Dilbar Mere Kab Tak Mujhe Guitar Lessson - Introduction
Dilbar Mere Kab Tak Mujhe - Introduction
Dilbar Mere Kab Tak Mujhe is a classic romantic song from the 1982 Hindi film Satte Pe Satta. The legendary Kishore Kumar sang this track with additional humming by Annette Pinto. Music director R.D. Burman created the memorable melody while Anand Bakshi wrote the emotional lyrics. In the movie, the song plays during a wedding reception scene featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini. The lyrics express deep longing, with lines asking how long the lover will keep tormenting the singer.
The song uses a 6/8 time signature which gives it a gentle waltz-like feel. This rhythm pattern makes the melody flow smoothly like a dance. The orchestration blends Western instruments with Indian melody structures. Even after 40 years, the song remains popular because of its simple yet powerful emotional expression through music.
Dilbar Mere Kab Tak Mujhe Guitar Lesson
Taught by Steve Luciano, this lesson breaks down the song's structure in F minor. The chord progression follows a repeating pattern of Fm - Bbm - Eb - Db. These chords create the sad yet romantic mood of the song. The 6/8 timing means you count six beats per measure with emphasis on beats 1 and 4.
The strumming pattern uses downstrokes on the main beats with some light upstrokes in between. For the verse, play two downstrokes per chord lasting three beats each. The pre-chorus switches to arpeggios where you pluck individual notes of each chord slowly. The chorus returns to strumming but with more energy.
The melody uses the F natural minor scale (F-G-Ab-Bb-C-Db-Eb). This scale gives the song its emotional quality. The vocal line moves step-by-step through this scale with occasional jumps. On guitar, you can play these melody lines by focusing on the first three strings (G, B, E) between frets 1-5.
For beginners, start by mastering the chord changes slowly. The Bbm to Eb transition needs special attention. Intermediate players can work on matching the vocal melody on guitar. Advanced players should focus on the subtle dynamics - where the song gets louder and softer to match the emotions.
FAQs
Q. What tuning is used for this song?
Standard tuning (EADGBE) works perfectly for this song.
Q. How to count 6/8 timing?
Count it as "1-2-3-4-5-6" with slight emphasis on 1 and 4.
Q. What's the best way to play the Bbm chord?
Use the barre chord version at fret 1 or the simpler three-finger shape without barre.
Q. How to make it sound more authentic?
Add gentle vibrato on longer notes and use dynamics to follow the vocal emotion.
Q. Can I use a capo?
Yes, capo on 1st fret and play in E minor shapes if easier.
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