5 Seconds of Summer - She's Kinda Hot - Guitar Cover

Sounds Good Feels Good (Deluxe)

2015 3:36

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About She's Kinda Hot

At 120 BPM in E major on standard tuning, "She's Kinda Hot" sits in that sweet spot where Pop Rock energy meets straightforward-but-punchy guitar work. The driving rhythm part is the backbone of the track, relying on tight downstrokes and a consistent feel that locks in with the drums, so any looseness in your picking hand will stick out immediately. The chord shapes themselves are not difficult, but keeping the momentum clean at full speed takes more control than beginners might expect. Spend time with the Practice Toolbar to loop the chorus at a reduced speed until your strumming stays locked and even before pushing back to 120 BPM. 5 Seconds of Summer write guitar parts that reward players who focus on tone and rhythm over flashy technique, and this track is a solid example of that. Getting the dynamics right between the verse and chorus is where the real work lies.

• Played in E standard tuning, the song sits in E major, making open-position power chords and barre chords both comfortable options for the rhythm parts.
• The 120 BPM tempo demands consistent, controlled downstroke rhythm guitar throughout, so a tight picking hand is more important here than any complex fretting.
• If the chorus strumming pattern feels rushed at full speed, use the Practice Toolbar to loop it slowed down and build accuracy before going full tempo.