Tu Hai-Mohenjo Daro Guitar Lessson - Introduction
Tu Hai - Introduction
Tu Hai is a deeply spiritual and romantic song from the 2016 historical film Mohenjo Daro, starring Hrithik Roshan and Pooja Hegde. Composed by A.R. Rahman, with lyrics by Javed Akhtar, the track blends devotion and love in a way that feels timeless. Sung by Rahman himself along with Sanah Moidutty, the song carries a meditative quality, as if itâs a prayer set to music. The gentle instrumentationâsoft flutes, ambient strings, and subtle percussionâcreates a dreamy atmosphere that transports listeners to the ancient world of the film.
The lyrics speak of love as something divine, almost sacred, fitting perfectly with the filmâs themes of destiny and connection. Rahmanâs soft, breathy vocals and Moiduttyâs delicate harmonies make the song feel intimate yet grand. While Mohenjo Daro had mixed reviews, the soundtrack stood out, and "Tu Hai" remains one of Rahmanâs most cherished compositions for its emotional depth and simplicity.
Tu HaiGuitar Lesson
Taught by Steve Luciano, this lesson breaks down how to play Tu Hai on guitar. The song uses a beautiful chord progression: C, Am7, Fmaj6,9, which gives it a warm, open sound. The Fmaj6,9 chord (played as xx3210) adds a jazzy, dreamy quality that fits the songâs spiritual mood. The strumming is soft and flowing, matching the gentle rhythm of the original track.
The verse follows a C - Am7 - Fmaj6,9 - C pattern, with each chord held for two bars. The strumming should be lightâmostly downstrokes with a relaxed feel, letting the notes ring. The chorus introduces slight variations, with the Am7 sometimes replaced by G/B for a smoother transition. The key is to keep the playing fluid and unhurried, as the song moves at a slow, reflective pace.
For the melody, the song mostly uses the C major scale (C-D-E-F-G-A-B), with occasional slides and light vibrato to add expression. The guitar can mimic the vocal lines by playing simple, sustained notes with careful phrasing. The Fmaj6,9 chord is essentialâit gives the song its unique, floating quality, so practice switching into it smoothly from Am7.
Beginners should focus on the chord shapes and slow strumming first. Intermediate players can work on adding arpeggios (plucking individual strings) to match the songâs delicate feel. Advanced players can experiment with fingerstyle patterns to bring out the melody within the chords.
FAQs
Q. How do I play the Fmaj6,9 chord?
Fret the 3rd fret on the D string, 2nd fret on the G string, and 1st fret on the B string, leaving the high E open.
Q. Whatâs the best strumming pattern?
Use slow, gentle downstrokes with occasional upstrokesâlet the chords breathe.
Q. Can I simplify the Fmaj6,9 chord?
Yes, you can play a regular F major (133211) if needed, but the 6,9 adds the songâs signature sound.
Q. How do I make it sound more like the original?
Add light reverb and play with a soft touchâavoid heavy strumming.
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