to seamlessly prepare for the Sthayi reprise.
Playing Tip: Return gracefully to the opening hook "Chhookar mere man ko kiya toone kya ishaara" and conclude peacefully.
Continuous Sargam Sheet for Practice
// Chhu Kar Mere Mann Ko (Yaarana, 1981) - Sargam Sheet
Western Notes (Key of C / Relative Sa = C)
Western Flute & KeyboardWestern Pitch Reference: Western notes are mapped with Sa = C for reference. Note that Komal Ni equals Bb / A#.
Pitch mapping: Sa = C, Re = D, Ga = E, Ma = F, Pa = G, Dha = A, Komal Ni (n) = Bb, Shuddh Ni = B. Lower notes are marked with a dot (.G, .A, .B), and upper notes with an apostrophe (C').
Continuous Western Notes Sheet
// Chhu Kar Mere Mann Ko (Yaarana, 1981) - Western Sheet
Step-by-Step Practice Method
Begin by practicing the Mandra octave sequence (.NR .P.D .N.N) slowly with warm, gentle breath and relaxed lips so the lower notes ring with full resonance.
Calibrate the half-hole fingering for Komal Nishad (n / Bb) in Line 5 against an online Tanpura drone or tuner until the pitch is perfectly centered.
Practice the quick kan swaras {D}, {S}, and {N} as light finger taps rather than stressed notes to retain Kishore Kumar’s playful, romantic expression.
Work on the smooth downward meend glide on GRGP— in Lines 5 and 7, connecting Re and Ga without abrupt breath breaks.
For the Taar Saptak Sa (S'S') notes in Lines 2 and 8, narrow your lip aperture slightly and direct the airstream slightly higher rather than blowing forcefully.
Play along with a steady Tanpura drone set to C or D at 75-80 BPM, focusing on smooth transitions between the Mandra, Madhya, and Taar octaves.
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About the Author
Written and practice-tested by Aplut, a self-taught bansuri learner practising since 2022. Content is built on direct practice experience and careful research into classical traditions. Because musical lineages and fingering conventions vary, suggestions and corrections are always welcomed via our contact page or at [email protected]. First-hand instrument experience is identified clearly whenever gear is reviewed.