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÷ (Deluxe) album cover
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2017 3:54
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About Shape Of You

"Shape Of You" by Ed Sheeran was released in January 2017 as a lead single from his third studio album ÷. Blending dancehall and R&B influences, the track was co-written by Sheeran, Steve Mac, and Johnny McDaid, and notably interpolates TLC's "No Scrubs." Its infectious melodic hook and rhythmic groove make it a rewarding electric guitar project, offering players a chance to explore R&B-flavored chord work and lighter, pop-driven fingerpicking or strumming patterns.

  • The song interpolates TLC's 'No Scrubs,' adding four additional songwriting credits to Sheeran, Mac, and McDaid.
  • Released alongside 'Castle on the Hill' as a double lead single, giving ÷ two simultaneous chart entries in 2017.
  • The dancehall and R&B style means guitarists can experiment with muted strumming and syncopated rhythmic techniques.

How to Play Shape Of You

Tuning: E Standard · Key: C# minor · Tempo: 96 BPM

The guitar part in "Shape Of You" centers on a repetitive minor-key chord loop in C# minor, making the harmonic content approachable for intermediate players, but the rhythmic feel is where most people struggle. The syncopated, dancehall-influenced strumming pattern requires consistent palm muting and precise upstroke placement to capture the groove rather than sounding flat or mechanical. Focus on locking in the strumming rhythm before worrying about chord changes, as the pattern repeats throughout most of the song. A common pitfall is over-strumming with full open chords when a lighter, more percussive touch closer to the bridge of the guitar better matches the track's R&B texture.

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 96 BPM to build it up to tempo.

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