Play the note and your ring finger to the 3rd fret of the E string .
: If playing an acoustic version, you can use a capo on the 3rd fret with these chord shapes: Em, C, Am, and B7 .
The riff heavily utilizes (moving a finger along a string to a new fret) and hammer-ons (tapping a finger onto a fret while a note is already ringing) to achieve its smooth, connected sound.
This guide covers everything you need to master by Arctic Monkeys, from technical guitar settings to lyrical meaning. 🎸 Playing the Song (Guitar)
The track is famous for its steady, blues-rock riff in the . It is considered beginner-friendly, though singing while playing can be a challenge. The Main Riff : Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string .
: Humbucker pickups and semi-hollow body guitars (like a Gibson ES-335) are ideal. 🎹 Piano and Other Versions
: To match the studio sound, use a neck pickup for a "round, heavy" feel. Volume : 8–10 for a full, driven tone. Tone Knob : 4–6 to keep it warm and avoid "muddy" sounds.
