Here's a melody notation for "Dil Ke Ranjha" in a semi-classical style, keeping it soulful and emotional. We'll use the C major scale as the base (you can transpose it as needed).
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Melody Notation (in Sargam and Western Notes)
Verse 1
Suno zara meri kahani
S R G M | G R S | Ṅ S Ṅ S |
(C D E F | E D C | B C B C |)
Chup si hai dil ki zubani
S R G M | G M P | Ṅ S R S |
(C D E F | E F G | B C D C |)
Tere bina yeh raat kaisi
M P D M | G M P | Ṅ S R S |
(F G A F | E F G | B C D C |)
Jaane kahan le jaye kahani
S R G M | G R S | Ṅ S Ṅ S |
(C D E F | E D C | B C B C |)
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Chorus
O dil ke ranjha, kyun door hai tu?
P D S R | G M P | Ṅ S R S |
(G A C D | E F G | B C D C |)
Har saans meri tere noor hai tu
S R G M | G M P | Ṅ S R S |
(C D E F | E F G | B C D C |)
Main khaak ban ke bikhar gayi hoon
M P D M | G M P | Ṅ S R S |
(F G A F | E F G | B C D C |)
Teri mohabbat ka sur hai tu
S R G M | G R S | Ṅ S Ṅ S |
(C D E F | E D C | B C B C |)
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Tempo and Rhythm
Tempo: 90–100 BPM (slow and steady, with room for ornamentation).
Time Signature: 4/4.
Style: Add vibrato to long notes (e.g., M P D) and ornamentation (S R G M, slight glide on the "R").
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Instrumentation Suggestions
1. Opening: Start with a soft flute intro, gradually layering with strings or a harmonium.
2. Verse: Use light tabla beats or soft percussion. Acoustic guitar can play gentle arpeggios.
3. Chorus: Bring in a fuller sound with rhythmic tabla or dholak and subtle bass.
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You can input this into any DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) to play with MIDI instruments, or have a classical vocalist or musician perform it live for you. Would you like additional guidance on arranging this melody?