Netta - TOY - Guitar Cover

Toy

2018 3:00

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About TOY

At 128 BPM in G minor, "TOY" by Netta is primarily a production-driven track, but it translates to guitar in some rewarding ways. The driving pulse and minor-key groove sit naturally under a rhythm guitar part built around Gm chord shapes, and keeping that locked, mechanical feel at tempo is the real challenge. The Pop Rock energy of the song calls for tight, clipped strumming with minimal sustain, so right-hand muting technique is something you will want to spend time on. The chorus, where the harmonic tension peaks, rewards careful attention to voice leading between chords. If any single section is giving you trouble, use the Practice Toolbar to loop it slowed down until the chord changes feel automatic. E Standard tuning means no retuning is required, so you can focus entirely on locking in the groove and the feel rather than any setup work.

• The song is in G minor at 128 BPM in E Standard tuning, making it straightforward to pick up without any retuning.
• Tight, percussive right-hand muting is essential to capturing the clipped, driving rhythm that defines the guitar feel of this track.
• Looping the chorus chord changes slowed down is a useful way to clean up voice leading and smooth out any hesitation between shapes.