Loud | Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out

Features Contemporary and Ballroom (specifically a modified Rumba). Impact: Helped the song become a wedding staple globally. 🏆 Fun Facts

A bluesy, melodic break. It uses the D Major Pentatonic scale. Vocals: Ranges from a low chest voice to a high falsetto. 💃 Iconic Music Video The Dance: Ed spent 3 weeks training in ballroom dance. Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud

The song uses a "heartbeat" rhythm. It mimics 70s soul (think Marvin Gaye). Chord Progression The main loop for the and Chorus : D – D/F# – G – A It’s a simple I - I/III - IV - V progression. Key Elements The "Slap": The percussive guitar hit on beats 2 and 4. It uses the D Major Pentatonic scale

First song to spend a full year in the UK Top 40. The song uses a "heartbeat" rhythm

🎸 Quick Summary September 2014 Album: × (Multiply) Genre: Blue-eyed soul, romantic ballad Key: D Major Tempo: 79 BPM 📖 Background & Meaning