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Divine Bansuri - Tutorial 6 - Alankars, Playing Correct Pa,Ma to Pa Transition - Flute Lessons

Alankars, Playing Correct Pa,Ma to Pa Transition

Key Concepts

  • Alankars, Playing Correct Pa,Ma to Pa Transition

Practice Exercises

Part 1 (Alankar 1)

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PaDhaNiSaNiReSaReGaReGaMaGaMaPaMaPaDhaPaDhaNiDhaNiSa

Starts on lower octave Pa (Pa↓), ends on upper octave Sa (Sa↑). Tivra Ma (Ma♯) is used.

Tip: Practice very slowly, play Pa by removing the first finger, and practice in both ascending and descending manners.

Part 2 (Alankar 2)

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PaPaDhaNiDhaNiSaNiReSaReGaReGaMaGaMaPaMaPaDhaPaDhaNiDhaNiSaNiReSa

Starts on lower octave Pa (Pa↓). Ends on upper octave Sa (Sa↑). Tivra Ma (Ma♯) is used. Upper octave Re (Re↑), Ga (Ga↑), and Ni (Ni↑) are also used in the patterns.

Tip: Practice in the descending manner also.

Part 3 (Alankar 3)

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PaDhaNiSaGa

Starts on lower octave Pa (Pa↓). Jumps to upper octave Sa (Sa↑) and Ga (Ga↑).

Tip: Do not follow the instructor's speed; start slow and increase speed only when comfortable.

Part 4 (Alankar 4)

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PaDhaNiSaNiReSaReGa

Starts on lower octave Pa (Pa↓). Uses upper octave Sa (Sa↑), Ni (Ni↑), Re (Re↑), and Ga (Ga↑). This is a set of four notes played together in a sequence.

Part 5 (Alankar 5)

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PaDhaNiPaDhaNiSaNiPaDhaNiSaNiReSaNi

Starts on lower octave Pa (Pa↓). Incorporates upper octave Sa (Sa↑), Ni (Ni↑), and Re (Re↑).

Tip: This Alankar is a little difficult as it involves playing upper octave notes and practicing in the descending manner.

Part 6 (Alankar 6)

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PaDhaNiPaDhaNiSaDhaNiSaReNi

Starts on lower octave Pa (Pa↓). Uses upper octave Sa (Sa↑), Re (Re↑), and Ni (Ni↑).

Tip: Practice this as it is a little difficult, involving combinations of upper octave Re and Ga, and complex note transitions.

Part 7 (Alankar 7)

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PaDhaNiPaDhaNiGaSaNiRe

Starts on lower octave Pa (Pa↓). Incorporates upper octave Ga (Ga↑), Sa (Sa↑), Ni (Ni↑), and Re (Re↑). Ends in upper octave Sa.

Tip: Practice in the descending manner.

Part 8 (Alankar 8)

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PaDhaNiSaReSaNiSaReGaSaMa

Starts on lower octave Pa (Pa↓). Uses upper octave Sa (Sa↑), Re (Re↑), and Ga (Ga↑). Tivra Ma (Ma♯) is used. This is a combination of five notes.

Part 9 (Alankar 9)

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PaSaDhaRe

Starts on lower octave Pa (Pa↓). Involves jumps to upper octave Sa (Sa↑) and Re (Re↑). This is a jump of three notes.