Guitar Tutorial : Eyes Closed, Ed Sheeran

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Mike breaks down the guitar part for Ed Sheeran's hit song "Eyes Closed" analyzing the song's key elements, including:  

• The droning, repeating guitar part using a high D note 
• The alternating picking pattern and how it creates the rhythmic feel 
• How to use the D major scale to find the song's melody 
• Techniques for playing the different sections of the guitar part, including string skipping and chord voicings  

Video Tip: Practicing your alternating picking, is a crucial technique for this song and many others. Go ahead and experiment with creating your own original melodies inspired by Ed Sheeran's songwriting style.