Introduction and Section 1

Taught by

Mike Dugan

Stairway to Heaven

by Mike Walker

Introduction

In this video lesson your instructor, Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Stairway to Heaven as part of our guitar series on English songs. It is one of the most iconic piece of rock music. Playing it on your guitar instantly earns you street cred as a guitarist.

Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Strumming Pattern

The intro and the verse section of the song are all about fingerpicking, but as the song moves towards the more guitar-centric section strumming does come into play, and the strumming pattern is as follows: D - D U - U D U

D = Down strum
U = Up strum
- = Pause or hold

Song Structure

Introduction: Mike Walker will introduce this song lesson. He will be your guitar instructor for this lesson. He will teach you how to tune your guitar and share his advice on why every rock fan should learn this song.
Intro Piece: This is the part when you play instantly makes everyone acknowledge that you are playing Stairway to Heaven.
Section A and B: Section A is pretty similar to the intro piece, Mike tells you which chords to play to make it sound different and how to play Section B.
Section C and D: This part of the guitar lesson continues with the acoustic guitar chord.
Section E and F: Here, you will learn the most repeated guitar part of the song, section E. The F section is about the last acoustic part of the song.
Song Demo: In this part, Mike will show you how to play the entire acoustic guitar section alongside the backing track.
Solo Lesson: This is the most anticipated part of the song; Mike breaks Jimmy Page’s iconic solo with multiple licks and plays them with the backing track.
Overdubs: This is the last section of the guitar lesson, and here, you will learn about overdubs, which are basically the additional layer of guitar tracks used in the song.

Taught by

Mike Walker

Hello

by Steve Luciano

Introduction

Hello is a song by Lionel Richie, an American singer and songwriter. It was the third single from his second studio album, Can’t Slow Down, which was released in 1983. This song had a total of three guitarists: Darrell Jones, Tim Ray, and Louis Shelton, who played electric and acoustic guitar, respectively.

In this video lesson Steve Luciano teaches how to play the song Hello as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Song Arrangement, Song Demo, Advanced Voicing and Solo Lesson. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Strumming Pattern

The strumming patterns are: D D U U D U.

Song Structure

Here is the song structure which you need to follow to learn Hello by Lionel Richie:

Introduction: This is the start of the lesson, during which Steve Luciano, your instructor, will explain all the technicalities you will encounter during the learning stage of this song.

Song Arrangement: Here, you will learn all the chords necessary to play this song.

Song Demo: In this section, Steve will play the guitar part of the song alongside the track to help you understand how to sync chords with the vocals.

Advanced Voicing: For individuals who can play advanced chords, this particular section is for them. It is the bonus of the lesson to make your guitar play more intricately.

Solo Lesson: In this section, you'll learn how to play the slow part of the song — a beautiful example of an instrumental pop solo, the kind that's rarely highlighted in mainstream pop music.

Taught by

Steve Luciano

Lithium

by J.J. Pattishall

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Taught by

J.J. Pattishall

Try

by J.J. Pattishall

In this video lesson Mike Dugan teaches how to play the song Norwegian Wood as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction and Background, Chords and Rhythm, Main Riff, Sing and Play and Sing and Play (Advanced Version). Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Taught by

J.J. Pattishall

Norwegian Wood

by Mike Dugan

In this video lesson J.J. Pattishall teaches how to play the song Slow Dancing in a Burning Room as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Chords and Rhythm, Song Arrangement, Solo Section, Sing and Play and Song Demo. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Taught by

Mike Dugan

Slow Dancing in a Burning Room

by J.J. Pattishall

Taught by

J.J. Pattishall

Despacito

by Mike Walker

Taught by

Mike Walker

Highway Star

by Mike Walker

In this video lesson Mike Dugan teaches how to play the song Tears in Heaven as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Intro Piece and Chord Arrangement, Chords, Solo Lesson, Easy Version - Sing and Play, Sing and Play, Bridge Arrangement, Playing over Backing Track, Improvisation and Wonderful Tonight (Sing and Play). Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Taught by

Mike Walker

Tears in Heaven

by Mike Dugan

Taught by

Mike Dugan

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Honton Se Choo Lo Tum

by Steve Luciano

Taught by

Steve Luciano

Yeh Daulat Bhi Le Lo

by Steve Luciano

In this video lesson Steve Luciano teaches how to play the song Yeh Daulat Bhi Le Lo as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Chords, Rhythm, and Backing Track and Easy Version with Capo . Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Taught by

Steve Luciano

Give Me Some Sunshine

by Pawan Jalan

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.

Taught by

Pawan Jalan

Hoshwalon Ko Khabar Kya

by J.J. Pattishall

In this video lesson J.J. Pattishall teaches how to play the song Hoshwalon Ko Khabar Kya 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!

Taught by

J.J. Pattishall

Ajeeb Dastaan

by Steve Luciano

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!

Taught by

Steve Luciano

Ajeeb Dastaan Solos

by Steve Luciano

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Gangnam Style as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Acoustic Version, Funk Version and Metal Version. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Taught by

Steve Luciano

Songs with Similar Difficulty

Gangnam Style

by Mike Walker

In this video lesson Mike Dugan teaches how to play the song Margaritaville as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Margaritaville (Chords, Rhythm, and Singing). Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Taught by

Mike Walker

Margaritaville

by Mike Dugan

Taught by

Mike Dugan

Wonderwall

by Mike McQuinn

Introduction:

Torrins brings you an exciting guitar lesson "Wonderwall" by Oasis, taught by Mike McQuinn. This timeless classic is a must-learn for any guitarist, helping you master chord variations, strumming patterns, and how to play and sing simultaneously. Mike breaks down this song lesson into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Chords and Strumming, Sing and Play and Song Demo.

Fun Fact: In October 2020, "Wonderwall" became the first song from the 1990s to surpass one billion streams on Spotify. Today, it ranks as the second most-streamed song from that decade, following Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit”.

Chords Used in Wonderwall Guitar Lesson: The song is built around five essential chord patterns, which you’ll learn in detail in the song lesson. Some of the chords that make up this song are: G, Em7, Dsus4, A7Sus4, Cadd9. Tune in to the lesson to learn the rest.

One chord pattern includes a walk-down pattern for smooth transitions.

All chords are played with a capo on the 2nd fret

Strumming Pattern The primary strumming pattern is:

DDUDUDDUDUDD (Repeats UDUDD three times and ends with UD)
An alternate strumming pattern is used in the walk-down chord section—learn the difference in the lesson!

Song Structure & Breakdown This lesson is divided into multiple sections for easy learning:

Introduction: This section has an overview of the lesson structure and key techniques.
Chords & Strumming: This section includes all the chords used in this song, and Mike shares the five essential chord patterns that make up this song. He demonstrates how to transition smoothly. The song finishes with a repetitive lead part—Mike explains how to master it effortlessly. He shares tips to master the rhythm of the song.
Sing & Play: Mike teaches how to coordinate vocals with guitar playing, gearing you up for jamming sessions!
Song Demo: The song lesson ends with a full demonstration of the song to tie everything together.

Tip: Follow along with the Tabs provided with the song lesson for quick and effective learning.

Why Learn Wonderwall?

Learning this song will help you improve chord transition and variation skills.
It will also help you master rhythm consistency with its distinct strumming pattern.
It will enhance your ability to play and sing simultaneously.

FAQs – Wonderwall Guitar Lesson

Q1. Is this song beginner-friendly?

Ans- Yes! The chords are slight variations to basic chords and are used repetitively, making it a great song for all skill levels.

Q2. Do I need a capo?

Ans- Yes, the song is played with a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original key.

Q3. How do I improve my strumming for this song?

Ans- Focus on maintaining a relaxed wrist and practice the primary strumming pattern slowly before speeding up.

easy

Rock

Taught by

Mike McQuinn

In My City

by J.J. Pattishall

Introduction

In My City is the debut song from Indian actress Priyanka Chopra featuring Will.i.am. The song was co-written by Ester Dean, who also provides his voice for additional vocals.

Priyanka gives homage to her nomadic childhood and shows her journey from a small-town girl to a big Bollywood star. This isn’t a guitar song in the first place, but J.J. Pattishall is going to teach you how to turn it into a guitar song.

In this video lesson J.J. Pattishall teaches how to play the song In My City as part of our guitar series on English 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!

Song Structure

Introduction: In this part, J.J. Pattishall talks about how this song is a unique dance number and the influence of singer/ DJ Will.i.am makes the song upbeat, similar to the songs from Black Eyed Peas. In this section, you will also learn the tuning of the guitar for this song.

Chords and Rhythm: Here, you will learn the outline of the chords and the rhythm that you are going to use in the song. Furthermore, you will get to know how to improvise guitar playing in this song to make it more interesting.

Song Arrangement: In this section, you will be learning how to play the chords of Will.i.am, part of the song.

Song Demo: This is the last section where your guitar instructor is going to show you how to play the guitar section alongside the song.

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Imagine as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Chords and Rhythm, Advanced Rhythm and Riff, Sing and Play and Sing and Play (Advanced Version). Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Taught by

J.J. Pattishall

Imagine

by Mike Dugan

In this video lesson Steve Luciano teaches how to play the song Come As You Are as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Chords, Rhythm and Backing Track. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Taught by

Mike Dugan

Just the Way You Are

by Mike Walker

Introduction:

Torrins brings you an exciting guitar lesson "Just The Way You Are" by Bruno Mars, taught by expert instructor Mike Walker. This beautiful and heartfelt song is known for its simplicity and emotional depth, making it a great choice for both beginners and intermediate players. In this lesson, you'll learn two different ways to play this song with and without a capo along with essential strumming techniques and dynamics.

Fun Fact: "Just The Way You Are" was Bruno Mars' debut solo single, earning him the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. This song marked the beginning of his rise to global stardom!

Chords Used in Just The Way You Are Guitar Lesson

With Capo (3rd fret):

Mike demonstrates how to play the song with chords like Bm, Double Stack G, and others.
The non-capo version of the song includes just a handful of chords, with one being a barre chord (Bm). However, Mike Walker demonstrates an easy way to play it, making it accessible for all skill levels.

Without Capo:

Bb (barre chord), F, and others.
This version features slightly trickier chord shapes, but the lesson breaks down smooth transitions between them.

Strumming Pattern

The song follows a consistent and simple strumming pattern: DDDUDUDD.

Mike explains how to approach string roots and strumming accents to enhance your playing. Tune in to the lesson to learn these techniques in detail.

Pro Tip: Since the song is highly repetitive, dynamics play a crucial role. Dynamics keep the song engaging and expressive. The verse is played slightly louder than the chorus to create contrast and keep the song engaging.

Capo vs. Non-Capo Version

This lesson provides two approaches:

Capo Version: A beginner-friendly arrangement with simple chord transitions.
Non-Capo Version: A slightly more advanced version with barre chords and intricate transitions.

Mike plays both versions along with a backing track to help tie everything together. The lyrics provided with the guitar tutorial help you follow along seamlessly, making it easier to match your playing with the vocal phrasing and timing.

Why Learn Just The Way You Are?

This lesson is perfect for players who want to master song dynamics and strumming consistency. You'll also gain experience with barre chords, making it a great stepping stone toward more advanced playing.

FAQs – Just The Way You Are Guitar Lesson

Q1. Is this song beginner-friendly?

A: Yes! The capo version makes it accessible, while the non-capo version challenges intermediate players.

Q2. Do I need a capo?

A: No, but the capo version simplifies chord shapes and makes the song easier to play.

Q4. What if I struggle with the barre chords?

A: Mike demonstrates easy ways to tackle the barre chords and some tips for smooth transitions and finger positionings.

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Pop

Taught by

Mike Walker

Come As You Are (Complete)

by J.J. Pattishall

Taught by

J.J. Pattishall

Teri Jhuki Nazar

by Steve Luciano

Teri Jhuki Nazar is a song that holds a haunting melody and comes with power-packed poetic lyrics that helped the song gain massive popularity. In addition to this, not just the main steam music lovers found this song to be mesmerizing. Even in the indie music scene, this particular song gained massive popularity.

Fun Fact: Teri Jhuki Nazar for the movie Murder 3 marked a great collaboration between composer Pritam and Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali.

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: Both the intro and verse section of the song can be beautifully represented using the fingerpicking arpeggio style; with this technique, you will be giving a soft and flowing vibe to the song.

Fingerpicking pattern for Em, C, and Am (rooted on the 5th string):

5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 3 – 4

For G, D, and B7 (rooted on the 6th string):

6 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 3 – 4

Thumb (P) – Bass string (5th or 6th)
Index (I) – 4th string
Middle (M) – 3rd string
Ring (A) – 2nd string

Strumming Pattern

The strumming pattern you need to follow for this song is: D – D U – U D U

It would be great if you could maintain a smooth wrist motion for more fluidity throughout the song.

D = Down Strum.
U = Up Strum.

Song Structure

Intro, Chords, Rhythm, and Song Demo: This song lesson has been instructed by Steve Luciano, who is going to teach you in a short amount of time how to tune your guitar for this song, the chords, and rhythms that you need to learn and finally gives you a song demo where he plays the guitar part of the song with the backing track.

Why Learn Teri Jhuki Nazar Song From Murder 3?

This is one of the rare songs that beginners can easily play, and it is also musically satisfying, making it a great song to build your confidence on guitar while completely sounding professional.

FAQs – Teri Jhuki Nazar from Murder 3 Guitar Lesson

Q1. What key is the song Teri Juki Nazar from Murder 3 is present in?

Ans. The song is present in E Flat which makes it pretty easy to play for beginners.

Q2. Can I play the chords of Jhuki Nazar from Murder 3 on guitar while singing its vocals?

Ans. Yes, you can do that because the tempo of the song is pretty moderate and the melody which you need to follow sits comfortably for both male and female vocalists.

Q3. What is the time signature of the song Teri Jhuki Nazar from Murder 3

Ans. The song is present in 4/4 time, which makes it easy to count and strum along.

In this video lesson J.J. Pattishall teaches how to play the song Settle Down as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Chords and Rhythm, Song Arrangement, Singing and Playing and Song Demo. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

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Settle Down

by J.J. Pattishall

Taught by

J.J. Pattishall

Lakh Duniya Kahe

by J.J. Pattishall

In this video lesson J.J. Pattishall teaches how to play the song Lakh Duniya Kahe 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!