Introduction

Dil Kya Kare is from the 1975 film Julie is a hit song that, over the years, has fallen into the category of classic love songs. The song was composed by Rajesh Roshan, and the legendary Kishore Kumar gave the vocals. 

Fun Fact: The song Dil Kya Kare was recorded in one take by Kishore Kumar, the infusions of so much emotion in his voice during the first take of the recording that the entire team decided not to for another session, which is a rare occurrence in the film music industry 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction of the guitar lesson Dil Kya Kare by J.J. Pattishall describes the technicalities of the song. In addition to this, your guitar instructor gives you an overview of the things you are about to learn in the coming sections. 

Chords and Rhythm: In this part, you will be learning how to play the different chords that are part of this song, and after that, J.J. will share his insights on the rhythm technique that you have to follow. 

Verse, Prechorus and Chorus: In this section, J.J. has divided the song into three primary sections, starting with the verse, then comes pre chorus and finally chorus. Your guitar instructor will show you where and how to play the chords on the guitar, which you have just learned in the above section. 

Licks, Interlude, and Bridge: Right here, you will learn the chords required to play the instrumental section present in the song. 

Song Demo: This is the final part of the guitar lesson where J.J. Pattishall will play the guitar chords with the backing track to show you how to sync up your guitar play with that of the vocals present in the song. 

Why Learn Dil Kya Kare Song?

Learning this song on guitar is not only musically enriching, but it is emotionally rewarding as well. With this song, you will be able to comprehend the masterclass in melody that used to be part of old Bollywood songs. In addition to this, it will help you get the essence of Indian compositions, which can give you an advantage in terms of adding variety to your guitar playing style. 

FAQS – Dil Kya Kare Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. What should be the mood and the playing style for the song Dil Kya Kare from the movie Julie? 

Ans. This is a romantic song combined with a love ballad, so it is required that you keep the tempo slow to create a melancholic and yet soothing tone. 

Q2. Is the song Dil Kya Kare suitable for beginners? 

Ans. Yes, in order to play this, you need to learn basic open chords, and when you are playing it on guitar, the pace of the song is slow, making it easier for newcomers to practice and learn. 

Q3. Can I sing this song as I play it on my guitar? 

Ans. Yes, you can, both the rhythm and the chord progression are singer-friendly, especially when you are playing solo. 

Tu Jaane Na - Introduction

Welcome to the guitar lesson on one of the greatest and most famous romantic songs of the 2010s, Tu Jaane Na by Kailash Kher. This is the unplugged version of the song that features guitars and the magical voice of legendary vocalist Kailash Kher. This song has taken a special place in the hearts of all lovers, young and old, since the time of its release, and has received more than 31 crore views on YouTube.

The song is about love. Tu Jaane Na translates to ‘you don’t know,’ which completes as ‘you don’t know how much I love you’ as the song lyrics go. It is about the discomfort of being in love and not being able to fully and truly express one’s feelings. As is the main plot of the film, this song is an important part of.

Tu Jaane Na Guitar Lesson

The guitar lesson on Tu Jaane Na is brought by Mike Walker, who explains all the guitar parts of the song, section by section. The initial sections talk about the chords and rhythm patterns of the song, and in the sections that follow, there is discussion about the individual overdubbed guitar part, finally rounding the lesson with a solo improvisation demonstration.

The song is in the key of A major and features all but the diminished chords from the scale. There is also a suspended version of the A and D major, as well as a unique F#m7 11 chord, which is only in the intro section of the song that involves picking. The tutor explains the intro section in great detail.

Since this is a very acoustic forward song, there is a unique strumming pattern that is different from the standard DUU DUU DUDU, and goes like –D - U D U D - U - D (D is a downward strum and U is an upward strum). This folk-style strumming gives the song a stable rhythm and moves it forward.

There is also an easy version of the chords that the instructor demonstrates in the latter sections of the lesson. There is also an improvisation section, the ideas of which are based on the F#minor pentatonic and the A major scale up the fretboard.

FAQs

Q. What level of guitarist is Tu Jaane Na lesson for?

This unplugged version is easily playable for early intermediate players. You’ll need some comfort with barre chords, open chords, and basic fingerpicking or strumming techniques, depending on how you want to play it.

Q. What tuning is used in Tu Jaane na unplugged version?

Standard tuning (E A D G B E) is used for this version. No capo is needed unless you want to change the key for your vocal range.

Q. What chords are used in Tu Jaane Na?

The chord progression includes A, Bm, C#m, and occasionally F#m or E, and other major scale chords depending on the arrangement.

Introduction:

Aahatien made the Agnee band become mainstream in the Indian music industry. The track has melancholic lyrics along with mellow arpeggios that are fun to play and allow you to have yourself in an immersive musical space where every single note and word touches the soul and heart. 

Fun Fact: The band Agnee didn’t release the song after they finished composing and recording it because they didn’t feel that the song fit in with other tracks that were part of their album. But then MTV Splitsvilla approached the band for a song, and Aahatien became the title track for the live television series. 

Strumming Pattern:

The strumming pattern of the song resonates with its mellow and emotional connection along with the flowing rhythm: D – D U – U D U

• D = Down Strum 
• U = Up Strum 

Song Structure:

Intro Arpeggios, Chords, and Rhythm: In this introduction of a guitar lesson, you will be learning how to play arpeggios for this song, which you can easily play through the entirety of it, or you can simply play it in the beginning. 

Solo Part-1: The solo present in this song comes from the combination of two guitars, but you can also pick one guitar and play its part. In this section of the guitar lesson Steve Luciano is going to teach you the first part of the solo lesson. 

Solo Part-2: This part of the lesson will help you understand how to play the solo parts of the second guitar. 

Solo Part-3: Here, you will be playing the solo from the 12th position of your guitar 

Solo Part-4: In this part, you will learn how to play the ending notes of the solo. 

Easy Capo Version: This is the last part of the guitar lesson, where your guitar instructor is going to show you how to play the entire song in a much easier way using capo. 

Why Learn Aahatein By Agnee?

Aahatien is a song that provides you means to connect with your deeper emotions; the intro and the verse present in the song use clean and flowing arpeggios that are perfect for practicing fingerpicking techniques and learning how to have smooth chord transitions. 

FAQs – Aahatein Guitar Lesson

Q1. Who composed and performed Aahatien? 

Ans. Aahatien was composed and performed by the Indian rock band Agnee, who is well known for blending contemporary rock with Indian classical elements to produce a unique sound that has never been heard before. 

Q2. How many members are part of the Agnee band? 

Ans. Over a period of 20 years, there have been a number of people who joined the Agnee band and left it as well, but the two main pillars of the band were Kock, who is the lead guitarist of the band, and Mohan, who is the lead singer. Together, they create a unique sound. 

Q3. What is the hidden meaning behind the song Aahatien? 

Ans. Aahatien is a song that describes how one feels when they are distant from their loved ones; the song tells the feeling of fading love and the echoes of a relationship that is coming to an end. 

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!

In this video lesson Steve Luciano teaches how to play the song Aashayein as part of our guitar series on Indian songs. The song is broken down into multiple lessons for easy learning - Intro, Chords, and Progressions, Rhythm and Song Demo. 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 Jiyein Kyun 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!

Zaroorat is a song that has a simplified structure but does include complex chords for you to master. 

The strumming you need to learn is a bit slow and controlled, so it comes down to you to adjust dynamics, like playing it softer during verse sections and playing it more open during the chorus to provide the song's emotional progression. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: In this introduction, you will be meeting your guitar instructor, Mike Walker, who is going to show you how to tune up the guitar for this song; here, you need to understand that the tuning is half-step down before you proceed forward. 

Song Arrangement Part 1: This particular section starts at around 20 seconds, and it holds some complex strumming and guitar chords, which are not as beginner-friendly as the other part of this song. You can start with the measure of Em, and from there, you can move to C/E. Keep on playing these two chords back and forth to reach a couple of barre chords like Am, G, and B5.  

Song Arrangement Part 2: Here, you will be playing chords like Em, C, and D. You will be circling around these chords, and at the end, when you are playing these chords at 2/10, then you have to go from D to Em only once.  

Song Demo: This is the demonstration of the entire song with the backing track; this is there to help you bridge the gap between the isolated learning of different sections of the song. 

Overdubs: In this part of the song lesson, Mike will be showing you the chords that are played on the second guitar. 

Solo: With this section, you will be learning how to play the epic solo, which comes in between this song and makes it more memorable and a bit more complex to play. 

Improvisation: As the song is in the key of Em, Mike has used the same key to provide you a glimpse of improvisation, which you can do in this song to make it sound fuller. 

Why Learn Zaroorat Song On Guitar?

As you learn this song, you will be adding emotional depth to your song catalog. It’s a perfect mix of richness and Bollywood flair. Zaroorat has a heartfelt guitar part, which makes it possible for you to express your emotions with guitar strings. It’s a song that requires both techniques and a little bit of feel as well. 

Furthermore, the song uses open chords, barre chords, and melodic riffs in solo sections, which results in Zaroorat being a song well accustomed to both acoustic and electric guitar. 

For many homegrown talents, Rock On was the first step towards choosing the life of an artist, be it guitarist, drummer, or vocalist for a band. One of the popular songs from the movie Rock On is Tum Ho Toh; this song is a power-packed rock ballad. It was composed by Shankar-Eshaan-Loy and sung by none other than Farhan Akhtar.

The composer trio Shanker-Eshaan-Loy did not go for a professional singer; they thought about having someone with an unpolished voice that brings out emotional honesty from the singer. As a result, the trio chose Farhan Akhtar as their lead singer for most of their composition for this movie, and this particular choice became the defining element of their album’s appeal. 

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. 

Furthermore, with this song, you learn how to infuse your guitar play with emotions; here, you will be going through soft verses and a powerful chorus, which allows you to understand the dynamics of expressive playing. The iconic fingerpicking intro is unmatched when it comes to playing it in a live setup; it is also useful in training your fingers for independence. 

Banda is one of the most popular songs by Bilal Khan, who is a Pakistani singer-songwriter. The lyrics for the song take you on an introspective ride, which has an acoustic-driven sound to it. Bilal released this song during the early years of his career, and this particular composition quickly gained a cult following among the indie music scene in South Asian countries. 

Song Structure:

Introduction: The introduction to this guitar song lesson is from Mike Walker, who is also going to be your guitar instructor for this lesson. In this introduction, he shows you how to tune up your guitar to play this song. 

Song Arrangement: In this part of the guitar lesson, Mike first shows you all the different chords you need to learn for this song, and then he shows you the rhythm that you have to follow. 

Song Demo: Now that you know all the chords, rhythms, and where you have to use them, it is time for you to see how to play the song with the backing track. 

Overdubs: This is the overdubs section, which is divided into three parts. Mike starts with the licks, which begin at the start of the song, and from there he moves forward to the next parts. 

Improvisation: When playing this song, you can use a number of improvisation techniques 

that are present in this part of the guitar lesson, or you can create your own depending on how much depth you want to add to the song. 

Why Learn This Banda By Bilal Khan?

If you are someone who loves and appreciates heartfelt songwriting and acoustic-driven music, then Banda is a perfect song for you to learn on guitar; it’s a song that helps you to become more expressive in your live performances. The song uses stripped-down arrangements, making it easier for you to focus on rhythm, dynamics, and clean transitions, which are particularly necessary for acoustic guitar playing. In addition to this, you can play it with gentle strumming or fingerpicking, which is one of the rare songs that goes well with both styles of playing, making it a versatile song for different types of musicians. 

FAQs – Banda By Bilal Khan Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. What is the tempo of the song Banda by Bilal Khan? 

Ans. The song follows a moderate tempo, which makes the song emotional, reflective, and ideal for acoustic sessions or even for solo performances where you can sing as well as play the guitar. 

Q2. Can I use the fingerpicking technique to play Banda by Bilal Khan? 

Ans. It is not necessary to use fingerpicking technique but if you wish to you can use it in the intro and in the verse sections of the song, the simple arpeggio pattern which you should follow would be something like this P–I–M–A, this will make your sound more intimate and gives it an unplugged feel. 

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!

In this video lesson J.J. Pattishall teaches how to play the song Kitni Haseen Zindagi 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!

Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai By Lucky Ali 

Lucky Ali’s “Kabi Aisa Lagta Hai” is one of those rare gems in the Indie music scene that made the artist’s name familiar in every Indian household. This particular song feels like it is made for calm evenings, thus making it less of a song and more of a feeling that you experience. 

The guitar chords are free-flowing, and they are soaked in nostalgia. As you practice this song, you will find that the song requires a lot of patience; you don’t have to rush it on guitar, it will smoothly drift. The use of open chords “Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai” creates a warm and earthy feeling, which is something a lot of songs desperately try to mimic but fail miserably. 

In addition to this, learning “Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai” by Lucky Ali on guitar will teach you how sometimes you don’t need to fill in spaces when playing a song, even silence can be a voice when it is done with perfection, and this song is a prime example of it. 

Why Learn Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai By Lucky Ali Song On Guitar?

The chord progression of the song “Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai” is quite repetitive, but that’s where its true strength lies; the progression makes listeners sink into a melody of calmness. Apart from this, as a learner, you can pick up this song in no time due to the ease of chords. Once all the chords are in their place, you can spend just a few weeks mastering their original feel and playing style. 

For beginners, the song “Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai” holds an easy strumming pattern that allows them to explore important concepts of control and flow. On the other hand, advanced players have the freedom to experiment with fingerstyle picking to get a richer and more intimate 

sound out of their guitar. 

FAQs – Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai By Lucky Ali Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. Where do I have to place the capo to play the song “Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai” by Lucky Ali on guitar? 

Ans. Depending on your vocal range, you can put a capo anywhere on the neck of the guitar. But for most people, it is not required because the song uses a G major chord progression. 

Q2. Which tuning should I be using to play the song “Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai” on guitar?

Ans. The song uses standard tuning ( E A D G B E); there is no requirement to add alternate tuning. All you have to do is grab your acoustic guitar, tune it in, and start practicing the 

song. 

Q3. Which strumming pattern do I have to follow when playing “Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai” on guitar?

Ans. DD UU DU is the most common strumming pattern for this song. Try to maintain the tempo of the song around 80 - 85 BPM, and follow a 4/4 time signature. 

This particular song by Lucky Ali has a soul-stirring melody with lyrics that reach the depths of your emotions. It’s a song that is written and composed in raw honesty and with timeless musicality. 

Fun Fact: The song was not released by a major label, nor was it part of any big-budget Bollywood film, yet it was able to gain massive popularity through word of mouth and via YouTube videos. It also helped in popularising the indie music scene in India. 

Song Structure 

Introduction: The introduction of the song is given by J.J. Pattishall, who is going to be your guitar instructor for this lesson. He shows you how the song is present in the key of G and talks about the chords and rhythms that you are going to learn ahead. 

Chords and Rhythm: For this part, you will start with the chord G and different ways to play it. Then comes D with the F# in the base and so on. After completing the chords for the song, you will learn about the rhythm that you have to follow. 

Song Arrangement: In here, you will learn how to play the chords from the above section together for the intro, verse and chorus parts of the song. 

Intro Riff: J.J. shows you how to play the intro riff of the song. He will first play the riff and then break it down into different parts in order for you to learn it. 

Song Demo: This is the final part of this guitar lesson, where J.J. plays the guitar with the backing track to show you how to sync guitar chords with those of the vocals and other instruments. 

Why Learn Nahin Lagta Dil Song?

To learn Nahin Lagta Dil by Lucky Ali on guitar is a means to connect with melancholic warmth and introspective vibes. As you play this song, you will learn about various guitar dynamics and moods, which help you to become deeply expressive with the instrument. 

FAQS – Nahin Lagta Dil Song Guitar Lesson

Q1. In which genre does this song fall in? 

Ans. The song can be best described as acoustic indie/pop, which has some strong emotional undertones to it. 

Q2. Is the song suitable for guitar beginners? 

Ans. Yes, the song uses simple chord progressions and a slow tempo, which beginners can easily learn from this guitar lesson. 

Q3. Do I need a capo for this song? 

Ans. No, capo is not required to play this song, but if you want, you can use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the vocal range.