Charlie Puth - How Long - Guitar Cover

Voicenotes

2018 3:21

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About How Long

"How Long" from the 2018 album Voicenotes sits in F major at a steady 120 BPM, which puts it in comfortable pop-rock territory but still demands clean, precise playing to keep the groove locked. The song leans on a rhythmically tight guitar part that has to sit right in the pocket alongside the keys and bass, so sloppy strumming or muted strings will stand out immediately. Playing it in E Standard, you will want to focus on your chord transitions and making sure every change lands exactly on the beat rather than behind or ahead of it. Charlie Puth is well known for his meticulous sense of rhythm and production detail, and that precision transfers to what the guitar part needs to deliver. If the chord changes are giving you trouble at full tempo, use the Practice Toolbar to loop the tricky section slowed down until the muscle memory is solid. This is a great track for players working on clean Pop Rock rhythm fundamentals.

• Played in E Standard tuning in the key of F major, so a capo at the first fret lets you use open E-shape chord fingerings throughout.
• At 120 BPM the rhythm part demands tight, consistent strumming with clean chord changes, making it a solid exercise in pop-rock groove playing.
• Focus practice on smooth transitions between chords at full tempo, using the Practice Toolbar to slow down any changes that feel rushed or uneven.