guitar level 1

Sushant Patil
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I owe every note of peace and happiness in my life to the magic of music. This
book is a tribute to that beautiful journey, and I am deeply grateful to those who
have walked this path with me.

To my guitar teachers, thank you for your wisdom, patience, and passion. You
didn’t just teach me to play; you taught me to express myself through music.

To my incredible family—my mother, father, and sister—your unwavering belief in

me has been my greatest strength. You are, and always will be, the most precious
gift from God.

To my friends and mentors, thank you for being my pillars of support, my

inspiration, and my companions in this lifelong musical adventure.

This book wouldn’t exist without all of you. Thank you for being part of my story.

Sushant Patil

© 2025 SP Music. All Rights Reserved

Hi everyone!

Learning guitar is an incredible journey, and I’m here to guide you every step of the
way. Here are some tips to keep you motivated as you practice

Set Small, Achievable Goals: Focus on mastering one chord, riff, or song at a
time. Each small step will lead to big progress
Celebrate Your Wins: Every chord you nail, every song you learn—it’s a victory!
Take a moment to be proud of yourself
Patience is Key: Remember, every great guitarist started where you are now.
Growth takes time, but it’s worth it
Practice a Little Every Day: Even 20-30 minutes daily will make a huge difference
over time. Consistency beats long, irregular practice sessions
Play Music You Love: Choose songs that excite you—it makes practice way more
fun
Remember Why You Started: Whether it’s to play for friends, write songs, or just
for fun, keep your passion alive
Enjoy the Process: Don’t rush—every moment spent playing guitar is part of the
adventure
Don’t Compare Yourself to Others: Everyone’s journey is unique. Focus on your
progress and enjoy it
Track Your Growth: Record yourself playing or write down what you’ve learned—
it’s amazing to see how far you’ve come
Keep It Fun and Fresh: Try out new styles, techniques, or even alternate tunings
to keep things exciting
Join Others: Play with friends, attend jam sessions, or share your progress—it’s
motivating and inspiring
Picture Your Success: Imagine yourself playing your favorite songs flawlessly—
it’s a great motivator
Mistakes Are Normal: Every missed note is a step closer to getting it right. Keep
going
Reward Yourself: Celebrate milestones, whether it’s with a new pick, strings, or
even just a pat on the back
You’ve Got This: Trust me—every time you practice, you’re getting better. Keep
going, and you’ll amaze yourself.

Your Guitar Teacher,


Sushant Patil

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 table of content
LESSON 1: GETTING STARTED
PARTS OF THE GUITAR ----------------------------------------------------- 3

OTHER PARTS OF THE GUITAR ----------------------------------------- 4

SITTING WITH THE GUITAR ---------------------------------------------- 5

COUNTING THE STRINGS AND FRETS ----------------------------- 6

HOLDING THE PICK ---------------------------------------------------------- 7

DOWN & UP STROKES ON ALL THE STRINGS ------------------ 8

FINDING FRETS WITH POSITION MARKERS -------------------- 9

BASIC FINGER EXERCISE ------------------------------------------------- 10

CORRECTING THE FINGER TIP PLACEMENT ------------------- 12

CORRECTING THE THUMB POSITION -------------------------------

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LESSON 2: SCAL
HOW TO TUNE YOUR GUITAR USING MOBILE APP ---------- 14

INTRODUCTION OF TABLATURE --------------------------------------- 16

TABLATURE READING ------------------------------------------------------- 17

BASIC INTRODUCTION TO THE METRONOME ----------------- 18

INTRODUCTION OF THE SCALES -------------------------------------- 19

C MAJOR SCALE 1ST POSITION (OPEN) -------------------------- 19

C MAJOR SCALE ALL 6 POSITIONS -----------------------------------

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LESSON 3: MORE PRACTIC

C MAJOR SCALE WITH METRONOME -------------------------------

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LESSON 4: BASIC TUNE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ------------------------------------------------------------- 23

KAL HO NA HO ------------------------------------------------------------------ 24

PAPA KEHATE HAI ------------------------------------------------------------ 25

RABATA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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LESSON 5: MORRE SCALE

C MINOR SCALE ALL 6 POSITIONS ---------------------------------- 27

C MAJOR PENTATONIC SCALE ---------------------------------------- 28

BASIC GUITAR TECHNIQUES -------------------------------------------- 29

MAA - TAARE ZAMEEN PAR GUITAR SOLO TABS --------------

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LESSON 6: COUNTIN
COUNTING OF THE NOTES ----------------------------------------------- 31

VALUE OF THE NOTES ------------------------------------------------------ 31

A TIME SIGNATURE ----------------------------------------------------------- 32

C - MAJOR SCALE WITH COUNTING OF THE NOTES ------- 33

MEMORIES - MAROON 5 --------------------------------------------------- 34

CANON - D ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN THEME SONG --------------------

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LESSON 7: CHORD
INTRODUCTION TO THE CHORD -------------------------------------- 38

GUITAR CHORD DIAGRAM ------------------------------------------------ 38

2 SIMPLE CHORDS (E AND A) ------------------------------------------- 39

SWITCHING THE CHORDS ------------------------------------------------- 40

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LESSON 8: CHORD PROGRESSIO
( E | A | D | A ) CHORD PROGRESSION ------------------------------- 41

( EM | C | D | EM ) CHORD PROGRESSION ------------------------- 42

G | C | D | C ) CHORD PROGRESSION -------------------------------- 42

G | EM | C | D ) CHORD PROGRESSION -------------------------------

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LESSON 9: SONG-
ESSENTIAL 4/4 STRUMMING PATTERNS ------------------------- 43

HAWAYEIN - JAB HARRY MET SEJAL --------------------------------

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LESSON 10: SONG-

ESSENTIAL 3/4 STRUMMING PATTERNS ------------------------- 46

TERI DEEWANI – KAILASH KHER --------------------------------------

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LESSON 11: SONG-

TRIPLET ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50

PERFECT – ED SHEERAN ---------------------------------------------------

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LESSON 12: ESSENTIAL STRUMMING PATTER

LESSON 12 - ESSENTIAL STRUMMING PATTERNS ---------- 52

SOME TIPS ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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LESSON 13: MORE CHORD

( D | BM | G | A ) CHORD PROGRESSION --------------------------- 54

( C | F | G | C ) CHORD PROGRESSION ------------------------------- 54

( C | AM | F | G ) CHORD PROGRESSION ----------------------------

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LESSON 14: MORE SONG

KESARIYA -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55

ZOMBIE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57

GIVE ME SOME SUNSHINE ------------------------------------------------

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LESSON 15: CAP

WHAT IS A CAPO -------------------------------------------------------------- 62

WHAT DOES A CAPO DO? ------------------------------------------------- 62

WHAT IS A CAPO USED FOR? ------------------------------------------- 62

TUM HI HO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 63

UNSTOPPABLE ------------------------------------------------------------------

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LESSON 16: basics of fingerpickin

PICKING HAND FINGER NAMES --------------------------------------- 67

LEARN BASIC FINGER PICKING PATTERS ------------------------ 68

PRACTICE WITH CHORDS --------------------------------------------------

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LESSON 17: LEARN THE ENTIRE FRETBOAR

ALL GUITAR NOTES – SHARPS (♯) ----------------------------------- 70

ALL GUITAR NOTES – FLATS (♭) -------------------------------------- 70

FRETBOARD OCTAVES IN RELATION TO PIANO -------------- 71

MEMORISING THE GUITAR FRETBOARD --------------------------- 72

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 INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Guitar LEVEL 1 journey, which is both challenging and

rewarding. The lessons in this book are created specifically for students that are

brand new to the guitar. You don’t need any previous knowledge to get started

with this guitar lesson. If you already have some previous experience playing the

guitar this course still be worthwhile.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

In LEVEL 1 you can develop a range of skills and basic techniques including

Major, Minor, Harmonic Minor and Pentatonic scales. Also you are going to learn

all the basic chords and essential strumming patterns along with some songs.

LEVEL 1 is geared towards beginning and assumes you might be picking up the

guitar for the first time. Even if you do know a little about the guitar, you’re still

sure to find some useful new stuff in these lessons! ALL THE BEST!

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 LESSON 1: GETTING STARTED

PARTS OF THE GUITAR

HEAD / HEADSTOCK

The headstock sits at the top of the neck

(opposite the body) where the tuning
machines and nut are installed.

NECK

The neck of a guitar is the long, thin piece

of wood between the headstock and the
body where you’ll find the fretboard, frets,
and truss rod. Necks are typically attached
to the body with bolts, glue, or sometimes
both.

BODY

The body of your guitar has other

parts of the guitar such as bridge,
saddle and sound hole.

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OTHER PARTS OF THE GUITAR

TUNING PEGS

NUT

FRET

STRINGS
FRETBOARD
FRETWIRE

SOUND HOLE

SADDLE BRIDGE

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SITTING WITH THE GUITAR
Having a good posture is important for the health and well-being of the guitar
player. Ensuring that a straightened back and having comfortable seating is crucial
for good posture and positioning. You’ll also play better when you posture yourself
correctly, as it aids in wrist or hand movement.

Guitar should be resting between your right forearm and right thigh, with your
elbow resting roughly on the corner of the body
The guitar should be approximately at a 90 degree angle to your body
Keep your wrist below the fretboard and make sure your fingers can
comfortably reach across the strings. Also try to keep the top of your thumb
over the back of the fretboar
To play the guitar properly, you’ll need to sit in an upright, but comfortable
position. You should be able to keep your knees relaxed..

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COUNTING THE STRINGS AND FRETS

6 th string - E (Thickest string – lowest pitch

5 th string -
4 th string -
3 rd string -
2 nd string -
1 st string - E (Thinnest string – highest pitch)

frets

12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
E
A
D
G
b
E

Strings

E B G D A E, starting from the highest (thinnest) string to the lowest (thickest) is the
order of note names to indicate the open strings.

A good way to remember this:

Every Boy Gets Dinner At Eight.

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HOLDING THE PICK
Hold a guitar pick (or plectrum ) between your thumb and index finger. Grasp
it firmly enough to strike the strings, but not so firmly that it's rigid. Let the pick
brush the string, but do not try to "scoop" the string.

It is very important to hold the pick properly in order to have good

technique!

STEP 1 STEP 2

PICS SIZE IDEAL USE FOR

Extra thin 0.35 mm - 0.45 mm Strumming on low gauge strings
Thin 0.45 mm - 0.60 mm Strumming on medium gauge strings
Medium 0.60 mm - 0.80 mm Strumming & picking
Heavy 0.80 mm - 1.20 mm Picking
Extra Heavy 0.80 mm - 1.20 mm Picking

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DOWN & UP STROKES ON ALL THE STRINGS
For this simple exercise, rest your pick on top of the 1st string
Turn your hand slightly to slant the wide
Now pluck the string down with a relaxed motion of the wrist
From now on we shall refer to this relaxed motion of the wrist as a
downstroke
Now pluck the string up with a relaxed motion of the wrist
From now on we shall refer to this relaxed motion of the wrist as a
upstroke
Now pick all the strings one by one with alternate down & up strokes. Start
by picking 1st string, and then move upwards to the 6th string.

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FINDING FRETS WITH POSITION MARKERS

As you can see from the diagram, you start with the fret that is at the end of the
neck, closest to the nut. That is called the 1 st fret, and the rest are numbered
sequentially up the neck.

There are a couple of points to note about the fret numbering. First, notice that
there are dots on the fret board, or “position markers”, at the 3 rd, 5 th, 7 th, 9 th frets,
and a double marker at the 12 th fret. These dots are there to help you quickly
locate a fret and your position on the neck. These will be very useful to you later
on.

12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

For Practice

Take any number between 1 & 12, then try to put your finger on the
fret of that number as quickly as possible. Practice it for few times.

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 BASIC FINGER EXERCISE
2
1 3

A great exercise for beginning guitarists is the

T 1-2-3-4 exercise. This is a notorious exercise
that guitarists ranging from skilled to beginner
add to their daily routine.

Start out by putting your first finger on the 1 st string ( high E-string ) on the 7 th fret
with a down stroke. Then while staying on the same string, place your 2 nd finger on
the 8 th fret and do an up stroke. Next you'll use your 3 rd finger on the 9 th fret with a
down stroke. Finally, use the 4 th finger on the 10 th fret and do an up stroke. While
doing this, do not lift your fingers once you put until reaching 10 th fret.

10 9 8 7

4 3 2 1

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Now do the same exercise with 2 nd, 3 rd, 4th, 5 th, and 6 th string with alternate down-up
strokes.

10 9 8 7

4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1

Now do the whole exercise from 5 th fret on all 6 strings with alternate down-up strokes.

8 7 6 5

4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1

Now do the whole exercise from 3 rd fret on all 6 strings with alternate down-up strokes.

6 5 4 3

4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1

Now do the whole exercise from 1 st fret on all 6 strings with alternate down-up strokes.

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CORRECTING THE FINGER TIP PLACEMENT
Whenever you fret a note, keep your finger as close to the fretwire as you can. This
ensures that there is a good break angle against the fret, which results in a note
that rings out cleanly. Placing your finger too far away from the fret will result in
buzzing or muted notes. Having your finger far away from the fret will also cause
you to use more strength than is necessary to get a clean sounding note. The closer
your finger is to a fret, the less effort you will need to apply to get a clean note.
However, you do not want to place your finger directly on the fret as it will also
cause a muted note. Always have your finger slightly behind the fret.

This finger position allows you

to use minimal effort to fret
the note.

This finger position will

require a lot more strength to
get a clean sounding note, if
it’s even possible to get a
clean note from here.

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CORRECTING THE THUMB POSITION
The proper placement of your thumb should be at the back of the neck, opposite
your middle finger (2 nd). The key thing to remember is that your thumb should
generally be pointed upwards, almost perpendicular to the neck of the guitar.
Having your thumb stretched out and parallel with the neck should be avoided.
This will cause too much tension in your thumb. There are exceptions to this rule,
especially when you start using your thumb to fret notes. The best guideline to
follow is that your thumb should very rarely experience any tension.

Ideal thumb position.

This position may cause

unnecessary tension, but
there are situations where
you’ll want your thumb in this
position.

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 LESSON 2 - SCALES

HOW TO TUNE YOUR GUITAR using Mobile APP

SETUP:

1. Download a Guitar Tuning App

• Popular apps: GuitarTuna, Fender Tune, or Pano Tuner.

• Install the app on your phone (available for both iOS and Android)

2. Open the App

• Launch the app and allow microphone access so it can “hear” your guitar.

3. Select Tuning Type

• Use Standard Tuning (EADGBE). It’s the default tuning for most apps:

• E (6th string, thickest)

• A (5th string)

• D (4th string)

• G (3rd string)

• B (2nd string)

• E (1st string, thinnest)

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Start Tuning:

1. Pluck a String:

• Start with the thickest string (6th string, E).

• The app will display the note you’re playing.

2. Check the App Indicator:

• Flat (too low): The app shows the pitch is below the desired note.

Tighten the tuning peg for that string.

• Sharp (too high): The app shows the pitch is above the desired note.

Loosen the tuning peg.

• In Tune: The app indicator turns green or centres on the screen.

3. Repeat for All Strings:

• Move to the next string and repeat the process for all six strings.

5. Test the Tuning

• Strum a few chords or play a simple melody to ensure the guitar sounds right.

Tips for Beginners:

• Quiet Environment: Tune in a quiet room to avoid interference from

background noise.

• Small Adjustments: Turn the tuning pegs gently to avoid over-tightening and

breaking a string.

• Use Auto Mode: Most apps have an “Auto Mode” that detects the string

you’re playing and adjusts accordingly.

• Check Often: Guitars can go out of tune quickly, especially for

beginners. Tune before each practice session.

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INTRODUCTION OF TABLATURE
Tablature, or Tab, is a very important tool that allows guitar players to easily learn
how to play chords, melodies, and songs.

E1
B2
G3
D4
A5
E6

Let’s start with the basics of how to read guitar tabs. There are six strings on a guitar
and a tab is written using six horizontal lines, each representing a string.

E1
B2
G3
D4
A5
E6

The bottom line is meant to be your thickest string (low E), and the top line is your
thinnest string (high E). The lines in between are the rest of your strings. The six
horizontal lines are as follows, top to bottom: high E, B, G, D, A, low E.

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TABLATURE READING

The numbers you will see on a piece of tablature represent the frets you are
supposed to put your fingers on. You read these numbers from left to right just like
you would read a book. If the number is 0, you will be playing an open string.

Fret Open string

Although guitar tabs are a quicker method for learning how to play the guitar, it still
takes some time and practice to master. It’s important to realize that your fingers will
still bear the brunt of learning.

Each day you should spend some time playing and giving your fingers, hands, and
brain some exercise. There will be some pain as your fingertips toughen up. The more
effort you put into it, the easier it will get. Picking up the guitar for a little bit each day
is the best way to progress.

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BASIC INTRODUCTION tO THE METRONOME
A metronome is a device that produces a click at a regular interval of time. You can
set how fast you would like it to go based on beats per second. Mechanical
metronomes, which have been around for several centuries, have a pendulum that
swings back and forth. You can also use an electronic metronome or even a
metronome app on your phone.

Metronomes have been used for many centuries, but in 1815, the German inventor
Johann Maelzel patented it specifically as a tool for musicians. Metronomes have
been broadly used by musicians ever since.

Be Patient

Metronome practice can be really frustrating. Oftentimes, it might feel

like the metronome is changing tempo or skipping beats. The
metronome doesn’t wait for you to figure out notes, so it can be
challenging to play with a metronome in the first stages of learning a
new piece.

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INTRODUCTION OF THE SCALES

“Scale” comes from a Latin word which means ladder. A scale is the tonal basis of
music. It is a set of tones from which you can build melodies and harmonies. The
tones of a scale are ordered according to their pitch. Since scales create various
distinctive moods, atmospheres and tonal flavours, there are as many scales as
there are cultures around the world.

C MAJOR SCALE 1ST POSITION (OPEN)

The C major scale is an absolute must for guitarists and musicians in general. C
major is the easiest key for musicians to think in because it doesn’t contain any
confusing sharp or flat notes. It’s an excellent doorway into the world of music
theory

There’s more than one way to play the C major scale on a guitar. The first C major
scale guitar pattern we’re going to look at is ideal for beginners this is the Open
Positio

While playing C major scale your plectrum strokes should be alternate Down and
Up

Fingers

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C MAJOR SCALE ALL 6 POSITIONS

position-1

position-2

position-3

position-4

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position-5

position-6

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 LESSON 3 – MORE PRACTICE

C MAJOR SCALE WITH METRONOME

Playing scales with a metronome develops many areas which benefit your playing. It
is a very useful technique exercise to develop your picking speed, accuracy and
alternate picking while further developing your scale muscle memory and your ear /
finger relationship.

Aim to get your note well synchronised with the metronome click, don't let
yourself rush. Rushing is common when people first start out with this, so try and
relax and play with it. Don't fight against the click of the metronome - you won't
win! Try and tap your foot too to help develop your internal metronome

Start at 1 note per metronome click at around 60bpm (Beats Per Minute). Better
to start very slowly and get it right. Aim for clarity in every note, don't let any
notes smudge or be muffled. And make sure that you are using your finger tips

Only when you can do a scale PERFECTLY 4 times consecutively (in a row)
should you move the speed up. You might want to start by moving the
metronome up by 10bpm at a time to start but as you get closer to your maximum
speed you should slow the increments, maybe just going up by 5 or even 2 bpm
at a time

Once you get to 160bpm, move on to 2 notes per click at 80bpm (eighth notes).
This means that you will play one note with the click and one note in-between.
This is great practice for your alternate picking too because the down pick will
always be with the beat and the up pick will be between the clicks

One thing to check as you get faster is that the pick is not moving too much.
Remember that you need to make small movements to achieve the best speed.
If you find that your pick is moving much more than a few mm from the string
then slow down and do some work very slowly and make sure that the pick stays
close to the strings.

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 LESSON 4 – BASIC TUNES

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

There are a few new things you need to know for playing this song on a
Metronome

3/4 Time Signature

We've not really looked a lot at 3/4 in this course yet, but this song in it's the
most basic form is in 3/4 beats, meaning that it has three beats in each bar.
So when you count along you'll be counting 1, 2, 3 or maybe 1 & 2 & 3 & but
you won't ever be reaching the 4

Anacrusis

This is a fancy word meaning that the melody doesn't start on the first beat!
In this case it's starting on beat 3, so we count those first two notes and 3 &
with the chord being played at the start of the first bar.

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KAL HO NA HO

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PAPA KEHATE HAI

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rabata

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 LESSON 5 – MORE SCALES

C MINOR SCALE ALL 6 POSITIONS

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C mAJOR pentatonic SCALE

The major pentatonic scale is one of the most widely used scales on the
guitar. The versatility and playability of the scale makes it a popular
choice for use in guitar soloing and melodies

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BASIC GUITAR TECHNIQUES

Sliding

Sliding is exactly what it sounds like: playing a note then sliding your finger over
to a higher or lower note

Hammer-ons & Pull-offs

Hammer-ons and pull-offs are a great technique for creating fluidity in your
guitar playing.

To play a hammer-on you quite simply hammer your finger tip onto a string in
order to produce a note, rather than pluck it with a guitar pick.

A pull-off is the reverse: when you produce a note by lifting your finger off the
string

Vibrato

Vibrato is used to add character to your single note lines.

You can do this by simply pushing the string you’re fretting gently but quickly up
and down while its ringing out.

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MAA - TAARE ZAMEEN PAR GUITAR SOLO TABS

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 LESSON 6 – COUNTING

COUNTING OF THE NOTES

In music, Counting is a system of regularly occurring sounds that serve to

assist with the performance or audition of music by allowing the easy
identification of the beat. Commonly, this involves verbally counting the beats
in each measure as they occur, whether there be 2 beats, 3 beats, 4 beats, or
even 5 beats

The example below shows the way of including timing and note duration
information. The whole note has no symbol, the half notes are shown by a
short line, and the quarter notes by a longer line. Eighth notes are shown with
their 'flags' (beams) attached.

VALUE OF THE NOTES

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A TIME SIGNATURE
A time signature tells you two key pieces of information: how many beats are in a
measure and what kind of note gets the beat.

Four beats per bar

T
4
A

B 4
Quarter (1/4)note gets the beat

The top number of the time signature corresponds to the number of beats to count,
and while it could be any number, you’ll most often find them falling between 2 and
12. The bottom number corresponds to the type of note to count, or in other words,
whether you need to count the beat as quarter notes, eighth notes or sixteenth
notes

4/4 Time: The Most Common Time Signature

The most common time signature in all of music is 4/4. You can hear it in lot of
Bollywood songs like “Kal hon a ho” and “Papa kehate hai”, where the repeatable
pattern has four beats. You can feel the pulse by counting 1, 2, 3, 4 / 1, 2, 3, 4 over and
over

3/4 Time: The second Most Common Time Signature

This is the second most common time signature in music. The 3/4 time signature has
a pulse of 1, 2, 3 / 1, 2, 3, You can hear it in some of the most popular songs like “Teri
Deewani”, “Lag ja gale”. To achieve this lulling rhythm, you need a combination of
notes that equals three quarter notes. So, you could have the aforementioned three
quarter notes, or a grouping of a single half note and 1 quarter note

6/8 Time: Compounding Things

While it might be considered a “compound” time signature, 6/8 is actually frequently

used, as well. You can count it out as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 / 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, with two groups of
three eighth notes. Check out “Namo Namo” by Amit Trivedi for better
understanding of 6/8 time.

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 C - major scale with counting of the notes
whole notes
5 7 8 Play the notes on the count of

5 6 8
5 7 1

(One note per bar)

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Half Notes
5 7 8
5 6 8 Play the notes on the count of

5 7 1, 3 or 2, 4

(Two notes per bar)

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Quarter Notes
5 7 8
5 6 8 Play the notes on the count of

5 7 1, 2, 3, 4

(Four notes per bar)

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Eighth notes
5 7 8
5 6 8 Play the notes on the count of

5 7 1, &, 2, &, 3, &, 4, &

(Eight notes per bar)

1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

Sixteenth notes
5 7 8 8 7 5 Play the notes on the count of

5 6 8 8 6 5
5 7 7 5 1, e, &, a, 2, e, &, a

3, e, &, a, 4, e, &, a

(Eight notes per bar)

1 e & a 2 e & a 3 e & a 4 e & a

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memories - maroon 5

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Maroon 5 are one of the world's most well-known music acts. Having formed in High
School, the group have gone from strength to strength. Lead singer Adam Levine and
his bandmates have released six studio albums, had six worldwide tours and had a
whopping 10 UK Top 20 songs. “Memories”, in terms of its composition is based on
the harmonic sequence and melody of “Pachelbel Canon” by Johann Pachelbel, a
German composer.

After smashing their halftime show at the 53rd Super Bowl in February 2019, Maroon
5 have reached new heights.

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CANON - D

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pirates of the caribbean theme song

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 LESSON 7 - CHORDS

INTRODUCTION TO THE CHORD

A chord is a set of notes, usually three, that are played simultaneously. For
example, the C major chord contains three notes: C, E, and G.

These three notes strummed together create the C major chord. Try looking at
building chords the same way you would use building blocks. The first note is
considered the root note and the other notes in the chord are strummed after it.

Guitar Chord Diagram

The right vertical line represents the 1st string

The left vertical line represents the 6th string
The horizontal lines represent the fret bars
The space between the horizontal lines represent the frets
The dots tell you where to put your fingers
The numbers underneath tell you which finger to use
If there is a 0 then play that string open
X means don’t play, or to mute that string.

Don’t play this string Open strings

Nut

6th String (thickest) 1st String (thinnest)

Finger numbers
Frets

C Major Name of the chord

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2 SIMPLE CHORDS (E AND A)

E Major A Major

Left hand: make sure to stay on your fingertips and avoid letting your fingers
touch to the another strings. Press the strings with comfortable force. Take
support from thumb which is behind your frets. Make sure that each string (all
the strings which you have to play) is sounding proper

Right hand: Strum these chords with the pick. For E major chord, strum from
the 6th string down to the 1st. And for A major chord, strum from 5th string.
Be sure to slant your pick down slightly, as we have been doing, to reduce
friction while crossing the strings

Downstroke: Now, hold an E major chord and stroke down 4 times with your
pick. Do the same with an A major chord.

Congratulations! you just played the chords

Learning easy guitar chords is a great way to get comfortable with

your instrument. Chords are also the building blocks you’ll need to
learn to play many of your favourite songs.

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SWITCHING THE CHORDS

Changing chords while maintaining a steady rhythm pattern is the essential part
of the guitar playing. A smooth transition of changing chords is something that
does take time and effort, but with the right tips and tricks you will get there a lot
faster and make it work as it should

Before you start changing chords, first focus on perfecting your chords and
chord movement
Work on each chord separately and visualize the shape of the each chord
Place your fingers in the shape of the chord and try to move all your fingers
simultaneously
Land all your fingers on the strings at the same time (press with the very tips
of your fingers)
Remove your hands from the strings and repeat the exercise 10 times. Try it
with a different chord each time
The moment you want to switch chords during your strumming pattern your
right hand probably stops, because your left hand can’t keep up yet and needs
time to make the switch. This is something you have to practice
You have to keep your strumming pattern at a slow and steady pace and force
your fingers of the other hand to make the switch to the next chord while you
keep the rhythm going at steady pace. Don’t stop the strumming. You have to
train yourself to do both actions (strumming and switching) simultaneously
Again play slow so you have time to think about what you’re doing. If you’re
going to fast you can’t make it work. Speed comes later
Repetition is the key to improvement. Practice daily and with focus. Be patient,
it takes some time to get this under your fingers but you will get there
definitely. Just keep at it. It will be the best thing ever.

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( E | A | D | A ) CHORD PROGRESSION
When you first start learning how to play the guitar, it’s tempting to rush into your
favourite songs and riffs, but beginning with the basics – like guitar chord
progressions can make a huge difference in your progress.

E Major A Major D Major

Play the notes of the chord individually, making sure that all the notes are sounding
loud and clear
Practice switching between different chords and keeping a steady beat. Try not to
stop – the goal is to switch between chords, getting the best sound possible
First do this chord progression practice with first strumming pattern.

E A D A
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

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( Em | C | D | Em ) CHORD PROGRESSION

Em C D

G | C | D | C ) CHORD PROGRESSION

G C D

G | Em | C | D ) CHORD PROGRESSION

G Em C

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ESSENTIAL 4/4 STRUMMING PATTERNS

· Strumming Pattern 1 (8 beat)

1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

· Strumming Pattern 2 (8 beat)

1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

· Strumming Pattern 3 (8 beat)

1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

Strumming is an essential part of playing the guitar, adding rhythm and flavour
to your playing. Developing the finesse and control to play complex rhythms
consistently takes a lot of time and practice

Be sure you use your fingertips to press down on the notes, and keep your
strumming smooth with a relaxed downward motion

There are a wide variety of musical timings out there, but the most important
for beginners is 4/4 timing, also known as common time. We are going to
learn some essential strumming patterns in 4/4 timing

To get the most out of this lesson, we suggest playing the below patterns
along to a metronome (set to an easy tempo like 60 BPM) using a single
chord.

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 HAWAYEIN - JAB HARRY MET SEJAL

Movie/album: Jab Harry Met Sejal

Song Lyricists: Irshad Kamil

Singer: Arijit Singh Music Composer: Pritam

Chords: D | G | A | Em Strumming: ↓ ↓↑ ↑↓↑

D↓ G↓

Tujhko...... main rakh loon wahaan.....

A↓ D↓

Jahaan pe kahin...... Hai mera yaqeen....

D D G G

Main jo...... tera naa huaa.....

A A D D↓

Kisi ka nahin..... Kisi ka nahin.....

G G

Le jaayein jaane kahaan Hawayein, hawayein...

D D

Le jaayein tujhe kahaan Hawayein, hawayein...

G G

Begaani hai yeh baaghi Hawayein, hawayein

D D

Le jaaye mujhe kahan Hawayein, hawayein

Em A

Le jaayein jaane kahaan, na mujhko khabar

D D↓

Na tujhko pataa....

G G D D G G D A D↓

Oo.... Oo..... Oo.... Oo..... Oo.... Oo

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 D D

Banaati hai jo tu......

A G

Woh yaadein jaane sang mere kab tak chale

Em Em

Inhi mein to meri.......

A D↓

Subah bhi dhalein Shamein dhalein Mausam dhalein

D D

Khayalon ka shehar.....

G G

Tu jaane tere hone se hi aabaad hai

Em Em

Hawayein haq mein......

A D↓

Wohi hai aate jaate jo tera naam le

G G

Deti hain jo sadayein Hawayein, hawayein

D D

Na jaane kya batayein Hawayein, hawayein

G G

Le jaaye tujhe kahaan Hawayein, hawayein

D D

Le jaaye mujhe kahaan Hawayein, hawayein

Em A

Le jaayein jaane kahaan, na mujhko khabar

D D↓

Na tujhko pataa....

G G D D G G D A D↓

Oo.... Oo..... Oo.... Oo..... Oo.... Oo

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 LESSON 10 – SONG 2

ESSENTIAL 3/4 STRUMMING PATTERNS

· Strumming Pattern 1 (3 beat)
1 2 3

· Strumming Pattern 2 (6 beat)

1 & 2 & 3 &

· Strumming Pattern 3 (6 beat)

1 & 2 & 3 &

3/4 is one of the most popular meters in music. Each measure (or bar) has 3
quarter notes beats in it. The waltz is a classic piece of music in 3/4 and
listening to it gives you the ‘swing’ feel of this meter. There are lot of Indian
music pieces and songs are in 3/4 meter

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 TERI DEEWANI – KAILASH KHER

Movie/album: Teri Deewani

Lyricists & Music Composer: kailash Kher,

Singer: Kailash Kher Paresh Kamath, Naresh Kamath

Chords: Em | C | D | Strumming: ↓ ↓↑↓↑

D D C Em (×5)

Tere Naam Se Jee Loon, Tere Naam Se Marr Jaaun........

D D C Em

Tere Naam Se Jee Loon, Tere Naam Se Marr Jaaun

D D C Em

Teri Jaan Ke Sadke Mein Kuchh Aisa Kar Jaaun

Em D C Em

Tune Kya Kar Dala Marr Gayi Main Mitt Gayi Main

D C D C

Ho Ri Haan Ri Ho Gayi Main

D D Em Em D D C Em

Teri Deewani... Deewani... Teri Deewani... Deewani...

Em D C Em

Tune Kya Kar Dala Marr Gayi Main Mitt Gayi Main

D C D C

Ho Ri Haan Ri Ho Gayi Main

D D Em Em D D C Em

Teri Deewani... Deewani... Teri Deewani... Deewani...

Em Em D D

Ishq Junoon Jab Hadh Se Badh Jaaye

Em Em D D

Ishq Junoon Jab Hadh Se Badh Jaaye

C D C Em

Hanste Hanste Aashiq Suli Chadh Jaaye

Em Em D D

Ishq Ka Jaadu Sar Chadhkar Bole

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Em Em D D

Ishq Ka Jaadu Sar Chadhkar Bole

C D C Em

Khoob Laga Lo Pehre Raste Rab Khole

D D C Em (×5)

Yehi Ishq Ki Marzi Hain, Yehi Rab Di Marzi Hain

D D C Em

Yehi Ishq Ki Marzi Hain, Yehi Rab Ki Marzi Hain

D D C Em

Tere Bin Jeena Kaisa....Kya Kudgarzi Hai

Em D C Em

Tune Kya Kar Dala Marr Gayi Main Mitt Gayi Main

D C D C

Ho Ri Haan Ri Ho Gayi Main

D D Em Em D D C Em

Teri Deewani... Deewani... Teri Deewani... Deewani...

D D Em Em D D C Em

Teri Deewani... Deewani... Teri Deewani... Deewani...

D C Em Em

Ke Main Rang Rangili.... Deewani,

D C Em Em

Ke Main Rang Rangili.... Deewani

D C Em Em

Ke Main Albeli.... Main Mastani,

D C C Em

Gaaun Bajaaun... Sabko Rijhaaun

D C Em Em

He Main Deen Dharam Se Begaani

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 D C Em Em

Ke Main Deewani Main Deewani

D D C Em (×5)

Tere Naam Se Jee Loon, Tere Naam Se Marr Jaaun........

D D C Em

Tere Naam Se Jee Loon, Tere Naam Se Marr Jaaun

D D C Em

Teri Jaan Ke Sadke Mein Kuchh Aisa Kar Jaaun

Em D C Em

Tune Kya Kar Dala Marr Gayi Main Mitt Gayi Main

D C D C

Ho Ri Haan Ri Ho Gayi Main

D D Em Em D D C Em

Teri Deewani... Deewani... Teri Deewani... Deewani..

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Triplet

All the rhythms we have looked at have four or three beats in the bar, with
some of the beats divided into two. Now we are going to have a look at
what happens when we divide a beat by three.

When a beat is divided into 3 you get a triplet. They have a different kind
of feel compared to normal eighth notes (dividing a beat into two).

They are usually written with the notes grouped together in threes and
usually there is a ‘3' written under them too, so they should be quite easy
to recognise.

Put your metronome on, and try and say the ‘trip-let' count shown above
along with the beat, making sure that the ‘1, 2, 3 and 4' stay right on the
beat. This will get the feel of the triplet into your mind.

1 trip - let 2 trip - let 3 trip - let 4 trip - let

1 trip - let 2 trip - let 3 trip - let 4 trip - let

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 PERFECT – ED SHEERAN
Chords: Em | C | D | Strumming: ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓

G Em

I found a love for me

C D

Darling just dive right in, and follow my lead

G Em

Well I found a girl beautiful and sweet

C D

I never knew you were the someone waiting for me

[Pre-Chorus]

D↓ G

Cause we were just kids when we fell in love

Em C G D

Not knowing what it was, I will not give you up this ti-me

G Em

But darling just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own

C D

And in your eyes you're holding mine

[Chorus]

D↓ Em C G D Em

Baby, I'm.... dancing in the dark, with you between my arms

C G D Em

Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favourite song

C G D Em

When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath

C G D *

But you heard it, darling you look perfect tonight

*[Instrumental] G D Em D | C | D↓

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 LESSON 12 - essential STRUMMING PATTERNS
· Strumming Pattern 1 (8th note)
1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

· Strumming Pattern 2 (8th note)

1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

· Strumming Pattern 3 (8th note)

1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

· Strumming Pattern 4 (16th note)

1 e & a 2 e & a 3 e & a 4 e & a

· Strumming Pattern 5 (16th note)

1 e & a 2 e & a 3 e & a 4 e & a

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SOME TIPS

USE right guitar pick size

There’s a huge range of thicknesses to choose from. Beginners should

use something between 0.45mm-0.60mm for the strumming

DO NOT STOP moving your STRUMMING hand

Even if you don't hit any strings for a few beats, keep your strumming
hand moving at all times. By doing this, your strumming hand is
constantly moving, eliminating the need for you to think about when to
move it. Additionally, keeping time is made much simpler by consistently

moving your hand.

KEEP YOUR WRIST LOOSE

Relaxing your arm makes strumming feel more natural and helps you
flow with the music. Strumming is a balance of fluidity and integrity

USE METRONOME

It's a good idea to develop the habit of practising with a metronome if

you're just starting out. You won't be able to develop a good sense of
timing without it. Whatever song or exercise you are practising, you'll
probably speed it up or slow it down.

By using a metronome while you practise, you will train your internal
clock to become steady and reliable. You will play more confidently and
cleanly as a result.

A metronome can be useful for even skilled guitarists. They can continue
to hone their rhythm and speed. It's a great tool for any musician,
regardless of skill level, who wants to get better at playing.

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 LESSON 13 - MORE CHORDS

( d | bm | g | a ) CHORD PROGRESSION

D Bm G A
( C | F | G | C ) CHORD PROGRESSION

C F G C
( C | Am | F | g ) CHORD PROGRESSION

C Am F G

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 LESSON 14 - MORE songs
Kesariya
intro

C G

Mujhko Itna Bataye Koyi


C G

Kaise Tujhse Dil Na Lagaye Koyi

C Am

Rabba Ne Tujhko Banane Mein



F G

Kardi Hai Husn Ki Khaali Tijoriyan


C Am

Kajal Ki Siyahi Se Likhi Hai Tune Jaane


F G

Kitno Ki Love Story’an

C

Patjhad Ke Mausam Mein Bhi


Am F G

Rangi Chanaron Jaisi


C

Jhanke Sannnaton Mein Tu


F G

Veena Ke Taaron Jaisi

C

Hmm Sadiyon Se Bhi Lambi Yeh


Am

Mann Ki Amavasein Hain

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F

Aur Tu Phuljhadiyon Wale


G

Tyoharon Jaisi

C Am

Chanda Bhi Deewana Hai Tera


F

Jalti Hai Tujhse


G

Saari Chhakoriyan

C Am

Kajal Ki Siyahi Se Likhi Hai Tune Jaane


F G

Kitno Ki Love Story’an

F

Kesariya Tera Ishq Hai Piya


C F

Rang Jaaun Jo Main Hath Lagaun


C C F

Din Beete Saara Teri Fikr Mein


C F G

Rain Saari Teri Khair Manaun (x2)

C

Kesariya Tera Ishq Hai Piya


F

Ishq Hai Piya


C

Kesariya Tera Ishq Hai Piya


F

Ishq Hai Piya (x2)

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 zombie
the cranberries

1 & 2 & a 3 e & a 4 e & a

intro

Em C G D

Em C G D

Em C G D

Em C G D

Verse 1

Em C G D

Another head hangs lowly, child is slowly taken

Em C G D

And the violence caused such silence, who are we mistaken

Em C

But you see it's not me, it's not my family

G D

In your head, in your head, they are fighting

Em C

With their tanks and their bombs and their bombs and their guns

G D

in your head, in your head, they are crying

Chorus

Em C G D

In your head, in your head, zombie, zombie, zombie -ie -ie -ie

Em C G D

What's in your head, in your head, zombie, zombie, zombie -ie -ie, oh



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interlude

Em C G D

Em C G D

Verse 2

Em C G D

Another mother's breaking heart is taking over

Em C G D

When the violence causes silence, we must be mistaken

Em C

It's the same old theme since nineteen sixteen

G D

in your head, in your head, they're still fighting

Em C

With their tanks and their bombs and their bombs and their guns

G D

In your head, in your head, they're dying

Chorus

Em C G D

In your head, in your head, zombie, zombie, zombie -ie -ie -ie

Em C G D

What's in your head, in your head, zombie, zombie, zombie -ie -ie -ie, oh

Em C G D

Oh- oh- oh- oh- oh- oh, eh- eh- oh, ya- ya

Em C G D

interlude, SOLO, OUTRO

Em C G D

Em C G D

(repeat)


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 Give Me Some Sunshine
3 Idiots

1 & 2 & a 3 e & a 4 e & a

intro

Sari umra hum mar-mar ke ji liye, Ek pal to ab hume jeene do, jeene do…

C F | C F | C F | C G

C F | C F | C F | C G

Verse 1

C G C G

Sari umra hum, mar-mar ke jee liye

C G F G

Ek pal to ab humein jeene do, jeene do…

C G C G

Sari umra hum, mar-mar ke jee liye

C G F G

Ek pal to ab humein jeene do, jeene do…

C G C G

Na na na-na… na-na na na na-na

C G F G

Na na na-na… na na na na na na-naaa..

chorus

C G C G

Give me some sunshine..., Give me some rain

C G F G

Give me another chance..., I wanna grow up once again…




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C G C G

Give me some sunshine..., Give me some rain

C G F G

Give me another chance..., I wanna grow up once again…

bridge

F C F

Kandho ko kitabo ke bojh ne jhukaya

C F

Rishwat dena to khud papa ne sikhaya

C F G C F

99% marks laoge to ghadi, warna chadi

C F

Likh-likh kar padha hateli par

C F

Aplha, beta, gamma ka chala

C F C F G

Concentrated H2SO4 ne pura, pura bachpan jala dala

Verse 2

C G C G

Bachpan to gaya, jawani bhi gayi

C G F G

Ek pal to ab humein jeene do jeene do

C G C G

Bachpan to gaya, jawani bhi gayi

C G F G

Ek pal to ab humein jeene do jeene do...

GUITAR SOLO

C F | C F | C F | C F

C G | C G | C F | G C

INSTRUMENTAL

C G C G

C G F G

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C G C G

Sari umra hum, mar-mar ke jee liye

C G F G

Ek pal to ab humein jeene do, jeene do…

C G C G

Na na na-na… na-na na na na-na

C G F G

Na na na-na… na na na na na na-naaa..

chorus

C G C G

Give me some sunshine..., Give me some rain

C G F G

Give me another chance..., I wanna grow up once again…

C G C G

Give me some sunshine..., Give me some rain

C G F G

Give me another chance..., I wanna grow up once again…

C G C G

Na na na-na… na-na na na na-na

C G F G

Na na na-na… na na na na na na-naaa..

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 LESSON 15 - capo

What is a capo?
A capo is a handy tool that guitarists use to change the sound of their instruments.

This is what a capo looks like:

What does a capo do?

It raises the key of the guitar.

So, for example, if you placed a capo on the 2nd fret and played a C chord, the sound
that would come out of your guitar is D.

You’d be holding a C chord shape, but because the capo has raised the key of the
guitar, the actual chord that would be sounded D.

What is a capo used for?

A) To make songs easier to play

This is the main reason beginner guitarists use capos.

B) To play alternate chord voicings / To make a song sound cooler

Sometimes we simply want things to sound different, to give a song a bit more texture
or character.

C) To quickly change the key of a song on-the-fly

This can be incredibly useful. If you’re struggling to sing a song, then try

playing it in a different key.

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 Tum Hi Ho
Aashiqui 2
1 e & a 2 e & a 3 e & a 4 e & a Capo on 1st Ftret
Original Scale : Fm

Verse 1

Em C

Tere liye har roz hai jeete

Em C
D Bm C

Hum tere bin ab reh nahi sakte

Tujh ko diya mera waqt sabhi

D Bm C
D G

Tere bina kya wajood mera

Koi lamha mera na ho tere bina

Em C
B C D

Hum tere bin ab reh nahi sakte

Har saans pe naam tera...

D Bm C

Tere bina kya wajood mera

Em C
Chorus

Tujhse juda garho jaayenge

D Bm C
Em Am

Toh khud se hi ho jaayenge judaa

Kyunki tum hi ho Ab tum hi ho

D Bm C

Zindagi ab tum hi ho

Chorus

Em Am

Chain bhi, mera dard bhi

Em Am
D Bm C

Kyunki tum hi ho Ab tum hi ho

Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho

D Bm C

Zindagi ab tum hi ho

Em Am
Bridge

Chain bhi, mera dard bhi

D Bm C
Em Bm Am Em C Em

Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho

Tumhi ho...

C Em C D Em

Tumhi ho...

Instrumental

Em Bm Am Em x 2

Verse 3

C Bm

Verse 2

Tere liye hi jiya main

C Bm

Em C
Khud ko jo yun de diya hai

Tera mera rishta hai kaisa

Am Em

D Bm C
Teri wafa ne mujhko sambhala
Ik pal door gawara nahi

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 Am Em

Saare ghamon ko dil se nikala

D G

Tere saath mera hai naseeb juda

B C D

Tujhe paake adhoora naa raha hmm...

Chorus

Em Am

Kyunki tum hi ho Ab tum hi ho

D Bm C

Zindagi ab tum hi ho

Em Am

Chain bhi, mera dard bhi

D Bm C

Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho

Em Am

Kyunki tum hi ho Ab tum hi ho

D Bm C

Zindagi ab tum hi ho

Em Am

Chain bhi, mera dard bhi

D Bm C

Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho

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 Unstoppable
Sia
1 e & a 2 e & a 3 e & a 4 e & a Capo on 2nd Ftret
Original Scale : F#m

Intro

| Em | C | G | Bm |

Verse 1

Em C

I'll smile, I know what it takes to fool this town,

G Bm

I'll do it till the sun goes down and all through the night time.

Em C

Oh yeah, oh yeah, I'll tell you what you wanna hear,

Keep my sunglasses on while I shed a tear.

Bm

It's never the right time, yeah, yeah.

Pre-Chorus

C D Bm C

I'll put my armor on, show you how strong I am,

C D Bm C

I'll put my armor on, I'll show you that I am...

Chorus

Em C G

I'm unstoppable, I'm a Porsche with no brakes.

Bm B Em

I'm invincible, yeah, I win every single game.

C G

I'm so powerful, I don't need batteries to play.

Bm B

I'm so confident, yeah, I'm unstoppable today.

Em C G

Unstoppable today, unstoppable today,

Bm B Em

Unstoppable today, I'm unstoppable today.

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Verse 2

Em C

Break down, only alone I will cry on out,

G Bm

You'll never see what's hiding out, hiding out deep down, yeah, yeah.

Em C

I know, I've heard that to let your feelings show,

G Bm

Is the only way to make friendships grow but I'm too afraid now, yeah, yeah.

Pre-Chorus

C D Bm C

I'll put my armor on, show you how strong I am,

C D Bm C

I'll put my armor on, I'll show you that I am...

Chorus

Em C G

I'm unstoppable, I'm a Porsche with no brakes.

Bm B Em

I'm invincible, yeah, I win every single game.

C G

I'm so powerful, I don't need batteries to play.

Bm B

I'm so confident, yeah, I'm unstoppable today.

Em C G

Unstoppable today, unstoppable today,

Bm B Em

Unstoppable today, I'm unstoppable today.

Em C G

Unstoppable today, unstoppable today,

Bm B Em

Unstoppable today, I'm unstoppable today.

(Repeat)

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 LESSON 16 - Basics of Fingerpicking

Fingerpicking is a guitar-playing technique where you use your fingers to pluck

individual strings instead of strumming them with a pick. It allows for more intricate
and melodic playing by letting you play bass lines, melodies, and harmonies
simultaneously.

Picking Hand Finger Names

English Spanish abbr. Strings

Thumb Pulgar p 4, 5, 6
Index Indice i 3
Middle Medio m 2
Ring Anular a 1
Pinky Extremo e or c -

Correct Hand Position

Rest your wrist comfortably above the soundhole or bridge
Keep your fingers slightly curved
Avoid tension; your hand should feel natural.

Thumb (p)

Index (i)
Middle (m)
Ring (a)

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Learn Basic Fingerpicking Patterns

Pattern 1: Thumb and Inde

Use your thumb for the bass note (low E, A, or D string) and your index finger for
the G string
Example: Play Thumb → Index repeatedly.

Pattern 2: Thumb, Index, Middl

Use your thumb on the bass string, index on the G string, and middle on the B
string
Example: Thumb → Index → Middle repeatedly.

Practice tips

Start Slow: Focus on accuracy, not speed; use a metronom

Small Movements: Keep motions minimal for control and speed
Thumb Independence: Alternate bass notes with your thumb
Daily Practice: Consistent 10–15 minutes daily builds muscle memory
Avoid Popping Strings: Pluck gently towards the guitar body
Anchor Your Hand: Rest your pinky lightly on the guitar body for stabilit
Record Yourself: Listen back to identify areas needing improvement
Relax Your Hand: Avoid tension in your wrist and fingers to prevent fatigue
Practice Dynamics: Vary the intensity of plucking to make your playing more
expressive
Play in Front of a Mirror: Observe your technique to ensure correct hand
position
Practice with Songs You Love: Fingerpick simple songs you enjoy to stay
motivated.

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Practice with Chords

Using simple Chord

Begin with basic chords like C, Am, F and G
Play the patterns above while holding these chords.

Play Slowly and Gradually Increase Spee

Use a metronome to keep a steady rhythm
Start slow (e.g., 60 bpm) and increase speed as you gain confidence.

Focus on Thumb Independenc

Practice alternating bass notes with your thumb while maintaining a consistent
rhythm
Example: In a C chord, alternate between the A and D strings with your thumb.

Example 1

Example 2

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All Guitar Notes – Sharps (♯)

All Guitar Notes – Flats (♭)

This chart maps all the notes on the guitar fretboard in both sharp (♯) and flat (♭)
notations, spanning up to the 24th fret
Notes are color-coded for easy identification, helping players locate the same note
across strings and octaves
It serves as a valuable tool for learning fretboard notes, practicing scales and
chords, understanding music theory, and enhancing improvisation skills
The labeled frets (e.g., 3, 5, 12) assist in navigating the fretboard and recognizing
octaves efficiently.

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 Fretboard Octaves in Relation to Piano

C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E
B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B
G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G
D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D
A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A
E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C C# D D# E

Octave Division
Each section of the piano keyboard is divided into repeating groups of 12 notes (C to
B), which constitute one octave
The notes include both white keys (natural notes: C, D, E, F, G, A, B) and black keys
(sharps and flats: C#/Db, D#/Eb, F#/Gb, G#/Ab, A#/Bb).

Color-Coded Octaves
The octaves are color-coded (e.g., pink for the 2nd octave, orange for the 3rd octave,
etc.) to make it easy to distinguish between them
Octave numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 4, etc.) indicate the pitch range, with lower numbers being
deeper pitches.

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Memorizing the guitar fretboard
Memorizing the guitar fretboard can seem challenging, but breaking it into
smaller, manageable steps and using effective techniques can make the process
easier. Here’s how:

1. Learn the Open String

Memorize the notes of the open strings (E, A, D, G, B, E in standard tuning)
Use mnemonics like Eddie Ate Dynamite, Good Bye Eddie to remember them.

2. Understand Octave Patterns

Learn the consistent octave shapes on the fretboard

Low E to D string: Two frets up and two strings down
Low E to High E: Twelve frets apart.

3. Start with Key Anchor Point

Memorize the natural notes (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) on the low E and A strings
Use these as reference points since chords and scales often root on these
strings.

4. Learn One String at a Tim

Focus on one string per practice session and gradually move to others
Say the note names out loud as you play them up and down the string.

5. Divide the Fretboar

Break the fretboard into smaller sections (e.g., frets 1–5, 5–9, etc.)
Focus on one section at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

6. Use the 12th Fret as a Guid

The 12th fret marks the octave of the open string notes.
Notes repeat after the 12th fret
Practice finding notes both below and above the 12th fret.

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7. Apply Interval

Use intervals to find notes quickly

A perfect 5th is seven frets higher on the same string
A major 3rd is four frets higher.

8. Practice Scales and Chord

Practice major, minor, and pentatonic scales. Name the notes as you play
Visualize chords and arpeggios to connect shapes with their corresponding
notes.

9. Use Mnemonics and Visual Aid

Create memory devices for challenging areas

Use fretboard diagrams to visualize notes.

10. Drills and Game

Random Note Drill: Pick a note and find it on all six strings
String Skipping Drill: Find a note on non-adjacent strings
Use apps or software designed for fretboard memorization.

11. Be Consisten

Practice daily for 5–10 minutes focusing on fretboard memorization

Gradual, consistent effort yields the best results.

With time and practice, recognizing notes on the fretboard will become second
nature!

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 ABOUT THE AUTHOR – SUSHANT PATIL



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