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.
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.
Quick Song Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| 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; this Bollywood melody can be played on any flute key you own.
Notation Reading Guide
Symbols used in this song 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 concert flute and keyboard learners playing in the key of C:
Phrase-by-Phrase Playing Guidance
Start on a sustained Ga (G-), slide smoothly through DP, PM, MG, RS, lift lightly through RM and land gently on triple Ga (GGG).
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.
Jump cleanly from Ga to middle Dha (GGD), settle on double Pa (PP), glide down MMG to RS, and resolve on RM GG.
Maintain steady rhythm across the repeated Re notes, use smooth finger articulation on RS .NS.N, and land softly on lower .D.P.D.
The iconic chorus hook: step cleanly from SR to Ga (G), drop back to Sa (S), and resolve on Re (R).
Practise the delicate G-MG touch/meend slowly so the Ma flick sounds effortless and expressive, holding the final Re (R--).
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.
Transition gracefully from G-S to Ga, followed by the expressive G-MG ornament on "Dard" before resolving on Sa Re.
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.
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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.