Introduction:

Dil Ko Tumse Pyar is a song millennials have grown to listen to in Indian households. It is one of the few songs from the early 2000s that stood the test of time, and even to this day, we can find this song added to our streaming playlist. 

In addition, it is also a regular musical number on many radio stations, and every once in a while, we get to hear them play this wonderful track, which brings back so many good old memories of happier times. 

Fun Fact: The music for the movie was composed by Harris Jayaraj. This movie was his Hindi debut as a composer. His compositions "Zara Zara," "Sach Keh Raha Hai," and "Dil Ko Tumse Pyar Hua" are now ranked as iconic songs. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: Given below is the G major arpeggio pattern, which you can use to play this song: 

e|--------3--------  

B|------0---0------  

G|----0-------0----  

D|-----------------  

A|--2--------------  

E|3----------------

Strumming Pattern 

The strumming pattern for the song Dil Ko Tumse Pyar Hua is quite straightforward, gentle, and flowing. You can follow the pattern given below as it is for the best tunes possible: DD UU DU. 

• D = Down Strum 
• U = Up Strum 

Song Structure 

Introduction, Chords, and Rhythm: The instructor for this guitar lesson is going to be Pawan Jalan, who has 30 years of experience as a guitarist for several Bollywood tunes. Jalan is going to show you how to play the chord, and then comes the strumming pattern you will be using. Finally, Jalan is going to play the guitar parts of the song with the backing track. 

Why Learn Dil Ko Tumse Pyar Hua Song On Guitar?

This song is all about being able to use the guitar as a means to provide the emotional death for which the song is known. The music can be easily played with the help of open chords, which also helps you learn about the smooth transition and how to control your strumming patterns. 

The rhythm and the melody of the song that you will be following are slow and steady, making it easier for you to learn. 

FAQs – This Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Is it true that Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein was a remake of some other Hollywood movie? 

Ans. The movie is a remake of another film, but it was not from Hollywood. It was a remake of the Tamil film Minnale, which was also released in that year only. 

Q2. Who sang Dil Ko Tumse Pyar Hua? 

Ans. The composer of the song was Harris Jayaraj, the man behind the lyrics was Sameer, and the singer was Roop Kumar Rathod. 

Q3. When was the movie Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein released? 

Ans. This movie was released on 19th October 2001. 

In this video lesson Pawan Jalan teaches how to play the song Main Jahaan Rahoon as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Chords, Rhythm, and Song Demo. 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 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!

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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. 

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 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!

Sau Aasoon, as hard-hitting as it sounds, isn’t actually a sad song. It does have a melodic feel to it, but that adds up to the reasons why you should be playing it on guitar. Sau Aasoon is from the movie Katti Batti, and musical maestro Shankar Mahadevan and Rasika Shekhar have given their vocals. It’s a song that beautifully holds an emotional ballad and soothing melody. In addition to this, the lyrics are just top-notch poetry, and there is a subtle instrumental arrangement, which is like a cherry on top. 

When you learn Sau Aasoon on guitar, you get to combine guitar techniques with an emotional feel. Here in this guitar lesson by Mike Walker, you are not just hitting the right notes, but you will also learn how to make your guitar playing sound more polished and heartfelt, which makes it possible for you to connect closely with the song’s original mood. 

Why Learn Sau Aasoon Song On Guitar?

You can play Sau Aasoon entirely from open chords; this makes the song accessible for people who are still looking to build confidence in their chord transitions and don’t feel like playing bar and other intricate chords. 

It’s a song that helps you convey emotions via guitar play, all thanks to its slow tempo and gentle dynamics. Furthermore, with a steady and relaxed rhythm, you are surely going to improve your timing as you practice this song. Apart from this, you also get control and the ability to feel rather than just mechanically play the chords. 

Due to its emotional appeal, this is the one song you should definitely keep on your setlist when playing for a live audience. 

FAQs – Sau Aasoon Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Can I transpose the song Sau Aasoon to a different key for my vocal comfort? 

Ans. Yes, if you wish, you can transpose Sau Aasoon to D major or even G major using a capo or by simply shifting chord shapes depending on your vocal range. With the transposing, you can adapt for both male and female vocalists while still maintaining their emotional depth. 

Q2. What are some of the modal characteristics of the song Sau Aasoon? 

Ans. Sau Aasoon predominately follows the Ionian model, which is nothing but a major scale, the use of natural major scale structure to create a soft, uplifting, yet melancholic mood. Thus, it’s a good example for newcomers to have an experience of modal sound. 

Q3. Is it possible for me to use hybrid picking or fingerstyle techniques for the song Sau Aasoon? 

Ans. You can try hybrid picking, where you can combine a pick or a bass note and fingers for higher strings; combining these two, you can easily arpeggiate the chords. With hybrid picking, you will also be able to enhance dynamic control, especially when you are playing an acoustic version of the song, which is quite stripped down in terms of chord progression. 

Sinbad the Sailor (Concert Version) From Rock On

For any Indian musician who aspires to be a guitarist, we are sure you must have watched Rock On at least once in your lifetime. Rock On!! is a killer movie that has some of the best rock songs that Bollywood was able to produce.

Fun Fact: The lyrics of the song are more than just poetic; they also symbolize the journey of the band, which is the main plot of the movie. The guitar solo present in the song was improvised live during the recording of the song in the studio, and composers thought about keeping it for the final take.

Song Structure 

Introduction: For this guitar lesson, you will be learning from Mike Walker; in this part of the lesson, he is going to show you how to tune your guitar in order to play this song.

Intro Riff: The intro riff of the song is a 24-bar long guitar tune, which is broken down into 4 bars in order to make it easier for you to learn the tune. 

Keyboard Intro: This is an additional part of the guitar, this particular tune is more of a synth tune, but Mike, your guitar instructor for this lesson, has shown how you can play the same tune on your guitar as well. 

Verse, Chorus, and Interlude: This section of the song is pretty similar to the intro riff, here you will be using the same chord progression for playing verse and chorus. 

Bridge: In this part of the lesson, you will learn about all the four different bridges that are part of the song. 

With Backing Track: Now here, Mike is going to show you how to play the entire song in sync with the backing track. 

Solo 1: Here, you will be learning how to play the main solo of the song; again, the solo uses the same chords that you learned in the intro riff and in the verse and chorus section. 

Outro Solo: The outro solo of the song is something you might not be able to hear if you are not listening to the song very closely. 

Improvisation: In this section you will learn some more tips and tricks that you can use to play this song.

Why Learn Sinbad the Sailor (Concert Version) From Rock On?

Sinbad the Sailor has a touch of Indian classical tone in addition to the progressive rock energy which is something hard to find. If you are learning new forms of music, this particular song allows you to expand your musical horizon and find out how Indian melodies are able to merge with Western rock music. 

FAQs – Sinbad the Sailor (Concert Version) From Rock On Guitar Lesson

Q1. Who were the lead singers of Sinbad the Sailor? 

Ans. There were two lead singers in this song; the first one is Farhan Akhtar, who also acted in the movie as one of the band members. Other than him, the second singer was Raman Mahadevan, son of Shankar Mahadevan, who composed the album for the movie. 

Q2. Who composed the song? 

Ans. The composer for the song was Shankar-Eshaan-Loy; the trio is known for blending rock with Indian sounds. 

Q3. What makes this particular song so special in the film? 

Ans. This is the song that helps audiences who are watching the film to identify the band, the song is being performed in a key moment when the band is trying to connect with their original energy. 

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. 

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Mujhko Pehchaan Lo (Don 2) as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Intro Licks, Verse and Jazz Bridge, Don Theme , Pedal Lick Section, Chorus and Tritone Section, Wah Wah Section, Improvisation and Song with Backing Track. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

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 Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Rock On 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, Solo Rhythm, Bridge, and Overdubs, Song with Backing Track, Solo Lesson and Improvisation. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

For many homegrown talents, Rock On was the first step towards choosing the life of an artist, be it guitarist, drummer, or vocalist for a band. One of the popular songs from the movie Rock On is Tum Ho Toh; this song is a power-packed rock ballad. It was composed by Shankar-Eshaan-Loy and sung by none other than Farhan Akhtar.

The composer trio Shanker-Eshaan-Loy did not go for a professional singer; they thought about having someone with an unpolished voice that brings out emotional honesty from the singer. As a result, the trio chose Farhan Akhtar as their lead singer for most of their composition for this movie, and this particular choice became the defining element of their album’s appeal. 

So, in a way, Tum Ho Toh was one of the songs that was born out of both musical expertise and vulnerability; the balance between the two was immaculate, and thus, it perfectly captures the ache of emotional emptiness. 

Song Structure 

Introduction and Song Arrangement: For this lesson, Ehsaan Noorani is your guitar instructor; he starts with the basic introduction of the song, where he shares how you can produce the exact sound with the help of delay. He starts with the verse of the song where you will be using C, Dm, and G. 

Song Demo: Once you get a nick of chord progressions you need to play for this song, the next thing to learn is how to keep up your guitar chords with that of other instruments, which are a keyboard and a drum. For this, Ehsaan shows you a full song demo, of the song, that allows you to grasp all the little details of playing this song on guitar. 

Improvisation: Right here, in this part of the song lesson, you get to see some of the improvisation techniques used by Ehsaan Noornai in the outro of the song. He shares his thoughts on how you should implement improvisation in this song to make it sound more unique and special. 

Why Learn Tum Ho Toh (by Ehsaan) Song On Guitar?

The reason why you should be learning this song on guitar is that it is acoustic friendly, the chords are quite simple, and you can play this entire song using open chords if you wish to; as a result, this song feels and sounds pretty impressive without even overcomplicating things. 

Furthermore, with this song, you learn how to infuse your guitar play with emotions; here, you will be going through soft verses and a powerful chorus, which allows you to understand the dynamics of expressive playing. The iconic fingerpicking intro is unmatched when it comes to playing it in a live setup; it is also useful in training your fingers for independence.