Pehla Nasha

How to play Pehla Nasha by Udit Narayan on guitar

This song is worth learning because it has a smooth, romantic feel and a steady groove that lets you focus on clean changes. At about 84 BPM, it sits in a comfortable pocket where you can shape each chord and keep the melody flowing without rushing.

You will use a mix of open shapes and barre shapes, so the left hand needs to stay relaxed. E and A are the easier grips, while C#, F#m, F#, D#m, B, G#, C#m, G#m, Fm, and A# ask for more pressure and accuracy. Watch the opening move from C# to F#m, then F# to D#m, because that shift sets the tone and can feel tight at first.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly until every change feels even. Then add the rest of the song one section at a time, keeping the pulse steady before you try full speed. Once the barre shapes are comfortable, play along with the track and let the song's gentle flow guide your timing.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.