Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits - Guitar Cover

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2021 3:51

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About Bad Habits

At 144 BPM in B minor, "Bad Habits" has a driving, synth-pop energy that translates well to guitar, though the arrangement is not heavily guitar-forward. The song sits in E Standard tuning, so there is no retuning needed before you start. The chord movement in B minor gives you a good workout in a key that demands clean minor-shape fingering, and keeping the strumming locked to that brisk tempo is where many players first struggle. The signature feel leans on a tight, rhythmic attack rather than flashy lead work, so your picking-hand consistency matters more than speed here. Ed Sheeran is known for precise rhythmic guitar playing, and that same discipline is what this song rewards. If the tempo at 144 BPM feels rushed, use the Practice Toolbar to slow the track down without changing pitch, loop the chord changes, and build your accuracy before bringing it back up to full speed. The Pop Rock feel keeps things punchy, so aim for a clean, controlled tone rather than a heavy gain sound.

• The song is in B minor with E Standard tuning, so no retuning is required before you play.
• At 144 BPM, the main challenge is keeping your strumming hand consistent and tight throughout the chord progression.
• A clean or lightly driven tone suits the pop-rock feel better than high-gain settings on guitar.