Introduction

In this video lesson J.J. Pattishall teaches how to play the song All Songs as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Munda Iphone Warga, Haye Mera Dil , Pani Da Rang, Main Tenu Samjhawan Ki, Sadi Gali, Ambersaria and O Heeriye. 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 Gubbare as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Intro Piece, Chords, Rhythm, and Backing Track and Lesson with Capo. 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 Jee Le Zara as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Intro, Chords, and Rhythm and Song Demo. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Welcome to the guitar lesson on Samjhawan, a heartfelt romantic ballad from the 2014 Bollywood film Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. The film stars Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt, and this song quickly became one of its most memorable tracks. Samjhawan is actually a reimagined version of Main Tenu Samjhawan Ki, a soulful Punjabi song originally composed by Jawad Ahmad and sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in 2010. The Bollywood version was recreated by Sharib–Toshi, with lyrics by Ahmad Anees and Kumaar, and sung by two of India’s finest voices, Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal. Their emotional delivery gives the song a deep sense of longing and love that really connects with listeners.

This song’s popularity is reflected in the awards it won, including the GiMA Award for Best Duet in 2015. There was also a more stripped-down unplugged version sung by Alia Bhatt herself, which offered a softer, more intimate take. The song talks about understanding and comforting a loved one, with lyrics that express vulnerability and devotion. Its gentle melody and heartfelt words have helped Samjhawan become a beloved classic in modern Indian music.

Samjhawan Guitar Lesson

In this lesson, instructor J J Patishall guides you through the chords and rhythm of Samjhawan in a way that’s easy to follow, even if you’re not a seasoned player. The song is played mostly using open chords like Asus2, Dsus2, F#m, Bm, and E, which gives it that smooth and mellow sound. These suspended chords, especially the Asus2 and Dsus2, add a gentle tension that feels emotional but not complicated. J J explains how to finger these chords carefully to keep the song’s soft vibe intact.

One of the key points J J focuses on is how to move between these chords smoothly. He breaks down the transitions slowly so you don’t get stuck on tricky shapes like F#m, which can feel tough at first because it’s usually a barre chord. But with his tips, you’ll find a comfortable way to play it without straining your hand. The lesson includes how to hold Asus2 and Dsus2 so that the ringing open strings create a warm, full sound that fills the space nicely.

The strumming pattern is simple yet expressive, with a mix of down and up strokes that flow naturally with the song’s rhythm. J J also shows a subtle picking pattern for those who want to bring out the melody within the chords more clearly. This fingerpicking option works well if you want to capture the intimate feeling of the unplugged version. Throughout the lesson, J J highlights how small changes in timing and emphasis can really shape the mood, helping you play Samjhawan with the same tenderness that makes the original so special.

FAQs

Q. Is Samjhawan suitable for beginner guitar players?

Yes, especially since many chords are open or suspended chords. J J breaks down the harder chords to make them accessible.

Q. Can I play the unplugged version on guitar?

Absolutely. The unplugged version is simpler and focuses more on fingerpicking, which J J covers in the lesson.

Pashmina – Introduction

Welcome to the guitar lesson on one of the most delicately composed love songs in Hindi cinema — Pashmina by Amit Trivedi, from the 2016 film Fitoor. The song is a soft, poetic track that floats between romance and melancholy, wrapped in layers of orchestration and Amit Trivedi's unique singing style. The film itself was an adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, and Pashmina works as a musical expression of the complex emotions in the story.

The word Pashmina refers to an extremely fine wool from Kashmir, and in the song, it becomes a metaphor for love — soft, rich, intricate, and fragile. The lyrics, written by Swanand Kirkire, are as layered as the melody, bringing out that sense of a love that can’t be held too tightly, or it will slip away. The song has been compared by some to western tracks like California by Phantom Planet, but Pashmina stands on its own because of the way it mixes classical Indian textures with modern songwriting.

Pashmina – Guitar Lesson

This is an easy acoustic version of Pashmina, taught by Mike Walker, with the goal of helping beginner players fall in love with the guitar just as much as they love the song. The version is played with a capo on the 5th fret, which raises the pitch to match the original recording, while keeping the chord shapes extremely simple and familiar.

The chords used are Am, D, Em, F, C, and G — all open chords, which means if you know your basics, you’ll be able to play this version comfortably. Mike goes over every chord change and voicing with clear instructions, making this lesson feel very hands-on.

The progression flows in a way that lets the emotional content of the song shine through. The use of Am and Em, both minor chords, gives the song a slightly wistful tone, while G and C open up the resolution at the right moments.

The chord changes follow the original mood of the track, but are simplified to make it more accessible. Even the F chord, which can be tricky for beginners, is demonstrated with alternate fingerings and techniques so that anyone can play it with enough practice.

The strumming pattern is relaxed and meant to match the fluid movement of the melody. There’s no pressure to play it fast — in fact, slowing it down helps bring out the beauty of the song. Mike also talks about how to let your fingers move smoothly between chords and how to make the transitions sound clean without breaking the rhythm. You’ll also learn how to use dynamics — like playing softer or louder — to really bring out the emotion in different sections of the song.

FAQs

Q. Is this lesson suitable for absolute beginners?

Yes, this version is made especially for beginners. If you know your basic open chords and can change between them slowly, you’ll be able to follow along easily.

Q. What tuning is used in this version of Pashmina?

This song is played in standard tuning with a capo on the 5th fret to match the original key.

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Pichle Saat Dinoon Mein as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Intro Riff, Verse, and Chorus, Bridge and Outro, Song Demo, Solo Lesson and Improvisation. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Tu Chahiye - Introduction

Welcome to the guitar lesson on one of the most loved romantic songs of modern indian pop music, Tu Chahiye by Atif Aslam. Performed for the Bollywood movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan, the song has received almost 75 million views on YouTube.

The movie is about a man who helps a little girl lost in a foreign land reach her home across the borders of nation and religion.

The song, though, is a subplot. The lyrics express deep emotion and longing for the love interest, fitting the film's emotional themes. Musically, the track goes from slow romantic mush to upbeat disco feel, which can be thought of as a parallel to the storyline shown in the song as well as in the movie overall. The hero and the heroine grow into a romance towards each other as the song progresses.

Tu Chahiye Guitar Lesson

Tu Chahiye guitar lesson is taught by our expert, Steve Luciano, who teaches parts of the song in a section-by-section manner, starting from the intro that talks about the chords and the percussive rhythm pattern, later demonstrating the full song in its entirety.

The song’s intro is built on palm-muted, straightforward power chords –G, C, and D that give it a rhythmic pulse. As the track progresses, it introduces major 7th arpeggios, slash chords like D/F, suspended chords such as Csus2, and augmented chords. These chord variations add an uplifting quality that suits the song’s upbeat, emotional energy.

There are a number of complex chords that require knowledge of theory and some intermediate level of practice to master. So, the tutor, along with the full demo, explains the simpler, more beginner-friendly ways of playing the chords.

The strumming in the song is also a little special; it lasts for two measures, or the whole duration of the chorus, meaning the pattern doesn’t repeat until after the second bar, particularly in the chorus sections. The tutor has explained this in great detail.

Tu Chahiye lyrics and tabs are also available for this lesson, along the right side of the page. The tab sheet can also be downloaded for future reference and practice.

FAQs

Q. Is this song suitable for beginners?

Yes. Although it has some complex chords, like the major 7th, slash chords, suspended and augmented chords, they are not substantially harder than standard chord shapes, and with consistent practice, they can be easily mastered.

Q. Can I play this on an acoustic guitar?

Absolutely! The song does not have many lead lines, so you don’t need an electric guitar, although you can easily play the song on one, and the song is very vocals-forward, as is the case with most Bollywood music; hence, an acoustic guitar is also ideal for it.

Q. Do I need a capo to play Tu Chahiye?

The original key is G major, but if you’re singing along and find it too low, you can use a capo on the 2nd or 3rd fret to raise the pitch. 

Ishq Haazir Hai is the title track of a short movie of the same name, having lead actors Diljit Dosanjh & Wamiqa Gabbi. It’s a song that is known for being a romantic melody that truly captures the essence of love and longing. 

Furthermore, even a decade after its release, we can still hear this song being played on various radio channels, showcasing that its emotional resonance is still intact among Diljit's fans.

Strumming Pattern 

The main strumming pattern for this song is D-D-U-U-D-D-U. It would be great if you slowly start with just downstrokes; once you get comfortable with the beat, you can then start adding upstrokes in your practice. 

Also, focus more on consistent timing rather than speed in the beginning. Be gentle as you play chords to keep up with the flowing strumming technique required for this song. 

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction is from J.J. Pattishall; he starts this guitar lesson by showing you the standard guitar tuning that is required for this song. Also, the song is in the key of A minor. For this song, you do need to have a capo, which you will place on the 5th fret. 

Chords and Rhythm: Here, you will get to know about all the chords that you will be playing in this song, along with the rhythm that you have to follow. 

Song Arrangement: J.J. has divided the song arrangement into three sections called the verse and chorus; these two have similar chords, and the third section is a bridge. 

Song Demo: In this part of the song lesson, you will see how to play the entire guitar part of the song with the backing track. 

Ending Lick: There are a few licks positioned here and there in the song, which you will be learning here. 

Overdub Licks: Here, you will learn chords that work as a fill-in for the second guitar; these chords are not played by the lead guitarist, so if you want, you can skip these up. 

Improvisation: Finally, here, J.J. shows you some improvisation techniques that can help you find your own musical tone as you practice this song; from this part, you will be able to develop your own individual style. 

Easy Non-Capo Version: This is a more simplified version of the song, and you don’t need to require Capo for this one. 

Why Learn Ishq Haazir Hai Song On Guitar?

This one is a quick and simple song to learn because of its beginner-friendly chord guides; with this song, you learn smooth chord transitions and learn how to maintain a consistent rhythm from start to finish.