The guitar tabs for the iconic song from the movie Karz can be played effectively on a single string (typically the B or high E string), making it a popular choice for beginners. Single String Guitar Tabs (B-String)
In the film Karz , the music is not just a backdrop; it is the story's very crux. The protagonist, Monty (played by Rishi Kapoor), returns from the dead to seek revenge. The central piece of evidence that reveals his past life is the "Karz Theme," a melody his former lover hums. This theme metamorphoses into the song "Ek Hasina Thi," and its guitar riff becomes the key to unlocking the entire mystery. In this sense, the guitar tabs you are about to learn are literally the "key" to the movie's plot.
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The song's melody can be played on a single string (typically the 2nd or 3rd fret of the guitar's B or G string). Here are the guitar tabs: ek hasina thi guitar tabs single string
Translation: Fret 3 → Fret 5 → Fret 7 → Fret 5 → Fret 3 → Open B Repeat exactly the same.
B |---3---5---0---| means: Press fret 3, pluck → press fret 5, pluck → play open string, pluck.
Below are easy tabs for the main hook, typically played on the or High E-string (1st string) for a sharper tone. Main Chorus Hook (B-String) The guitar tabs for the iconic song from
This tab captures the main vocal melody line of the chorus. Practice it slowly, note by note. Part 1: "Ek Hasina Thi..." E|--0--2--3--3----3--2--3--5--2---- Part 2: "Ek Diwana Tha..." E|--0--2--3--3----3--2--3--5--2---- Part 3: "Kya Umar, Kya Sama..." E|--7--7--7--5--3--5----5--5--5--3--2--3---- Part 4: "Hum Dono Ka..." E|--3--3--3--2--0--2----2--2--3--2--0---- Step-by-Step Playing Tips 1. Master the Slide
Spaces or dashes indicate slight pauses to match the rhythm of the vocal melody. "Ek Hasina Thi" Single-String Guitar Tabs
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Would you like the full single-string version written out for the whole song, or help figuring out the strumming pattern that fits over it?
B|--5--5/7--4--5----5--5/7--4--5----5--7--8--10--12--7--8--5--7--4--5--| Use code with caution. Breakdown of the Intro: Start on the . Slide ( / ) smoothly from the 5th to the 7th fret . Drop back to the 4th fret , then resolve on the 5th fret .
E|————————–1——– B|-1–0–1—-3—-4———–4– Alternative Version (High E-String)
Why single string? Because traditional chords (Am, G, F) require coordination. Single-string tabs require patience and one finger.
Once you nail the single-string version, you will realize why this song is legendary. That simple melody is actually the scale (a morning raga that sounds haunting at midnight).