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Mahabharat Krishna Theme Flute Notes – Sargam & Western Notes

The Mahabharat Krishna Theme from Star Plus is a memorable Krishna flute melody loved by many listeners. This independently prepared Mahabharat Krishna Theme flute notes guide includes Sargam and Western notes, octave markings, and simple phrasing tips to help flute players learn and practice the melody.

Published: 2026-09-26Updated: 2026-09-26

Quick Song Information & Flute Specifications

Essential guidance for playing the Mahabharat Krishna Theme on bansuri

Difficulty LevelBeginner

Melody TypeDevotional / Krishna Flute Theme Tune

Suggested Bansuri / FluteC Medium, E Bass, or any comfortable bansuri

Starting Note / SwaraMandra Pa (.P)

Highest Note / SwaraTaar Re (R')

Recommended Practice SpeedCalm, meditative, and expressive

Main Practice Challenge: Rolling Mandra notes (.P, .N, .R), Tivra Ma (M^) switch, and smooth meends

Notation Symbols & Reading Guide

Understand the specific symbols and octave markings used in this Krishna theme notation:

S' R' N'higher octave note (Taar Saptak)

S R G M P D Nmiddle octave note (Madhya Saptak)

.P .N .Rlower octave note (Mandra Saptak)

M^Tivra Ma (sharp 4th / F#)

—sustain / hold the note

(N') / (D)grace note (kan-swar) / quick touch

/breathe / breath pause

Mahabharat Krishna Theme Sargam Notes

Bansuri / Indian Flute

Each phrase is detailed below with musical units. Lower dot (.P .N .R) represents Mandra Saptak (lower octave), and apostrophes (S' R' N') represent Taar Saptak (higher octave):

Line 1“Opening Wave Motif (x2 Times)”

Wave 1

.P.N S.N S.N

Wave 2

.P.N S.N S.N

Wave 3

.P.N S.N /

Repeat

(x2 Times)

Sargam line:.P.N S.N S.N | .P.N S.N S.N | .P.N S.N / (x2)

Playing tip:Play the signature opening rolling wave softly and continuously. Transition seamlessly from Mandra Pa (.P) to Mandra Ni (.N) and middle Sa (S).

Line 2“Rising Wave Motif (x2 Times)”

Rise 1

.NR GR GR

Rise 2

.NR GR GR

Rise 3

.NR GR /

Repeat

(x2 Times)

Sargam line:.NR GR GR | .NR GR GR | .NR GR / (x2)

Playing tip:Shift from Mandra Ni (.N) into Re (R) and Ga (G) with gentle, relaxed finger lifts. Repeat the 3-wave cycle twice.

Line 3“Lower Octave Rolling Flow (x2 Times)”

Roll 1

.P.NS

Roll 2

.P.NS

Ending

.NS

Repeat

(x2 Times)

Sargam line:.P.NS .P.NS .NS (x2)

Playing tip:A fluid triple ornament connecting Mandra Pa (.P), Mandra Ni (.N), and Sa (S). Keep your fingers close to the holes for speed and clarity.

Line 4“Middle Octave Rolling Flow (x2 Times)”

Flow 1

.NRG

Flow 2

.NRG

Ending

Repeat

(x2 Times)

Sargam line:.NRG .NRG RG (x2)

Playing tip:Mirrors the previous rolling motif on higher pitch (.NRG to RG). Maintain even airflow and consistent tone.

Line 5“Descending Resolving Phrase”

Tivra Ma Turn

PM^R

Shuddha Descent

MGR

Sa Sustain

S.NS—

Sargam line:PM^R MGR S.NS—

Playing tip:Crucial contrast: First play sharp Tivra Ma (M^) in PM^R, then transition cleanly into natural Shuddha Ma (M) on MGR, resting peacefully on S.NS—.

Line 6“Taar Saptak Ascending Call”

High Climb

NNS'—

Taar Grace

S'(N')R'S'/

Sargam line:NNS'— S'(N')R'S'/

Playing tip:Ascend into Taar Sa (S'—) with focused, gentle air speed. Articulate the subtle Taar Ni grace note (N') as you bounce from Taar Re (R') back to Taar Sa (S').

Line 7“Expressive Meend & Final Resolution”

Meend Descent

S'N(D)PM^M^—

Tivra Ma Climax

M^DPP

Final Melody Rest

M^R—M^GG

Sargam line:S'N(D)PM^M^— M^DPP M^R—M^GG

Playing tip:A deeply expressive conclusion: Glide down through S'N(D)P into sustained Tivra Ma (M^M^—), rise to M^DPP, and conclude serenely on M^R—M^GG.

Continuous Sargam Sheet for Quick Practice

// Mahabharat Krishna Theme (Star Plus) - Sargam Notes

.P.N S.N S.N | .P.N S.N S.N | .P.N S.N / (x2)// Opening Wave Motif

.NR GR GR | .NR GR GR | .NR GR / (x2)// Rising Wave Motif

.P.NS .P.NS .NS (x2)// Lower Octave Rolling Flow

.NRG .NRG RG (x2)// Middle Octave Rolling Flow

PM^R MGR S.NS—// Descending Resolving Phrase

NNS'— S'(N')R'S'/// Taar Saptak Ascending Call

S'N(D)PM^M^— M^DPP M^R—M^GG// Expressive Meend & Final Resolution

Western Notes (Relative Key / Sa = C Pitch)

Western Flute & Keyboard (C Root)

For Western concert flute players, keyboardists, and recorder learners, the melody is transcribed relative to key of C (where Sa = C, Re = D, Ga = E, Ma = F, Tivra Ma = F#, Pa = G, Dha = A, Ni = B):

Line 1“Opening Wave Motif (x2 Times)”

Wave 1

.G.B C.B C.B

Wave 2

.G.B C.B C.B

Wave 3

.G.B C.B /

Repeat

(x2 Times)

Western line:.G.B C.B C.B | .G.B C.B C.B | .G.B C.B / (x2)

Line 2“Rising Wave Motif (x2 Times)”

Rise 1

.BD ED ED

Rise 2

.BD ED ED

Rise 3

.BD ED /

Repeat

(x2 Times)

Western line:.BD ED ED | .BD ED ED | .BD ED / (x2)

Line 3“Lower Octave Rolling Flow (x2 Times)”

Roll 1

.G.BC

Roll 2

.G.BC

Ending

.BC

Repeat

(x2 Times)

Western line:.G.BC .G.BC .BC (x2)

Line 4“Middle Octave Rolling Flow (x2 Times)”

Flow 1

.BDE

Flow 2

.BDE

Ending

Repeat

(x2 Times)

Western line:.BDE .BDE DE (x2)

Line 5“Descending Resolving Phrase”

Tivra Ma Turn

GF#D

Shuddha Descent

FED

Sa Sustain

C.BC—

Western line:GF#D FED C.BC—

Line 6“Taar Saptak Ascending Call”

High Climb

BBC'—

Taar Grace

C'(B')D'C'/

Western line:BBC'— C'(B')D'C'/

Line 7“Expressive Meend & Final Resolution”

Meend Descent

C'B(A)GF#F#—

Tivra Ma Climax

F#AGG

Final Melody Rest

F#D—F#EE

Western line:C'B(A)GF#F#— F#AGG F#D—F#EE

Continuous Western Notes Sheet

// Mahabharat Krishna Theme (Star Plus) - Western Notation

.G.B C.B C.B | .G.B C.B C.B | .G.B C.B / (x2)// Opening Wave Motif

.BD ED ED | .BD ED ED | .BD ED / (x2)// Rising Wave Motif

.G.BC .G.BC .BC (x2)// Lower Octave Rolling Flow

.BDE .BDE DE (x2)// Middle Octave Rolling Flow

GF#D FED C.BC—// Descending Resolving Phrase

BBC'— C'(B')D'C'/// Taar Saptak Ascending Call

C'B(A)GF#F#— F#AGG F#D—F#EE// Expressive Meend & Final Resolution

Structured Practice Method for Mahabharat Krishna Theme

Begin by practicing the opening wave (.P.N S.N) on a Tanpura drone in Sa-Pa to establish steady pitch stability on lower notes.

Practice transitioning cleanly between Tivra Ma (M^) and Shuddha Ma (M) in Phrase 5.

Work on the rolling ornaments (.P.NS and .NRG) slowly at 50% tempo to develop crisp finger agility.

Practice the climactic Taar Saptak phrase (NNS'— S'(N')R'S'/) with a soft, focused embouchure to avoid harshness.

Connect all phrases into a continuous meditative flow with steady, gentle breathing.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

•Blowing too hard on Mandra Pa (.P) causing it to jump to middle Pa (P)

•Confusing Tivra Ma (M^ / F#) with Shuddha Ma (M / F) in the resolving fifth phrase

•Rushing the wave repetitions instead of maintaining a soothing, meditative rhythm

•Overblowing on the higher Taar Saptak notes (S' and R') instead of tightening lip aperture

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Mahabharat Krishna Theme — Flute Notes

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