--- url: 'https://kalasudha.com/en-int/help/practice-tools/write-a-bandish-in-kalasudha-composer' title: 'Write a bandish in KalaSudha Composer | KalaSudha Help' author: name: rajeevk url: 'https://kalasudha.com/en-int/user/fce96177fd193d3a' date: '2026-10-28T14:07:49+00:00' updated: '2026-10-28T14:55:17+00:00' type: website summary: 'Write a bandish in sargam notation with KalaSudha Composer: choose raga, taal and script, fill the beats, add lyrics and meend, then save it to My Compositions.' tags: - 'Practice tools' image: 'https://kalasudha.com/themes/custom/music_agency/assets/icon/logo.svg' published: true og: site_name: KalaSudha 'image:url': 'https://kalasudha.com/themes/custom/music_agency/assets/icon/logo.svg' 'image:secure_url': 'https://kalasudha.com/themes/custom/music_agency/assets/icon/logo.svg' 'image:type': image/svg+xml 'image:alt': KalaSudha --- [Practice tools](/en-int/help/practice-tools) # Write a bandish in KalaSudha Composer KalaSudha Composer lets you write a bandish in sargam notation in your browser. It comes with the Sadhana digital tools subscription: sign in, open kalasudha.com/compose, write, then save. 2 min read Updated October 28, 2026 In this article [Open Composer](#section-0) [Write a bandish](#section-1) [Save your composition](#section-2) [If this does not work](#section-3) [Composer says "Please enter a title for your composition."](#section-4) [Composer says the limit is reached](#section-5) KalaSudha Composer lets you write a bandish in notation in your browser: Bhatkhande-style sargam for Hindustani music, beat by beat, inside its raga and taal. Composer comes with the Sadhana digital tools subscription. Sign in, go to kalasudha.com/compose, and write in the sections of the bandish, then save it under a title. ## Open Composer 1. [Sign in](/en-int/user/login) to your KalaSudha account. 2. Go to **kalasudha.com/compose**. 3. The first time, a walkthrough points out each part of the editor. Press Next to move through it. If the page says Access denied, your account does not have the Sadhana digital tools subscription. [Is there a limit on KalaSudha Composer compositions?](/en-int/help/practice-tools/is-there-a-limit-on-kalasudha-composer-compositions) explains each message. ## Write a bandish 1. Choose the **Raga** and the **Taal**. The grid follows the beats of the taal. 2. Choose the script you read fastest: English (S R G M), Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Marathi, Odia or Punjabi. 3. Use **Add Section** for the Sthayi, Antara and later sections, and **Add Row** for more lines. 4. Select a beat and pick a note on the swara keyboard. Set its octave, and mark a meend across the notes it spans. 5. Turn on lyrics to write the words under the line, and show the theka when you want the rhythm in view. To start from a written piece, press **Load Sample** and pick a bandish to study or rework. Try one in [Raga Bhupali](/en-int/raga/bhupali), a pentatonic raga that suits beginners. ## Save your composition 1. Type the **Composition title**. 2. Choose the **Visibility**: Private, Unlisted or Public. 3. Press **Save Composition**. **Draft sync mode** sets how drafts save while you write: Off, Auto or every 30 seconds. Your saved pieces are in My Compositions (kalasudha.com/user/compositions), where you open, edit, print or delete them. ## If this does not work ### Composer says "Please enter a title for your composition." Type a title in Composition title, then save again. ### Composer says the limit is reached See [Is there a limit on KalaSudha Composer compositions?](/en-int/help/practice-tools/is-there-a-limit-on-kalasudha-composer-compositions) Found a fault, or want a feature? Tell us through [Contact us](/help/general/contact-us): what you were doing, what you expected and what happened. Was this article helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Last updated: October 28, 2026 ## In this article [Open Composer](#section-0) [Write a bandish](#section-1) [Save your composition](#section-2) [If this does not work](#section-3) [Composer says "Please enter a title for your composition."](#section-4) [Composer says the limit is reached](#section-5) Need more help with this topic? [Contact support](/en-int/contact) ## Related articles [ Is there a limit on KalaSudha Composer compositions? ](/en-int/help/practice-tools/is-there-a-limit-on-kalasudha-composer-compositions) [ Share a KalaSudha page with a friend ](/en-int/help/practice-tools/share-a-kalasudha-page-with-a-friend) [ Print or share your notation from KalaSudha Composer ](/en-int/help/practice-tools/print-or-share-your-notation-from-kalasudha-composer) [ Use the KalaSudha online tanpura ](/en-int/help/practice-tools/use-the-kalasudha-online-tanpura) ### Still need help? Can't find what you're looking for? Our support team is here for you. [Contact Support](/en-int/contact) Most enquiries answered within 2-3 business days.