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Ghost Hard Rock 2022 E minor
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About Call Me Little Sunshine

At 82 BPM in E minor, "Call Me Little Sunshine" sits in a slow, brooding pocket that rewards patience over speed. Ghost build the song around a hypnotic, repeating guitar figure that stays rooted in the low end of standard E tuning, so every note has real weight behind it. The challenge is not technical complexity but feel: keeping the groove locked, the dynamics controlled, and the phrasing unhurried. Players who rush through the main riff will lose the menacing atmosphere the song depends on. The chord movement has a few spots where the voice-leading wants to feel smooth and connected rather than choppy, so pay close attention to how each transition sits. If the lead sections are giving you trouble, use the Practice Toolbar to loop them slowed down until the fingering feels natural at tempo. This is a great entry point into Hard Rock for guitarists who want to focus on tone and feel rather than sheer speed.

  • The song sits at 82 BPM in E minor, so controlling sustain and dynamics in standard E tuning matters more than technical speed.
  • The main guitar figure relies on a slow, repetitive riff where consistent picking attack and note length are the primary challenges to nail.
  • Focusing on smooth chord transitions and steady rhythm in the verse sections will pay off more than drilling the individual notes in isolation.

How to Play Call Me Little Sunshine

Tuning: E Standard · Key: E minor · Tempo: 82 BPM

Loop each section and focus on clean, even timing rather than speed, with the metronome at 82 BPM.

Gibson SG Standard
Guitar

Gibson SG Standard

Ghost's Nameless Ghouls use the SG's sharp body and bright tonality for cutting through dense production with articulate rhythm work. The guitar's natural sustain helps their chunky riffs maintain clarity without modern metal muddiness.

ESP Eclipse
Guitar

ESP Eclipse

The Eclipse provides Ghost with a versatile platform for both studio recordings and live performances, offering the tight response needed for their mid-focused crunch tones. Its sleek design and reliable electronics support their atmospheric lead passages seamlessly.

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
Amp

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

This amp delivers Ghost's signature mid-heavy crunch at moderate gain levels, staying clear and tight during palm muting without descending into saturated distortion. The Dual Rectifier's natural breakup at 5-6 gain is perfect for their contrast between clean and driven passages.

Seymour Duncan JB
Pickup

Seymour Duncan JB

Ghost's ESP guitars benefit from the JB's aggressive high-end bite and punchy output, cutting through the mix during heavier sections. This combination bridges the gap between their clean arpeggios and crunchy, riff-driven moments with powerful definition.

Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
Pedal

Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9

The TS9 tightens Ghost's rhythm tone and pushes their amp into responsive crunch without adding unnecessary coloration. This classic overdrive pedal is essential for maintaining their clean-to-driven dynamic without sacrificing the clarity they demand.

Boss CE-2 Chorus
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Boss CE-2 Chorus

The CE-2 creates the shimmery, dimensional quality throughout Ghost's atmospheric passages like Mary On A Cross and He Is. Its subtle modulation adds depth to clean arpeggios while respecting the band's minimalist effects philosophy.

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