Lady Gaga - Bad Romance - Guitar Cover

The Fame Monster (Deluxe Edition)

2009 4:55

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About Bad Romance

Few Pop songs from 2009 have held up as well on guitar as "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga, and that is largely because the song's hook translates surprisingly well to the fretboard. The main melodic hook, that descending "oh-oh-oh" motif, sits naturally in A minor and makes for a satisfying single-note lead line or a chord-melody arrangement depending on your approach. Running at 119 BPM in standard E tuning, the tempo is comfortable enough to get the notes clean without too much struggle, but locking into the rhythmic groove of the synth-driven pulse is where most guitarists lose momentum. Keep your right hand consistent with the underlying rhythmic pattern before worrying about adding any fills. If the transition into the pre-chorus feels slippery, set the Practice Toolbar to loop that section slowed down until the position shifts feel automatic. A minor gives you the full natural minor scale as your playground, so improvising over a backing track is a rewarding next step once the core parts are solid.

• The main melodic hook sits in A minor and can be played as a single-note lead line directly on the first two strings in standard E tuning.
• At 119 BPM the tempo is moderate, but matching the tight rhythmic feel of the original requires careful attention to your picking hand consistency.
• Arranging the chord progression for solo guitar rewards players who want to work on connecting melody and rhythm parts within A minor.