Ishq Haazir Hai is the title track of a short movie of the same name, having lead actors Diljit Dosanjh & Wamiqa Gabbi. It’s a song that is known for being a romantic melody that truly captures the essence of love and longing. 

Furthermore, even a decade after its release, we can still hear this song being played on various radio channels, showcasing that its emotional resonance is still intact among Diljit's fans.

Strumming Pattern 

The main strumming pattern for this song is D-D-U-U-D-D-U. It would be great if you slowly start with just downstrokes; once you get comfortable with the beat, you can then start adding upstrokes in your practice. 

Also, focus more on consistent timing rather than speed in the beginning. Be gentle as you play chords to keep up with the flowing strumming technique required for this song. 

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction is from J.J. Pattishall; he starts this guitar lesson by showing you the standard guitar tuning that is required for this song. Also, the song is in the key of A minor. For this song, you do need to have a capo, which you will place on the 5th fret. 

Chords and Rhythm: Here, you will get to know about all the chords that you will be playing in this song, along with the rhythm that you have to follow. 

Song Arrangement: J.J. has divided the song arrangement into three sections called the verse and chorus; these two have similar chords, and the third section is a bridge. 

Song Demo: In this part of the song lesson, you will see how to play the entire guitar part of the song with the backing track. 

Ending Lick: There are a few licks positioned here and there in the song, which you will be learning here. 

Overdub Licks: Here, you will learn chords that work as a fill-in for the second guitar; these chords are not played by the lead guitarist, so if you want, you can skip these up. 

Improvisation: Finally, here, J.J. shows you some improvisation techniques that can help you find your own musical tone as you practice this song; from this part, you will be able to develop your own individual style. 

Easy Non-Capo Version: This is a more simplified version of the song, and you don’t need to require Capo for this one. 

Why Learn Ishq Haazir Hai Song On Guitar?

This one is a quick and simple song to learn because of its beginner-friendly chord guides; with this song, you learn smooth chord transitions and learn how to maintain a consistent rhythm from start to finish. 

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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 J.J. Pattishall teaches how to play the song Pyaar Deewana Hota Hai 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!

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Pehla Nasha 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, Overdub Section and Tapping Intro. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

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. 

In this video lesson Steve Luciano teaches how to play the song Karz Theme as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Intro Flamenco Lick, Main Melody, Chords and Rhythm and Song Demo. 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 Kholo Kholo as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction and Intro Riff, Verse and Chorus and Interlude and Outro. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Introduction:

Senorita is a perfect blend of Hindi and Spanish in addition to the cultural twist that is represented in the song. With this song, you will be able to learn how to blend flamenco-style Spanish guitar with Bollywood melody. In addition to this, this song gives you one of the rare chances to explore how world music is able to influence Indian guitar. 

Fun Fact: Farhan, Hrithik, and Abhay Deol sang their own parts for this song; their imperfect and natural voice gave the track its authentic feel and perfectly matched the easygoing undertone of the movie. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson:

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: Here is the arpeggios picking pattern that you need to follow for this song 

P – I – M – A (Thumb, Index, Middle, Ring)

Strings by chord:

• Am: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2
• G: 6 – 4 – 3 – 2
• F: 6 – 4 – 3 – 2
• E: 6 – 4 – 3 – 2

Note:- Play slowly and melodically, with a bit of Spanish flair

Strumming Pattern:

The strumming pattern for Senorita from ZNMD follows the 4/4 time: D – D U – U D U. 

• D = Down Strum 
• U = Up Strum 
• D (Take a slight pause for rhythm)
• DU ( Keep the chords light and bouncy)
• UDU (Make sure to keep the groove flowing)

Song Structure:

Chords, Rhythm, and Backing Track: This is the first part of the guitar lesson where your guitar instructor, Steve Luciano, is going to teach you how to tune up your guitar for this song. In addition to this, he’s also going to showcase chords and rhythms that you need to learn for this song.

Solo and Lead Fills: In this section, you will learn about the solo notes, which are basically beat picks that come in the fourth beat of the previous bar. 

Complete Cover: Finally, in this part, Steve will play the guitar parts of the song with the backing track. 

Outro Solo: To play the outro solo for this song, you first need to understand that the solo is based on the lower section of the guitar, starting with the 9th position. 

Why Learn this song?

The importance of learning Senorita from ZNMD will help you in sharpening your accuracy and timing. It will also give you control over percussive strums and play with bounce. 

On the other hand, if you are able to play this song in a public gathering, then without a doubt, you will be able to please the crowd because everyone vibes with this song. 

FAQs – Senorita From Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Guitar Lesson

Q1. Who is the singer for the song Senorita in the movie ZNMD? 

Ans. It might come as a shock to you, but the lead actors of the movie, Farhan, Hrithik, and Abhay Deol, along with Spanish singer Maria Del Mar Fernádez, recorded a Senorita song for the movie. 

Q2. Was ZNMD a hit Bollywood movie? 

Ans. ZNMD became the highest-grossing Hindi film worldwide in 2011; it was declared a blockbuster both in India and in the overseas market. 

Q3. Did Kabir marry Natasha in ZNMD?

Ans. No, the couple did not marry, and they parted ways at the end of the movie. On the other hand, Arjun and Laila got married and Imran’s poems finally went public as he published them. 

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. 

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 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!