Playing the guitar is a great way to express your creativity and musicality. If you’re a fan of alternative rock music, you might have come across the song “Loser Versace” by The Wrecks.
This song features a great guitar riff that’s both catchy and fun to play. In this tutorial, we’ll go over how to play Loser Versace on guitar.
Chords Used in Loser Versace
The first thing you need to know before playing Loser Versace on guitar are the chords used in the song.
The chords used in Loser Versace are:
- G
- Bm
- Em
- C
If you’re not familiar with these chords, take some time to practice them before moving on to the next section.
The Riff
The main riff in Loser Versace is played on the G and B strings. Here’s how it goes:
- G string: play the fifth fret with your third finger, then slide up to the seventh fret with your fourth finger.
- B string: play the fifth fret with your first finger, then slide up to the seventh fret with your second finger.
You’ll want to use downstrokes for each note. Repeat this riff throughout most of the song.
Variation in Chorus
In the chorus, there’s a slight variation to the riff.
The Strumming Pattern
While playing Loser Versace on guitar, you’ll also need to know the strumming pattern used in the song. The strumming pattern is:
- Down
- Down Up Down Down Up
You’ll want to repeat this strumming pattern throughout most of the song. For the chorus, you can use a slightly different strumming pattern which is:
- Down Down Up Down Up
This will give you that catchy sound that’s heard in Loser Versace.
The Song Structure
Now that you know how to play Loser Versace on guitar, let’s go over the song structure so you know when to switch between chords and riffs.
- Intro: Play riff once (no vocals)
- Verse: Play riff while singing
- Pre-Chorus: Play chords: Bm, Em, C, G
- Chorus: Play riff and strumming pattern while singing
- Verse: Play riff while singing
- Pre-Chorus: Play chords: Bm, Em, C, G
- Chorus: Play riff and strumming pattern while singing
- Bridge: Play chords: G, Bm (x2), Em (x2), C (x2)
- Outro: Play riff twice (no vocals)
If you’re not familiar with the song structure, listen to the song a few times to get a feel for it.
Congratulations! You now know how to play Loser Versace on guitar.
Keep practicing and have fun!
Rock on!