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Vand Matharam -

NotationsLearning Carnatic Flute made easy!

By: Sriharsha Ramkumar(Renowned Carnatic Flautist)


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Vand Matharam Lyrics

Vande MaataramVande Maataram

Sujalaam Sufalaam

Malayaj SheetalaamSasyashyaamalaam

MaataramVande MaataramVande Maataram

Shubhra JyotsnaPulakita Yaaminiim

Phulla KusumitaDrumadal Shobhiniim

SuhaasinimSumadhura Bhaashhinim

Sukhadaam VaradaamMaataram

Vande MaataramVande Maataram

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Vand MatharamNotations

Vand Matharamis based on the Raga called Desh(From Hindustani Raga System)

Let us try to understand the Aarohanam & Avarohanam of Desh Raga to proceedfurther

Aarohanam: Sa Re(2) Ma(1) Pa Ni(3) Sa (Ascending Order Sequence)

Avarohanam: Sa Ni(2) Da(2) Pa Ma Ga(3) Re(2) Sa (Descending Order Sequence)

1. Higher Octave Notations: Are indicated by an Apostrophe ( ) next to the note. For Ex:

Sa (Here, the higher octave Sa should be played with more pressure)

2. Dheerga Swaras (Extended Notations): Are indicated by a Comma next to the note. Ex:

Sa, (Sa should be extended to one more note. 2 Commas means, 2 notes)

Aarohanam & Avarohanam of Desh Raga

Please Note:


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Understanding Desh Raga Swaras/Notations on Carnatic Flute

1.

Sa:

Explanation: The first 2Holes are closed by Left hand index & middle finger (Make sure Crossfingering Technique is maintained) and the 7thHole will be closed with the Right Hand littlefinger.

The above Picture shows how Sa is played on Carnatic Flute


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2.

Re(2)

Explanation: After playing Sa, open the left Hand Middle Finger and keeping the Index fingerin the same position without changing the position. Also the right hand little finger should be

on the 7thHole just like Sa

The above Picture shows how Re2 is played on theCarnatic Flute


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3.

Ma(1)

Explanation: This Note is slightly tough. Ma is played on Flute by closing the 2ndand the 3rdhole of the Flute by Middle and Ring finger o the left Hand, keeping the 1 sthole open. Also wehave to close 4th, 5th,6th and 7th Hole by Right hand Index, middle, Ring and Little finger

respectively as shown in the below picture. The right Hand fingers needs to come a bit forward.

The above Picture shows how Ma1 is played on the Carnatic Flute


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4.

Pa

Explanation: Starting from Pa, the air has to be pushed a bit faster into the blowing hole. Weget both Lower Octave Sound & Mid Range Octave sounds for the same fingering.

Pa is played by closing the 1st3holes of the flute by left Hand fingers and 4thand 5thHole byright Hand Index and middle finger respectively. The Air has to be pushed in a bit faster.

The above Picture shows how Pa is played on theCarnatic Flute


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5.

Ni(3)

Explanation: Ni is played by closing the 1st2 holes by left hand index finger and middle fingercompletely and Ring finger will half closed as shown in the below picture.

We have to pull the left hand Ring Finger half exactly for accurate results.

6.

Sa (Higher Octave Sa)

Explanation: The Higher Octave Sa will have the same fingering as the lower octave Sa. It is

just played with more Pressure. Blow the air with more speed for accurate results just like Ni.

The above Picture shows how Ni3 is la ed onCarnatic Flute or


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7.

Ni(2)

Explanation: Ni2 is played only by closing 1st 3 holes of the flute by left hand Index finger,Middle finger and Ring finger. The air needs to be punched in with more speed for accurate

results.

The above Picture shows how Ni2 is played on theCarnatic Flute


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8.

Da(2)

Explanation: For Da, open the right hand middle finger completely from the Flute as shown in

the above diagram. The air should be pushed in with a bit more speed for accurate results.

The above Picture shows how Da2is played on the Carnatic Flute


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9.

Ga(3)

Explanation: This is one of the easiest Swara that can be played on Carantic Flute. Open 1st3fingers, but the flute should be still resting on the Index finger surface as shown in the below

picture. Right Hand little finger remains same as Sa and Re.

The Picture above shows how Ga3 is played on Carnatic Flute

Please Note:

The above Fingering Chart/Photographs are with respect to South Indian Carnatic

Fingering Style. Unfortunately Im not trained in Hindustani Style to help you all with 6

Holed Flute fingering chart for DeshRaga.

But, if you know some basics oh Hindustani Music/Bansuri on how to play different

Notations, the Swaras still stand same for both styles of Music.


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Vand Matharam (Song)Swaras

Sa, Re, Ma Pa Ma Pa,,, | Ma, Pa, Ni Sa Ni Sa,,, ||

Vand Maataram | Vand Maataram ||

Sa Re Ni(2), Da Pa | Pa Da Ma, Ga Re,, | Re Pa Ma Ga Re, Ga Sa,,, ||

Sujalaam... | Sufalaam... | Malayaj Sheetalaam ||

Sa, Re Ma Pa Ma Pa,,, | Pa Ni(2) Da Pa,,, |

Sasyashyaamalaam | Maataram... |

Ma, Pa, Ni SaNi Sa,,,|

Vand Maataram |

Ma Pa Ni Ni | Ni Ni Sa Ni Sa, Ni Sa,,, |

Shubhrajyotsna | Pulakit Yaaminiim |

Ni, Ni Ni Sa Ni Sa | Ni Sa Re Sa Ni(2) Da Ni(2) Da Pa,,, |

Phulla Kusumita | Drumadal Shobhiniim |

Re Ma, Ga Re,, | Re Ni(2) Da Ni(2) Da Pa Da Ma Pa,,,|Suhaasinim... | Sumadhura Bhaashhinim... |

Ma Pa Ni, Ni Ni Ni, | Ni Sa Ni Sa, |

Sukhadaam Varadaam | Maataram.. |

Ma, Pa, Ni Sa Ni Sa,,, | Ma, Pa, Ni Sa Ni Sa,,, ||

Vand Maataram | Vand Maataram ||

To be played 2 times

To be played 2 times

Please note:

1. I do not claim my tutorial to be the perfect/best/ideal version. I am sure there will be different

versions/opinions. I am just trying to share whatever I have learnt in the past in simplest possible

way. Thanks for your understanding

2. This will be the simplest version without any Gamakas/Anuswaras. I have made it simple and it is

targeted for beginners and not for advanced/Intermediates

Few Tips:

Make sure appropriate Dheergas

given

Sa should be blown with mpressure since it is Higher Octave

Start slowly and maintain a const

speed

Make sure Ni2 and N3 are pla

correctly

If there is no number next to Ni,

by default Ni3

Ni2 will have a number 2 next to Ni

The Ni tapping should be done

using right hand Index finger wplaying the Janti (Ni Ni)

Always remember the song in y

mind during your entire learn

process

Learning becomes more effective

easy


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