Chords, Rhythm, and Backing Track

Arms Wide Open - Introduction

Welcome to the guitar lesson on a song that has the best rock song Grammy to its name –With Arms Wide Open by Creed. Scott Stapp’s wife was pregnant with his first child, he wrote the lyrics when he found out, with great surprise, that he was going to be a father. According to Stapp, the song was written in just fifteen minutes during a soundcheck. The song has received almost 200 million views on YouTube.

Stapp says, “It continues to have relevant meaning in my life because as I sing it now, I think of my daughter who's now on this planet and alive. And then I think of my newest son, my three-year-old, Daniel”. The song is about a man expressing his feelings about thinking about becoming a father.

Arms Wide Open Guitar Lesson

This is a guitar lesson that is an acoustic cover version of the song performed by James Boyce, taught by our expert Steve Luciano, in a section-by-section manner. They start with the introduction

The song is in the key of C major and features a number of suspended chords. There is a C major 9 chord with a B note in the bass, which sounds like a suspended chord because of the 9th scale degree. There is also a very unique A minor 11th chord, which also sounds like a suspended chord because of the 11th scale degree, which is actually the 4th scale degree on the octave higher. The instructor explains all the chord shapes in great detail. You can also refer to the Arms Wide Open tabs along with the lesson on the sidebar.

The strumming of the chords is very simple, compared to the chord voicings, that is – D - U U D - U U D - D U for the most part (D is a downward strum and U is an upward strum).

There is also an easy verison of the song that the instructor demonstrates, which is a beginner-friendly version of the song focused more on the singing part of the track.

FAQs

Q. What skill level is Arms Wide Open for?

This lesson is ideal for beginner to intermediate players. If you know basic open chords, you can easily learn the song.

Q. Is this version different from the original Creed version?

Yes. This is a soft acoustic cover by James Boyce. It keeps the emotional depth of the original but focuses more on the singing part.

Q. What is the tuning of Arms Wide Open by Creed?

Nope! This version is played in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-e), making it very accessible. Drop D is not required here.

Q. What chords are used in this version?

The song uses common suspended and power chords, with some being 9 and 11th chords. The tutor goes over each one slowly and clearly.

Introduction

Ironic is the song by Canadian singer and songwriter Alanis Morissette. It was the third single from her 1995 studio album, Jagged Little Pill. 

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

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: You will use open chords for this song. 

Chorus Variation: D G D E-minor are the chords you will use when playing chorus variation. 

Strumming Pattern 

This song has lots of repetition, making it easier for new guitar players to learn and play. The strumming pattern varies throughout the song, but for the most part, you will be playing:

Down-Down Up-Down Up-Down

Song Structure 

Chords, Rhythm, and Song Demo: This guitar lesson has only one section. Your instructor is Amy May, who will show you how to play specific chords for this song using a capo on the 4th fret. The tuning note for this song is Low-E. 

Why Learn This Song?

For six straight weeks, this song remained on top of the Canadian RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart, making it the second most successful song of the year in Canada. In addition to this, Ironic reached the top five spots in Australia, New Zealand, and Norway. This is a pretty catchy song, and once you start listening to it, you will be humming it day in and day out. 

Tips To Improve Guitar Playing: 

• When playing any chord, use one finger for one chord. 
• Always keep your thumb behind the middle finger and halfway down the neck. 
• You must understand that to become a better guitarist, you first need to be a better musician. 

Introduction

It’s Time is the debut single by the American rock band Imagine Dragons. The song was released as the leading single from the band’s first major label EP which was Continued Silence. In the same year the band included this song in their first feature album. 

It’s Time is the staple of Imagine Dragons’s live concert; they usually play this song in the beginning of their performance as it is the first song which gave the band its much needed recognition in the American music scene. 

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song It's Time as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Song Arrangement and Song Demo. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: The song It’s Time is present in the key of D 

Strumming Pattern 

The strumming pattern that you have to follow for this song is D-DU-UD-DU, which means: 

• D = Down strum
• U = Up strum
• - = Pause or slight break

Song Structure 

Introduction: In this part of the guitar lesson Mike Walker your music instructor is going to show you the tuning requirements for the song. 

Song Arrangement: Here, you are going to learn how to play specific chords in the open chord style. In addition to this, you will also learn the lick, which you will be playing over and over again in the verses. 

Song Demo: This is the last part of this guitar song lesson where Mike is going to teach you how to play the guitar section alongside the backing track. 

Introduction: The introduction is from Pawan Jalan 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. 

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. 

Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaaye is a song which is one of the most memorable vintage songs that people of all ages love to listen to. It's a song from the film Jurm starring Vinod Khanna, Shafi Inamdar, Meenakshi Sheshadri and Mahesh Anand. 

The popular romantic duet came alive from taking inspiration from the song 500 Hundred Miles by Peter, Paul and Mary, which was released in 1963. It’s a perfect song for cultural gatherings, romantic occasions or showcasing how versatile you are in terms of a musician. 

Strumming Pattern 

The main strumming pattern which you need to follow here is D-D-U-U-D-U. It’s a classic Bollywood strumming which can be found in most of the old romantic hits of the 1990s era. 

There’s an alternative pattern available if you wish to add more depth to your guitar play, and it goes like this: D-U-D-U-D-U. 

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

The tempo is of moderate pace with 80-90 BPM, which creates that amazing romantic flow; make sure when you are playing this one, be as gentle as possible to have smooth strokes. 

Song Structure 

Introduction, Chords, and Rhythm: The song is present in E major, and in this guitar tutorial by Pawan Jalan, you are going to learn how to play this song using open chords. In order to play it with open chords, you need to have a capo. The lesson starts with the chords which you need to learn, starting from E, F#m, B, D. 

The capo has to be placed on the 2nd fret if you are not comfortable playing the chord positions which were shown before. Once you move past the chords and rhythm section of the lesson, Pawan is going to show you how to play the entire song on guitar with the backing track to help you figure out the pace required for each section. 

Why Learn Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye From Jurm On Guitar?

Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye is a rare melody which sticks to listeners once they hear it for the first time; this is due to the presence of Western folk composition, which creates a strong melodic structure while still maintaining the Bollywood charm. 

It’s a song which is just a bit challenging enough to push your limits and improve your chord progressions and fingerpicking techniques without making you feel overwhelmed. You have to understand that it is ideal for beginners and for intermediate players as well; for advanced guitar players, this song doesn’t pose any challenge, but it’s a song that we recommend everyone should learn who is into playing musical instruments. 

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

Humnava is a soulful and emotional song; the song is known for having a heart-touching melody and simple yet expressive chord progression. It’s an ideal song for every guitarist who wishes to combine technical skills with that of musical feeling. 

This version of the song uses open chords, making it quite easier for beginners to learn in jiffy. The song's tempo is pretty soothing and steady, which makes it a perfect option for individuals who wish to sing and play their guitar at the same time. 

Song Structure 

Song Arrangement: This right here is the easier guitar version of the song Humnava provided by Steve Luciano. In this song arrangement, Steve shows how it is different from the full version. In addition to this, the strumming pattern is quite straightforward as well, and you will first learn how to play the intro part, then the verse, and finally the outro. 

Song Demo: Right here, Steve is going to give a proper guitar demo of this song from start to finish as the backing track gets played alongside. 

Why Learn Humnava Song On Guitar?

As you play this song, you will learn how to switch between open chords to create a clean transition quickly; this will improve your control over fretting hands along with the overall fluency of the instrument. 

The gentle strumming pattern that you will learn here is going to help you maintain consistent timing and dynamics. 

FAQs – Humnava Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. In which key do I have to play the song Humnava on guitar?

Ans. You should play this song in a key of A minor; the A minor is responsible for providing it with a melancholic, soulful sound. Likewise, if you wish to play it like an original track, you might require a capo on the first fret or 2nd fret, depending on the version you wish to play. 

Q2. Which particular scales can I use in the song Humnava for pushing melodic fills or solos in the song? 

Ans. The A minor scale and A minor pentatonic scale work perfectly for creating an emotional intro for this song. 

Q3. What time signature does the song Humnava is present in? 

Ans. This song lesson follows a 4/4 time signature, which is quite easy to keep up and suitable for practicing timing and dynamics.

Q4. Shall I use fingerpicking with this song? 

Ans. If you wish, you can go with fingerpicking in parts of the song Humnava; for starters, you can replace standard strumming with a back Travis picking or a simple plucking pattern. With these replacements, you will be giving this song a more delicate and intimate feel. 

Mann Mera is a perfect song that combines melody, emotions, and simplicity to give us an ideal track to be played on guitar. It has a soothing tune to it, and the lyrics are quite heartfelt, giving you a chance to express your emotions through music. 

Fun Fact: This particular track helps Gajendra Verma make his name in Bollywood and in the mainstream music scene. The original version of the song went quite viral on the internet, and it became the youth’s favourite song to play even to this day.  

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: The basic arpeggio fingerpicking pattern for this song is Thumb (P) – Index (I) – Middle (M) – Ring (A) – Middle (M) – Index (I).

Now, in terms of each individual string: 

6 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 3 – 4 (for G and D chords)

5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 3 – 4 (for Em and C chords)

Strumming Pattern 

The following pattern you have to repeat smoothly throughout the song, and it also works well with the chord progression: D – D U – U D U. 

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction of the lesson is from J.J. Pattishall, who is going to show you how to tune up your guitar for the song and tells you that the song is present in the key of C-sharp minor. 

Chords and Rhythm: In this part of the guitar lesson, J.J. shows you where you have to play the specific chords and what rhythm you need to follow for this song. 

Song Arrangement: After showcasing all the chords that you will be playing, J.J. provides information on the song arrangement, in which he gives you details of chords that make up the chorus and verse sections of the song. 

Intro Riff: In this part, you will learn how to play the iconic opening riff of the song, which made the song so easy to remember just from its tune. 

Song Demo: In the final part of this guitar lesson, J.J. is going to show you how to play the guitar chords with the backing track. 

Why Learn Mann Mera Song?

Mann Mera is a beginner-friendly song; it uses open chords that guitarists learn at the beginning of their musical journey. In addition to this, the song also includes a simple fingerpicking technique that allows you to improve finger coordination and control as you play. 

FAQS – Mann Mera Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Who is the composer of the song Mann Mera from the movie Table 21? 

Ans. The song was composed by Gajendra Verma, who also sang it. 

Q2. Do I need to use Arpeggios for the song Mann Mera? 

Ans. Yes, for the intro and for the verse part, you have to use the fingerpicking pattern in order to play the song softly. 

Q3. Do I need to have a capo for this song? 

Ans. To play this song, you don’t require a capo, but if you have one, you can use it to match up with the original pitch used by the composer.