| Note | Finger holes closed (1=closed, 0=open) | |------|----------------------------------------| | Sa | 111111 (all 6 closed) | | Re | 111110 | | Ga | 111100 | | Ma | 111000 | | Pa | 110000 | | Dha | 100000 | | Ni | 000000 |
Note: Half-holing for komal swars (e.g., Komal Re, Ga, Dha, Ni) requires practice.
In the age of YouTube tutorials, why stick to a PDF? Hindustani Flute Notes Pdf
Aroh: S R G M+ P D N S’
Avroh: S’ N D P M+ G R S
Pakad: N R G M+ P, M+ G R S
Sargam Geet (Simple melody):
S R G M+ P | P M+ G R | G R S
N R S | S’ N D P | M+ G R S | Note | Finger holes closed (1=closed, 0=open)
| Buy it if... | Skip it if... | |-----------------|-------------------| | You are a complete beginner who needs to memorize which hole produces which note. | You have been playing for more than 6 months. | | You want a quick reference for Alankars (finger exercises) during your daily 10-minute warm-up. | You want to learn authentic Gayaki Ang (vocal style) on flute. | | You are a self-learner who understands that a PDF is just a supplement, not a teacher. | You expect to play a full 30-minute raga exposition (Alap-Jor-Jhala) from this PDF. |
Not all PDFs are created equal. When downloading or buying a Hindustani Flute Notes PDF, ensure it contains the following elements to avoid frustration: In the age of YouTube tutorials, why stick to a PDF
Many Hindustani flutists (like Rishab Prasanna or G.S. Sachdev’s disciples) release monthly PDFs for patrons. These are superior because they often include a companion audio link (QR code) inside the PDF.
If you download a standard Hindustani Flute Notes PDF, your daily 30-minute routine should look like this: