Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari Flute Notes – Sargam & Western Notes
Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari is one of the most cherished and meditative Krishna bhajans in Indian devotional music. This independently prepared flute guide includes lyric-aligned Sargam and Western notations, octave markings, and step-by-step phrasing tips for bamboo flute and bansuri learners.
Quick Song Information & Flute Specifications
Essential guidance for playing Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari on bansuri
Notation Symbols & Reading Guide
Understand the specific symbols and octave markings used in this Krishna bhajan notation:
Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari Sargam Notes
Bansuri / Indian FluteEach phrase is detailed below with musical units. Lower dot (.P .N) represents Mandra Saptak (lower octave), and apostrophe (S') represents Taar Saptak (higher octave):
Playing tip:Start gently on Mandra Pa (.P), step firmly to middle Sa (SS), and execute the ornament S(R)S smoothly before landing on sustained Mandra Ni (.N.N—).
Playing tip:Play Re (R RR) with clean articulation, sustain Pa (GP—) before descending to GR, and resolve smoothly on .NRS. Repeat Lines 1 & 2 together.
Playing tip:Move gently from Ga-Ma (GM) into middle Pa (PP). Keep your tone calm and conclude the descent sweetly on PMGG.
Playing tip:The expressive high peak: Touch Taar Sa (S') with a light, focused embouchure in (P)NS'NP, hold the sustained Pa (PP—), and resolve through PMGG.
Playing tip:Reiterate the signature devotion hook with warm, meditative breath and finish cleanly on Sa with a peaceful breath pause (/).
Continuous Sargam Sheet for Quick Practice
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Western Notes (Reference Key: Sa = C)
Reference Key: C RootNotation Reference:
Western notes are written with Sa = C for easy reference (where Sa = C, Re = D, Ga = E, Ma = F, Pa = G, Dha = A, Ni = B). You can transpose the melody to match your own flute's natural root key (for example, on an E Bass or G Bass flute, your fingerings for Sa will sound as E or G respectively).
Continuous Western Notes Sheet
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Structured Practice Method for Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari
Practice the opening Mandra phrase (.P SS SSS SR S(R)S.N.N—) slowly with a Tanpura drone in Sa-Pa to ensure low note stability.
Work on the ornament S(R)S: lightly flicker the Re finger hole without interrupting the breath stream.
Practice the Antara leap (P)NS'NP at half speed, ensuring your embouchure narrows smoothly for Taar Sa (S') without blowing harshly.
Combine the Mukhda (Lines 1 & 2) and Antara (Lines 3, 4, & 5) in a continuous devotional rhythm.
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Copyright & Attribution Notice: Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari is a traditional devotional Krishna bhajan. This page contains independently prepared musical notations, fingering cues, and practice guidelines developed solely for educational, spiritual, and flute learning purposes.
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.