Charlie Puth - Attention - Guitar Cover

Voicenotes

2018 3:29

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About Attention

At 103 BPM in F# minor, "Attention" sits in a mid-tempo groove that rewards clean, precise playing over flashy technique. The guitar part leans heavily on a tight, repeating single-note riff that locks in with the bass and drums, so rhythmic accuracy matters far more than speed here. Playing it in E Standard means no retuning is needed, but nailing that slightly funky, clipped tone requires careful attention to your pick attack and muting. If you let notes ring too long, the riff loses its snap, so practise keeping your fretting hand light and ready to damp. Charlie Puth wrote this track with an old-school Pop Rock sensibility, and the guitar sits in service of that pocket feel rather than out front. Use the Practice Toolbar to loop the main riff slowed down until the muting and timing feel automatic before bringing it back up to tempo.

• The signature riff in F# minor relies on tight palm or finger muting, so any sloppiness in note length will immediately undermine the groove.
• At 103 BPM the tempo is comfortable, but staying locked to the beat without rushing the riff is the main discipline this song builds.
• E Standard tuning means you can pick this up straight away without retuning, making it a practical choice for a warm-up or technique exercise.