Song Tabs

 "Diamonds" by Rihanna is a great song for beginner guitar players to learn. It's based around a repeating chord progression and requires only basic open chords.

Chords

The song mainly uses five chords: F, Am, G, Em, and a brief appearance of the Dm chord in the pre-chorus. If you're a beginner, it's good practice to get comfortable with these chords and their transitions.

Strumming Pattern

You can use a basic strumming pattern throughout the song, such as Down-Down-Up-Down-Up (DDUDU). This pattern fits the 4/4 time signature of the song and helps maintain the rhythm.

Chord Transitions

Pay attention to the transitions between chords. The song frequently transitions between F and Am, and G and Em. Practice switching between these chords smoothly.

Song Sections

Understand the structure of the song. It's composed of different sections: Intro, Verse, Pre-Chorus, Chorus, Bridge, and Outro. Each section has a slightly different chord progression, so familiarize yourself with these changes.

Tips

• In the chorus, the line "Shine bright like a diamond" is repeated. You can emphasize this line by strumming harder or changing your strumming pattern.
• During the bridge, the chords change more quickly. Practice this section separately if you're having trouble.

Remember, the key to mastering this song on guitar is practice. As you get more comfortable with the chords and strumming pattern, you can start to add your own style to the song.