Introduction

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!

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Ishq Wala Love 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 and Easy Version. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

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. 

The solo from the main theme song of the movie Dil Chahta Hai is mellow, rhythmic, and groove-driven, making it perfect for acoustic guitar. The solo has a laid-back feel to it with a 4/4 feel, with a smooth and slightly syncopated rhythm. 

The title track of the movie Dil Chahta Hai marked the turning point in the Bollywood music industry, but here’s one lesser-known fact about it: the solo version, which you are going to learn in this lesson, was not part of the full release.

The solo gained much attention through behind-the-scenes acoustic performances, which were composed by Eshaan Noorani. Fans fell in love with the stripped-down version of the song, and it became the most sought-after version among guitar enthusiasts and live performers all across the country.

Strumming Pattern 

The recommended strumming for the solo part of the song is: D – D U – U D U. 

This strumming pattern perfectly fits with the relaxed vibe and provides you just the right swing for the solo version. 

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

Song Structure 

Solo Lesson: The solo guitar lesson is of Dil Chahta Hai, one of the iconic Bollywood movies that highlights friendship, love, and life. The guitar instructor for this solo is Eshaan Noorani from the group Shankar Ehsaan Loy (SEL), which is the original creator of this song. Eshaan, during this solo lesson, talks about how the group came up with the solo, the idea behind it, and how you can play the same tune on your guitar. 

Why Learn Dil Chahta Hai Solo?

The solo is a beautiful rendition of an iconic Bollywood track, it is considered to be a perfect piece for guitarists that are looking to blend technique with various emotions, in addition to this, the solo version of the song is naturally arranged in such a way that it helps in acoustic setting which helps you in practicing clean strumming, explore light fingerpicking, and play melodic along with expressive accompaniment without requiring you to have a full band using other instruments. 

FAQs – This Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Is the solo version present here different from the one that is part of the movie? 

Ans. Yes, the solo version is more of a stripped-down acoustic version, which focuses on the mellow vocals and simple guitar strumming technique. 

Q2. Can I play this song using fingerpicking? 

Ans. Yes, the solo is great for soft fingerpicking; it would be great if you used it in the intro section of the solo. 

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!

Main Tenu Samjhawan Ki is a song that has a romantic melody and comes with heartfelt lyrics, thus making it a crowd pleaser, and you can even use it to impress someone close to you. The melody of the song complements the vocal expressions, so if you are looking for a song to improve your singing and guitar skills, then there’s no better love song than this one. 

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan sang the original song Main Tenu Samjhawan Ki for the Punjabi film Virsa (2010). The song quickly became a cult classic in Pakistan, who love to listen to indie music, and after that, Bollywood brought this song to Indian audiences. 

Strumming Pattern 

For the mellow vibe of the song, we have come up with a simple strumming pattern which goes like this: D–D UUD– UUD D–

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

To play this strumming pattern with precision, you should start with a gentle Down-Down, make sure you keep the strumming more relaxed and smooth, because the song is quite emotional and has a flowing feel to it. If you wish, you can slightly vary the dynamics during the verse and chorus sections of the song. 

Technical Skills You Are Going To Learn From The Guitar Lesson Of Main Tenu Samjhawan Ki-

Here’s what you are going to learn in this guitar lesson, instructed by Steve Luciano:

• Open chords and smooth transitions, which help you in improving left-hand flexibility and timing. 
• You will be developing expressive strumming patterns in order to match the song's emotional tonality. 
• Besides this, you can also incorporate expressive touch via fingerpicking, which allows you to mimic the original instrumental texture of the song. 

Why Learn the Main Tenu Samjhawan Ki Song On Guitar?

The song Main Tenu Samjhawan Ki is built on gentle and repetitive chord progressions, which are easy to play, so much so that even a beginner can play it after learning a few basic chords. At the same time, these chords pack a powerful yet ideal pattern that you can use for understanding strumming control and smooth transitions. 

FAQs – Main Tenu Samjhawan Ki Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Do I need a capo to play the song Main Tenu Samjhawan Ki on my guitar?

Ans. See, a capo is optional if you are playing the song in its original key, but if you wish to use a capo, you can put it on the 3rd fret. On the other hand, if you are going with the male vocals, then it would be best to play the song without using a capo. 

Q2. Can I play this song on the guitar while singing it at the same time? 

Ans. Yes, that would be great. This is a perfect song for practicing strumming and singing together, all thanks to its slow tempo and predictable rhythm. 

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Neele Neele Ambar Par as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Intro Chords, Intro Licks and Overdub Parts, Chorus - Chords and Rhythm, Verse - Chords and Rhythm, Guitar Solo, Synth Solo, and Outro - Chords and Rhythm, Backing Track, Solo 1, Solo 2 and Improvisation. 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 Luka Chuppi as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Intro, Chords, and Song Arrangement, Rhythm and Song Demo. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!