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Jason Derulo - Want To Want Me - Guitar Cover

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About Want To Want Me

A driving pop-rock guitar part holds "Want To Want Me" together beneath all the production gloss, and at 104 BPM in F# minor it sits in a comfortable mid-tempo pocket that rewards clean, rhythmically tight playing. The chord shapes in F# minor can catch players off guard if they are not used to that key, so take a moment to get your fingering sorted before pushing up to full speed. Much of the guitar work here is about feel and consistency, keeping a steady rhythmic strum pattern locked in without rushing or dragging. Jason Derulo builds the track around a bright, punchy tone, so keeping your attack even across the strings matters more than any flashy technique. The song sits comfortably within the Pop Rock world, where tight rhythm playing and clean chord transitions are the real skills on test. If you find the chord changes slipping, use the Practice Toolbar to loop any tricky section at a reduced speed until the movement becomes automatic.

  • The song is in F# minor, a key that involves barre-heavy chord shapes, so building clean barre chord pressure is a central practice goal.
  • At 104 BPM the tempo is moderate, making it ideal for drilling smooth chord transitions before gradually working up with the Practice Toolbar.
  • E Standard tuning means no retuning is needed, so you can focus entirely on nailing the rhythmic strumming pattern and chord accuracy.

How to Play Want To Want Me

Tuning: E Standard · Key: F# minor · Tempo: 104 BPM

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 104 BPM to build it up to tempo.

Fender Stratocaster
Guitar

Fender Stratocaster

Jason Derulo's pop production relies on the Strat's in-between pickup positions for that glassy, quacky tone perfect for funky rhythm guitar work. The instrument's versatility handles both percussive strumming and smooth chord voicings that sit cleanly in his studio-polished arrangements.

Fender Telecaster
Guitar

Fender Telecaster

The Telecaster's bright bridge pickup delivers the percussive bite and attack Derulo's rhythm parts demand, cutting through dense pop production. Its twangy character adds definition to strumming patterns without requiring any overdrive or grit.

Fender Twin Reverb
Amp

Fender Twin Reverb

This legendary amp provides the pristine, headroom-rich clean tone essential to Derulo's sparkling pop guitar textures. Its built-in reverb adds studio-quality depth while maintaining the articulate clarity his production style requires.

Fender Deluxe Reverb
Amp

Fender Deluxe Reverb

The Deluxe Reverb delivers the same clean, articulate response as its bigger sibling in a more compact format, perfect for capturing Derulo's glimmering background guitar work. Its natural breakup point well above practical volumes keeps tones studio-polished and pristine.

Boss CE-2 Chorus
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Boss CE-2 Chorus

This classic chorus pedal adds the shimmery, 80s-influenced depth found throughout Derulo's pop production when applied lightly to clean guitar tones. The subtle effect enhances the sparkle of single-coil pickups without muddying the rhythm section or vocals.

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