The solo from the main theme song of the movie Dil Chahta Hai is mellow, rhythmic, and groove-driven, making it perfect for acoustic guitar. The solo has a laid-back feel to it with a 4/4 feel, with a smooth and slightly syncopated rhythm. 

The title track of the movie Dil Chahta Hai marked the turning point in the Bollywood music industry, but here’s one lesser-known fact about it: the solo version, which you are going to learn in this lesson, was not part of the full release.

The solo gained much attention through behind-the-scenes acoustic performances, which were composed by Eshaan Noorani. Fans fell in love with the stripped-down version of the song, and it became the most sought-after version among guitar enthusiasts and live performers all across the country.

Strumming Pattern 

The recommended strumming for the solo part of the song is: D – D U – U D U. 

This strumming pattern perfectly fits with the relaxed vibe and provides you just the right swing for the solo version. 

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

Song Structure 

Solo Lesson: The solo guitar lesson is of Dil Chahta Hai, one of the iconic Bollywood movies that highlights friendship, love, and life. The guitar instructor for this solo is Eshaan Noorani from the group Shankar Ehsaan Loy (SEL), which is the original creator of this song. Eshaan, during this solo lesson, talks about how the group came up with the solo, the idea behind it, and how you can play the same tune on your guitar. 

Why Learn Dil Chahta Hai Solo?

The solo is a beautiful rendition of an iconic Bollywood track, it is considered to be a perfect piece for guitarists that are looking to blend technique with various emotions, in addition to this, the solo version of the song is naturally arranged in such a way that it helps in acoustic setting which helps you in practicing clean strumming, explore light fingerpicking, and play melodic along with expressive accompaniment without requiring you to have a full band using other instruments. 

FAQs – This Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Is the solo version present here different from the one that is part of the movie? 

Ans. Yes, the solo version is more of a stripped-down acoustic version, which focuses on the mellow vocals and simple guitar strumming technique. 

Q2. Can I play this song using fingerpicking? 

Ans. Yes, the solo is great for soft fingerpicking; it would be great if you used it in the intro section of the solo. 

In this video lesson Steve Luciano teaches how to play the song Nakkaddwaley Disco Udhaarwaley Khisko as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Intro, Chord, and Rhythm. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Sadda Haq is one of the most rebellious songs in Indian music history; over time, it has become an anthem of rebellion and self-expression where people are demanding the right to speak freely, live, and love freely. It is the song in the movie that was performed by the lead character of the movie, Jordan, live in front of a massive crowd. The song is pretty raw and real. 

Fun Fact: The original song had a line that referred to Kashmir, but in the editing of the song, it was muted in order to make the song less politically sensitive. 

Strumming Pattern:

The most common strumming pattern that you are going to learn for this song, especially for the chorus and for the main rhythm, is: D - DU - DU - D - DU - DU 

• D = Down Strum 
• U = Up Strum 

Song Structure:

Introduction: In this introduction, you will be meeting your guitar instructor, Mike Walker, for this guitar lesson. Here, Mike helps you prepare for the upcoming lessons as this is a complete version of the song. 

Intro, Power Chords, Riff, and Verse: With this part, you will be learning how to tune your electric guitar to play the intro, power chords, riffs, and verses that are part of the song. 

Intro Licks: Here, Mike is going to teach you how to play the intro lick, which is present at the beginning of the song. He will first play the lick and then show you how you, too, can play it. 

Intro Verse Singing: The singing part is divided into 3 to 4 different parts in this guitar lesson, and Mike will help you remember which of the following chords you need to play when singing the phrase. 

Verse 2: This is the part of the song that comes at exactly 2:28 seconds, where the first five bars are the same; the main thing you need to learn here is the rhythm that you need to follow. 

Main Solo: From this part of the guitar lesson, you will be learning how to play the iconic main solo of Sadda Haq, which comes at 3:07 seconds. 

Overdub Licks: This particular overdub lick sounds more like a guitar riff from the famous band Santana. In order to play this lick, you have to be quick with your fingers. 

Overdub Lick at 2:19: This is another overdub lick which is part of the song. 

Outro Solo: In this part of the guitar lesson, you will learn the outro solo, which made the song so popular. 

Song with Backing: Finally in this part, Mike is going to show you how to play the entire guitar parts of the song with the backing track. 

Scales Used and Improvisation: In this section, Mike teaches you some of the scales you can use to give the song its authentic sound and the improvisation, which makes it easier for you to play this song on guitar. 

Why Learn this Song?

The electric guitar part of the song features amazing guitar riffs by Orianthi, who is an Australian guitarist well known for playing none other than the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. This song has some of the grittiest power chords, and the intro riff has become a staple in modern Indian rock music. 

FAQs this song Guitar Lesson:

Q1. Who wrote the lyrics to the song Sadda Haq? 

Ans. The lyrics of the song were written by Irshad Kamil. 

Q2. What is the genre of the song Sadda Haq? 

Ans. Sadda Haq is a rock anthem that tastefully blends the elements of alternative rock, grunge, and Indian rock. 

Q3. For this song, do you need to have an electric guitar? 

Ans. If you want to play all the parts of the song it is necessary to have an electric guitar with you. 

Tu Jaane Na - Introduction

Welcome to the guitar lesson on one of the greatest and most famous romantic songs of the 2010s, Tu Jaane Na by Kailash Kher. This is the unplugged version of the song that features guitars and the magical voice of legendary vocalist Kailash Kher. This song has taken a special place in the hearts of all lovers, young and old, since the time of its release, and has received more than 31 crore views on YouTube.

The song is about love. Tu Jaane Na translates to ‘you don’t know,’ which completes as ‘you don’t know how much I love you’ as the song lyrics go. It is about the discomfort of being in love and not being able to fully and truly express one’s feelings. As is the main plot of the film, this song is an important part of.

Tu Jaane Na Guitar Lesson

The guitar lesson on Tu Jaane Na is brought by Mike Walker, who explains all the guitar parts of the song, section by section. The initial sections talk about the chords and rhythm patterns of the song, and in the sections that follow, there is discussion about the individual overdubbed guitar part, finally rounding the lesson with a solo improvisation demonstration.

The song is in the key of A major and features all but the diminished chords from the scale. There is also a suspended version of the A and D major, as well as a unique F#m7 11 chord, which is only in the intro section of the song that involves picking. The tutor explains the intro section in great detail.

Since this is a very acoustic forward song, there is a unique strumming pattern that is different from the standard DUU DUU DUDU, and goes like –D - U D U D - U - D (D is a downward strum and U is an upward strum). This folk-style strumming gives the song a stable rhythm and moves it forward.

There is also an easy version of the chords that the instructor demonstrates in the latter sections of the lesson. There is also an improvisation section, the ideas of which are based on the F#minor pentatonic and the A major scale up the fretboard.

FAQs

Q. What level of guitarist is Tu Jaane Na lesson for?

This unplugged version is easily playable for early intermediate players. You’ll need some comfort with barre chords, open chords, and basic fingerpicking or strumming techniques, depending on how you want to play it.

Q. What tuning is used in Tu Jaane na unplugged version?

Standard tuning (E A D G B E) is used for this version. No capo is needed unless you want to change the key for your vocal range.

Q. What chords are used in Tu Jaane Na?

The chord progression includes A, Bm, C#m, and occasionally F#m or E, and other major scale chords depending on the arrangement.

Welcome to the guitar lesson on a heart-melting indie song called Alag Aasmaan. Written and performed by Anuv Jain, a master storyteller of the romantic variety who has a reputation for being celebrated all over the country by everyone who has or wants a broken heart. 

Alag Aasman is about the suffering of lovers in a long-distance relationship. The artist says, “It is a rarity to meet each other in a long-distance relationship, and when you finally do, the goodbyes can get pretty difficult. There's so much uncertainty, and you do not know when you'll meet again”. Alag Aasmaan translates to ‘different sky’, signalling to the narrative that the lovers in different cities live under different skies.

The original version of the song was performed on a ukulele, recorded and uploaded on YouTube during the pandemic, the looming emotions of which complemented the sentiment of the song, that is about missing a loved one. 

Alag Aasmaan Guitar Lesson

The instructor delivers the lesson in a section-by-section manner; the first section gives the introduction to the song, the second talks about chords and rhythm patterns, the third is about the arrangement, which is finally followed by a solo section.

Alag Aasmaan guitar chords are in the key of F# Major, but the open position sounds too bright for the subtle lightness of the song; hence, a capo at fret 6 is advised by the instructor to emphasise the soft twinkly quality of the sound on the higher frets. The capo here also transposes the chord shapes to the standard and more familiar ones – C, F, G, Am, and Em. 

The rhythm of the song resembles that of a jazz classic, as made clear by the strumming pattern that goes like D - U - D D - U in a loop. (D is a downward strum, and U is an upward strum.)

The tutor explains how the song has four verses, a pre-bridge, a bridge, and an outro solo that constitute the arrangement of the track. At two moments in the song, the second and fourth verse, this arrangement offers a chord change to the major 6th interval of the scale –from G to Em (C# to A#m without capo) that lends itself to the tender and affectionate feel of the story that the song is telling. The outro solo is picked slowly in the style of bluegrass music and is played in the context of this major 6th tone on top of the same chords as verses two and four. The instructor shows the solo note by note, and since the original solo is only 30 seconds long, in the final section of the lesson, there is a demonstration on how to improvise over it for when you are jamming by yourself. 

FAQs

Q. How do I learn the Alag Aasman chords on a guitar?

1. To learn the Alag Aasmaan chords on the guitar, start by placing a capo on the 6th fret and then consistently practising the chord transitions shown in the lessons.

Q. What is the Alag Aasmaan strumming pattern?

1. The strumming pattern goes like D - U - D D - U in a loop for almost the entirety of the song. However, there are some pauses and chord changes instructed in the lesson by the tutor as well.

This guitar lesson of Dil Dhadakne Do is to help you learn the energetic and groovy tone of the song, which makes it iconic and memorable. It’s a song that follows a funk-pop rhythm in addition to rock undertones. 

In addition to the song, you will also learn tight strumming, upbeat timing, and performance-ready skills, which are essential for both solo and band-style setups. Both Farhan Akhtar and Priyanka Chopra have given their voices, which results in the refreshing indie-pop twist to the song. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: In this intro, you will be introduced to your guitar instructor, Mike Walker, who will show you how to tune up the guitar for this song. 

Song Arrangement: Right here is the structured breakdown of the song; you will learn how the different parts, such as verse, intro, chorus, and bridge of this song, should be played on your electric guitar.This is the most crucial part of the lesson because it allows you to understand the musical journey of this song.

Song Demo: Here, Mike will play the guitar parts with the backing track to help you see how you need to sync up the guitar chords with the vocals and the other instruments; with this song demo, you get to see, hear, and feel the song in action. 

Improvisation: For the improvisation, Mike has taken the route of introducing a bluesy tone in the song. To achieve this sound, he used a B-flat scale. He will first play the song in the given scale and then explain how it affects the overall sound of the song.  

FAQs – Dil Dhadakne Do Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. How does the key of the song Dil Dhadakne Do influence the chord selection?  

Ans. The song is in the key of D major; this particular key gives the entire song a bright and more uplifting tone. It also defines the feel-good progression, which makes the song lively and upbeat. 

Q2. How should I adapt my guitar strumming to learn Dil Dhadakne Do? 

Ans. The song follows a common time stamp of 4/4; to match it, you need to make sure that your strumming follows syncopation, with accented upstrokes and dynamic variations. If you wish, you can also add muted percussive strumming in order to capture the true groove of the original recording.  

Q3) What scales should I be using if I wish to improvise guitar play for this song? 

Ans. You should be sticking to D major to create a melodic improvisation; on the other hand, for simpler soloing, you can go with D major pentatonic, and if you wish to add more depth to the song, you can use D Lydian raise to the 4th during the instrumental breaks or outro of the song. 

In the modern history of Pakistan, Aadat from Jal became the most iconic track, which resonated pretty well with the South Asian audience. The song has Atif Aslman’s vocals, and Goher Mumtaz is the one playing the guitar. With its emotive melody and unforgettable guitar riffs, the song was able to strike a deep chord among the listeners. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction is from J.J. Pattishall, who will be your guitar instructor for this lesson. In this part of the song, he talks about how the song takes inspiration from the rock genre. There are a lot of things that you need to learn in order to play this song, which makes it a unique song to pick for a guitar lesson. 

Chords and Rhythm: At the beginning of this part, J.J. shows you the different chords you have to practice for this song. Once you get accompanied by the chords, you can move to the next section, which is the rhythm. For this song lesson, you need to have a capo, which should be placed on the 4th fret. 

Song Arrangement: Right here, you will be learning how to play the song using arpeggios and fingerpicking techniques that are required for this lesson. 

Solo: This part of the song comes at exactly 2:45 seconds into the song. To play the solo, you need to put a capo on the 4th fret. The solo section is broken down into small sections to show you how part of the solo is played. 

Song Demo: Finally this is the part where J.J. Pattishall will play the guitar with the backing track to show you how you need to sync up the guitar chords with vocals and with other instruments that are part of this song. 

FAQs – Aadat (Complete Version) Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Why should I learn the song Aadat from the band Jal? 

Ans. It is a classic south Asian rock song; it will help you in building both acoustic rhythm and electric lead playing. Also, it is one of the songs from Jal, the band, which is the crowd’s favorite. 

Q2. What is the structure of the complete song? 

Ans. Intro – Verse – Chorus – Verse – Chorus – Bridge – Guitar Solo – Final Chorus – Outro

Q3. Can I play this song on acoustic guitar? 

Ans. Absolutely. The unplugged version of Aadat is quite popular and sounds great on acoustic.

Q4. Do I have to use any special techniques in order to play this song? 

Ans. For this song, you need to have an understanding of 

• Palm muting
• Arpeggiated picking
• Distorted power chord riffs
• Simple lead guitar licks

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Oh My Love as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Intro Piano Section, Chords, Rhythm, and Song Arrangement, Song Demo, Intro and Final Solos and Easy Version. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Introduction:

Phir Mohabbat is one of the deep emotional, romantic ballads from the movie Murder 2. The song is composed by Mithoon and the playback singers for the song are Arijit Singh, Mohammad Irfan, and Saim Bhat. 

One of the reasons why people still remember this song after a decade is its haunting melody and the poetic lyrics from Sayeed Quadri, which bring out the raw emotion of listeners. 

Fun Fact: The recording of the song was done years before the movie was officially released in theaters. At that time Arijit Singh was not as popular as he is now; he just came out from his stint on the reality show Fame Gurukul. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: Both the intro and the verse section of the song feature amazing fingerpicking patterns:

• Am: 5 – 3 – 2 – 1 – 2 – 3
• F: 6 – 3 – 2 – 1 – 2 – 3
• C: 5 – 3 – 2 – 1 – 2 – 3
• G: 6 – 3 – 2 – 1 – 2 – 3

Strumming Pattern 

To play the chorus and rhythmic parts of the song, you have to follow these strumming instructions: D – D U – U D U.

• D = Down Strum 
• U = Up Strum 

Song Structure 

Intro, Verse, and Chorus: In this first section of the guitar lesson, your guitar instructor, Steve Luciano, shows you how the song is different from others and what fingerpicking style you will be learning in this guitar lesson. 

Verse 2, Chorus 2, and Bridge: These two sections and the bridge of the song can be easily played with a pick or with the fingerpicking style that Steve is going to teach you in this lesson. 

Interlude, Final Verse, and Chorus: In this part of the guitar lesson, you are going to learn the rhythmic section present in the song, along with the chords for the final verse and chorus. 

Song with Backing Track: This is the final section where Steve is going to show you how to play the entire guitar part of the song with the backing track. 

Why Learn Phir Mohabbat From Murder 2?

Phir Mohabbat is a song that resonates with raw emotion and longing; with this song, you will learn how to play expressive songs. Thus, it’s an ideal song for creating a deeper connection with your instrument. 

FAQs-Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Who composed the song Phir Mohabbat and wrote the lyrics for it?

Ans. Composer for this song and all the other songs for the Murder 2 were written by Mithoon and the lyrics were penned down by Sayeed Quadri. 

Q2. What makes the Phir Mohabbat song special? 

Ans. This is a melancholic song with an additional haunting melody and it does have emotional depth to it as well. This is one of the songs in Bollywood that beautifully conveys the pain and the hope that people try to find in love. 

Q3. In which genre does Phir Mohabbat come? 

Ans. Phir Mohabbat comes in a romantic ballad with a fusion of soft rock, which makes it a perfect blend to practice acoustic instrumentation. 

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Raabta as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Raabta (Introduction), Raabta (Song Lesson with Distortion), Raabta (Song Demo with Distortion), Raabta (Song Lesson with Clean Tone), Raabta (Song Demo with Clean Tone), Raabta (Overdub Licks), Raabta (Intro Piano Piece with Tapping) and Raabta (Improvisation). Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi from the film Aashiqui 2 

To play “Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi” from Aashiqui 2, you have to carry a certain level of emotional intensity along with musical craftsmanship. Mithoon’s signature style of composition, which involves brooding and atmospheric chord progressions, helps in amplifying the feeling of longing, making this song so special and memorable. 

The structure is designed in such a way that it does not overwhelm the overall emotions present in the song. On the other hand, it’s a great song to study how simplicity can sometimes do more work than complexity. 

The rhythm patterns alternate between soft, open-strum textures and more controlled down-strokes, thus making the song a perfect example to practice dynamic control. Your guitar instructor for this song is going to be J.J. Pattishall. He will be showing you how to master the melodic phrasing, keep the transitions smooth, while making sure they are loaded with feeling. 

Strumming Pattern For Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi 

This song is easy to learn on guitar because it follows a flowing down-up pattern. We will show you 2 different strumming patterns that you can use depending on the type of tonality you wish to keep for the song. 

Pattern 1 matches up with the soft and rolling feel of the original. You can keep this strumming pattern for the entirety of the song. Also, it is beginner-friendly: D D U U D U.

Pattern 2 can be used when you are trying to hear a gentle swing. When playing this strumming pattern, you have to hit the first down stroke a little bit hard. The “—” refers to a slight pause or a much softer ghost stroke which cannot be heard: D — D U — U D U

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

FAQs – Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. What is the original key of the song Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi from the film Aashiqui 2

Ans. The song is present in the key of F# minor, and many of the guitar players change it to Em or Dm to make chord shapes easier. 

Q2. Do I have to use a capo to play Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi from the film Aashiqui 2 on guitar?

Ans. See, capo is optional, but when you are practising, lots of trainers will ask you to use capo on the 2nd fret as it brings a softer tone, easier chord shapes, and makes the tune match the original pitch of the song. 

Q3. Which part of the song Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi from the film Aashiqui 2 should I learn first when practising it on guitar?

Ans. You should start with the chord progression, then move to the strumming pattern, from there play the verse section and finally the chorus. 

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