Song Lesson: Sex On Fire by Kings Of Leon
Learn How to Play “Sex on Fire” by Kings of Leon on Guitar with Tab, Video Lessons, and More!
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Taught by our top educators, TrueFire’s Song Lesson System is a hands-on contextual music-making experience designed to accelerate the learning process and simulate a full-band setting. Whatever level of player you happen to be, from beginner to advanced, there’s a rhythm or lead guitar part you can learn to play that sounds great in a full band context.
This Sex on Fire Song Lesson, as performed by Kings of Leon, is presented by Jeffery Marshall, one of TrueFire’s top educators.
This Song Lesson Series Includes:
3 Guitar Parts
1 Easy Guitar Strum-Along Part
The Backing Track Includes:
Bass
Drums
Guitar
Vocals
Click Track
This Sex on Fire Song Lesson, as performed by Kings of Leon, is presented by Jeffery Marshall, one of TrueFire’s top educators.
This Song Lesson Series Includes:
3 Guitar Parts
1 Easy Guitar Strum-Along Part
The Backing Track Includes:
Bass
Drums
Guitar
Vocals
Click Track
What you'll learn
- Apply chord inversions in a rock context
- Apply chord progressions in a real-world song context
- Maintain consistent rhythm and timing throughout an entire performance
- Develop muted strumming technique
- Improve upbeat rhythm playing accuracy
Release date: 10/03/2024 • 1h 10m runtime
Sample lessons
Full Song Performance
Reference Video of All Guitar Parts
What's included
14 lessons • 8 charts • 4 Jam Tracks
Sex On Fire
Let's talk about 'Sex on Fire' by Kings of Leon. The song features multiple guitar parts that work together beautifully to create a cohesive sound. While each part on its own is not too difficult to play, when combined, they create a rich sonic landscape.
We'll be using a Gibson Les Paul through a Marshall Plexi-style amp to capture a tone similar to the recording. As we dive into this tune, there are several key aspects that can help improve your playing: there are some really nice muted parts, a strong emphasis on playing upbeats, and some interesting chord inversions and stabs that we can take away from this song.
In addition to all of that, I'm going to show you an easy version of the song so you can get up and running right away. So, with that, let's grab our guitars and dive into 'Sex on Fire' by Kings of Leon.
We'll be using a Gibson Les Paul through a Marshall Plexi-style amp to capture a tone similar to the recording. As we dive into this tune, there are several key aspects that can help improve your playing: there are some really nice muted parts, a strong emphasis on playing upbeats, and some interesting chord inversions and stabs that we can take away from this song.
In addition to all of that, I'm going to show you an easy version of the song so you can get up and running right away. So, with that, let's grab our guitars and dive into 'Sex on Fire' by Kings of Leon.
Full Song Performance
In this first lesson, we’ll be performing 'Sex on Fire' by Kings of Leon in its entirety, showcasing all the guitar parts and pieces you’ll be learning throughout this song lesson. This comprehensive run-through will give you a clear picture of how everything comes together, setting the stage for you to master each element with confidence
Easy Guitar | Lesson
In this lesson, we'll cover the easy guitar version of "Sex on Fire" by Kings of Leon, focusing on three simple power chords—E, C#, and A—along with techniques to smoothly transition between them. We'll simplify the rhythm to consistent quarter-note downstrokes and emphasize muting the other strings for better control. You'll learn the song's structure, including how the A chord is introduced in later verses, and explore rhythm variations in the third verse. We'll also practice a double chorus ending with a tight, muted finish to match the recording.
Easy Guitar | Practice Session
In this lesson, we'll cover the easy guitar version of "Sex on Fire" by Kings of Leon, focusing on three simple power chords—E, C#, and A—along with techniques to smoothly transition between them. We'll simplify the rhythm to consistent quarter-note downstrokes and emphasize muting the other strings for better control. You'll learn the song's structure, including how the A chord is introduced in later verses, and explore rhythm variations in the third verse. We'll also practice a double chorus ending with a tight, muted finish to match the recording.
Easy Guitar | Playalong
In this lesson, we'll cover the easy guitar version of "Sex on Fire" by Kings of Leon, focusing on three simple power chords—E, C#, and A—along with techniques to smoothly transition between them. We'll simplify the rhythm to consistent quarter-note downstrokes and emphasize muting the other strings for better control. You'll learn the song's structure, including how the A chord is introduced in later verses, and explore rhythm variations in the third verse. We'll also practice a double chorus ending with a tight, muted finish to match the recording.
Guitar 1 | Lesson
In this lesson, we'll dive into the main guitar part for "Sex on Fire." This part, heard in your right ear, is a key element throughout the song, primarily built around an E chord and a C# minor chord, focusing on the low E and A strings. We'll start on the 16th fret of the A string, where using your pinky can help with smooth chord transitions. The rhythm emphasizes upstrokes on the upbeat, ensuring the low E note rings through. In the chorus, we switch to an octave shape, with all downstrokes to match the original sound, while muting extra strings to keep it clean. During the breakdown, you'll play rhythmic hits with the same octave shape. Finally, as the song ends, we'll tighten up the rhythm for a crisp finish. Let's practice these parts together and get the feel just right!
Guitar 1 | Practice Session
In this lesson, we'll dive into the main guitar part for "Sex on Fire." This part, heard in your right ear, is a key element throughout the song, primarily built around an E chord and a C# minor chord, focusing on the low E and A strings. We'll start on the 16th fret of the A string, where using your pinky can help with smooth chord transitions. The rhythm emphasizes upstrokes on the upbeat, ensuring the low E note rings through. In the chorus, we switch to an octave shape, with all downstrokes to match the original sound, while muting extra strings to keep it clean. During the breakdown, you'll play rhythmic hits with the same octave shape. Finally, as the song ends, we'll tighten up the rhythm for a crisp finish. Let's practice these parts together and get the feel just right!
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