Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi from the film Aashiqui 2 

To play “Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi” from Aashiqui 2, you have to carry a certain level of emotional intensity along with musical craftsmanship. Mithoon’s signature style of composition, which involves brooding and atmospheric chord progressions, helps in amplifying the feeling of longing, making this song so special and memorable. 

The structure is designed in such a way that it does not overwhelm the overall emotions present in the song. On the other hand, it’s a great song to study how simplicity can sometimes do more work than complexity. 

The rhythm patterns alternate between soft, open-strum textures and more controlled down-strokes, thus making the song a perfect example to practice dynamic control. Your guitar instructor for this song is going to be J.J. Pattishall. He will be showing you how to master the melodic phrasing, keep the transitions smooth, while making sure they are loaded with feeling. 

Strumming Pattern For Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi 

This song is easy to learn on guitar because it follows a flowing down-up pattern. We will show you 2 different strumming patterns that you can use depending on the type of tonality you wish to keep for the song. 

Pattern 1 matches up with the soft and rolling feel of the original. You can keep this strumming pattern for the entirety of the song. Also, it is beginner-friendly: D D U U D U.

Pattern 2 can be used when you are trying to hear a gentle swing. When playing this strumming pattern, you have to hit the first down stroke a little bit hard. The “—” refers to a slight pause or a much softer ghost stroke which cannot be heard: D — D U — U D U

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 

FAQs – Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. What is the original key of the song Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi from the film Aashiqui 2

Ans. The song is present in the key of F# minor, and many of the guitar players change it to Em or Dm to make chord shapes easier. 

Q2. Do I have to use a capo to play Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi from the film Aashiqui 2 on guitar?

Ans. See, capo is optional, but when you are practising, lots of trainers will ask you to use capo on the 2nd fret as it brings a softer tone, easier chord shapes, and makes the tune match the original pitch of the song. 

Q3. Which part of the song Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi from the film Aashiqui 2 should I learn first when practising it on guitar?

Ans. You should start with the chord progression, then move to the strumming pattern, from there play the verse section and finally the chorus. 

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So, in a way, Tum Ho Toh was one of the songs that was born out of both musical expertise and vulnerability; the balance between the two was immaculate, and thus, it perfectly captures the ache of emotional emptiness. 

Song Structure 

Introduction and Song Arrangement: For this lesson, Ehsaan Noorani is your guitar instructor; he starts with the basic introduction of the song, where he shares how you can produce the exact sound with the help of delay. He starts with the verse of the song where you will be using C, Dm, and G. 

Song Demo: Once you get a nick of chord progressions you need to play for this song, the next thing to learn is how to keep up your guitar chords with that of other instruments, which are a keyboard and a drum. For this, Ehsaan shows you a full song demo, of the song, that allows you to grasp all the little details of playing this song on guitar. 

Improvisation: Right here, in this part of the song lesson, you get to see some of the improvisation techniques used by Ehsaan Noornai in the outro of the song. He shares his thoughts on how you should implement improvisation in this song to make it sound more unique and special. 

Why Learn Tum Ho Toh (by Ehsaan) Song On Guitar?

The reason why you should be learning this song on guitar is that it is acoustic friendly, the chords are quite simple, and you can play this entire song using open chords if you wish to; as a result, this song feels and sounds pretty impressive without even overcomplicating things. 

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Strumming Pattern 

The lesson leans heavily on electric guitar riffs and percussive rhythm, so if you wish to go full-on rock ‘n’ roll mode, you can go with the song arrangement mentioned in the lesson, otherwise to capture the essence of the song. You can use the following strumming pattern: D – D U – U D U.  

• D = Down Strum. 
• U = Up Strum. 
• – = Pause or miss the strings.

You should be using your palm to mute the strings, and it leads to a more rhythmic sound, especially if you are practicing on an electric guitar. Make sure you accent the second downstroke to match the energy and keep a consistent tempo; the song is fast-paced, so first practice chord progression slowly and then build it up. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction is from Mike Walker, who is going to be your guitar instructor for this guitar lesson. In the beginning, Mike will show you the required tuning for this song. 

Song Arrangement 1: Here, you will first learn all the individual licks that you need to play for this song, and once that’s done, you will get to piece them together to play the song. 

Song Arrangement 2: In this part of the guitar lesson, Mike will teach you the main riff of 

the song, which makes it so easily recognizable. 

Song Arrangement 3: This is the final song arrangement, and in this section of the song, you have to learn how to play sets of 16th notes. 

Song Demo: Right here is the final chapter of the song lesson. Mike, in this part of the song lesson, you will be playing the guitar parts of the song with a backing track to give you an example of how to keep up with the other instruments and the vocals of the song. 

Why Learn Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyaar Tera Song On Guitar?

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In addition to this, as you learn this song, you will get an understanding of twangy electric guitar licks and how to use early rock techniques that influenced retro Bollywood songs that we all love. With this song, you also learn major scale runs, quick chord switches, and how to improvise 60s-style arrangements. 

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Fun Fact: When Benny Dayal and Shalmali Kholgade were recording this song, Pritam asked them to improvise and be casual with it. He wanted them to think of the recording session as a live performance where they are singing it in front of friends. 

Strumming Pattern 

The basic strumming pattern that you need to follow for the song is D D U U D U. 

To play this chord, it would be great if you keep the hand loose and relaxed to maintain the groovy nature of the song. 

• D = Down strum.
• U = Up Strum.

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction of the song is by Steve Luciano; he shares that to play this song, you must be able to use an iconic hook. After learning the iconic hook, the rest of the song is not that difficult to learn. 

Intro Riff: Here, you will find out how to play the intro lick which is of two measures; you will be playing only the first chord; the second chord is more of a bass note, and the same goes for the third and the fourth chord. 

Chords and Rhythm: In this part of the guitar lesson, you will be learning how to play the specific chords and rhythms that are required for the song. 

Song Demo: In this section, Steve is going to show you how to play the guitar parts of the song with the backing track. 

Daaru Desi (Easy Version): Here, Steve shows you how to play the Daaru Desi on guitar with easier chord progression. 

Why Learn Daaru Desi Song?

Daaru Desi is a song that uses simple open chords, which makes it easier for beginners to play it while still sounding impressive. This is a fun song which has a feel-good tune to it and it is instantly recognizable. As a result, when you play it for the audience you are surely going to set a positive vibe in the crowd. 

FAQs – Daaru Desi Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Who composed the song Daru Desi for the movie Cocktail? 

Ans. The composer of the song was Pritam Chakraborty, and the two singers were Benny Dayal and Shalmali Kholgade. 

Q2. What are some of the chords that you need to learn to play Daru Desi from Cocktail?

Ans. The basic chords are G, D, Em, and C. 

Q3. Is there a need to use Capo for the song Daru Desi from Cocktail? 

Ans. No capo is required to play this song for the standard tuning, and you will still be able to match up with the original feel of the song.