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In this video lesson Steve Luciano teaches how to play the song Maa as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction and Arpeggios, Verse and Rhythm, Interlude and Chorus and Solo. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

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. 

“Mera Yaar” from Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is considered to be one of the best compositions by Shankar-Eshaan-Loy. The song stands out from the entire album as it is the only song that has some emotional resonance in the entire album. 

The very first note starts with the acoustic guitar and takes over the center stage for the rest of the song. There are no flashy solos, which is a rare occurrence in Bollywood compositions, but it has layered progressions that help in expressing sorrow and serenity.

For this guitar song lesson, your guitar instructor is going to be Mike Walker, who will be showing you how to use the open chords present in this song with precision. You are going to learn how to give space in order for vocals to soar, along with the interplay of strummed sections and melodic fills, which will add texture to your playing without making it sound excessive.  

Strumming Pattern

The song lesson mainly runs on the gentle rhythm and emotional vibe of the song; as a result, it’s a great song to practice for mastering smooth chord transitions and expressiveness using simple strumming patterns. 

There are two options in terms of strumming pattern; you can decide which one to choose based on your comfort. 

Beginner-friendly strumming pattern: D – D – U – U – D – U. 

Advance version which includes muted strums as well: D – (mute) – D U – U D U. 

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

At first, it might feel hard, but you can play along with the original track to match up with the required tempo and emotion. Also, focus on playing clean chord transitions and dynamic control. If you wish to use a capo, put it on the 1st or 2nd fret to play the song in its original key. 

FAQs – Mera Yaar Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. What type of strumming dynamics works best when I am practicing “Mera Yaar” from the song Bhaag Milkha Bhaag? 

Ans. Keep your chord touch light and focus more on dynamic contrast. Be sure to start softly and strum slightly stronger when you are playing the chorus, as it will allow you to have emotional buildup.

Q2. What should be the guitar skill level to master the song “Mera Yaar” from the movie Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?  

Ans. It’s a perfect song for beginners and for early intermediates because it has the basic rhythm and expressive dynamics. 

Q3. How can I make the chord transitions smoother for “Mera Yaar” from Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?

Ans. Practice the anchor finger technique, keep your fingers on the 3rd fret of the B string, then switch between G and C; it will surely minimize the hand movement and keep your transitions fluid. 

Dil Kya Kare is from the 1975 film Julie is a hit song that, over the years, has fallen into the category of classic love songs. The song was composed by Rajesh Roshan, and the legendary Kishore Kumar gave the vocals. 

Fun Fact: The song Dil Kya Kare was recorded in one take by Kishore Kumar, the infusions of so much emotion in his voice during the first take of the recording that the entire team decided not to for another session, which is a rare occurrence in the film music industry 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction of the guitar lesson Dil Kya Kare by J.J. Pattishall describes the technicalities of the song. In addition to this, your guitar instructor gives you an overview of the things you are about to learn in the coming sections. 

Chords and Rhythm: In this part, you will be learning how to play the different chords that are part of this song, and after that, J.J. will share his insights on the rhythm technique that you have to follow. 

Verse, Prechorus and Chorus: In this section, J.J. has divided the song into three primary sections, starting with the verse, then comes pre chorus and finally chorus. Your guitar instructor will show you where and how to play the chords on the guitar, which you have just learned in the above section. 

Licks, Interlude, and Bridge: Right here, you will learn the chords required to play the instrumental section present in the song. 

Song Demo: This is the final part of the guitar lesson where J.J. Pattishall will play the guitar chords with the backing track to show you how to sync up your guitar play with that of the vocals present in the song. 

Why Learn Dil Kya Kare Song?

Learning this song on guitar is not only musically enriching, but it is emotionally rewarding as well. With this song, you will be able to comprehend the masterclass in melody that used to be part of old Bollywood songs. In addition to this, it will help you get the essence of Indian compositions, which can give you an advantage in terms of adding variety to your guitar playing style. 

FAQS – Dil Kya Kare Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. What should be the mood and the playing style for the song Dil Kya Kare from the movie Julie? 

Ans. This is a romantic song combined with a love ballad, so it is required that you keep the tempo slow to create a melancholic and yet soothing tone. 

Q2. Is the song Dil Kya Kare suitable for beginners? 

Ans. Yes, in order to play this, you need to learn basic open chords, and when you are playing it on guitar, the pace of the song is slow, making it easier for newcomers to practice and learn. 

Q3. Can I sing this song as I play it on my guitar? 

Ans. Yes, you can, both the rhythm and the chord progression are singer-friendly, especially when you are playing solo. 

Sukoon Mila from Mary Kom is built on harmonical restrictions; it has major-minor transitions, which create a sense of longing and emotional release. In addition to this, the chord progression flows with lyrical sensitivity rather than shifting dramatically, making it one of the best songs that will teach students how to support the harmony of a song without having to overpower it. The intimacy for which the song is known comes from tonic and relative minor tonalities, which give the song its intimate and reflective character.

​Strumming Pattern

The strumming pattern used for this song is pretty subtle; it is built around a 4/4 ballad groove. In order to make this song truly come alive, you should try fingerpicking techniques such as arpeggiated picking. By using them, you will be able to mimic the vulnerability of the vocal line.

​The beginner-friendly strumming pattern is as follows: D – D U – U D U, at the count of 1 – 2 & – & 4 &.​

The above-mentioned strumming pattern works wonderfully when you are able to keep your downstrokes slightly stronger and upstrokes a little lighter. To get a warmer tone, play this strumming pattern softly near the fretboard to create that warmer tone.

• D = Down Strum.
• U = Up Strum.

If you want something more than basic, you can go with this expressive pattern, which also makes your guitar sound close to the original: D – D U – (mute) U D U, at the count of 1 – 2 & – (3) – 4 &.

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When you are playing this, add a very light palm mute on beat 3 to create a subtle breathing pause; this will also add emotional depth to your guitar play.

​Why Learn Sukoon Mila From Mary Kom Song On Guitar?

When you are learning this song on the guitar, you are not just adding another Bollywood song to your repertoire; from this, you will learn musical sensitivity. The song is not rhythm-heavy, but it teaches you how to control dynamics, play softly with intention, and let chords breathe.

​Sukoon Mila has that musical composition which avoids overplaying and respects silence. In addition to this, you will be focusing more on the tone, making it possible for you to grow from just a chord player to an actual guitarist.

​FAQs – Sukoon Mila From Mary Kom Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. What are some of the common chords used in the song Sukoon Mila from Mary Kom?

Ans. Depending on the key, the common chords you will be playing in this lesson are: D / A / Bm / G.

​Q2. How do I improve the dynamics of the song Sukoon Mila when playing it on guitar?

Ans. Play verses very softly, increase your strumming width in the chorus, and avoid any form of aggressive downstroke.

In this video lesson J.J. Pattishall teaches how to play the song Pyaar Deewana Hota Hai 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!

Introduction: The introduction is from Pawan Jalan 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. 

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. 

Introduction:

Haal-E-Dil is a song from the movie Sanam Teri Kasam, which was released in 2016; the movie was a romantic drama directed and written by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru. 

Fun Fact: The movie did not perform well when it was first released, then in recent years, which is 2025, the movie was once again released in theaters, and this time it had a massive audience and was liked by many.  

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson:

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: Here you have an amazing arpeggiated verse that uses a fingerpicking pattern for Em chord: 

e|------0----------|

B|----0---0--------|

G|--0-------0------|

D|-----------------|

A|-----------------|

E|0---------------|

Strumming Pattern:

The strumming pattern for this song is pretty easy to learn as it is beginner-friendly. All you have to do is play down strokes with a light groove. Here’s how you should be playing it: DDUUDU

• D = Down Strum
• U = Up Strum 

There is one strumming version that requires you to use muting technique; here’s how it should be done: DD - UDU

• D = Down Strum
• U = Up Strum 
• - = mute 

The second strumming will add more dynamism to the verse section of the song. 

Song Structure:

Chords, Rhythm, and Backing Track: For this guitar lesson, we have asked Steve Luciano to be your music instructor; he is going to show all the chords, notes, and strumming patterns you are required to hit perfectly to play this song flawlessly on guitar. In addition to this, Steve also shares his views on this song and gives you useful tips to make the guitar chords sound smoother and melodic. 

Why Learn This Haal-E-Dil (Rahat Fateh)?

If you are someone who loves playing soulful and emotional music then learning Haal-E-Dil has to be on your wishlist. This song has melodic chord progression which results in soulful notes, making it one of the best songs to learn the art of expressing emotions via musical instrument.

FAQs – This Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. How did the movie Sanam Teri Kasam perform at the box office? 

Ans. When the movie was first released, it didn’t receive good reviews from both critics and fans. But after 9 years of its official release, people re-watched the movie in theaters, and the second time, the movie did pretty well and became a social media sensation for a while. 

Q2. Will there be a second part of Sanam Teri Kasam? 

Ans. Yes, there will be a second part of the movie and it is coming in 2026, the director of the first movie confirmed the same, in the second part Harshvardhan Rane is reprising his role as the lead male. 

Q3. Does Rahat Fateh Ali Khan hold Indian citizenship? 

Ans. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan does not hold Indian citizenship; he is from Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 

Welcome to the guitar lesson on one of the classic youth anthems of the early 90s, Pakistan – Purani Jeans by Ali Haider. This song rose to fame in the era of cassette tapes and vinyl records, and evokes emotions of nostalgia among the fans of Haider Ali, who are now in their 50s, by the way. The song was part of the Sandesa album released in 1993, and on YouTube has achieved almost 5 million views.

The song Purani Jeans, which translates to ‘Old Jeans’, is about celebrating the spirit of youth, especially the arriving adulthood phase –exploring themes of college life, self-discovery, rebellion, romance and more. The lyrics paint a picture of the singer looking back at his youth and reminiscing about the events and stories that he had lived, metaphorising the phase using the jeans as a symbol. 

Purani Jeans Guitar Lesson

Purani Jeans guitar lesson is taught by our beloved expert, Mike Walker, who explains all the different sections of the song in a section-by-section manner –from the intro that talks about the chords and different voicings of those chords, to the rhythms and solos of the song. The song is in Eb standard tuning and in the key of D major, which is a common tuning for the classic rock sound.

The intro of the song features a rhythmic riff that is based on the mixolydian scale, a major scale with the flattened seventh degree, which gives the riff a jazzy sound. The strumming and legato notes of the riff resemble those from songs like ‘Summer of '69’ and ‘Hey Joe’.

The song mostly features power chords, i.e. chords without the third, that are played on a distorted electric guitar and consist of standard shapes. The majority of the strumming is palm muted, which gives the song that rock-metal vibe. There are also a number of small overdubbed motifs that play over the rhythm guitar that embellish the progression. 

Purani jeans also features a guitar solo that is based on the mixolydian scale, featuring jazz and bluesy licks and lines with minor 7th and half diminished chord arpeggios. This solo is a great example of how to mix different theory concepts in your soloing. The tutor here explains all the parts of the solo note for note.

FAQs

Q. What is the song Purani Jeans about?

1. Purani Jeans is a nostalgic Pakistani pop-rock song by Ali Haider that reminisces about youthful memories, friendships, and carefree days.

Q. Can I play this song on an acoustic guitar?

1. Yes! The original version of the song is a pop song with mellower but upbeat rhythm, which can be played easily on an acoustic guitar, which lends more to the emotional and nostalgic appeal of the song’s narrative.

In this video lesson Pawan Jalan teaches how to play the song Na Tum Jaano Na Hum as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Chords, and Rhythm. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!