Learning Phoolko Aankhama sargam notation shouldn’t mean squinting at a blurry photo someone shared in a Facebook group five years ago. This timeless song, sung by Ani Choying Dolma, written by Durga Lal Shrestha, and composed by Nhyoo Bajracharya, is one of the first pieces most harmonium and vocal students in Nepal ask to learn, and for good reason: it’s soulful, slow-paced, and perfect for beginners still finding their sur.
Below, we’ve broken down the complete sargam notation with Nepali and English lyrics, set in Kaharva Taal (8 beats), exactly the way we teach it in our harmonium and vocal classes at Manasukh Dhvani. Whether you’re practicing on your own or prepping for your next class with us, this notation sheet will help you play and sing along without guesswork.
Credits:
Vocals – Ani Choying Dolma
Lyrics – Durga Lal Shrestha
Music Composition – Nhyoo Bajracharya
Arrangement & Guitar – Gopal Rasailey
Flute – Raman Maharjan
Sarangi – Shyam Nepali
Percussion – Sanjay Shrestha
Stuck on a taal or a sur? Book a free demo class with our instructors in Pulchowk, Lalitpur — online or in person.
