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Sau Aasmaan Guitar Lessson - Introduction
Sau Aasmaan - Introduction
Sau Aasmaan is a bright, romantic song from the 2016 Bollywood film Baar Baar Dekho, featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif. Composed by Amaal Mallik with lyrics by Kumaar, the track captures the excitement of new love through its upbeat melody and joyful lyrics. Armaan Malik and Neeti Mohan's vocals blend perfectly, giving the song a fresh, youthful energy that matches the film's themes of romance and destiny.
The music video shows the lead actors in beautiful international locations, adding to the song's dreamy feel. The composition mixes contemporary pop elements with light electronic beats, creating a sound that's both modern and timeless. Released as part of the film's soundtrack, Sau Aasmaan quickly became popular for its catchy tune and feel-good vibe, making it a favorite at weddings and romantic playlists.
Sau Aasmaan Guitar Lesson
Taught by Steve Luciano, this lesson covers how to play "Sau Aasmaan" on guitar. The song is in the key of F#/Gb major, which gives it a bright, uplifting sound. The main chords follow a I-V-vi-IV progression, a common pattern in pop music that makes the song easy to learn but effective.
The strumming pattern uses a steady down-down-up-up-down-up rhythm in 4/4 time. This pattern keeps the energy high while allowing the chords to ring clearly. The verse and chorus use the same chord progression, but the chorus adds more emphasis with fuller strums. The pre-chorus introduces a slight variation with a B-C#-F# movement that builds tension before releasing back to the main progression.
For the lead parts, the song uses the F# major scale (F#-G#-A#-B-C#-D#-E#). The melody moves mostly step-by-step through these notes, with occasional jumps that give it a playful quality. When playing the vocal lines on guitar, focus on smooth transitions between notes and add light vibrato to longer notes for expression.
Beginners should start by mastering the chord shapes and basic strumming pattern. The F# major chord can be challenging at first - try the 2-4-4-3-2-2 barre shape or simplify it to xx4322. Intermediate players can work on matching the vocal melody on guitar. Advanced players should focus on adding embellishments like hammer-ons and slides to make their playing more expressive.
FAQs
Q. How do I make the F# chord easier to play?
Try the simplified version (xx4322) or use a capo on 2nd fret playing E shapes.
Q. What's the strumming pattern?
Down-down-up-up-down-up, with emphasis on beats 1 and 3.
Q. Can I play this on acoustic guitar?
Yes, it works well on both acoustic and electric.
Q. How to practice the chord changes?
Isolate difficult transitions (like F# to D#m) and practice them slowly first.
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