Chords and Song Arrangement

In this video lesson J.J. Pattishall teaches how to play the song Wake Me Up When September Ends as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Song Arrangement, Rhythm, Song Demo and Solo Lesson. 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 Challa as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Intro Section, Chords, Rhythm, and Song Arrangement, Song Demo, Motif Solo, Solo Lesson, Overdub Section and Improvisation. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

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In this video lesson Steve Luciano teaches how to play the song Te Amo (Dum Maaro Dum) as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Te Amo (Non Capo Version) and Te Amo (Capo Version). 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 Yaarian as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Intro, Chords, and Rhythm, Song Demo and Electric Overdub Parts. 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 Tu Hi Mera as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Chords, Intro Piece, Groove Section, Song Demo, Discussion on Rhythm and Conclusion, Solo 1 Lesson and Solo 2 Lesson. 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 Aashayein as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Intro, Chords, and Progressions, Rhythm and Song Demo. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

In the modern history of Pakistan, Aadat from Jal became the most iconic track, which resonated pretty well with the South Asian audience. The song has Atif Aslman’s vocals, and Goher Mumtaz is the one playing the guitar. With its emotive melody and unforgettable guitar riffs, the song was able to strike a deep chord among the listeners. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction is from J.J. Pattishall, who will be your guitar instructor for this lesson. In this part of the song, he talks about how the song takes inspiration from the rock genre. There are a lot of things that you need to learn in order to play this song, which makes it a unique song to pick for a guitar lesson. 

Chords and Rhythm: At the beginning of this part, J.J. shows you the different chords you have to practice for this song. Once you get accompanied by the chords, you can move to the next section, which is the rhythm. For this song lesson, you need to have a capo, which should be placed on the 4th fret. 

Song Arrangement: Right here, you will be learning how to play the song using arpeggios and fingerpicking techniques that are required for this lesson. 

Solo: This part of the song comes at exactly 2:45 seconds into the song. To play the solo, you need to put a capo on the 4th fret. The solo section is broken down into small sections to show you how part of the solo is played. 

Song Demo: Finally this is the part where J.J. Pattishall will play the guitar with the backing track to show you how you need to sync up the guitar chords with vocals and with other instruments that are part of this song. 

FAQs – Aadat (Complete Version) Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Why should I learn the song Aadat from the band Jal? 

Ans. It is a classic south Asian rock song; it will help you in building both acoustic rhythm and electric lead playing. Also, it is one of the songs from Jal, the band, which is the crowd’s favorite. 

Q2. What is the structure of the complete song? 

Ans. Intro – Verse – Chorus – Verse – Chorus – Bridge – Guitar Solo – Final Chorus – Outro

Q3. Can I play this song on acoustic guitar? 

Ans. Absolutely. The unplugged version of Aadat is quite popular and sounds great on acoustic.

Q4. Do I have to use any special techniques in order to play this song? 

Ans. For this song, you need to have an understanding of 

• Palm muting
• Arpeggiated picking
• Distorted power chord riffs
• Simple lead guitar licks

Tu Jaane Na - Introduction

Welcome to the guitar lesson on one of the greatest and most famous romantic songs of the 2010s, Tu Jaane Na by Kailash Kher. This is the unplugged version of the song that features guitars and the magical voice of legendary vocalist Kailash Kher. This song has taken a special place in the hearts of all lovers, young and old, since the time of its release, and has received more than 31 crore views on YouTube.

The song is about love. Tu Jaane Na translates to ‘you don’t know,’ which completes as ‘you don’t know how much I love you’ as the song lyrics go. It is about the discomfort of being in love and not being able to fully and truly express one’s feelings. As is the main plot of the film, this song is an important part of.

Tu Jaane Na Guitar Lesson

The guitar lesson on Tu Jaane Na is brought by Mike Walker, who explains all the guitar parts of the song, section by section. The initial sections talk about the chords and rhythm patterns of the song, and in the sections that follow, there is discussion about the individual overdubbed guitar part, finally rounding the lesson with a solo improvisation demonstration.

The song is in the key of A major and features all but the diminished chords from the scale. There is also a suspended version of the A and D major, as well as a unique F#m7 11 chord, which is only in the intro section of the song that involves picking. The tutor explains the intro section in great detail.

Since this is a very acoustic forward song, there is a unique strumming pattern that is different from the standard DUU DUU DUDU, and goes like –D - U D U D - U - D (D is a downward strum and U is an upward strum). This folk-style strumming gives the song a stable rhythm and moves it forward.

There is also an easy version of the chords that the instructor demonstrates in the latter sections of the lesson. There is also an improvisation section, the ideas of which are based on the F#minor pentatonic and the A major scale up the fretboard.

FAQs

Q. What level of guitarist is Tu Jaane Na lesson for?

This unplugged version is easily playable for early intermediate players. You’ll need some comfort with barre chords, open chords, and basic fingerpicking or strumming techniques, depending on how you want to play it.

Q. What tuning is used in Tu Jaane na unplugged version?

Standard tuning (E A D G B E) is used for this version. No capo is needed unless you want to change the key for your vocal range.

Q. What chords are used in Tu Jaane Na?

The chord progression includes A, Bm, C#m, and occasionally F#m or E, and other major scale chords depending on the arrangement.

In this video lesson Steve Luciano teaches how to play the song Karz Theme as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Intro Flamenco Lick, Main Melody, Chords and Rhythm and Song Demo. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

If you wish to light up the vibe of your jamming session or want to make people start dancing at a party, you need to learn Sadi Gali on your guitar. This is your typical upbeat desi song, which can perfectly be placed to break the monotony of mellow Bollywood covers. In truth, it makes the people go singing, clapping, and maybe breaking into bhangra. 

This song is a mix of Punjabi folk, pop, and funk, which is why when you are learning how to play it on guitar, you will get to know how to implement fusion style in your guitar play and increase your genre versatility. 

Before the song was chosen for the Bollywood movie, it was released by an independent Punjabi artist, Lehmber Hussainpuri, and the song witnessed a pretty massive fan following in Northern India, from where the song originally came from. 

Strumming Pattern 

The strumming pattern you need to follow is: D – D U – U D U.  

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

If you wish to play a more percussive version which adds more groove to the song, then you should go with the following pattern: D – X U – U D U. 

• X = Mute 

You can use palm muting after the first downstroke, which will mimic a dhol-like rhythm. 

Technical Aspects Of the Guitar That You Are Going To Learn In the Sadi Gali Song Lesson 

Learning Sadi Gali on guitar is more than just a fun activity; it’s a song that teaches you different technical skills that make you a better guitarist. Here’s a list of a few things you are going to learn from this guitar lesson: 

Mike Walker, our guitar instructor, has dissected this lesson into 5 different parts, each of which has its own skillset that you will practice and learn. Apart from this, you will be introduced to power chords and barre chord shapes. Mike will show you how to play them precisely. 

Furthermore, this song takes a lot of inspiration from Punjabi-Bhangra music, and here you 

will learn the strumming pattern with syncopation and upstrokes required to make your guitar sound similar.

Why Learn This Song Sadi Gali On Guitar?

This song has a lively tempo and syncopated beat, which is a great workout for your strumming hand; it will improve your timing, groove, and also help in building your endurance. The song follows a basic 3-4 chord structure; as a result, even beginners can master it quickly and make their guitar sound impressive. The guitar play for this song is quite simple, but it's the tempo that fills it up with power and makes the song seem like it is technically challenging. 

Ambersaria is a song which is soulful, classy, and musically rich. It’s a traditional Punjabi folk song which has a contemporary acoustic vibe to it. Unlike many other bhangra tracks, this particular song is meant to connect deeper with the emotions, making it a great number to perform in open mics, dates, and even in cozy jam sessions. 

As you practice this song on guitar with our Hindi song lesson, you will have a much better understanding of timing, chord sustainability. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: In this introduction, you will be taught how to tune up your guitar by using low E and high E sounds for this song. In addition to this, your guitar instructor, J.J. Pattishall, is also going to provide you with his thoughts on this song and what makes it special. 

Chords and Rhythm: Here, J.J. is first going to provide an outline for the chords that will be used in this song, starting with E minor. After that comes the lesson on rhythm, which you have to follow. 

Song Arrangement: Right here, J.J. is going to show you how the song is built, starting with the intro. With this, you get to see how the different parts of the song come together to create a cohesive piece of music. 

Song Demo: This is the final part of the song lesson. Here J.J. Pattishall will show you how to play the required chords, which will help you connect the dots between the theory and the sound. 

Why Learn Amber's Song On Guitar?

The song Ambersaria follows a mellow rhythm, making it an ideal song for practicing fingerpicking, which adds finesse, expression, and dynamics to your style. Furthermore, here you get a clear phrasing along with a soothing tempo, making it a perfect choice if you wish to sing and play the song at the same time. You will be using open chords and sometimes barre chords to play this song on guitar, which helps you to work on chord transitions, placing your fingers at the right spot on the fretboard, and rhythm stability. 

FAQs – Ambersaria Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Can I play the Ambersaria song on guitar using fingerpicking? 

Ans. Well, sure you can, Ambersaria is a song which sounds pretty amazing with fingerpicking, especially when you use this technique in the intro and verse parts. You will be adding elegance and emotional depth to your performance. 

Q2. What is the tempo of the song Ambersaria from the movie Fukrey? 

Ans. You need to play the song in slow tempo, which ranges from 72 - 76 BPM, which allows you to focus more on hitting the perfect chord each time, especially in fingerstyling and chord sustain parts of the song.