: A stripped-back section that builds back into the final high-energy chorus. Music Video Context
: Many players use an octave shape (index on the 5th fret of the D string and pinky on the 8th fret of the B string, muting the G string) to mimic the lead guitar track. blink_182_all_the_small_things_official_music_v...
: The verses heavily utilize palm muting to create a "chugging" rhythmic feel. : A stripped-back section that builds back into
: Clean or lightly distorted octaves moving into full power chords. : Clean or lightly distorted octaves moving into
: Palm-muted C, G, and F chords over lyrics like "Work sucks, I know".
: Full open power chords for the "Say it ain't so" section and the iconic "Na-na" hook.
: Use consistent downstrokes to achieve the characteristic driving punk-rock sound. Musical Structure The song follows a standard pop-punk formula: