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Rihanna - FourFiveSeconds - Guitar Cover

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Rihanna - FourFiveSeconds guitar cover video
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About FourFiveSeconds

"FourFiveSeconds" is a collaborative track by Rihanna, Kanye West, and Paul McCartney, blending stripped-back acoustic pop with raw, soulful vocals. The song stands out for its minimalist arrangement, making it an accessible and rewarding piece to learn on electric guitar. Its simple chord structure and understated playing style offer a great opportunity to focus on clean tone, dynamics, and feel.

  • The track features one of music's most iconic collaborations, pairing Rihanna and Kanye West with Beatles legend Paul McCartney.
  • Its sparse arrangement means every guitar note is clearly audible, making precise, clean playing especially important for guitarists.
  • The minimalist style makes it a strong practice piece for guitarists working on restraint, tone control, and supporting vocals.

How to Play FourFiveSeconds

Tuning: E Standard · Key: D major · Tempo: 80 BPM

Loop each section and focus on clean, even timing rather than speed, with the metronome at 80 BPM.

Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

Session guitarists use Stratocasters on Rihanna tracks for their bright, articulate single-coil tones that cut through dense synth layers without getting muddy. The versatile pickup switching lets producers dial in the right clarity for pop arrangements or warmer tones for darker ANTI-era material.

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Fender Telecaster

Telecasters provide the sharp, punchy single-coil attack that rhythm guitarists need to sit cleanly in Rihanna's highly produced pop mixes. Their bright, cutting tone ensures guitar details remain distinct even when layered with electronic production and vocal arrangements.

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