Jo Bhi Main Guitar Lessson - Intro Piece, Chords, & Rhythm
Introduction:
Jo Bhi Main is a song that represents the feelings of many teenagers and young individuals who feel that their words are mostly misunderstood. Their words are trapped in their thoughts, and they are finding it hard to express themselves to the world, including their loved ones.
The song appears early in the movie Rockstar, showcasing Jordan’s transformation from Janardhan Jakhar.
Fun Fact: For the song, A.R. Rahman brought a group of people on board to give their voices for the background chorus, which was the “Aa... Aa... Aa...” instead of creating the voice of the crowd digitally.
Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson:
Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: The song is present in the G major, but if you have a capo, you can put it on the 3rd fret and play the song E major shape to match the original recording of the song.
The arpeggio section of the song is as follows:
P I M A M I
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6 - 3 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 3 (for Em, G)
5 - 3 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 3 (for C)
4 - 3 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 3 (for D)
Strumming Pattern:
The strumming pattern is pretty mellow, smooth, and expressive; in order to play this song on the guitar, you have to learn the following pattern: D - DU - UD - U
- D = Down Strum.
- U = Up Strum.
Song Structure:
Intro Piece, Chords, & Rhythm: In this section of the guitar lesson, Steve Luciano, your guitar instructor, is going to show you how to play the intro piece of the song with basic guitar chords, the rhythm of the song which you need to follow and other important things which makes it easier for you to play this song.
Jo Bhi Main (Solo Lesson): The second part of the guitar lesson is taught by Mike Walker where he shows you how to play the iconic guitar solo from the song. The solo starts with the E-minor and Mike has divided it into multiple sections for easier compression.
Why Learn this Song on Guitar?
Jo Bhi Main is a Bollywood song that is soulful and yet packs amazing rock punches, which made it so popular among teenagers and adults alike. The song uses basic guitar chords depending on the key you choose, thus making it great for individuals who are new to guitar playing.
In addition to this, the mellow strumming pattern matches up with the depth of the lyrics; this song has a great dynamic of being played softly and with higher intensity.
FAQs-Jo Bhi Main (Rockstar) Song Guitar Lesson
Q1. Who was the lead singer for the song Jo Bhi Main from Rockstar?
Ans. The lead singer for this song was none other than Mohit Chauhan. The composition of the song was done by A.R. Rahman, and the lyrics were written by Irshad Kamil.
Q2. What is the theme of the song Jo Bhi Main?
Ans. With this song, the lyricist is trying to express the inner turmoil, self-doubt, and Jordan’s inability to express his true feelings while he is on his journey of becoming a musical maestro.
Q3. In what genre does Jo Bhi Main fall in?
Ans. This song is a blend of Indian melodies with that of a rock ballad; the fusion is typical of A.R. Rahman's signature, which he is known for.