In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Aahatein as part of our Guitar series on song lessons. The song lesson is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Easy Chords and Rhythms, Song Arrangement, Song Demo, Non-Capo Arrangement, Non-Capo Demo, Solo, and Improvisation. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Welcome to the guitar lesson on a song that has stood the test of time and continues to echo through generations, Chhookar Mere Mann Ko from the 1981 film Yaarana. Sung by the legendary Kishore Kumar, this track is a gentle, heartfelt expression of love and emotional intimacy. Composed by Rajesh Roshan with lyrics by Anjaan, the song was brought to life on screen by Amitabh Bachchan and Neetu Singh.

At the heart of this song is a deep sense of devotion. Lines like "Tu hi mera jeevan, tu hi jeene ka sahara" (You are my life, you are the support of my living) hold an emotional honesty that connects with listeners even today. The melody is soft, yet powerful in its sincerity. The reason it has lasted for so long is simple: it makes people feel seen and understood.

Chhookar Mere Mann Ko – Guitar Lesson

This lesson, taught by Steve Luciano, breaks down the capo version of Chhookar Mere Mann Ko into an easy-to-follow acoustic arrangement. In this version, the capo is placed on the 7th fret. This does two things: first, it matches the original key of the song to Kishore Kumar’s vocal range, and second, it makes it possible to play the song using simple open chord shapes. This is a big help if you're still getting used to barre chords or complex voicings.

The chords used in this version are A major, E major, D major, and C# minor all of which are very beginner-friendly. C# minor is the only barre chord, but with practice, it becomes easier to handle, especially since the other chords allow your fingers to rest. Steve walks you through each chord and explains where your fingers need to go in a relaxed, clear way. Even if you’ve never used a capo before, this lesson is a great place to start.

The rhythm of the song is very steady and flowing ideal for slow strumming. The strumming pattern in this version is kept simple to let the chords and the melody breathe. It’s the kind of song that relies on feel rather than speed. Steve emphasises dynamics and the importance of playing gently to match the emotion of the track. He also walks through the full song section by section, intro, verse, and chorus, and offers a demonstration at the end so you can play along with confidence.

FAQs

Q. What level of guitar playing is this lesson suitable for?

This version is perfect for beginners to early intermediate players. Most of the chords are open shapes and easy to play, especially with the capo.

Q. Do I need to use a capo to play this version?

Yes, for this particular lesson, a capo on the 7th fret is essential to stay in key and use open chord shapes. Without the capo, you’d need to play more complex barre chords.

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!

Saajna’s unplugged version features minimal instrumentation and comes with soulful vocals that touch your heart. It has become a go-to-track for contestants of reality shows, unplugged concerts and for many upcoming musicians who are singing in clubs, cafes and restaurants. 

Fun Fact: 

The original song for the film was composed by Salim-Sulaiman, and the responsibility of composition was given to none other than Shafqat Amanat Ali, which became so popular that it overshadowed the original recording. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: In this introduction part of the song lesson, Steve, your guitar instructor, talks about what makes Saajna such a great Hindi song to learn on guitar. 

Song Arrangement: Here, you will learn how to tune up your guitar and learn how to play 

the song in the key of D minor. 

Song Demo: In this section, Steve is going to play the guitar part of the song with the backing track to show you how to sync guitar chords with the vocals that are part of the song. 

Solo 1: This part of the lesson helps you understand how to play the first solo that comes at the very beginning of the song. 

Solo 2: This part of the guitar lesson will provide you with information on the next little piece 

of the guitar solo that you hear in the middle of the song. 

Solo 3: Here, you will learn the very last solo, which comes as the song is about to end. 

Overdub Section: This part of the lesson teaches you how to play a specific section of the second guitar, which only comes when the verse section comes in. 

Improvisation: In the last part of this lesson, Steve tells you some of the improvisation techniques that you can use in order to make your guitar chords sound as accurate as possible. 

Why is Saajna (Unplugged) from the movie I, Me aur Main Song?

The song Saajna is rich and filled with emotions; the lyrics are heartfelt, making it a perfect 

choice for people who are looking for emotive playing and connecting with their audience. 

FAQs – Saajna (Unplugged) Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Who composed the song Saajna, and who sang it for the movie? 

Ans. The unplugged version of the song was composed by Shafqat Amanat Ali, and the vocals for the song were given by Falak Shabir. 

Q2. Is this a good song for beginners? 

Ans. Yes, the song takes full advantage of basic chords and has a slow tempo as well making it suitable for slow beginners. 

Q3. Do I really need to play this song on acoustic guitar only? 

Ans. The unplugged versions of the means it is best to play it on an acoustic guitar with the help of fingerstyle playing. 

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!

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.

Aye Khuda From The Film Paathshala 

Aye, Khuda is one of those songs that got stuck with us even after the movie became decades old. It is the song that allows you to connect deeply with both the lyrics and the music present in the song. As you play this song, you will be learning how to properly finger pick and take full advantage of the arpeggios pattern. 

Fun Fact: The movie Paathshala didn't make too much noise at the box office, but this particular song from the movie was being played on repeat on radios, music TV channels and even by teenagers who got the cassette album. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: The common arpeggio which you can use for this song is: P, I, M, A, M, I

• P = Thumb (for the bass note)
• I = Index
• M = Middle
• A = Ring

Strumming Pattern 

The strumming pattern of the song has a nice flow to it, which keeps the song smooth and emotionally rich. You have to put a bit of an emphasis on the downstroke at the beginning of each measure and make sure to keep the upstrokes softer and fluid: D - DU - D - UD - U. 

• D = Down Strum 
• U = Up Strum

Song Structure 

Intro, Chords, & Rhythm: The guitar lesson is performed by Pawan Jalan; in this section, he first shows you how to tune your guitar in the key of A. After this, Pawan shows you how to play the chords that are required for the song, and then comes a lesson on strumming patterns for the same. 

Why Learn Aye Khuda From The Film Paathshala?

It is a simple yet impactful song that you can quickly learn to play as it uses common guitar chords like Am, F, C, G, and others. These guitar chords make it easier for beginners to play this song with fluency. For people who love to perform solo or in open mics, for them it is a perfect song to gain the audience's interest towards them. 

FAQs – Aye Khuda From The Film Paathshala Guitar Lesson

Q1. Who sang Aye Khuda for the film Paathshala? 

Ans. The main singer for the song was none other than Salim Merchant who is half part of the famous music duo Salim Sulaiman. 

Q2. Who was the composer of the song Aye Khuda? 

Ans. The song was composed by Salim-Sulaiman; the duo is known for creating emotionally rich and cinematic soundtracks for various Bollywood movies. 

Q3. Who penned down the lyrics of the song Aye Khuda? 

Ans. Irfan Siddiqui was the writer who wrote the lyrics for this song. 

Bandeyaa is a great track to learn on guitar; with this guitar lesson, you are going to have an understanding of musical structure and chord rhythms. The song has a deep emotional appeal to it, even though the entire composition is a combination of simple yet powerful chords with the addition of expressive vocals. 

With this guitar lesson from Mike Walker, you will learn how to play and capture the raw intensity of Bandeyaa with the help of smooth transitions, dynamic strumming, and beginner-friendly chord shapes. 

Whether you are learning this song to perform solo, thinking about jamming with friends, or just recording a heartfelt cover, this is the lesson that is going to provide you with a thorough guide on how to use different guitar techniques to make your version of Bandeyaa sound more polished and moving. 

Strumming Pattern 

When it comes to learning a strumming pattern for a song like Bandeyaa, you need to go with a pattern that compliments the sound of acoustic guitar, and we just got that for you; here’s the pattern that’s surely going to hit your audience in all the right places as you play this song: D – D U – U D U.

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

An optional strumming variation that you can follow to make the song more expressive: D – D – D U – U D U.

With this strumming, you are going to add a slight pause after the first two strums, giving more space and emotional weight to the song. 

Here are a few tips that will help you strum better and more cohesively: 

• When you are playing this song, make sure you keep the strums gentle and controlled, especially when you reach the verse section of the song; this will help you preserve the emotional feel of the song. 
• As the chorus of the song begins, if you wish, you can slightly increase the strumming intensity to match the build-up. 
• In case you want to play a more intimate version of the song, then it would be best to replace the strumming with light fingerpicking or arpeggios during the intro and the verse sections of the song. 

FAQs – Bandeyaa Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Is it possible to play the Bandeyaa song from the movie Jazbaa entirely with open chords on the guitar? 

Ans. Yes, you surely can play the entire song, but you have to place a capo on the 5th fret; with a capo, you avoid bar chords entirely while still maintaining the sound, which is closer to the original recording. 

Q2. Is the song Bandeyaa from Jazbaa good for practicing the fingerpicking technique on guitar? 

Ans. The song uses a slow tempo, and it does have a melancholic vibe to it, which makes it a perfect guitar lesson to practice basic arpeggios or Travis picking, especially when the verse or intro parts of the song come in. 

Snowtime is an understated song by James Taylor, and this song exemplifies Taylor’s enduring ability to create intimacy and warmth by using simple musical elements. Taylor is known for composing masterful fingerpicking and mellow vocal tones, and even with the inclusion of these two signature styles of his, Taylor has made this song feel like a quiet 

conversation with his listeners rather than a performance. 

Snowtime keeps up with the folk-pop sensibilities, which is again Taylor’s signature sound; he uses clean guitar lines, gentle melodies and even simple lyrics, which somehow feel like a personal reflection and universal relatability. The guitar work you have to learn for this song is deceptively simple, yet it has technical finesse to it. 

In order to play this song similar to Taylor’s version, you have to learn precise fingerpicking, which is something generations of acoustic guitarists have to learn if they wish to learn guitar as more than just a hobby.

Snowtime is a song masterclass of a song that was held by restraints; it’s a gentle and introspective song that combines simplicity and sincerity. Whenever you are going to play this song on guitar, you and your audience will feel like they have been transported to their old friend’s home for a cup of evening tea or a cold beer. 

Why Learn Snowtime Song By James Taylor Song On Guitar?

The signature fingerpicking of Taylor is present in Snowtime, and as you learn it, you will get to know about precision, control and independence between your thumb and fingers. This song could be one of the best practical exercises you can do to develop smooth, melodic fingerpicking, doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or an intermediate guitar player. 

Snowtime is a song that describes the life of a performer, and ironically, as you learn this song on guitar, you will have a perfect song to play in an acoustic setting. Just Imagine yourself playing this song live, with confidence and full control over chord progression!!

FAQs – Snowtime Song By James Taylor Guitar Lesson

Q1. Which guitar tuning does James Taylor use for the song Snowtime?

Ans. James usually tunes his guitar in standard tuning of EADGBE when he has to play Snowtime, but to play this song; he also applies signature string gauge adjustments and tweaks the guitar’s tuning to enhance the tonality; if you are just learning how to play this song on guitar, it would be best to go with the standard tuning. 

Q2. Which of the fingerpicking techniques do I need to learn for the song Snowtime?  

Ans. Travi-style fingerpicking is our best pick to learn if you do not wish to follow a strumming pattern for this song.