Nick Jonas - Chains - Guitar Cover

Nick Jonas X2

2015 3:23

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About Chains

Running at 128 BPM in F# minor, "Chains" sits in that groove-heavy pocket where rhythmic precision matters more than flash. The guitar work here is rooted in tight, syncopated chord stabs and a dark, brooding atmosphere that the minor key drives throughout. Keeping those stabs locked to the beat without dragging or rushing is the real challenge, and E Standard tuning means you can lean on open voicings to add some natural resonance to the chords. The verse sections reward a clean, restrained touch, while the chorus calls for a bit more attack to cut through the production. If the rhythmic feel is slipping, use the Practice Toolbar to loop a four-bar section at reduced speed until the placement becomes automatic. Nick Jonas built this track around a Pop Rock sensibility with distinct R&B shading, so think about tone as much as notes: a slightly compressed, warm clean tone will sit in the mix the way it should.

• The song is in F# minor, so practicing barre chord shapes at the second fret will give you the foundation for its darker harmonic feel.
• At 128 BPM the rhythm guitar parts demand consistent, metronomic strumming and chord stabs, making a metronome essential during early practice runs.
• E Standard tuning is used throughout, meaning no retuning is required and open-position minor voicings are available to color the chord work.