Here, D means a downstroke and U means an upstroke.
For beginners, don’t worry about playing the complete pattern at full speed immediately. First practise:
D D U U D U
Once the movement becomes comfortable, try singing while maintaining the same rhythm.
Alag Aasmaan Strumming Video Guide
Use the video below to hear and follow the DD UU DU strumming pattern used for this guitar arrangement.
🎸 Alag Aasmaan Strumming Tutorial
Watch the short video guide to learn the DD UU DU strumming pattern.
How to Play Alag Aasmaan on Guitar
The song becomes much easier once you understand the chord progression. The capo is placed at the 6th fret, and the chord shapes remain relatively comfortable for guitar players.
The opening section mainly moves between C, F and G. These three chords are among the most useful chords for beginners, so this song is also a good exercise for developing smooth chord transitions.
The later sections introduce E7, Am and Am7. These chords add a little more colour to the progression and help create the emotional character of the song.
When practising, try not to stop your right hand every time you change a chord. Keep the strumming motion relaxed and make the chord change underneath the rhythm. This will make the performance sound much smoother.
Alag Aasmaan Song Credits
🎵 Song Credits
Song Title: Alag Aasmaan
Movie/Album Name: Alag Aasmaan – Single
Singer/Artist: Anuv Jain
Music Composition by: Anuv Jain
Lyrics by: Anuv Jain
Music Production: Angad Singh Bahra
Releasing Year: 2020
Language: Hindi
Country: India
Alag Aasmaan Guitar Chords and Lyrics
[Verse 1]
(C) Nayi Nahi Hai Yeh (F) Baatein Wahi
(C) Phir Is Mod Par Hum (G) Mile Hain
(C) Na Jaane Ab Milenge (F) Hum Kabhi
(C) Toh Ruk Jao Ek Pal (G) Yahan Pe
(C) Yeh Narm Chadaron Ki (F) Silvatein
(C) Tujhe Abhi Bula (G) Rahi Hain
(C) Na Jaao Door Inse (F) Kahen
Yeh (C) Sukoon Kahan Pe Hai (G) Haasil?
[Chorus]
Dil Ko (F) Mere Yeh Hai (G) Pata
Ki Milon (E7) Ka Ye Faasla (Am) Hai (C)
Alag (F) Aasmaan Bhi Hai Toh (G) Kya
Yeh Dil Na (C) Maane
[Verse 2]
(C) Yeh Gaadiyon Ki Aisi (F) Daud Sa
(C) Tera Bhi Dil (G) Daudta Hai
(C) Haan Ja Rahe Ho Door (F) Tum Toh Kya?
(C) Main Hi Toh Dil Ka (G) Musafir
[Pre-Chorus]
Toh Ek Baar (F) Phir Tu Hans Ke (G) Zara
Dekh (E7) Le Meri In (Am7) Aankhon (C) Mein
Main Kaid Kar Loon (F) Har Woh Pal (G) Tera
Teri Yeh (C) Baatein Jo (G) Hain
Toh Aur (F) Kya Hai Yeh (G) Baatein (C) Bata?
Kyun Ab (F) Din Bhi Dhalta (C) Nahi
Yeh Na (G) Ho Toh Oo Oo Oo
[Interlude]
Oo Oo Oo…
[Bridge]
(F) Tum Udde Ja (G) Rahe Ye Aasmaan Mein
(E7) Khidkiyon Se Dekh Tu (C) Pahadon Ko
Yoon (G) Chhote Se (F) Lage
Hai Kitne (G) Bade Jo Ho (C) Saamne
(E7) Hey Ae Ae..
[Verse 3]
(F) Door Jo Hain (G) Khade
Unhein Bhi Yeh (E7) Humari Zindagi Yoon
(C) Titliyon Si Chhoti (G) Chhoti Si Lage (F)
Hai Kitni (G) Badi Nahi Jaante (C) Ae Ae
[Verse 4]
(F) Khaali Ghar (G) Tera
Yeh Chabiyon (E7) Ki Goonj (C) Aise
Tujhe Dara (F) Rahi
Tu Darna (G) Nahi Main Hoon (C) Yahin Par
[Outro]
(F) Ab Alag (G) Aasmaan Hai
Aur Hai (E7) Zameen Bhi
Kuchh (C) Alag Si
Par (G) Miloge Jab (F) Kabhi
Toh Dekhna (G) Tabhi
Main Kuchh Alag (C) Nahi (G)Tips for Playing Alag Aasmaan on Guitar
1. Start with the capo on the 6th fret
Place the capo firmly across the 6th fret before starting. Check each string individually to make sure none of the strings are muted by the capo.
Because the capo is quite high on the neck, your fretting hand may initially feel a little different. Take a few seconds to make sure your chord shapes remain comfortable.
2. Practise the C, F and G changes first
The opening of the song relies heavily on C, F and G. These chords form the foundation of the arrangement.
Practise changing:
C → F → C → G
without strumming at first. Once you can change between them comfortably, introduce the DD UU DU pattern.
3. Keep the strumming relaxed
Alag Aasmaan has a gentle acoustic character, so avoid hitting the strings too aggressively. A lighter right-hand touch will make the arrangement sound much closer to the soft mood of the song.
The goal isn’t to make every stroke loud. Let some of the upstrokes remain lighter than the downstrokes.
4. Practise E7, Am and Am7 separately
The transition into E7, Am and Am7 can initially feel less familiar than the C-F-G progression.
Practise:
G → E7 → Am → C
slowly before adding vocals.
5. Learn the song section by section
Instead of trying to play the entire song immediately, divide it into sections:
Verse 1 → Chorus → Verse 2 → Pre-Chorus → Bridge → Verse 3 → Verse 4 → Outro
Once each section is comfortable, connect them together.
6. Sing only after the rhythm becomes automatic
A common mistake when learning an acoustic song is trying to sing and play at the same time before the guitar part is comfortable.
First get the chord changes and strumming pattern into your muscle memory. Then add the vocals gradually.
7. Use the strumming video as your rhythm reference
If the written pattern DD UU DU feels confusing, use the strumming tutorial above as your visual reference. Listen carefully to where the downstrokes and upstrokes fall and then practise the same movement slowly.
Final Practice Guide
For an easy learning sequence, start with the following:
Step 1: Put the capo on the 6th fret.
Step 2: Tune your guitar to standard tuning.
Step 3: Learn C, F and G.
Step 4: Add E7, Am and Am7.
Step 5: Practise the DD UU DU strumming pattern.
Step 6: Play the verse without singing.
Step 7: Add the vocals once the rhythm is steady.
Step 8: Use the strumming video to improve your timing.
With regular practice, this arrangement of Alag Aasmaan guitar chords can become a comfortable acoustic performance piece. The relatively simple chord shapes, capo-based arrangement and repetitive strumming pattern make it a particularly enjoyable song for guitar players who want to work on singing while playing.
Whether you are a beginner learning your first Hindi acoustic song or an intermediate guitarist looking for a soft song to add to your repertoire, this arrangement gives you a straightforward way to play Alag Aasmaan on guitar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What capo is used for Alag Aasmaan?
The capo is placed on the 6th fret for this guitar arrangement.
What is the strumming pattern for Alag Aasmaan?
The strumming pattern used in this arrangement is DD UU DU.
What are the chords for Alag Aasmaan?
The main guitar chords used are C, F, G, E7, Am and Am7.
Is Alag Aasmaan easy to play on guitar?
Yes. With the capo on the 6th fret, the song uses several familiar chord shapes. The main challenge for beginners is maintaining smooth chord transitions while keeping the DD UU DU rhythm consistent.
Who sang Alag Aasmaan?
Alag Aasmaan was sung by Anuv Jain, who also wrote and composed the song.
