Last updated on: 4th May, 2025
Songs I Play
Hindi
- Dil Se Re by A R Rehman
- Dhaani by Strings
- O Hansini by Kishore Da
- Sama Hai Suhana by Kishore Da
- Inteha Ho Gayi
- Azadiyaan from Udaan
- Saathiya by A R Rehman
- Tujse Naraz Nahi Zindgi
- Badi Suni Suni Hai by Kishore Da
- Hoshwalon Ko Khabar Kya by Jagjit Singh
- Phir Wohi Raat Hai by Kishore Da
3rd Fret
- Tanha Dil by Shaan
- Atarangi Yaari by Farhan Akhtar
- Dil Chahta Hai
4th Fret
- Jo Tum Mere Ho
English
- For What’s It’s Worth
- Perfect by Ed Sheeran
Start Here
No other musical instrument has fascinated me to learn and play as much as the guitar. However, I was overwhelmed with too many online videos and tutorials. So, I invest a lot of time in hand-picking and curating the best and most practical resources for beginners learning guitar.
I hope you find it useful.
This page regularly updates me on my progress, approach, and cover songs.
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Hurting Fingers = Develop Calluses
Don’t start your journey to learn guitar if you are not committed to getting your fingers hurt for a month.
Stop reading and find something else.
It’s as simple as that. Period.
The bad news is you have to feel the pain every day for a month. The good news is that you won’t feel a thing after a month.
Educate yourself and learn the science of how your finger develops Calluses.
Thumb Position + Posture + Wrist Pain
Finger pain will go away, but not your wrist pain. You can damage your wrist in the long term if you don’t correct how to hold the guitar properly.
Start with this article for practical tips on preventing wrist pain from bad guitar technique.
After two weeks of practice, I realised my thumb position was incorrect. I had to unlearn and relearn. It was painful, but do not start anything unless you know the correct thumb position and posture (check below video)
Stretching Finger + Spider Exercise
Don’t be in a hurry to play guitar. The exercises below are my ritual before playing anything on the guitar. It’s mandatory to start with practice with the workshops below.
My Approach to learning chords and progression
Phase 1 Chords: E, Em, Am and Asus2
- Focus on only 2nd fret for week 1. Practise – E Minor and Asus 2 (click on the below chord diagram for more information)
- Focus on only 1st fret for week 2. Practise – E Major and A Minor (click on the below chord diagram for more information)
- Practise chord progression for week 3 – switch between E Major and Asus 2
- Practise chord progression for week 4 – switch between A Minor and E Major
- Practise chord progression for week 5 – switch between A Minor and Asus 2
- Outcome 1: Play “Weather with You” (only verse) by Crowded House using E Minor and Asus 2
- Outcome 2: Practice “What it’s Worth” (only verse) by Buffalo Springfield using E Major and Asus 2
- I practise chord progression using two chords. I found the below helpful tutorial.
Phase 2 Chords: D, A and G
- Focus on only 2nd fret for week 6. Practise – A
- Focus on only 2nd fret for week 7. Practise – D
- Focus on only 2nd fret for week 8. Practise – G
Best Chord Progression Exercise
- Practise chord progression for week 9 – switch between D and G
- Practise chord progression for week 9 – switch between D and A
- Practise chord progression for week 9 – switch between D, G and A
Chord Tricks – D-C-G