Welcome to the guitar lesson on the song, which is one of the most played modern romantic songs of India –Dil Diyan Gallan by Atif Aslam from the blockbuster Tiger Zinda Hai. No romance playlist is complete without this song. It has received close to a billion views on YouTube (986 million). 

Written by the illustrious Irshad Kamil and sung by Atif Aslam, this song is about the conversations of the heart, referred to as sweet nothings in English. The song is written in Punjabi, which is a language spoken in the regions near the borders of India and Pakistan. The general plot of the movie also hinges on the relationship between India and Pakistan, hence the choice.

Dil Diyan Gallan Guitar Lesson

The lesson on Dil Diyan Gallan is done by one of our beloved experts, Mike Walker. It is a descriptive lesson that covers all parts of the song and offers a section on improvisation. The tutor meticulously delivers the lesson in a section-by-section manner, where he talks about the underlying theoretical concepts of the song as well as the various musical motifs and short instrumentals played in the song.

The song is in the key of D major and features all the chords in the key apart from the F minor chord, which is substituted by an F major instead, which gives it a harmonic minor vibe. The harmonic minor sound resembles the music of the Middle East or oriental music, which is again the setting of the movie. The song also features an inverted chord, which is an A major chord with C# in the bass.

The improv section is a must-watch. In it, the instructor explains how to solo over the track using the B minor pentatonic scale in different positions and the D major scale with accenting on the B note on the 12th fret, as well as the B harmonic minor, which has a signature Arabian Nights vibe.

Dil Diyaan Gallan lyrics and chords are also available on the tab next to the lesson tab, so that intermediate and advanced players can easily refer to them, sould they need to.

FAQs

Q. Do I need a capo for Dil Diyaan Gallan?

1. No. You do not need a capo for this song, since it is in the key of D major, all the chords are standard open shape chords, which are easier to play in the first position.

Q. What are the chords in Dil Diyaan Gallan? 

1. The song is in the key of D major, so the chords are D, Em, F major instead of F minor, G major. A major and B minor. It also features an A inverted chord, and a D/F# at two points in the song.

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Socha Hai as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Intro Lead and Riff, Song Arrangement, Song Demo, Overdub Section, Overdub Demo with Backing, Solo Lesson and Improvisation. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Bulleya is a song of devotion towards your love; it is a song filled with deep meaning, and it serves as a powerful backdrop of the emotional turmoil faced by the main characters of the movie. It’s a song that reflects on the theme of love, separation, regret, and finding a path to redemption. The heartfelt vocals of Papon elevate the song’s intensity and make a deep connection with listeners. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction is from your guitar instructor Steve Luciano, in here he talks about how this song has some amazing chord changes, and a great melody to play on acoustic guitar, along with other things, which also made the song his favorite song to teach as well. 

Chords and Rhythm: In this part of the guitar lesson, Steve begins with the most common chord used in the song, which is none other than the E chord, then comes A2, and A2 with E in the base. Here, he will show you all the chords that you need for this song and the rhythm that you need to follow. 

Song Arrangement: Right here, you will get to know exactly how the song should be performed on the guitar section-by-section. Steve creates a roadmap of his own for this song and shows you what to play, when to play, and how each part fits together. 

Quarter Note Triplets Section: In this song, you also need to learn how to use quarter notes; these notes are present with the harmonics on the 12th fret. 

Song Demo: Now, with this section, you have reached the point where Steve plays the guitar parts of the song with the backing track. In this song demo, he’s going to play the harmonics, but if you do want to skip them, you can do it without hesitation. 

Solo: The guitar solo is in the key of E, and the pickup note for the solo is placed on the 12th fret. The solo is present at the end of the 43rd measure. You can learn this solo and practice it, depending on your skill set. You can add this to the song, or you can skip it if you wish to. It won’t make a big difference to the feel of the song. 

Why Learn Bulleya Song From The Movie Sultan?

Learning a Bulleya song on acoustic guitar is a great way to harmonise sufism with rock, which gives you a rich melodic palette allowing you to be deeply expressive with your musical instrument. It has a pretty versatile arrangement that can be helpful for practicing gentle arpeggios in the verses and powerful strumming in the chorus. 

Tose Naina is a song you feel more than you hear; its composition is quite delicate and holds emotional honesty. Tose Naina fits snuggly in every Bollywood romantic playlist. What makes the song special is how easy it is to learn on guitar, while the music remains uncluttered.

From this guitar lesson, you will learn how to make this song more intimate. As you play the chords, the song transcends into a completely different romantic number. If you wish to be more than just a mechanical guitar player, this is a perfect song to learn. From this guitar lesson by Mike Walker, you will get to understand how to make the best of emotional phrasing by letting the notes ring for just the right amount of time. 

Likewise, silences can also work as a powerful sound if you use them at the right moment. So let’s find out what these song lessons are all about.

Chords Used in Tose Naina Song Guitar Lesson

The most common chord you will be playing as you learn this song is G major - Em - C - D. These four chords are considered to be the emotional backbone of the song. Apart from these, you are also going to practice a lot of Am - Bm - D7.

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: Use G Major to play arpeggios, and it would be best to put on a capo 3 or 4 to be as close to the original pitch.

Verse Chord Progression:

G  Em

C  D

An extended verse section, which you can use after you are done with the basic chord training of this song, using the extended version, you will be able to make the song sound richer and more balanced.

G  Em

C  D

Em  C

Am  D

Chorus Variation: The chords provided here are for a simple chorus

G  D

Em  C

Am  D

G

For experienced guitar players, given below is a more expressive chord progression:

G  D

Em  C

Am  D

Em  C

D  G

FAQs For Tose Naina Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Which is the best key and capo position for the song Tose Naina when learning it on guitar?

Ans. You should be playing the song in G major, or you can put a capo on 3/4 to be as close to the original pitch of the song.

Q2. Is the song Tose Naina suited for arpeggios, or shall I use the strumming technique?

Ans. You can play the entirety of the song with just fingerpicking, because the song uses a combination of silences, space, and sustain. The melody stretches, and it breathes, which is something hard to follow when you are strumming a guitar.

If there is one guitar solo that completely redefined the role of music in movies, it has to be the Rockstar movie’s solo. This particular electric guitar rhythm is more than just an accompaniment; it’s a narrative. A.R. Rahman did not treat the guitar as a decorative layer; he made sure that the chords became the bloodstream of the protagonist present in the movie.

In addition to this, the complete rawness and imperfection of this guitar solo are what make it striking. As you learn this solo, you will see that it does not require you to go to unnecessary lengths of learning speed. Instead of shredding, most parts of the solo rely on long-held notes, subtle vibrato, and controlled feedback. The song follows blues-rock language filtered through Indian cinematic emotion.

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If you look at this guitar solo from a music perspective, you will see how the solo respects the melody of the song. It doesn’t compete with the vocals; it is reacting to them. Think of this guitar solo as a continuation of the voice after the vocals fade.

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Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

The sad version of the Rockstar solo that we are referring to here is more like an emotional theme motif, which can be heard across background score cues. Given below is the chord vocabulary that you need to learn if you wish to play this song on electric guitar, and it provides you with the emotional foundation of the theme:

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Am (A minor), G (G major), F (F major), E (E major)

Here is the common progression shape that you should be following: Am – G – F – E

In case you wish to learn about expanded chords for depth than use these chords: Am7, Gadd9, Fmaj7, E7.

The depth chords are for more advanced players.

FAQs – Rockstar Solo Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Was the Rockstar solo fully improvised, or was it composed?

Ans. The solo was composed with improvisational phrasing; the note choices you will find in this solo are quite deliberate, but as you learn to play it on guitar, you will find out that the timing, sustain, and expression might vary. As a result, some live versions may feel slightly different.

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Q2. Which scales should I be practicing for mastering this solo?

Ans. You should start with a minor pentatonic scale, and then move to a natural minor scale. Make sure you don’t mix too many scales; simplicity is the key here.

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Q3. What type of bends should I be using the most when playing this solo?  

Ans. Whole-step bends, slow-release bends, and bends that don’t really resolve immediately.

Tu Jaane Na is one of the special songs that perfectly fits with the raw and unique voice of Kailash Kher. 

In order to play this song, you need to have an acoustic guitar and go with the slow tempo; it is an ideal song for playing in front of an intimate crowd or unplugged sessions. 

Fun Fact: This version of the song by Kailash Kher is a hidden gem because not many people know about this one. The song has been able to build a cult following because of its emotional depth and soul-stirring lyrics. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: With the help of arpeggios, you can really enhance the overall tone of the song; the common arpeggio pattern is as follows:

P I M A M I

5 4 3 2 3 4

(Thumb, Index, Middle, Ring, Middle, Index)

• When playing the arpeggio version of the song, you should keep your picking hand relaxed and consistent. 
• Always make sure that you are using your thumb to play the root note. 

Strumming Pattern 

The Kailash Kher version of the song is much slower and more soulful; as a result, when you are playing it, make sure you keep the rhythm gentle and flowing: D - DU - DU - DU. 

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum.

Song Structure 

Intro, Chords, and Rhythm: This guitar lesson is performed by Pawan Jalan; in the intro part of the video lesson, he talks about how this version of the song by Kailash Kher is different from Atif Aslam’s version. After that, he shows you how to tune your guitar for the music, the chords that you will be playing, and the rhythm that you need to follow for this song. 

Why Learn Tu Jaane Na?

Learning how to play this song on guitar is quite rewarding as it allows you to understand how one should be playing emotionally rich and soulful music. The song uses easy guitar chords, thus making it great for beginners. In addition to this, the melody you will be playing on guitar is both heartfelt and singable at the same time. 

FAQs – Tu Jaane Na Guitar Lesson

Q1) What should be the tuning for this guitar song lesson? 

Ans. You can play this song in standard tuning (EADGBE); it works just fine. If you wish to go a bit warmer for the unplugged version, it would be a good idea to slightly detune by half a step (Eb tuning). This will make your guitar sound a lot softer and easier for singers. ​

Q2) What should be the right picking approach for this song?  

Ans. The intro of the song works pretty well when you use arpeggios: use your thumb to play the bass strings; the index and middle fingers for the mid and high strings. Be sure to focus on clarity and even string separation. 

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In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song But It Rained as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Intro Solo, Chords, Rhythm, and Overdubs, Solo Lesson, Song Demo and Overdubs with Backing Track. 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 Har Saans Mein as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Song Arrangement , Easy Version, Song Demo, Solo 1, Solo 2, Solo 3, Solo 4 and Overdub Licks and Improvisation. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Purani Jeans - Introduction

Welcome to the guitar lesson on one of the classic youth anthems of the early 90s, Pakistan – Purani Jeans by Ali Haider. This song rose to fame in the era of cassette tapes and vinyl records, and evokes emotions of nostalgia among the fans of Haider Ali, who are now in their 50s, by the way. The song was part of the Sandesa album released in 1993, and on YouTube has achieved almost 5 million views.

The song Purani Jeans, which translates to ‘Old Jeans’, is about celebrating the spirit of youth, especially the arriving adulthood phase –exploring themes of college life, self-discovery, rebellion, romance and more. The lyrics paint a picture of the singer looking back at his youth and reminiscing about the events and stories that he had lived, metaphorising the phase using the jeans as a symbol.

Purani Jeans Guitar Lesson

Purani Jeans guitar lesson is taught by our beloved expert, Mike Walker, who explains all the different sections of the song in a section-by-section manner –from the intro that talks about the chords and different voicings of those chords, to the rhythms and solos of the song. The song is in Eb standard tuning and in the key of D major, which is a common tuning for the classic rock sound.

The intro of the song features a rhythmic riff that is based on the mixolydian scale, a major scale with the flattened seventh degree, which gives the riff a jazzy sound. The strumming and legato notes of the riff resemble those from songs like ‘Summer of '69’ and ‘Hey Joe’.

The song mostly features power chords, i.e. chords without the third, that are played on a distorted electric guitar and consist of standard shapes. The majority of the strumming is palm muted, which gives the song that rock-metal vibe. There are also a number of small overdubbed motifs that play over the rhythm guitar that embellish the progression.

Purani jeans also features a guitar solo that is based on the mixolydian scale, featuring jazz and bluesy licks and lines with minor 7th and half diminished chord arpeggios. This solo is a great example of how to mix different theory concepts in your soloing. The tutor here explains all the parts of the solo note for note.

FAQs

Q. What is the song Purani Jeans about?

Purani Jeans is a nostalgic Pakistani pop-rock song by Ali Haider that reminisces about youthful memories, friendships, and carefree days.

Q. Can I play this song on an acoustic guitar?

Yes! The original version of the song is a pop song with mellower but upbeat rhythm, which can be played easily on an acoustic guitar, which lends more to the emotional and nostalgic appeal of the song’s narrative.

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!

Introduction

Disturbed is known as a heavy metal band. When the band was starting out, the sound they followed was more of “nu metal”. Guarded was a promotional single from the band’s third album, Ten Thousand Fists. The lyrics show how the lifestyle forces David Draiman to guard himself on a certain level.

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: This song does not use traditional arpeggios. It is primarily a riff-driven song that includes heavy power chords in addition to the chugging rhythms. 

Strumming Pattern 

If you notice, the song's main riff has a more galloping tone. As a result, the strumming pattern that you need to follow for this song is: D - DUD - D - DUD

• D = Down strum
• U = Up strum
• - = Brief pause (muted)

Song Structure 

Introduction: In this introduction, Mike Walker, who will be your guitar instructor for this song lesson, explains how to tune your electric guitar. 

Song Arrangement: This is the part where you will learn all the chord progressions you will use in this song. 

Song Demo: This is the last part of the guitar lesson. Mike will play the entire guitar section of the song alongside the backing track. 

Dil Haaray Pukaray - Introduction

Dil Haaray Pukaray is a timeless track from Pakistani pop-rock band JAL's debut album Aadat released in 2004. Composed and performed by Goher Mumtaz, the song beautifully captures the band's signature style of emotional lyrics blended with melodic guitar work. Its themes of love and heartbreak struck a chord with listeners across South Asia, helping establish JAL as one of the region's most influential pop-rock acts. The song's enduring popularity led to its inclusion in the remastered 20th anniversary edition of Aadat in 2024.

The track features gentle acoustic guitar arpeggios that create a melancholic yet soothing atmosphere. Goher's heartfelt vocals float over the instrumentation, delivering lyrics that speak directly to the pain of unrequited love. What makes this song special is its ability to balance simplicity with deep emotion - the melody stays with you long after the song ends. The 2024 remaster gives the recording new clarity while preserving its original emotional impact.

Dil Haaray Pukaray Guitar Lesson

Taught by Mike Walker, this lesson breaks down the song's beautiful guitar work. The track is in the key of G major and uses a flowing chord progression of G-Em-C-D throughout most of the song. The magic lies in the delicate fingerpicking pattern that carries the melody. Use your thumb for the bass notes (G, E, C, D) and fingers for the higher strings to recreate the original recording's texture.

The intro and verses feature a signature arpeggio pattern that moves between these chords. Play it slowly at first, focusing on clean note separation before building speed. The chorus introduces slightly fuller strumming while maintaining the song's gentle feel. Pay attention to the dynamics - the verses are softer, while the chorus opens up with more volume and emotion.

For the lead parts, the melody follows the vocal line closely using notes from the G major scale. The fills between verses incorporate hammer-ons and pull-offs on the B and high E strings. The solo section is minimal but expressive, with subtle bends and vibrato that match Goher's vocal style. Use a clean tone with reverb to mimic the song's soundscape.

Beginners should start by mastering the basic chord shapes and transitions. The slow tempo makes this a good song for practicing changes between G, Em, C and D. Intermediate players can work on fingerpicking nuances and dynamic control that give the song its depth.

FAQs

Q. What tuning is used in this song?

Standard tuning (E A D G B E) with no capo needed.

Q. Is this song suitable for beginners?

Yes, the chords are basic and tempo is slow, making it great for practice.

Q. What guitar tone works best?

A clean acoustic tone with light reverb matches the original recording well.

Q. Can I play it with a pick instead of fingers?

You can, but fingerstyle better captures the song's delicate character.