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Jean-jacques Goldman - Nuit - Guitar Solo Tab

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Key G minor
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Classic Rock

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Fredericks, Goldman, Jones album cover
Fredericks, Goldman, Jones
1990 5:40
Capo Advisor 0 G minor · Original key

About Nuit


At 92 BPM in G minor, "Nuit" sits in a mid-tempo groove that rewards a clean, controlled right hand. The key asks for a mix of open-position chord shapes and barre work, and keeping those transitions smooth is where most of the effort goes. Jean-jacques Goldman has always favored a warm, understated guitar tone in his Pop Rock arrangements, and this track is no exception: the guitar sits in the pocket rather than cutting through aggressively, so your touch and dynamics matter as much as your accuracy. E Standard tuning means nothing unusual to set up, but the G minor tonality means you will want to get comfortable with the Bb major barre chord and its movement to other positions in the key. If the chord changes feel rushed at tempo, use the Practice Toolbar to loop those transitions slowed down until muscle memory takes over. The goal is an even, unhurried feel that serves the song rather than fighting it.

  • The song is in G minor, so getting comfortable with Bb major barre chords and smooth minor-key progressions is the central technical challenge.
  • At 92 BPM in E Standard tuning, the tempo is moderate enough to focus on clean chord transitions and consistent right-hand dynamics.
  • Goldman's guitar parts on this album lean toward supportive, textural playing, making tone control and light touch more important than fast technique.

How to Play Nuit

The song moves through: Intro & solo 1 100%, Solo 1 60%, Solo 2 100%, Solo 2 60%.

Tuning: E Standard · Key: G minor · Tempo: 92 BPM

Once the main sections feel solid, isolate the solo, which is usually the steepest jump.

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 92 BPM to build it up to tempo.

Fender Stratocaster
Guitar

Fender Stratocaster

Goldman's Stratocaster, typically vintage 1970s-80s spec, delivers the warm single-coil articulation essential for his fingerstyle passages and layered arrangements. The instrument's natural woody resonance and transparent pickup response let his finger technique shine without modification.

Fender Telecaster
Guitar

Fender Telecaster

Goldman favors the Telecaster's bright, percussive single-coils for rhythm work and distinctive tonal character that cuts through multi-tracked arrangements. The guitar's inherent clarity preserves every nuance of his picking attack and harmonic sophistication.

Fender Deluxe Reverb
Amp

Fender Deluxe Reverb

This 30W tube amp's natural preamp saturation at modest volumes creates Goldman's signature warm, compressed tone with preserved clarity and dynamics. The built-in spring reverb adds subtle space without requiring external effects, complementing his minimalist approach.

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