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How Do You Play No More Mr Nice Guy On Guitar With Tabs?
2025-10-22 00:55:25
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Tired of guessing the chords and wanting something that actually sounds like the record? I love this song and broke it down into simple parts so you can get playing fast. Tune to standard E (E A D G B E), set a metronome around 120–125 bpm, and focus on groove over perfection — that chuggy pulse is everything in 'No More Mr. Nice Guy'. The main thing is the palm-muted rock rhythm with open low E power moves and a few bigger chord hits for the chorus.
Here's a playable riff to start with (really simplified so your timing and feel come through). Play over a steady downstroke palm-mute on the low E and release for the bigger hits:
e|------------------|
B|------------------|
G|------------------|
D|--2-2-4-2---------|
A|--2-2-4-2--2------|
E|--0-0-2-0--0------|
That chunk covers the verse feel: tight, muted low E and a quick move to the D/A shape. For the chorus, drop into power chords: E5 (022xxx) then move to G5 (355xxx) and A5 (577xxx) with open strums on the beats. Soloing over this song usually sits nicely on the E minor pentatonic scale — target the 12th fret box for the higher bends and the 2nd–5th fret box for gritty, bluesy lines. Practice the riff slowly, then speed up while keeping palm muting consistent. Use a touch of overdrive, a little reverb, and don’t be afraid to accent off-beats; that’s where the attitude lives. I always smile when that chorus hits — it’s rude in the best way.
Here's a playable riff to start with (really simplified so your timing and feel come through). Play over a steady downstroke palm-mute on the low E and release for the bigger hits:
e|------------------|
B|------------------|
G|------------------|
D|--2-2-4-2---------|
A|--2-2-4-2--2------|
E|--0-0-2-0--0------|
That chunk covers the verse feel: tight, muted low E and a quick move to the D/A shape. For the chorus, drop into power chords: E5 (022xxx) then move to G5 (355xxx) and A5 (577xxx) with open strums on the beats. Soloing over this song usually sits nicely on the E minor pentatonic scale — target the 12th fret box for the higher bends and the 2nd–5th fret box for gritty, bluesy lines. Practice the riff slowly, then speed up while keeping palm muting consistent. Use a touch of overdrive, a little reverb, and don’t be afraid to accent off-beats; that’s where the attitude lives. I always smile when that chorus hits — it’s rude in the best way.
2025-10-23 20:18:12
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Aiden
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If you're trying to nail the groove of 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' on guitar, here's a friendly, step-by-step way I’ve taught friends in jam sessions. The whole track lives on that crunchy rock rhythm and a simple, catchy riff — you’ll play it with a big, palm-muted power-chord chug and occasional open-string punches. Tune to standard E (E A D G B e), set a metronome around 120–130 BPM, and dig into the pocket.
Main riff (simplified, play with palm mute and attitude):
e|-------------------------|
B|-------------------------|
G|-------------------------|
D|--2-2-2--5-4-2-----------|
A|--2-2-2--5-4-2-----------|
E|--0-0-0--3-2-0-----------|
Verse chords (power chords, rock feel): E5 (root on open E), G5 (3rd fret), A5 (5th fret). Play steady eighth-note chugs: mute between hits, accent the first of each bar. For the chorus you can open up to full barre power chords and strum more cleanly, hitting E5 -> C5 -> D5 -> A5 (root notes on low E string: 0, 8, 10, 5). If you want extra color, add the little hammer-on licks on the D/G strings in the turnaround.
My tip: record yourself, then strip back to rhythm only — the lockstep between muted chugs and the snare hits is what makes it addictive. It’s a simple song, but it thrives on attitude; don’t be shy with the right hand. Happy shredding, and this riff always gets me moving.
Main riff (simplified, play with palm mute and attitude):
e|-------------------------|
B|-------------------------|
G|-------------------------|
D|--2-2-2--5-4-2-----------|
A|--2-2-2--5-4-2-----------|
E|--0-0-0--3-2-0-----------|
Verse chords (power chords, rock feel): E5 (root on open E), G5 (3rd fret), A5 (5th fret). Play steady eighth-note chugs: mute between hits, accent the first of each bar. For the chorus you can open up to full barre power chords and strum more cleanly, hitting E5 -> C5 -> D5 -> A5 (root notes on low E string: 0, 8, 10, 5). If you want extra color, add the little hammer-on licks on the D/G strings in the turnaround.
My tip: record yourself, then strip back to rhythm only — the lockstep between muted chugs and the snare hits is what makes it addictive. It’s a simple song, but it thrives on attitude; don’t be shy with the right hand. Happy shredding, and this riff always gets me moving.
2025-10-25 00:39:04
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Ximena
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Vintage-rock lovers will appreciate breaking 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' into three clear pieces: riff, verse progression, and salty lead fills. I start with the riff because it’s the hook — once that’s under your fingers, everything else snaps into place. Play with a slight backbeat swing; even though it’s straight 4/4, pushing the groove a hair toward the snare gives it that classic swagger.
Main riff (repeat throughout verses, play with palm mute, accent on beats 1 and 3):
e|------------------|
B|------------------|
G|------------------|
D|--2-2-2-5-4-2-----|
A|--2-2-2-5-4-2-----|
E|--0-0-0-3-2-0-----|
Lead lick (simplified, play over chorus or where you want a hook):
e|-----------------------|
B|--5h7-5-3--------------|
G|-----------4-2---------|
D|-----------------4-2---|
A|-----------------------|
E|-----------------------|
Chord roadmap: verses are E5 -> G5 -> A5 (muted chugs); chorus opens to E5 -> C5 -> D5 -> A5 with broader strums. The lead lick above uses a simple pentatonic move, so it fits right over the crunchy chords. Don’t worry about copying the solo note-for-note — the record’s tone is a lot about phrasing and attitude, so make the fills your own.
I always tell people: groove first, speed later. Nail the pocket and the rest follows — it’s a blast to play live and still a guilty-pleasure banger for me.
Main riff (repeat throughout verses, play with palm mute, accent on beats 1 and 3):
e|------------------|
B|------------------|
G|------------------|
D|--2-2-2-5-4-2-----|
A|--2-2-2-5-4-2-----|
E|--0-0-0-3-2-0-----|
Lead lick (simplified, play over chorus or where you want a hook):
e|-----------------------|
B|--5h7-5-3--------------|
G|-----------4-2---------|
D|-----------------4-2---|
A|-----------------------|
E|-----------------------|
Chord roadmap: verses are E5 -> G5 -> A5 (muted chugs); chorus opens to E5 -> C5 -> D5 -> A5 with broader strums. The lead lick above uses a simple pentatonic move, so it fits right over the crunchy chords. Don’t worry about copying the solo note-for-note — the record’s tone is a lot about phrasing and attitude, so make the fills your own.
I always tell people: groove first, speed later. Nail the pocket and the rest follows — it’s a blast to play live and still a guilty-pleasure banger for me.
2025-10-25 07:26:45
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Gemma
Sharp Observer
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Grab your guitar and your sense of mischief — 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' is a joy because it’s straightforward and loud. I usually teach this song to beginners as their first riff-based rock tune: it’s just attitude, power chords, and a repetitive lick that locks the band in.
Standard tuning, 4/4 time around 120 BPM. Play the verse with muted E5 chugs (open low E with an optional 2nd-fret double stop on A/D strings for thickness). Shift to G5 and A5 for the turnarounds. For the chorus, strum fuller power chords (E5 -> C5 -> D5 -> A5), let them ring and add a little palm-muted bounce leading into each change. Keep your downstrokes strong and concise.
I always recommend practicing the riff slowly with a metronome and then adding dynamics; it’s amazing how much character you get just by varying attack. It’s a song I never get tired of playing live.
Standard tuning, 4/4 time around 120 BPM. Play the verse with muted E5 chugs (open low E with an optional 2nd-fret double stop on A/D strings for thickness). Shift to G5 and A5 for the turnarounds. For the chorus, strum fuller power chords (E5 -> C5 -> D5 -> A5), let them ring and add a little palm-muted bounce leading into each change. Keep your downstrokes strong and concise.
I always recommend practicing the riff slowly with a metronome and then adding dynamics; it’s amazing how much character you get just by varying attack. It’s a song I never get tired of playing live.
2025-10-26 17:00:07
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Jack
Library Roamer
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Alright, here’s a compact playthrough that I use when teaching people the essentials of 'No More Mr. Nice Guy'. I keep it casual because the song’s power is in feel, not finger gymnastics. Use standard tuning and crank a little gain — nothing extreme — and stay tight with palm-muted eighth notes for the verses.
Basic chord loop for verse: E5 (0 2 2 x x x) — G5 (3 5 5 x x x) — A5 (5 7 7 x x x). Play these as rock power chords, chugging on the low strings and letting the higher strings stay muted. Strum pattern: mute-eighth, mute-eighth, mute-eighth, full-hit on the & of 4 to push into the next bar. The chorus opens the sound: hit full power chords and let them ring a bit.
If you want the signature riff, use the tab I usually give students (slow it down and build speed). For dynamics, pull your right hand away slightly during verses to keep it dark, then slam during the chorus. I love how simple tweaks make it sound huge, and it’s a perfect jam-room anthem that people always sing along to.
Basic chord loop for verse: E5 (0 2 2 x x x) — G5 (3 5 5 x x x) — A5 (5 7 7 x x x). Play these as rock power chords, chugging on the low strings and letting the higher strings stay muted. Strum pattern: mute-eighth, mute-eighth, mute-eighth, full-hit on the & of 4 to push into the next bar. The chorus opens the sound: hit full power chords and let them ring a bit.
If you want the signature riff, use the tab I usually give students (slow it down and build speed). For dynamics, pull your right hand away slightly during verses to keep it dark, then slam during the chorus. I love how simple tweaks make it sound huge, and it’s a perfect jam-room anthem that people always sing along to.
2025-10-28 03:07:14
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