Tum Hi Ho Flute Notes – Easy Sargam for Bansuri
Learn the complete main melody of Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2 on flute or bansuri with syllable-aligned Sargam and Western notes, ornament tips, and beginner guidance.
Song Overview
Tum Hi Ho, the iconic love anthem from Aashiqui 2 composed by Mithoon and sung by Arijit Singh, is one of the most soul-stirring melodies to play on bansuri and flute. This easy beginner arrangement presents the complete Mukhda with lyric-aligned Sargam and Western notes, lower octave markings (.P, .D, .N), delicate ornament tips (G-MG), and phrase-by-phrase practice guidance.
The complete notation is arranged under the Mukhda ("Hum Tere Bin..." into "Kyunki Tum Hi Ho..."). Each syllable is matched directly above its note with clear octave markers (.P, .D, .N for lower octave / Mandra Saptak), held notes (—), phrase divisions (|), and breath pause indicators (/).
Quick Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Melody Type | Bollywood Romantic Melody |
| Suggested Flute | C Medium or any comfortable flute key |
| Starting Swar | Ga (G) |
| Highest Swar | Middle Dha (D) |
| Main Challenge | Subtle G-MG touch/meend and smooth lower-octave (.P, .D, .N) shifts |
| Practice Speed | Slow, romantic and soulful |
Note: Indian music uses movable Sa. You can play this piece on any flute or bansuri (C Medium, E Bass, G Medium, etc.) by fingering all 3 upper holes closed as Sa.
Notation Legend
Symbols used in this arrangement:
Tum Hi Ho Flute Sargam Notation (Mukhda)
Full MukhdaSing along with the words while feeling the rhythm and timing. Each lyric syllable is placed directly on top of its corresponding bansuri swar.
Western Notes (Sa = C)
Key of C EquivalentFor Western flute players and recorder learners playing in the key of C, the corresponding note transcriptions are arranged below:
Phrase-by-Phrase Playing Guidance
Phrase 1:
"Hum Tere Bin Ab Reh Nehi Sakte"Start on a sustained Ga (G-), slide smoothly through DP, PM, MG, RS, lift lightly through RM and land gently on triple Ga (GGG).
Phrase 2:
"Tere Bina Kya Wajood Mera,"Play steady Re (RR, SR, R), touch middle Sa and lower Ni (.NS.N) softly, and finish with a warm lower-octave descent on .D.P.D.
Phrase 3:
"Tujhse Juda Agar Ho Jaayenge"Jump cleanly from Ga to middle Dha (GGD), settle on double Pa (PP), glide down MMG to RS, and resolve on RM GG.
Phrase 4:
"Toh Khud Se Hi Ho Jaayenge Juda"Maintain steady rhythm across the repeated Re notes, use smooth finger articulation on RS .NS.N, and land softly on lower .D.P.D.
Phrase 5:
"Kyunki Tum Hi Ho"The iconic chorus hook: step cleanly from SR to Ga (G), drop back to Sa (S), and resolve on Re (R).
Phrase 6:
"Ab Tum Hi Ho"Practise the delicate G-MG touch/meend slowly so the Ma flick sounds effortless and expressive, holding the final Re (R--).
Phrase 7:
"Zindagi Ab Tum Hi Ho O-O-O"Begin on lower Ni (.N), touch RS smoothly, blow gently on lower .P, jump to Dha (D), and step smoothly up through .N S R.
Phrase 8:
"Chain Bhi, Mera Dard Bhi,"Transition gracefully from G-S to Ga, followed by the expressive G-MG ornament on "Dard" before resolving on Sa Re.
Phrase 9:
"Meri Aashiqui Ab Tum Hi Ho"Descend through RS and lower .N-RS .N.D, finishing with a deep, resonant Mandra Pa to Mandra Dha (.P .D) resolution.
Step-by-Step Practice Method
- Sing or hum the song lyrics to internalize the emotional phrasing and pauses before picking up the flute.
- Practise the chorus hook (Phrases 5 and 6) first until "Kyunki Tum Hi Ho" flows naturally.
- Work on the delicate G-MG ornament slowly—flick the Ma finger quickly without rushing the tempo.
- Control your breath during lower octave passages (.P, .D, .N) by using warm, relaxed airflow to prevent accidental overblowing.
- Practise the opening verse (Phrases 1 to 4) at a slow 60 BPM with a metronome or tanpura drone.
- Connect all phrases sequentially, focusing on smooth meends (slides) between notes.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- •Blowing too forcefully on lower octave notes (.P, .D, .N), causing sudden squeaks or harsh tone
- •Over-accentuating the G-MG ornament, making it sound disjointed rather than a smooth vocal glide
- •Rushing the held notes like G- and R-- instead of sustaining them with steady breath support
- •Lifting fingers too far off the tone holes during fast shifts like .NS.N or .D.P.D
- •Rushing phrase divisions (|) and running out of air before finishing long musical lines
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This independently prepared notation is provided for educational and bansuri-practice purposes. FluteSangam does not claim ownership of the original composition or lyrics. “Tum Hi Ho” was composed and written by Mithoon and performed by Arijit Singh. All underlying rights belong to their respective owners.
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.