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

Mai Woh Chaand Easy Version – Introduction

Welcome to the guitar lesson for Mai Woh Chaand, a beautiful and soulful Hindi song from the 2016 movie Teraa Surroor. Sung by Darshan Raval, this track instantly connected with listeners through its emotional lyrics and heartfelt melody. The song was composed by Himesh Reshammiya, with lyrics written by Sameer Anjaan, who is known for his ability to express deep feelings in simple words. Released just before the film hit theaters, Mai Woh Chaand quickly became popular as a romantic ballad that perfectly captured the mood of love and longing.

The music video features Himesh Reshammiya himself alongside actress Farah Karimaee, telling a story of love with all its ups and downs. The song’s slow and melancholic vibe matches the narrative well, making it a standout track in the film’s soundtrack. Darshan Raval’s soft, emotional voice helps bring out the tender feelings in the lyrics, making the song memorable for many fans of Bollywood music.

Mai Woh Chaand Easy Version – Guitar Lesson

In this lesson, Steve Luciano guides you through an easy acoustic version of Mai Woh Chaand that’s perfect for beginners. The chords used are straightforward and mostly open chords, including Bm, B7, D, G, Am, Em, C, and A7. Steve takes time to show you how to form each chord clearly, especially the Bm and B7, which can be tricky for new players but are essential to keeping the song’s gentle mood. He explains Bm as a simplified version, so you don’t have to worry about complicated finger positions.

The lesson focuses on playing with smooth transitions between chords and capturing the slow, reflective rhythm of the song. Steve introduces a simple strumming pattern that fits the mood perfectly—nothing too fast or complicated, just enough to support the vocals. The strumming mostly alternates between downward and upward strokes, keeping a soft flow that matches Darshan Raval’s singing style.

Steve also talks about how to emphasize certain beats to give the song a relaxed but emotional feel, helping you learn how to play with feeling instead of just hitting the right chords. For those interested, he shows small variations in the strumming to add a little more texture without making it too complex. This version of Mai Woh Chaand is a great way to practice basic chord changes and rhythm while playing a beautiful song that sounds impressive even when kept simple.

FAQs

Q. Is this version good for absolute beginners?

Yes, Steve simplifies tricky chords like Bm and B7 so beginners can learn comfortably.

Q. Do I need to know fingerpicking to play this song?

No, this lesson focuses on easy strumming that works well with the song’s slow tempo.

If there is one guitar solo that completely redefined the role of music in movies, it has to be the Rockstar movie’s solo. This particular electric guitar rhythm is more than just an accompaniment; it’s a narrative. A.R. Rahman did not treat the guitar as a decorative layer; he made sure that the chords became the bloodstream of the protagonist present in the movie.

In addition to this, the complete rawness and imperfection of this guitar solo are what make it striking. As you learn this solo, you will see that it does not require you to go to unnecessary lengths of learning speed. Instead of shredding, most parts of the solo rely on long-held notes, subtle vibrato, and controlled feedback. The song follows blues-rock language filtered through Indian cinematic emotion.

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If you look at this guitar solo from a music perspective, you will see how the solo respects the melody of the song. It doesn’t compete with the vocals; it is reacting to them. Think of this guitar solo as a continuation of the voice after the vocals fade.

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Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

The sad version of the Rockstar solo that we are referring to here is more like an emotional theme motif, which can be heard across background score cues. Given below is the chord vocabulary that you need to learn if you wish to play this song on electric guitar, and it provides you with the emotional foundation of the theme:

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Am (A minor), G (G major), F (F major), E (E major)

Here is the common progression shape that you should be following: Am – G – F – E

In case you wish to learn about expanded chords for depth than use these chords: Am7, Gadd9, Fmaj7, E7.

The depth chords are for more advanced players.

FAQs – Rockstar Solo Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Was the Rockstar solo fully improvised, or was it composed?

Ans. The solo was composed with improvisational phrasing; the note choices you will find in this solo are quite deliberate, but as you learn to play it on guitar, you will find out that the timing, sustain, and expression might vary. As a result, some live versions may feel slightly different.

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Q2. Which scales should I be practicing for mastering this solo?

Ans. You should start with a minor pentatonic scale, and then move to a natural minor scale. Make sure you don’t mix too many scales; simplicity is the key here.

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Q3. What type of bends should I be using the most when playing this solo?  

Ans. Whole-step bends, slow-release bends, and bends that don’t really resolve immediately.

Unlike the introspective ballads that used to be quite popular in the 2000s, this particular song, “Mitwa,” travels harmonically and emotionally. As you learn to play this song on guitar, your guitar instructor, Mr. Ehsaan Noorani, shows you how the melody rises in arcs, resolves gently, and then once again pushes ahead.

If we talk about the composition, the song creates a sense of hope, longing, and emotional momentum, which gives the song its unique identity. The song beautifully blends major-key optimism with moments of tension, which come in the form of transitional chords. This balance keeps the listener emotionally engaged without feeling heavy.

The guitar work you will be learning in this lesson shows you how to use the guitar as a narrative instrument. In verses, you have to keep focus more on rhythm and clarity. On the other hand, in the pre-chorus and chorus, you will learn how to play fuller strums and sustained chords.

Ehsaan Noorani teaches you how to use functional harmony with this song. You will also find out how chords naturally want to move and resolve. For guitar students, it is one of the ideal songs to learn a progression that flows rather than remaining still.

Why Learn Mitwa From Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Song On Guitar?

As an educational piece, Mitwa helps you develop musical stamina. In all honesty, it’s a long song, and with each verse it evolves to become more grand. As a result, it feels like running a marathon as you practice this on guitar.

Likewise, it introduces you to the section-based dynamics and builds your confidence in both open and semi-open chord progressions. In case you are a beginner, it’s a song that will take you from beginner to intermediate level of musical thinking.

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FAQs – Mitwa Song From Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Guitar Lesson

Q1. Which strumming pattern works best for this guitar song lesson?

Ans. The most common strumming for Mitwa is D – D U – U D – U, the main key here is to learn accent control.

Q2. Are there any chord changes between the verse and the chorus?

Ans. Yes, when you are playing the chorus, you have to use strong resolution chords such as D or D7, which will help you create an emotional lift. You have to keep a contrast between verse and chorus to elevate the song's impact.

Q3. Does this song use any barre chords?

Ans. No, there are no mandatory barre chords for you to learn, but in some cases, you can play Bm. On the other hand, beginners can easily substitute Bm with Bm7.

Q4. What is the biggest technical challenge that learners have to face when practicing Mitwa on guitar?

Ans. The biggest challenge is maintaining an even rhythm while increasing the intensity in the chorus. You have to do this while making sure that you are not rushing through the chords.

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

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Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai By Lucky Ali 

Lucky Ali’s “Kabi Aisa Lagta Hai” is one of those rare gems in the Indie music scene that made the artist’s name familiar in every Indian household. This particular song feels like it is made for calm evenings, thus making it less of a song and more of a feeling that you experience. 

The guitar chords are free-flowing, and they are soaked in nostalgia. As you practice this song, you will find that the song requires a lot of patience; you don’t have to rush it on guitar, it will smoothly drift. The use of open chords “Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai” creates a warm and earthy feeling, which is something a lot of songs desperately try to mimic but fail miserably. 

In addition to this, learning “Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai” by Lucky Ali on guitar will teach you how sometimes you don’t need to fill in spaces when playing a song, even silence can be a voice when it is done with perfection, and this song is a prime example of it. 

Why Learn Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai By Lucky Ali Song On Guitar?

The chord progression of the song “Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai” is quite repetitive, but that’s where its true strength lies; the progression makes listeners sink into a melody of calmness. Apart from this, as a learner, you can pick up this song in no time due to the ease of chords. Once all the chords are in their place, you can spend just a few weeks mastering their original feel and playing style. 

For beginners, the song “Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai” holds an easy strumming pattern that allows them to explore important concepts of control and flow. On the other hand, advanced players have the freedom to experiment with fingerstyle picking to get a richer and more intimate 

sound out of their guitar. 

FAQs – Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai By Lucky Ali Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Where do I have to place the capo to play the song “Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai” by Lucky Ali on guitar? 

Ans. Depending on your vocal range, you can put a capo anywhere on the neck of the guitar. But for most people, it is not required because the song uses a G major chord progression. 

Q2. Which tuning should I be using to play the song “Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai” on guitar?

Ans. The song uses standard tuning ( E A D G B E); there is no requirement to add alternate tuning. All you have to do is grab your acoustic guitar, tune it in, and start practicing the 

song. 

Q3. Which strumming pattern do I have to follow when playing “Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai” on guitar?

Ans. DD UU DU is the most common strumming pattern for this song. Try to maintain the tempo of the song around 80 - 85 BPM, and follow a 4/4 time signature. 

Locha-E-Ulfat is a fun song that will make you come on the dance floor whenever it gets played. The beauty of the song lies in its ability to turn rhythm into the star. As a guitar learner, you might have chased emotional ballads first, but this track teaches you a lot of different things, such as groove, precision, and timing, all of which are equally important to master guitar chords.

​Your guitar instructor for this song lesson is Ehsaan Noorani, who was one of the composers from the trio of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. It’s a unique song to learn on guitar because it teaches you how to move to the next level of strumming. The infectious groove is not a piece of cake, but with this guitar song lesson, you will find out ways to lock in the beat and stay there. All your mistakes will be shown openly; there is no way you can hide them, making this song an excellent rhythm-training tool.

Why Learn Locha-Ulfat Song From 2 States On Guitar?

Locha-E-Ulfat thrives on muted strokes and syncopation. As you practice this song on guitar, you will learn how to control string muting, add percussive texture, and keep energy without playing it louder. All three of these skills are pretty important when it comes to modern acoustic playing.

​The chords present in this song lesson are quite simple to master, but if you are playing them without inducing “feelings” to it, you are not honoring the composition. When you actually feel the song, that’s when your real growth happens.

You will be required to learn fast chord changes with rhythmic strumming; both of these demand coordination, and it can only be done when your fretting hand and strumming hand must move as one. With this guitar song lesson, you will be directly improving the overall playing of the song.

FAQs – Locha E Ulfat Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Do I need to use a capo, and if yes where?

Ans. You have to put a capo on the 4th fret; this will allow you to use G major chord shapes that match up with the original pitch closely.

Q2. What is the biggest challenge that one needs to move past when it comes to learning this song on guitar?

Ans. Right-hand rhythm control is one of the hardest things to master in this song; the percussive muted strokes need to stay consistent, or the entire groove will collapse.

Q3. What should be the strumming style for the guitar song lesson Locha E Ulfat from 2 States?

Ans. You need to follow a funk-influenced down-up strumming pattern with the inclusion of ghost strokes. 

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. 

Dilbar Mere Kab Tak Mujhe - Introduction

Dilbar Mere Kab Tak Mujhe is a classic romantic song from the 1982 Hindi film Satte Pe Satta. The legendary Kishore Kumar sang this track with additional humming by Annette Pinto. Music director R.D. Burman created the memorable melody while Anand Bakshi wrote the emotional lyrics. In the movie, the song plays during a wedding reception scene featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini. The lyrics express deep longing, with lines asking how long the lover will keep tormenting the singer.

The song uses a 6/8 time signature which gives it a gentle waltz-like feel. This rhythm pattern makes the melody flow smoothly like a dance. The orchestration blends Western instruments with Indian melody structures. Even after 40 years, the song remains popular because of its simple yet powerful emotional expression through music.

Dilbar Mere Kab Tak Mujhe Guitar Lesson

Taught by Steve Luciano, this lesson breaks down the song's structure in F minor. The chord progression follows a repeating pattern of Fm - Bbm - Eb - Db. These chords create the sad yet romantic mood of the song. The 6/8 timing means you count six beats per measure with emphasis on beats 1 and 4.

The strumming pattern uses downstrokes on the main beats with some light upstrokes in between. For the verse, play two downstrokes per chord lasting three beats each. The pre-chorus switches to arpeggios where you pluck individual notes of each chord slowly. The chorus returns to strumming but with more energy.

The melody uses the F natural minor scale (F-G-Ab-Bb-C-Db-Eb). This scale gives the song its emotional quality. The vocal line moves step-by-step through this scale with occasional jumps. On guitar, you can play these melody lines by focusing on the first three strings (G, B, E) between frets 1-5.

For beginners, start by mastering the chord changes slowly. The Bbm to Eb transition needs special attention. Intermediate players can work on matching the vocal melody on guitar. Advanced players should focus on the subtle dynamics - where the song gets louder and softer to match the emotions.

FAQs

Q. What tuning is used for this song?

Standard tuning (EADGBE) works perfectly for this song.

Q. How to count 6/8 timing?

Count it as "1-2-3-4-5-6" with slight emphasis on 1 and 4.

Q. What's the best way to play the Bbm chord?

Use the barre chord version at fret 1 or the simpler three-finger shape without barre.

Q. How to make it sound more authentic?

Add gentle vibrato on longer notes and use dynamics to follow the vocal emotion.

Q. Can I use a capo?

Yes, capo on 1st fret and play in E minor shapes if easier.