Introduction

In this video lesson Will MacMorran teaches how to play the song Why This Kolaveri Di as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Intro, Chords, Rhythm, & Solo and Kolaveri Di 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 Mujhme Tu 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 and Electric Overdubs. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

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 Pawan Jalan teaches how to play the song Tu Jaane Na (Kailash Kher) as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Intro, Chords, and Rhythm. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Bulleya is a song of devotion towards your love; it is a song filled with deep meaning, and it serves as a powerful backdrop of the emotional turmoil faced by the main characters of the movie. It’s a song that reflects on the theme of love, separation, regret, and finding a path to redemption. The heartfelt vocals of Papon elevate the song’s intensity and make a deep connection with listeners. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction is from your guitar instructor Steve Luciano, in here he talks about how this song has some amazing chord changes, and a great melody to play on acoustic guitar, along with other things, which also made the song his favorite song to teach as well. 

Chords and Rhythm: In this part of the guitar lesson, Steve begins with the most common chord used in the song, which is none other than the E chord, then comes A2, and A2 with E in the base. Here, he will show you all the chords that you need for this song and the rhythm that you need to follow. 

Song Arrangement: Right here, you will get to know exactly how the song should be performed on the guitar section-by-section. Steve creates a roadmap of his own for this song and shows you what to play, when to play, and how each part fits together. 

Quarter Note Triplets Section: In this song, you also need to learn how to use quarter notes; these notes are present with the harmonics on the 12th fret. 

Song Demo: Now, with this section, you have reached the point where Steve plays the guitar parts of the song with the backing track. In this song demo, he’s going to play the harmonics, but if you do want to skip them, you can do it without hesitation. 

Solo: The guitar solo is in the key of E, and the pickup note for the solo is placed on the 12th fret. The solo is present at the end of the 43rd measure. You can learn this solo and practice it, depending on your skill set. You can add this to the song, or you can skip it if you wish to. It won’t make a big difference to the feel of the song. 

Why Learn Bulleya Song From The Movie Sultan?

Learning a Bulleya song on acoustic guitar is a great way to harmonise sufism with rock, which gives you a rich melodic palette allowing you to be deeply expressive with your musical instrument. It has a pretty versatile arrangement that can be helpful for practicing gentle arpeggios in the verses and powerful strumming in the chorus. 

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

In this video lesson Pawan Jalan teaches how to play the song Pukarta Chala Hoon Main 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!

This guitar lesson of Dil Dhadakne Do is to help you learn the energetic and groovy tone of the song, which makes it iconic and memorable. It’s a song that follows a funk-pop rhythm in addition to rock undertones. 

In addition to the song, you will also learn tight strumming, upbeat timing, and performance-ready skills, which are essential for both solo and band-style setups. Both Farhan Akhtar and Priyanka Chopra have given their voices, which results in the refreshing indie-pop twist to the song. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: In this intro, you will be introduced to your guitar instructor, Mike Walker, who will show you how to tune up the guitar for this song. 

Song Arrangement: Right here is the structured breakdown of the song; you will learn how the different parts, such as verse, intro, chorus, and bridge of this song, should be played on your electric guitar.This is the most crucial part of the lesson because it allows you to understand the musical journey of this song.

Song Demo: Here, Mike will play the guitar parts with the backing track to help you see how you need to sync up the guitar chords with the vocals and the other instruments; with this song demo, you get to see, hear, and feel the song in action. 

Improvisation: For the improvisation, Mike has taken the route of introducing a bluesy tone in the song. To achieve this sound, he used a B-flat scale. He will first play the song in the given scale and then explain how it affects the overall sound of the song.  

FAQs – Dil Dhadakne Do Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. How does the key of the song Dil Dhadakne Do influence the chord selection?  

Ans. The song is in the key of D major; this particular key gives the entire song a bright and more uplifting tone. It also defines the feel-good progression, which makes the song lively and upbeat. 

Q2. How should I adapt my guitar strumming to learn Dil Dhadakne Do? 

Ans. The song follows a common time stamp of 4/4; to match it, you need to make sure that your strumming follows syncopation, with accented upstrokes and dynamic variations. If you wish, you can also add muted percussive strumming in order to capture the true groove of the original recording.  

Q3) What scales should I be using if I wish to improvise guitar play for this song? 

Ans. You should be sticking to D major to create a melodic improvisation; on the other hand, for simpler soloing, you can go with D major pentatonic, and if you wish to add more depth to the song, you can use D Lydian raise to the 4th during the instrumental breaks or outro of the song. 

Honey Singh is a man who can sing whatever he wants, and people are surely going to love his music. If you don’t believe this statement, then you need to check out Dheere Dheere Se's song from Honey Singh. 

It’s a completely different genre for Honey Singh, but he still nailed it and made the song popular. This romantic Bollywood number was repeated by TV channels and radio shows. The song retains the classic 90s charm while adding a smooth and contemporary vibe to the composition. 

We have made sure that this guitar song lesson is accessible for beginners; that’s why we have asked the guitar instructor to use basic chords and rhythms in this lesson. In addition to this, if you are an intermediate guitar player, you can experiment with chord embellishments or melodic fills to make the song sound more interesting and upbeat.  

Even though this song doesn’t fit in the overall aura of Honey Singh and his discography, still the song was able to cross 500 million views on YouTube, making it one of the most viewed Bollywood songs on the internet. 

Why Learn Dheere Dheere Se Mere Zindagi Song On Guitar?

Dheere Dheere is a soulful song that is perfect for beginners to learn on guitar. It sounds amazing when played on acoustic guitar, and you only need to practice open chords like G, Em, C, D, and others like them for this song. 

In addition to this, this particular Honey Singh song has a gentle melody, and the lyrics haven’t been changed a lot. As a result, if you are thinking about playing it live, it’s a perfect song to make people join your performance and sing their hearts out. 

Furthermore, it's a song that teaches you how to control your rhythm and have clean transitions between the chords, which is one of the essential skills that every guitarist needs to learn if they wish to be more than just a casual player. 

FAQs – Dheere Dheere Se Mere Zindagi Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. What are some modal characteristics present in the song Dheere Dheere by Honey Singh?

Ans. The song follows Ionian mode, which is basically playing a major scale with the help of capo placement on the fret. With the Ionian mode, you get a bright, melodic, and uplifting feel to the song, even if the tempo of the song is slow and mellow. 

Q2. Can I use alternate tuning for the song Dheere Dheere by Honey Singh?

Ans. In all honesty, you don’t have to use alternate tuning for this song, but if you wish to, we would ask you to use Drop D tuning (D A D G B E); this will make the guitar give a much deeper and bassy response, but make sure you do adjust the chords shapes accordingly as they will be substantially changed.

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Be Inteha (Race 2) as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Chords, Song Arrangement, Song Demo, Solo Lesson and Overdub Licks. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Welcome to the guitar lesson on the song, which is one of the most played modern romantic songs of India –Dil Diyan Gallan by Atif Aslam from the blockbuster Tiger Zinda Hai. No romance playlist is complete without this song. It has received close to a billion views on YouTube (986 million). 

Written by the illustrious Irshad Kamil and sung by Atif Aslam, this song is about the conversations of the heart, referred to as sweet nothings in English. The song is written in Punjabi, which is a language spoken in the regions near the borders of India and Pakistan. The general plot of the movie also hinges on the relationship between India and Pakistan, hence the choice.

Dil Diyan Gallan Guitar Lesson

The lesson on Dil Diyan Gallan is done by one of our beloved experts, Mike Walker. It is a descriptive lesson that covers all parts of the song and offers a section on improvisation. The tutor meticulously delivers the lesson in a section-by-section manner, where he talks about the underlying theoretical concepts of the song as well as the various musical motifs and short instrumentals played in the song.

The song is in the key of D major and features all the chords in the key apart from the F minor chord, which is substituted by an F major instead, which gives it a harmonic minor vibe. The harmonic minor sound resembles the music of the Middle East or oriental music, which is again the setting of the movie. The song also features an inverted chord, which is an A major chord with C# in the bass.

The improv section is a must-watch. In it, the instructor explains how to solo over the track using the B minor pentatonic scale in different positions and the D major scale with accenting on the B note on the 12th fret, as well as the B harmonic minor, which has a signature Arabian Nights vibe.

Dil Diyaan Gallan lyrics and chords are also available on the tab next to the lesson tab, so that intermediate and advanced players can easily refer to them, sould they need to.

FAQs

Q. Do I need a capo for Dil Diyaan Gallan?

1. No. You do not need a capo for this song, since it is in the key of D major, all the chords are standard open shape chords, which are easier to play in the first position.

Q. What are the chords in Dil Diyaan Gallan? 

1. The song is in the key of D major, so the chords are D, Em, F major instead of F minor, G major. A major and B minor. It also features an A inverted chord, and a D/F# at two points in the song.

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Titli is a beautifully composed romantic song from the hit Bollywood movie Chennai Express starring Deepika Padukone and Shahrukh Khan. This song has intricate classical elements with a touch of modern melodies, offering you as a guitarist a rare chance to explore melodic expression and subtle dynamics. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: The verse section can be played with a fingerpicking pattern, which is like this: 

P – I – M – A – M – I  

(Thumb – Index – Middle – Ring – Middle – Index)

Where: 

• P = 5th or 6th string (bass note)
• I = 3rd string
• M = 2nd string
• A = 1st string

Strumming Pattern 

The basic strumming pattern you need to follow for this song is D-D-U-U-D-U. 

This particular pattern can be used throughout the chorus and the bridge section of the song. 

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: In this introduction, J.J. Pattishall tells you the song is in the key of E minor and shows you the position of the capo on the 3rd fret of the guitar. Finally, he also shows you how to tune up the guitar specifically for the song.  

Song Arrangement - Part 1: This section provides you with information about the chords you need to play with the first verse. 

Song Arrangement - Part 2: In this part of the guitar lesson, you are going to learn about the chords that are present in the second verse of the song. 

Song Demo: Here is the demo of how you should be playing the guitar chords with the backing track playing alongside. 

Overdubs: Now that you learned chords for the main guitar, it’s time to check out the chords for the second guitar, which adds a couple of tunes to the song which makes it more special and harmonious. 

Easy Version: Here is the easy version of the same song for beginners. It’s a good song to practice on guitar for newcomers. As a result, J.J. shows you how you can play the entire song with much easier chords using a capo. 

Backing Track Simple Version: This is the part where J.J. shows you how to keep up your simple version guitar chords with the vocals and other instruments that are part of the song. 

Why Learn the Titli Song From Chennai Express?

Titli is a song for which you have to be gentle with your guitar; it uses flowing melodies that are the base for developing expressive and emotive guitar playing. Both the intro and the verse sections of the song fit perfectly with arpeggios or light fingerpicking, thus helping you strengthen your accuracy and feel. 

Furthermore, the song keeps on transitioning from soft verses to soaring choruses, which makes it possible for you to practice volume control and bring emotional contrast in your guitar play with the implementation of different strumming and picking techniques. 

Introduction:

Dildara is a song that was based on Ben E. King’s legendary track Stand By Me but with the inclusion of a Bollywood twist, making it the best of both worlds. Sony Music officially acquired the rights for the song Stand By Me to use in this song’s composition. 

Fun Fact: Dildara is one of the rare Bollywood songs that legally samples an international hit. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson:

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: With the use of arpeggios, you can make the song more emotional and soft for the ears. 

Let’s use string numbers for clarity:

6 (low E) → 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 (high E)

For most of these chords, focus on strings 5 to 1 since root notes for C, Am, and F are on the 5th string.

Strumming Pattern 

You need to understand that the groove of the song is pretty mellow making the chords produce sound beautifully. Also, the strumming pattern it follows is quite a standard one which you can use in most of the Bollywood songs. D - DU - UDU. 

• D = Down Strum 
• U = Up Strum 

Song Structure:

Chords, Rhythm, and Rhythm: For this guitar lesson, your guitar instructor is going to be Will MacMorran; first, he will showcase how to tune your guitar for the song; on the other hand, he will show you why you should be using a capo on 2nd fret. 

Why Learn this Song?

Learning a Dildara song on guitar is pretty simple; it follows classic chords, making it a perfect choice for beginners who are just about to embark on a guitar learning journey. In addition to this, as you play this song, you will learn how to smoothly transition between various chords and develop rhythm along with strumming skills. 

FAQs-Dildara Song Guitar Lesson:

Q1. Was Ra One Hit?

Ans. The budget of the film was around 150 crore rupees, and it was able to make 207 crore worldwide, making it a commercial success. 

Q2. Who was the main villain of the movie Ra One? 

Ans. Ra One was the name of the main villain; the character was portrayed by Arjum Rampal, and the villain was a modern avatar of the mythological figure Raavan. 

Q3. What was the name of the kid in the movie Ra One? 

Ans. In the movie, the name of the kid is Prateek Subramanium, and the role is played by Armaan Verma. 

Q4. Will there ever be Ra One 2? 

Ans. Anubhav Singh, in an interview, said that there will be a Ra One sequel coming in years to come.

Welcome to the guitar lesson on Bang Bang, the electrifying dance anthem from the 2014 Bollywood blockbuster Bang Bang!. Sung by with music by Vishal–Shekhar and lyrics by Vishal Dadlani, is a standalone celebration of glam, speed, and style. The track dropped with the film's release and became the go-to dance number across parties and stages, mostly thanks to Hrithik Roshan’s jaw-dropping dance moves that lit up the screen.

The song’s popularity shot up even further with the #BangBangDare challenge on social media, where Hrithik challenged other celebrities to take on quirky dares, making it a viral moment in Bollywood pop culture. The video is dripping with high-end visuals and sleek outfits. Though the film itself was inspired by the Hollywood action film Knight and Day, the song carved its own identity and continues to be a staple on Bollywood dance playlists, even years after its release.

Bang Bang – Guitar Lesson

In this lesson, our instructor J.J. Patishall breaks down the musical side of Bang Bang in a way that's easy to follow, even if you’re not familiar with its high-energy vibe. The song is in the key of E minor, which gives it a slightly darker tone, but the chord choices keep things fresh and groovy. You’ll be working with Em7, Cmaj7, Am7, and Bm7 all of which are seventh chords that add the funky vibe.

The chord voicings used here are jazzy, creating a nice contrast to the high-energy visuals. For example, the Em7 chord gives a mellow, emotional base, while the Cmaj7 brings in brightness. The Am7 and Bm7 both are in place to support the groove, especially in the chorus sections. J J goes over each chord slowly, showing you finger placement and offering tips on how to make the transitions easier. This lesson focuses on how to keep the playing clean, especially since the feel of the song depends heavily on groove.

Rhythm-wise, there’s a strong focus on muted strumming and syncopation. The strumming pattern is a little tight and percussive. J J breaks this down in a way that even if you're new to syncopation, you’ll get the hang of it with a little practice. The lesson ends with a full playthrough so you can hear how everything ties together, and even try to play along once you're comfortable.

FAQs

Q. What skill level is Bang Bang ideal for?

This lesson is great for intermediate players if you know how to play basic seventh chords and are looking to improve your rhythm.

Q. Is the song in standard tuning?

Yes, the song is played in standard tuning — E A D G B E. No capo or alternate tuning is required.

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!