Introduction

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Nadaan Parindey as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Intro Chords and Lead, Verses and Vamp, Solo 1, Verse-3, Chorus, Main Solo Rhythm, Bridge and Licks, Final Section, Complete Song with Backing Track and Main Solo Lesson. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

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.

Kabhi Jo Badal Barse is one of the rare songs that descends into the hearts of the people. The literal lyrics of the song are quite soothing and carry a huge amount of emotional drive. The entire album from the movie Jackpot surely went under the radar, but this one song stood out the most and carved a permanent spot in the modern Bollywood romance playlist.

The song was composed by Sharib-Toshi, and the vocals are from Arijit Singh. As you learn this song on guitar, you are going to find out that it has a more intimate touch to it than being a cinematic marvel. The composer isn’t trying to impress a large audience, what he’s trying to do is whisper directly into the ears of a listener.

In addition to this, Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse naturally translates on guitar; there are other songs that sound good when you play them on guitar, and then you have Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse, which is just waiting for you to hit the first chord. Mike Walker is going to be your music instructor for this song lesson. He will show you how to space your chords generously and how to properly move between the transitions. It’s a perfect song for guitar players who are working to improve their rhythm and control without having to feel overwhelmed.

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Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

The chords you will be using are simple and emotional. Make sure you put a capo on the 1st fret when playing these chords. Also, you will be using G major shapes for the following chords: G, D, Em, C, Am, and D7.

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Intro and verse: G D Em C

Pre-chorus: Am D G C

         Am D D7

Chorus variation: G D Em C

       G D C

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FAQs Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. What is the original recording of the key for the song Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse?

Ans. The studio version of the song is in A♭ Major, but this particular key is not guitar-friendly. As a result, you will find that Mike Walker has gone with G major shapes with the capo on the 1st fret.

Q2. Why do I need a capo for the song Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse?

Ans. Using a capo:

• It keeps your chord shapes pretty simple.
• Allows you to preserve the vocals present in the song
• You will be keeping the original warmth of the composition.

Q3. Do I have to use fast strumming when playing the song Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse on guitar?

Ans. No, the song has a slow tempo, so overplaying it will only reduce the emotional impact.

Sanam Teri Kasam is one of those songs that just sits with you long after it ends. From the 2016 film of the same name, the song became an instant favorite for people who love intense, emotional love stories. Composed by Himesh Reshammiya and sung by Ankit Tiwari and Palak Muchhal, the track brings out themes of longing, heartbreak, and unshaken devotion. It fits perfectly into the narrative of the film, which is a modern tragic romance. 

What really makes Sanam Teri Kasam stand out is its sincerity. There’s nothing flashy or over-produced about it, it’s just pure emotion, pouring through both the music and the lyrics. Sameer Anjaan’s writing feels personal and poetic, and the vocals carry it all with a kind of soft heartbreak. The song was released at a time when Bollywood was leaning heavily into dance beats and remixes, so a raw, classic-style ballad like this one really struck a chord with audiences. 

Sanam Teri Kasam – Guitar Lesson

Instructor Steve Luciano teaches this easy version of Sanam Teri Kasam with a focus on making it playable and soulful at the same time. You’ll need to place a capo on the 3rd fret for this lesson, which helps match the key of the original while keeping the chords nice and simple. The main chords you’ll use here are Am, C, G, E7, Em, and F. These are all standard open chords, and Steve breaks them down one at a time, pointing out smooth finger transitions and how to let the emotions of the song come through even if you’re just strumming.

The strumming pattern Steve recommends is soft and flowing, following the melody more than a strict beat. It’s the kind of pattern that lets you slow down when the lyrics are heavy and pick up just a bit when the song starts to lift. He also gives guidance on dynamics—when to let the chords ring out and when to dampen them for a more intimate feel. The trick to this song isn’t in speed or flash, but in holding back just enough to let the emotion carry the performance.

Steve also touches on how to approach the E7 and F chords, which might trip up beginners. For E7, he shows how it adds a slight emotional tension before resolving back to Am, and for F, he offers a few fingering options, barre and simplified so you can pick what works for your current level.

One of the best parts of this lesson is how Steve keeps the focus on expression. This is a great song to work on if you want to build emotional connection through your playing, without needing advanced theory.

FAQs

Q. Is this version suitable for beginners?

Yes! The chords are standard open chords, and Steve’s pacing is slow and clear enough for new players to follow along easily.

Q. Do I need to use a capo for this song?

Using a capo on the 3rd fret helps match the pitch of the original and makes the chord shapes easier.

ht fingerpicking for a softer tone.

In this video lesson Steve Luciano teaches how to play the song Iktara (Original) as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Song Arrangement, Solo 1, Solo 2 and Song Demo. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

For retro Bollywood fans, “Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyaar Tera” is more than just a song; it’s a song with energetic rock ‘n’ roll flair blended with romantic vibes. The composition is from R.D. Burman, and the vocalist is none other than Mohammad Rafi Saab and Asha Bhosle. This trio made an unforgettable song, which even to this day is listened to by people of all ages.

Strumming Pattern 

The lesson leans heavily on electric guitar riffs and percussive rhythm, so if you wish to go full-on rock ‘n’ roll mode, you can go with the song arrangement mentioned in the lesson, otherwise to capture the essence of the song. You can use the following strumming pattern: D – D U – U D U.  

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 
• – = Pause or miss the strings.

You should be using your palm to mute the strings, and it leads to a more rhythmic sound, especially if you are practicing on an electric guitar. Make sure you accent the second downstroke to match the energy and keep a consistent tempo; the song is fast-paced, so first practice chord progression slowly and then build it up. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction is from Mike Walker, who is going to be your guitar instructor for this guitar lesson. In the beginning, Mike will show you the required tuning for this song. 

Song Arrangement 1: Here, you will first learn all the individual licks that you need to play for this song, and once that’s done, you will get to piece them together to play the song. 

Song Arrangement 2: In this part of the guitar lesson, Mike will teach you the main riff of 

the song, which makes it so easily recognizable. 

Song Arrangement 3: This is the final song arrangement, and in this section of the song, you have to learn how to play sets of 16th notes. 

Song Demo: Right here is the final chapter of the song lesson. Mike, in this part of the song lesson, you will be playing the guitar parts of the song with a backing track to give you an example of how to keep up with the other instruments and the vocals of the song. 

Why Learn Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyaar Tera Song On Guitar?

It’s an amazing song for guitar players because of its upbeat tempo in addition to the groovy baseline, which leads to super fun strumming patterns and also helps you with rhythmic practice. 

In addition to this, as you learn this song, you will get an understanding of twangy electric guitar licks and how to use early rock techniques that influenced retro Bollywood songs that we all love. With this song, you also learn major scale runs, quick chord switches, and how to improvise 60s-style arrangements. 

In this video lesson J.J. Pattishall teaches how to play the song Mera Mann 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, Solo Lesson and Song Demo. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Introduction:

Haal-E-Dil is a song from the movie Sanam Teri Kasam, which was released in 2016; the movie was a romantic drama directed and written by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru. 

Fun Fact: The movie did not perform well when it was first released, then in recent years, which is 2025, the movie was once again released in theaters, and this time it had a massive audience and was liked by many.  

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson:

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: Here you have an amazing arpeggiated verse that uses a fingerpicking pattern for Em chord: 

e|------0----------|

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

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

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

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

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

Strumming Pattern:

The strumming pattern for this song is pretty easy to learn as it is beginner-friendly. All you have to do is play down strokes with a light groove. Here’s how you should be playing it: DDUUDU

• D = Down Strum
• U = Up Strum 

There is one strumming version that requires you to use muting technique; here’s how it should be done: DD - UDU

• D = Down Strum
• U = Up Strum 
• - = mute 

The second strumming will add more dynamism to the verse section of the song. 

Song Structure:

Chords, Rhythm, and Backing Track: For this guitar lesson, we have asked Steve Luciano to be your music instructor; he is going to show all the chords, notes, and strumming patterns you are required to hit perfectly to play this song flawlessly on guitar. In addition to this, Steve also shares his views on this song and gives you useful tips to make the guitar chords sound smoother and melodic. 

Why Learn This Haal-E-Dil (Rahat Fateh)?

If you are someone who loves playing soulful and emotional music then learning Haal-E-Dil has to be on your wishlist. This song has melodic chord progression which results in soulful notes, making it one of the best songs to learn the art of expressing emotions via musical instrument.

FAQs – This Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. How did the movie Sanam Teri Kasam perform at the box office? 

Ans. When the movie was first released, it didn’t receive good reviews from both critics and fans. But after 9 years of its official release, people re-watched the movie in theaters, and the second time, the movie did pretty well and became a social media sensation for a while. 

Q2. Will there be a second part of Sanam Teri Kasam? 

Ans. Yes, there will be a second part of the movie and it is coming in 2026, the director of the first movie confirmed the same, in the second part Harshvardhan Rane is reprising his role as the lead male. 

Q3. Does Rahat Fateh Ali Khan hold Indian citizenship? 

Ans. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan does not hold Indian citizenship; he is from Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 

The introduction is from J.J. Pattishall, who is going to be your guitar instructor for this song lesson. J.J. Here talks about how this is a simple guitar that anyone can learn, but it does include some special melody that every guitarist must learn and practice. Here, you will learn that the song is in the key of C, and based on that, J.J. will give you the tuning requirements for this song. 

Song Structure:

Chords and Rhythm: Here, you will get an outline of chords starting with C, F, G, C/G in the base, F/C in the base, and a few other chords. After learning these, you will be shown the rhythm that you need to follow. 

Song Arrangement: In this part of the song lesson, J.J. will provide you with a structure and layout of how the song should be played on the guitar. You can use this song arrangement to practice it solo, or you can even use it for a group performance. 

Song Demo: Right here, J.J. will play the guitar parts of the song with the backing track. 

Solo: The solo present in this song is best suited to be played on electric guitar, and be sure to add a distortion tone to your guitar as well.

Improvisation: The last part of this song lesson is the improvisation techniques, which you can use in this song to make it sound better or exactly like how it is played in the original recording; you can choose the improvisation technique based on your liking. 

FAQs – Give Me Some Sunshine (Complete) Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Is the song Give Me Some Sunshine from 3 Idiots suitable for beginners to learn on guitar? 

Ans. The song can be easily played by using open chords; in addition to this, it follows a pretty simple structure, which anyone can get used to; the rhythm is slow to mid-tempo, which is again easy to follow. 

Q2. What is the strumming pattern for the song Give Me Some Sunshine?

Ans. A commonly used strumming pattern for this song is D – D U – U D U, and for the chorus, you are required to shift to a more open pattern like this one: D D U U D U. 

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

Q3. Do I require Capo to play the song Give Me Some Sunshine on guitar? 

Ans. Capo is optional; you can play this song in standard tuning without using capo, but if you do that, you need to learn the barre chords present in this song. 

Q4. Is there any specific solo or riff that guitarists need to learn in this song?

Ans. The song does have an iconic intro riff, which isn’t hard to learn, and it sounds amazing when you play it on acoustic guitar. The riff needs to be played on B and high E strings using simple melodic picking. 

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