In this video lesson Steve Luciano teaches how to play the song Kabhi Kabhi Aditi as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Main Riff, Verses and Instrumental Sections, Song Demo and Easy Version of the Song. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

In this video lesson Pawan Jalan teaches how to play the song Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Chords, Rhythm, and Backing Track. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

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

Yedhi Yedhi is a romantic track from a Telugu film, Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu; with this song, both the director and the composer tried to convey the emotional depth and nostalgic tone of the story. Yedhi Yedhi blends Indian classical influences with the presence of modern orchestration, which creates a pretty massive soundscape. 

The melody is simple and yet hauntingly beautiful; as you learn to play it on your guitar, you will develop sensitivity in your fingerpicking and strumming, thus enhancing your expressive playing skills. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction is given by J.J. Pattishall, and he will be your guitar instructor for this lesson. J.J. will show you how to tune up your guitar in order to play this song. 

Chorus(Song Arrangement): In this part of the song lesson, you will learn all the chords and rhythms that are necessary to play this song. Here, J.J. has divided the song arrangement into sub-parts so that you will be able to understand which chord belongs where and which rhythm you need to use for that particular section. 

Interlude: This interlude comes right after the first chorus. The interlude has a string section, but here, J.J. has converted it for guitar. As a result, he will first show you how it sounds and then show you how to play it yourself. 

Pre-Verse and Verse: There is a quick guitar break right before the first section, so that particular guitar break is taught in pre-verse; after that, you will get to know about the song arrangement for the verse. 

Orchestral Bridge: This is an orchestral bridge that, if you want, you can skip, and by doing that, you will come straight to the verse once again. On the other hand, if you want to learn the technical aspects of this song, then you should definitely go for it. 

Bridge, Cello Section, and Ending: This is the last bridge section that you will have to learn for this song; it also includes some parts of cello, and then comes the ending. 

Song Demo: Here, you will get to see J.J. play the guitar parts of the song with the backing track. 

Intro Solo: Finally, here is the solo, which you hear as the song begins. 

Why Learn Yedhi Yedhi Song On Guitar?

The slow tempo of the song gives the song an introspective mood, which allows you to focus on dynamic control, tone, and timing; all of these things are essential for emotive performance. It’s a great song to play in intimate gigs, open mics, or simply in your practice sessions. 

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Kyon (Barfi) as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Chords, Rhythm and Song Arrangement, Song Demo, Conclusion, Kyon (Advanced Version) and Improvisation. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

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Kabira is the song that has a special place in our hearts. It is a perfect blend of folk and contemporary sounds that resonate deeply with listeners. It’s a song that has stayed with me long after it was initially released back in 2013. 

Fun Fact: The song Kabira has an undertone meaning. Kabira refers to Sant Kabir, who was a mystic poet. With this song, composer Pritam tried to reflect the spiritual meaning of love, departure and inner calling. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: Both the intro version and the verse section of the Kabira song can be beautifully driven via fingerpicking arpeggios, which helps in giving the song its emotional depth and soft texture. 

For chords G – C – Em – D, you can use the following fingerpicking pattern: 

P I M A  

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓  

6 4 3 2

• P (Thumb) plays the bass string (6th for G, 5th for C, etc.)
• I (Index) play the 4th string.
• M (Middle) plays the 3rd string.
• A (Ring) plays the 2nd string.

Example for G Chord: 

E|-------0---------

B|-----0---0-------

G|---0-------0-----

D|-----------------

A|-----------------

E|-3---------------

Strumming Pattern

The basic strumming pattern that you need to follow is: D – D U – U D U. 

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction is by Mike Walker, who is going to be your guitar instructor for this lesson. In this intro, he is going to show you how to tune up your guitar for this song. 

Song Arrangement: Mike has divided the song into several sections, and in this part, he will show you how to play chords for each section separately. 

Song Demo: Right here, you will learn how to sync up the guitar chords with the vocals of the song. 

Overdub Section: Finally, in the overdub section, you are going to play the chords of the second guitar, which is used in the song. 

Why Learn Kabira Song?

For people who are aspiring to become guitarists, this is the song that has the perfect melody for practising expressive guitar playing. With this song, you will be able to convey deep emotions using simple open chords that are ideal for both beginners and intermediate guitar players. 

FAQS – Kabira Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Who composed the song Kabira for the film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani? 

Ans. Kabira was composed by Pritam, and the vocals were given by Tochi Raina and Rekha Bharadwaj in 2013.  

Q2. What style or genre is the song Kabira in?  

Ans. The song blends Indian folk with soft rock in addition to the acoustic pop, making it an ideal song for practising fingerstyle technique and mellow strumming. 

Q3. What techniques will I be learning as I play the song Kabira on guitar? 

Ans. Kabira's guitar helps you learn the following guitar techniques: 

• Chord switching
• Dynamic strumming
• Expressive fingerpicking
• Timing and rhythm control

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!

In this video lesson J.J. Pattishall teaches how to play the song Ilahi as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Chords and Rhythm, Song Arrangement and Song Demo. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Introduction:

I Love You is a romantic ballad from the Bollywood flick Bodyguard starring one of the biggest names of Bollywood Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor in leading roles. The song captures the tender, unspoken emotions between the lead characters as their bond deepens over time.  

Fun Fact: I Love You was sung by Ash King, he was relatively new to Bollywood, and this particular song was able to make him launch his career in mainstream Hindi music. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: 

For each chord, try this picking pattern: this particular arpeggio picking pattern follows the fingerstyle method of guitar playing. 

Bass – D – G – B

(Thumb – Index – Middle – Ring)

Chord-by-chord strings:

• C: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2
• G: 6 – 4 – 3 – 2
• Am: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2
• F: 6 – 4 – 3 – 2

Repeat slowly and evenly for that soft, emotional vibe.

Strumming Pattern 

The strumming pattern for this song is as follows: D – D U – U D U.

D = Down Strum 

U = Up Strum

This particular strum is a classic and mellow pattern that matches up with the song’s emotional flow, making it more impactful and romantic for the audience who’s listening to it. 

Song Structure:

Intro, Chords, and Rhythm: This guitar lesson has just one section where you will learn the intro tune, chords, and even the rhythm, which you need to practice for this song. If you know the basic guitar strings and E chord in particular then you will be able to master this easy version in no time. 

Why Learn this song?

Learning I Love You from Bodyguard is a great choice if you are someone who loves to play emotional, romantic ballads. It is a pretty soul touching song that can be played using basic guitar chords along with a gentle tempo. Thus, it’s an ideal song for beginners. 

FAQs – I Love You Guitar Lesson

Q1. Who is the lead singer of the song I Love You from the movie Bodyguard? 

Ans. The song was sung by Ash King, and the music composition was from Pritam; the lyrics of the song were penned down by Irshad Kamil. 

Q2. What genre does “I Love You” fall in? 

Ans. This particular hit number from Bodyguard is a combination of soft rock and acoustic pop. 

Q3. Can I play “I Love You” from the film Bodyguard on Guitar? 

Ans. Yes, it is pretty easy to play this song on guitar; we at Torrens have provided a complete walkthrough of how to play this song. In addition to this, this is an easier version of the song, which even a beginner can learn in no time. 

Daaru Desi is a high-energy and lively song from the movie Cocktail, which was released in 2012. It’s a crowd favorite because of its catchy and easygoing beats. Pritam is the man behind composing songs for the movie Cocktail, and with this song, he tried to give a modern, pop-style beat with a traditional Bollywood touch. 

Fun Fact: When Benny Dayal and Shalmali Kholgade were recording this song, Pritam asked them to improvise and be casual with it. He wanted them to think of the recording session as a live performance where they are singing it in front of friends. 

Strumming Pattern 

The basic strumming pattern that you need to follow for the song is D D U U D U. 

To play this chord, it would be great if you keep the hand loose and relaxed to maintain the groovy nature of the song. 

• D = Down strum.
• U = Up Strum.

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction of the song is by Steve Luciano; he shares that to play this song, you must be able to use an iconic hook. After learning the iconic hook, the rest of the song is not that difficult to learn. 

Intro Riff: Here, you will find out how to play the intro lick which is of two measures; you will be playing only the first chord; the second chord is more of a bass note, and the same goes for the third and the fourth chord. 

Chords and Rhythm: In this part of the guitar lesson, you will be learning how to play the specific chords and rhythms that are required for the song. 

Song Demo: In this section, Steve is going to show you how to play the guitar parts of the song with the backing track. 

Daaru Desi (Easy Version): Here, Steve shows you how to play the Daaru Desi on guitar with easier chord progression. 

Why Learn Daaru Desi Song?

Daaru Desi is a song that uses simple open chords, which makes it easier for beginners to play it while still sounding impressive. This is a fun song which has a feel-good tune to it and it is instantly recognizable. As a result, when you play it for the audience you are surely going to set a positive vibe in the crowd. 

FAQs – Daaru Desi Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Who composed the song Daru Desi for the movie Cocktail? 

Ans. The composer of the song was Pritam Chakraborty, and the two singers were Benny Dayal and Shalmali Kholgade. 

Q2. What are some of the chords that you need to learn to play Daru Desi from Cocktail?

Ans. The basic chords are G, D, Em, and C. 

Q3. Is there a need to use Capo for the song Daru Desi from Cocktail? 

Ans. No capo is required to play this song for the standard tuning, and you will still be able to match up with the original feel of the song. 

In this video lesson Bobby Koelble teaches how to play the song Main Kya Karoon as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Intro Piece, Verse 1 and Chorus, Solo Lesson, Violin Chords, Verse 2, Outro Section , Song Demo and Easy Version. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!