Introduction

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!

The 90s classic Deewana Tera is one of the most well-known and easily recognizable love ballads from Sonu Nigam. With this song you get to express your deep emotions as you play this song on guitar to set the mellow vibe for the evening.  

Fun Fact: Deewana Tera played an important role in making Sonu Nigam’s private album, Deewana, a huge success. It also helped him launch his career outside of Bollywood as an independent music artist. 

Strumming Pattern 

The strumming pattern you should be using for this song is: D D U U D U. 

• D = Down Strum.
• U = Up Strum. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The guitar instructor for this lesson is Mike Walker, and in this part of the lesson, he shows you how to tune up your guitar for this song. 

Intro Section: This particular section of the song is 10 bars, and it goes for up to 23 seconds of the song. After the first 4 bars comes a strumming pattern. Mike first shows you the chords you need to play and then the strumming pattern. 

Verse and Chorus: In this part of the lesson, you will learn how to play the chords for the first verse and the chorus of the song. 

Bridge: The bridge comes after the first verse, and it is of 4 bars; you will find this bridge to be a bit different because it uses a passing chord that’s not in the key. 

Song Demo: Here Mike is going to show you how to play the entire guitar sections with the backing track to show you how to sync your guitar play with the vocals. 

Solo Lesson: The solo present in the song is broken into several licks by Mike Walker to make it easier for you to learn how to play it. 

Overdub Section: Right here you are going to find out how to play the guitar overdubs that are part of the song. 

Improvisation: In this last section Mike shares some of the tips and tricks that are helpful in improvising. 

Why Learn Deewana Tera By Sonu Nigam Song?

If you are learning to play and sing together, this is the perfect song to keep in your arsenal. It comes with its own set of challenges that are pretty fun to learn. When you are able to play this song in front of an audience, you will be hitting all the right nostalgic sweet spots, making it an amazing crowd-pleaser. 

FAQs – Deewana Tera By Sonu Nigam Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. What is the key to the song Deewana Tera?

Ans. The song is present in the key of G major, thus making it perfect for beginners. 

Q2. Can I use fingerpicking techniques or arpeggios for Deewana Tera?

Ans. Yes, you can follow the simple fingerpicking pattern, which is (like 6–4–3–2 or 5–4–3–2 depending on the chord). 

In this video lesson Pawan Jalan teaches how to play the song Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaye as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Chords, and Rhythm. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Ala Barfi is a song that depicts the sweet and childlike nature of the film’s protagonist, who is both deaf and mute, but at the same time, he is incredibly expressive. This particular song has become the theme for the entire movie as it resonates with the behavior and personality of the main character. 

Fun Fact: The song was composed in such a way that it felt like the music was telling a story without even requiring words, which is a perfect fit for a character who can’t speak. 

Strumming Pattern 

The basic strumming pattern that you should be following for this song is D D U U D U. 

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction of this guitar lesson is by Mike Walker, who is going to show you how to tune up a guitar for the song. 

Chords, Rhythm, and Song Arrangement: In this part, you will learn all the open chords and rhythms that you need to practice in order to play this song, starting with the intro chorus of the song. 

Song Demo: Mike will be playing the guitar parts of the song with the backing track to show you how to sync up the chords with the vocals. 

Solo Lesson: Here, you will get to know how to play the guitar solo, which is present in the song. 

Overdubs: This part shows you how to practice overdubs; Mike has divided the overdubs section into multiple licks for the viewer’s ease.  

Why Learn Ala Barfi Song?

Ala Barfi is a song that has a bouncy, whimsical feel to it, making it fun to play; it's a song that is perfect for turning your sad day into a happy one; using this song, you could learn how to be expressive with a guitar. 

FAQs – Ala Barfi Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. In which key is the song Ala Barfi present? 

Ans. Ala Barfi is present in the key of G. 

Q2. Is the song Ala Barfi a beginner-friendly song? 

Ans. Yes, the chord progression of the song is quite simple and the tempo is moderate as well. 

Q3. For the song, do I require you to learn arpeggios or fingerpicking techniques? 

Ans. Well, you don’t need to learn those because, in the original recording of the song, they are not present. You can add in light arpeggios if you wish to, but it is not mandatory. 

Q4. Can I easily play and sing the song Ala Barfi? 

Ans. Yes, the melody of the song is quite repetitive, thus making it easy to follow as you sing the lyrics. 

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. 

In this video lesson Mike Walker teaches how to play the song Yaarian as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Intro, Chords, and Rhythm, Song Demo and Electric Overdub Parts. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Introduction:

Dildara is a song that was based on Ben E. King’s legendary track Stand By Me but with the inclusion of a Bollywood twist, making it the best of both worlds. Sony Music officially acquired the rights for the song Stand By Me to use in this song’s composition. 

Fun Fact: Dildara is one of the rare Bollywood songs that legally samples an international hit. 

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson:

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: With the use of arpeggios, you can make the song more emotional and soft for the ears. 

Let’s use string numbers for clarity:

6 (low E) → 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1 (high E)

For most of these chords, focus on strings 5 to 1 since root notes for C, Am, and F are on the 5th string.

Strumming Pattern 

You need to understand that the groove of the song is pretty mellow making the chords produce sound beautifully. Also, the strumming pattern it follows is quite a standard one which you can use in most of the Bollywood songs. D - DU - UDU. 

• D = Down Strum 
• U = Up Strum 

Song Structure:

Chords, Rhythm, and Rhythm: For this guitar lesson, your guitar instructor is going to be Will MacMorran; first, he will showcase how to tune your guitar for the song; on the other hand, he will show you why you should be using a capo on 2nd fret. 

Why Learn this Song?

Learning a Dildara song on guitar is pretty simple; it follows classic chords, making it a perfect choice for beginners who are just about to embark on a guitar learning journey. In addition to this, as you play this song, you will learn how to smoothly transition between various chords and develop rhythm along with strumming skills. 

FAQs-Dildara Song Guitar Lesson:

Q1. Was Ra One Hit?

Ans. The budget of the film was around 150 crore rupees, and it was able to make 207 crore worldwide, making it a commercial success. 

Q2. Who was the main villain of the movie Ra One? 

Ans. Ra One was the name of the main villain; the character was portrayed by Arjum Rampal, and the villain was a modern avatar of the mythological figure Raavan. 

Q3. What was the name of the kid in the movie Ra One? 

Ans. In the movie, the name of the kid is Prateek Subramanium, and the role is played by Armaan Verma. 

Q4. Will there ever be Ra One 2? 

Ans. Anubhav Singh, in an interview, said that there will be a Ra One sequel coming in years to come.

In this video lesson Steve Luciano teaches how to play the song Bin Tere as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Introduction, Chords and Progressions, Rhythm, With Backing Track, Solo Lesson and Conclusion. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

In this video lesson Pawan Jalan teaches how to play the song Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai 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. Don't forget to make use of the chords and tabs provided with the song lesson!

Introduction:

Haal-E-Dil is a song from the movie Sanam Teri Kasam, which was released in 2016; the movie was a romantic drama directed and written by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru. 

Fun Fact: The movie did not perform well when it was first released, then in recent years, which is 2025, the movie was once again released in theaters, and this time it had a massive audience and was liked by many.  

Chords Used in Song Guitar Lesson:

Arpeggios Verse & Chorus Chords: Here you have an amazing arpeggiated verse that uses a fingerpicking pattern for Em chord: 

e|------0----------|

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

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

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

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

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

Strumming Pattern:

The strumming pattern for this song is pretty easy to learn as it is beginner-friendly. All you have to do is play down strokes with a light groove. Here’s how you should be playing it: DDUUDU

• D = Down Strum
• U = Up Strum 

There is one strumming version that requires you to use muting technique; here’s how it should be done: DD - UDU

• D = Down Strum
• U = Up Strum 
• - = mute 

The second strumming will add more dynamism to the verse section of the song. 

Song Structure:

Chords, Rhythm, and Backing Track: For this guitar lesson, we have asked Steve Luciano to be your music instructor; he is going to show all the chords, notes, and strumming patterns you are required to hit perfectly to play this song flawlessly on guitar. In addition to this, Steve also shares his views on this song and gives you useful tips to make the guitar chords sound smoother and melodic. 

Why Learn This Haal-E-Dil (Rahat Fateh)?

If you are someone who loves playing soulful and emotional music then learning Haal-E-Dil has to be on your wishlist. This song has melodic chord progression which results in soulful notes, making it one of the best songs to learn the art of expressing emotions via musical instrument.

FAQs – This Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. How did the movie Sanam Teri Kasam perform at the box office? 

Ans. When the movie was first released, it didn’t receive good reviews from both critics and fans. But after 9 years of its official release, people re-watched the movie in theaters, and the second time, the movie did pretty well and became a social media sensation for a while. 

Q2. Will there be a second part of Sanam Teri Kasam? 

Ans. Yes, there will be a second part of the movie and it is coming in 2026, the director of the first movie confirmed the same, in the second part Harshvardhan Rane is reprising his role as the lead male. 

Q3. Does Rahat Fateh Ali Khan hold Indian citizenship? 

Ans. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan does not hold Indian citizenship; he is from Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 

Crazy Minnal is one of the vibrant Tamil songs that was part of the movie Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, which was released in 2012. This song stands out as the promotional track for the film due to its upbeat tempo and memorable tune. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction of this guitar lesson is from Bobby Koelble, who is also going to be your instructor. In this introduction, Bobby shares his views on the song; he tells us that the song includes a pretty nice tune that has to be played on acoustic guitar for the best results. 

Verse 1: This particular part is the longest, and here you will learn about the chords, rhythm, and song arrangement of the 1st verse that comes in the beginning. The guitar part starts from the lead vocals; for this part, you will be using right-hand fingerpicking techniques, so do spend some time perfecting this particular part, as this technique is quite useful if you are going to be a professional guitarist. 

Pre-chorus and Chorus: The pre-chorus present in this song is just 4 bars long, and it follows a simple rhythm. 

Solo Rhythm: Now comes the part where you will learn how to play the epic solo; here, Bobby first shows you the chords that are being played below the main solo, which has a very subtle rhythm part that keeps playing in the background as the guitar solo progresses. Once this is done, Bobby will teach you how to play the solo part. 

Bridge: This part shows you how to play the bridge, which is a total of 12 measures; here, you will be mostly playing the chords that you have already learned in the above section; there are two or three additional chords for this lesson. 

Verse 3: When you listen to the third verse, you might think it’s pretty similar to what you have learned in the first verse; well, it is partially true; here, you will find there’s a change in harmony, and if we compare it rhythmically we can find that it is completely different than the 

first one. 

Pre-chorus 2 and Chorus 2: Once again, the pre-chorus is similar to the first one but with the addition of two new chords for you to learn and practice. 

Song Demo: This is the part where your guitar instructor plays the guitar parts of the song with the backing track. 

Solo Lesson: Here, you will learn how to play the solo, which is pretty small in terms of bar length. But it does hold significance when it learns the right essence of this song. 

Simple Version: In this last section, Bobby plays each section of the song, but this time, instead of using complex bar chords and progressions, he will keep things simple to make it easier for beginners to learn this song. 

Saajna’s unplugged version features minimal instrumentation and comes with soulful vocals that touch your heart. It has become a go-to-track for contestants of reality shows, unplugged concerts and for many upcoming musicians who are singing in clubs, cafes and restaurants. 

Fun Fact: 

The original song for the film was composed by Salim-Sulaiman, and the responsibility of composition was given to none other than Shafqat Amanat Ali, which became so popular that it overshadowed the original recording. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: In this introduction part of the song lesson, Steve, your guitar instructor, talks about what makes Saajna such a great Hindi song to learn on guitar. 

Song Arrangement: Here, you will learn how to tune up your guitar and learn how to play 

the song in the key of D minor. 

Song Demo: In this section, Steve is going to play the guitar part of the song with the backing track to show you how to sync guitar chords with the vocals that are part of the song. 

Solo 1: This part of the lesson helps you understand how to play the first solo that comes at the very beginning of the song. 

Solo 2: This part of the guitar lesson will provide you with information on the next little piece 

of the guitar solo that you hear in the middle of the song. 

Solo 3: Here, you will learn the very last solo, which comes as the song is about to end. 

Overdub Section: This part of the lesson teaches you how to play a specific section of the second guitar, which only comes when the verse section comes in. 

Improvisation: In the last part of this lesson, Steve tells you some of the improvisation techniques that you can use in order to make your guitar chords sound as accurate as possible. 

Why is Saajna (Unplugged) from the movie I, Me aur Main Song?

The song Saajna is rich and filled with emotions; the lyrics are heartfelt, making it a perfect 

choice for people who are looking for emotive playing and connecting with their audience. 

FAQs – Saajna (Unplugged) Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Who composed the song Saajna, and who sang it for the movie? 

Ans. The unplugged version of the song was composed by Shafqat Amanat Ali, and the vocals for the song were given by Falak Shabir. 

Q2. Is this a good song for beginners? 

Ans. Yes, the song takes full advantage of basic chords and has a slow tempo as well making it suitable for slow beginners. 

Q3. Do I really need to play this song on acoustic guitar only? 

Ans. The unplugged versions of the means it is best to play it on an acoustic guitar with the help of fingerstyle playing.