Single notes are easy, but rhythm is everything. Listen to the original song (starting at 0:00). The tempo is around 90 BPM (beats per minute). Here’s how to count:
In Section B: 5---5---7---7 means:
Beat 1: 5, Beat 2: 5, Beat 3: 7, Beat 4: 7
In Section C: 7---7---10---10 is similar – steady and even.
Tip: Tap your foot while playing. Tap on every number.
If you prefer a visual roadmap, here is the exact single-string tab for Ek Hasina Thi: ek hasina thi guitar tabs single string
B |---0---3---5---3---0---|---3---5---3---0---| B |---5---7---8---7---5---|---3---5---3---0---|B |---5---7---8---7---5---|---5---3---0-------| B |---3---5---7---5-------|---3---5---3---0---|
B |---5---7---8---7---5---|---5---3---0-------| B |---3---5---7---8---7---5---|---3---5---3---0---|
(Repeat for the second stanza of the song) Single notes are easy, but rhythm is everything
This is the most famous part of the song. It sounds best when you use Slides (sliding your finger from one fret to another without lifting it).
Key:
The Tabs:
Part A (The Main Theme): Play this on the High E string. In Section B: 5---5---7---7 means: Beat 1: 5,
e|----7/9--7--5--3--5/7--5--3--2--3/5--3--2--0----|
B| |
G| |
D| |
A| |
E| |
How to play it:
Play each number slowly, then increase speed.
0 3 5 3 0 – 3 5 3 0
5 7 8 7 5 – 3 5 3 0
How to play it: