Introduction

Introduction:

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Home as part of our guitar series on English songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning. Home is the coronation song and a debut single from the winner of American Idol season 11, Phill Phillips. The song was co-written by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden. Phill performed this song for the first time on May 12th, 2012, when he was giving the season's final performance. 

Song Structure:

Introduction: The introduction consists of tuning requirements for the guitar and the basics of what you need to play this song. 

Song Arrangement: This part helps you learn about the intro section. Also, Mike shows you two different picking patterns that you can use for this song and how to move back and forth between the two patterns. 

Song Demo: In this section Mike your guitar instructor is going to teach you how to play the guitar parts of the song alongside backing tracks. 

Vocal Melody: This is the final section of this guitar lesson, and it's the added bonus where Mike teaches you how to play the vocal melody which is present in the song. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson: The entire song is written in the key of C major with a bright tempo.

Introduction:

I See Fire is a song written and composed for the movie The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. The song is played over the closing credits of the movie. After its release, the song was able to climb to the 13th spot in the UK Singles Chart and in New Zealand it was able to reach number 1 in just six weeks of time. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson:

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: You will be following basic arpeggios picking for this song, and this is what you need to follow in order to create a simple yet attractive progression: 

e|------0---------0------|  

B|------0---------0------|  

G|----0---0-----0---0----|  

D|-----------2-----------|  

A|--2--------------------|  

E|-----------------------| 

Strumming Pattern:

This one is primarily a fingerpicking song, but in case you wish to play the strumming pattern you can follow this: D D U U D U. 

• D = Down strum
• U = Up strum

Song Structure:

Introduction: In this introduction, Mike Luciano, your guitar instructor is going to share why everyone needs to learn this song, and where, and why you should be putting the capo on 

guitar like Ed does. 

Intro Lick and Song Arrangement: In this section, Mike shows you how to play the intro licks for the song and how to use hammer-on and pull-off techniques with your first and third fingers. Along with this, you will learn the entire song arrangement as well. 

Song Demo: This section shows you how to play the song with the backing track played alongside. 

Beginners Version: If you are not able to play with new techniques which you have learned in this guitar lesson you can also try the beginner friendly version of I See Fire by Ed Sheeran which is mentioned in this part. 

Why Learn I See Fire By Ed Sheeran?

I See Fire take the full advantage of acoustic fingerpicking which is something perfect for beginner guitar players to start with. This song will also help you in building dexterity, accuracy, and finger independence as you play. Furthermore, it’s a great introduction to the thumb-bass technique, along with melodic picking. 

FAQs I see fire Guitar Lesson

Q1. What was the reason behind Ed Sheeran's writing I See Fire? 

Ans. It was Peter Jackon, the director of The Hobbit, who asked Ed Sheeran to come up with a song for a kid’s movie. Sheeran saw the movie and started working on the song.

Q2. What other songs are out there which sound similar to I See Fire? 

Ans. There is a huge library of Ed’s songs, which sounds pretty familiar, starting with Eyes Closed, Give Me Love, Happier, Shivers, and Beautiful People. 

Q3. Which song is Ed Sheeran’s biggest hit? 

Ans. Without a doubt it has to be “Perfect,” this particular song topped charts in more than 18 different countries, making him one of the most loved artist all around the globe. 

Fun Fact: The song I See Fire was written, composed, and recorded on the same day. After Ed Sheeran watched the entire film The Hobbit for which the song was officially released on 5th November 2013. He sat down to write the lyrics and his flow made him finish composition and recording of the song in just 24 hours. 

Introduction:

Even from the name, you can see that the song is going to be uplifting, and it’s a perfect song to feel good about. It is the only single from the soundtrack album of the animated movie Despicable Me 2, which was released in 2013. 

Happy is the song written and performed by Pharell Williams, and the music video of the song was nominated for Best Male Video and Video of the Year by the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: The song follows a simple four-chord progression throughout; the arpeggios picking pattern is going to be like this: 

e|-----------1------------|  

B|------1------1---------|  

G|----2---2------2------|  

D|----------------------|  

A|----------------------|  

E|--1------------------| 

Strumming Pattern 

The strumming has to be tight, quick and rhythmic for this song, it follows 4/4 time and there is a funk-style muted strumming feel: D x D U x U D U.

• D = Down strum
• U = Up strum
• X = percussive muted strum 

Song Structure 

Introduction: In the introduction section, Mike shows you how to tune up your guitar to play this song. 

Song Arrangement: Here your guitar instructor Mike has divided the song arrangement in different sections and he starts showing you how to play different chords for different sections starting with the intro. 

Song Demo: Finally comes the time when Mike plays the guitar chords with the backing track playing alongside. 

Why Learn Happy By Pharrell Williams Song?

It uses simple major chords that are easy to learn for beginners and even for intermediate players as it will help them be more consistent in their rhythmic strumming. In addition to this, the guitar sound is much funk-inspired, making it a perfect choice for improving your timing and groove. 

FAQs – This Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Was the song Happy made specifically for the movie Despicable Me? 

Ans. Yes, the song was written only for the animated movie Despicable Me 2, which was released in 2013. The song received an Academy Award nomination for best original song, and the singer also performed it live at the Oscars ceremony.  

Q2. Who originally sang the Happy? 

Ans. Pharrell Williams has revealed that it was Cee Lo Green who recorded the song for the first time. But the producer didn’t feel like that the song belonged to Green so he gave Pharrell Williams a try and rest is history. 

Q3. What was the reason Pharrell wrote Happy? 

Ans. According to Pharrell the lyrics of the song came out of sarcasm, he wrote the song when he was 40 years old.

Fun Fact: The song got nominated by Academy Awards but it failed to win Best Original Song because it lost to Let It Go from Frozen. 

Introduction:

Top Gun Anthem is one of the iconic instrumental rock compositions in Hollywood which was composed for the movie in 1986 by Harold Faltermeyer and Steve Stevens. This song has some strong, melodic guitar-driven tracks which every guitarist no matter if they are beginner, intermediate or expert must learn to play. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: This song revolves around the lead guitar instrumental. But if you do want to learn about the arpeggios, then here’s how you should be playing them:

e|-----------0------------|  

B|------1------1---------|  

G|----0---0------0------|  

D|-------------2--------|  

A|--3------------------|  

E|----------------------| 

Strumming Pattern 

The strumming pattern of the song is as follows: D D U U D U. 

• D = Down strum
• U = Up strum

Song Structure 

Introduction: In this introduction your guitar instructor Mike Walker is going to teach you how to tune up a guitar for this song. 

Song Arrangement Part 1: This particular section will show you how to play the melody part of the song and how you should be counting the bells which are present in the song to keep up with tune.

Song Arrangement Part 2: Here, you will be learning the next part of the song. 

Song Demo: Here, Mike will show you how to play the entire song on guitar while keeping up with the backing track. 

Solo Part 1: In this part Mike will show you how to play the guitar solo which comes at 2:45 minutes on the track. He breaks down this guitar solo in 9 licks. 

Solo Part 2: This is the second part of the guitar solo, and it starts with lick number 6. 

Solo with Backing Track: Again, Mike plays the demo but this time specifically the solo part alongside the backtrack. 

Why Learn Top Gun Anthem Song?

The song has a beautiful, soaring lead guitar part which is easily recognisable when you play it. If you don’t know how to play the viberto, bends, and sustain control on your chord play then this song will teach you how to do it. 

Furthermore, it will help in improving your picking accuracy, sustain and phrasing and introduces you to dynamic control which is necessary if you want to master emotional guitar playing. 

FAQs – This Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Who played the Top Gun Anthem?

Ans. Steve Stevens is the man who composed Top Gun Anthem, the song was written by Harold Faltermeyer. Steve played guitar and Faltermeyer played the keyboard during the recording of the song. 

Q2. Which song did Tom Cruise play when he was in the bar?

Ans. In 1986, Top Gun Tom Cruise played “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling.” Tom played this song, and other members of the Navy pilots joined in the movie scene. 

Fun Fact: Top Gun Anthem won the 1987 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance

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!

Kabira is the song that has a special place in our hearts. It is a perfect blend of folk and contemporary sounds that resonate deeply with listeners. It’s a song that has stayed with me long after it was initially released back in 2013. 

Fun Fact: The song Kabira has an undertone meaning. Kabira refers to Sant Kabir, who was a mystic poet. With this song, composer Pritam tried to reflect the spiritual meaning of love, departure and inner calling. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: Both the intro version and the verse section of the Kabira song can be beautifully driven via fingerpicking arpeggios, which helps in giving the song its emotional depth and soft texture. 

For chords G – C – Em – D, you can use the following fingerpicking pattern: 

P I M A  

↓ ↓ ↓ ↓  

6 4 3 2

• P (Thumb) plays the bass string (6th for G, 5th for C, etc.)
• I (Index) play the 4th string.
• M (Middle) plays the 3rd string.
• A (Ring) plays the 2nd string.

Example for G Chord: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Strumming Pattern

The basic strumming pattern that you need to follow is: D – D U – U D U. 

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction is by Mike Walker, who is going to be your guitar instructor for this lesson. In this intro, he is going to show you how to tune up your guitar for this song. 

Song Arrangement: Mike has divided the song into several sections, and in this part, he will show you how to play chords for each section separately. 

Song Demo: Right here, you will learn how to sync up the guitar chords with the vocals of the song. 

Overdub Section: Finally, in the overdub section, you are going to play the chords of the second guitar, which is used in the song. 

Why Learn Kabira Song?

For people who are aspiring to become guitarists, this is the song that has the perfect melody for practising expressive guitar playing. With this song, you will be able to convey deep emotions using simple open chords that are ideal for both beginners and intermediate guitar players. 

FAQS – Kabira Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Who composed the song Kabira for the film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani? 

Ans. Kabira was composed by Pritam, and the vocals were given by Tochi Raina and Rekha Bharadwaj in 2013.  

Q2. What style or genre is the song Kabira in?  

Ans. The song blends Indian folk with soft rock in addition to the acoustic pop, making it an ideal song for practising fingerstyle technique and mellow strumming. 

Q3. What techniques will I be learning as I play the song Kabira on guitar? 

Ans. Kabira's guitar helps you learn the following guitar techniques: 

• Chord switching
• Dynamic strumming
• Expressive fingerpicking
• Timing and rhythm control

Mai Woh Chaand Easy Version – Introduction

Welcome to the guitar lesson for Mai Woh Chaand, a beautiful and soulful Hindi song from the 2016 movie Teraa Surroor. Sung by Darshan Raval, this track instantly connected with listeners through its emotional lyrics and heartfelt melody. The song was composed by Himesh Reshammiya, with lyrics written by Sameer Anjaan, who is known for his ability to express deep feelings in simple words. Released just before the film hit theaters, Mai Woh Chaand quickly became popular as a romantic ballad that perfectly captured the mood of love and longing.

The music video features Himesh Reshammiya himself alongside actress Farah Karimaee, telling a story of love with all its ups and downs. The song’s slow and melancholic vibe matches the narrative well, making it a standout track in the film’s soundtrack. Darshan Raval’s soft, emotional voice helps bring out the tender feelings in the lyrics, making the song memorable for many fans of Bollywood music.

Mai Woh Chaand Easy Version – Guitar Lesson

In this lesson, Steve Luciano guides you through an easy acoustic version of Mai Woh Chaand that’s perfect for beginners. The chords used are straightforward and mostly open chords, including Bm, B7, D, G, Am, Em, C, and A7. Steve takes time to show you how to form each chord clearly, especially the Bm and B7, which can be tricky for new players but are essential to keeping the song’s gentle mood. He explains Bm as a simplified version, so you don’t have to worry about complicated finger positions.

The lesson focuses on playing with smooth transitions between chords and capturing the slow, reflective rhythm of the song. Steve introduces a simple strumming pattern that fits the mood perfectly—nothing too fast or complicated, just enough to support the vocals. The strumming mostly alternates between downward and upward strokes, keeping a soft flow that matches Darshan Raval’s singing style.

Steve also talks about how to emphasize certain beats to give the song a relaxed but emotional feel, helping you learn how to play with feeling instead of just hitting the right chords. For those interested, he shows small variations in the strumming to add a little more texture without making it too complex. This version of Mai Woh Chaand is a great way to practice basic chord changes and rhythm while playing a beautiful song that sounds impressive even when kept simple.

FAQs

Q. Is this version good for absolute beginners?

Yes, Steve simplifies tricky chords like Bm and B7 so beginners can learn comfortably.

Q. Do I need to know fingerpicking to play this song?

No, this lesson focuses on easy strumming that works well with the song’s slow tempo.

Ambersaria is a song which is soulful, classy, and musically rich. It’s a traditional Punjabi folk song which has a contemporary acoustic vibe to it. Unlike many other bhangra tracks, this particular song is meant to connect deeper with the emotions, making it a great number to perform in open mics, dates, and even in cozy jam sessions. 

As you practice this song on guitar with our Hindi song lesson, you will have a much better understanding of timing, chord sustainability. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: In this introduction, you will be taught how to tune up your guitar by using low E and high E sounds for this song. In addition to this, your guitar instructor, J.J. Pattishall, is also going to provide you with his thoughts on this song and what makes it special. 

Chords and Rhythm: Here, J.J. is first going to provide an outline for the chords that will be used in this song, starting with E minor. After that comes the lesson on rhythm, which you have to follow. 

Song Arrangement: Right here, J.J. is going to show you how the song is built, starting with the intro. With this, you get to see how the different parts of the song come together to create a cohesive piece of music. 

Song Demo: This is the final part of the song lesson. Here J.J. Pattishall will show you how to play the required chords, which will help you connect the dots between the theory and the sound. 

Why Learn Amber's Song On Guitar?

The song Ambersaria follows a mellow rhythm, making it an ideal song for practicing fingerpicking, which adds finesse, expression, and dynamics to your style. Furthermore, here you get a clear phrasing along with a soothing tempo, making it a perfect choice if you wish to sing and play the song at the same time. You will be using open chords and sometimes barre chords to play this song on guitar, which helps you to work on chord transitions, placing your fingers at the right spot on the fretboard, and rhythm stability. 

FAQs – Ambersaria Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Can I play the Ambersaria song on guitar using fingerpicking? 

Ans. Well, sure you can, Ambersaria is a song which sounds pretty amazing with fingerpicking, especially when you use this technique in the intro and verse parts. You will be adding elegance and emotional depth to your performance. 

Q2. What is the tempo of the song Ambersaria from the movie Fukrey? 

Ans. You need to play the song in slow tempo, which ranges from 72 - 76 BPM, which allows you to focus more on hitting the perfect chord each time, especially in fingerstyling and chord sustain parts of the song. 

Pashmina – Introduction

Welcome to the guitar lesson on one of the most delicately composed love songs in Hindi cinema — Pashmina by Amit Trivedi, from the 2016 film Fitoor. The song is a soft, poetic track that floats between romance and melancholy, wrapped in layers of orchestration and Amit Trivedi's unique singing style. The film itself was an adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, and Pashmina works as a musical expression of the complex emotions in the story.

The word Pashmina refers to an extremely fine wool from Kashmir, and in the song, it becomes a metaphor for love — soft, rich, intricate, and fragile. The lyrics, written by Swanand Kirkire, are as layered as the melody, bringing out that sense of a love that can’t be held too tightly, or it will slip away. The song has been compared by some to western tracks like California by Phantom Planet, but Pashmina stands on its own because of the way it mixes classical Indian textures with modern songwriting.

Pashmina – Guitar Lesson

This is an easy acoustic version of Pashmina, taught by Mike Walker, with the goal of helping beginner players fall in love with the guitar just as much as they love the song. The version is played with a capo on the 5th fret, which raises the pitch to match the original recording, while keeping the chord shapes extremely simple and familiar.

The chords used are Am, D, Em, F, C, and G — all open chords, which means if you know your basics, you’ll be able to play this version comfortably. Mike goes over every chord change and voicing with clear instructions, making this lesson feel very hands-on.

The progression flows in a way that lets the emotional content of the song shine through. The use of Am and Em, both minor chords, gives the song a slightly wistful tone, while G and C open up the resolution at the right moments.

The chord changes follow the original mood of the track, but are simplified to make it more accessible. Even the F chord, which can be tricky for beginners, is demonstrated with alternate fingerings and techniques so that anyone can play it with enough practice.

The strumming pattern is relaxed and meant to match the fluid movement of the melody. There’s no pressure to play it fast — in fact, slowing it down helps bring out the beauty of the song. Mike also talks about how to let your fingers move smoothly between chords and how to make the transitions sound clean without breaking the rhythm. You’ll also learn how to use dynamics — like playing softer or louder — to really bring out the emotion in different sections of the song.

FAQs

Q. Is this lesson suitable for absolute beginners?

Yes, this version is made especially for beginners. If you know your basic open chords and can change between them slowly, you’ll be able to follow along easily.

Q. What tuning is used in this version of Pashmina?

This song is played in standard tuning with a capo on the 5th fret to match the original key.