Chapter 1
From busking to arenas
Chapter 2
The mathematics of hit songwriting
Chapter 3
Records broken and global tours
Chapter 4
Beyond the stage
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of Ed Sheeran
Ch 2 · The mathematics of hit songwriting
sonia The mathematics of hit songwriting
Multiply the love, multiply the love, Adding up the pieces of us.
sonia Beyond his solo career, Ed is a prolific songwriter behind massive hits for major international artists.
sonia Ed performs solo in front of millions using a custom-engineered loop pedal that allows him to build full-band tracks in real time.
BETA
sonia Sort chord progressions to discover the mathematical formulas behind Ed Sheeran's biggest hits.
Fun Fact
Speed writing: Ed Sheeran co-wrote his massive hit song 'Shape of You' in just 90 minutes during a studio session with producer Steve Mac.
Glossary
chord progression (noun)
A succession of musical chords played in a specific sequence to establish a song's harmonic structure. In 2023, Ed Sheeran successfully defended his use of a standard progression in a Manhattan federal court.
A succession of musical chords played in a specific sequence to establish a song's harmonic structure. In 2023, Ed Sheeran successfully defended his use of a standard progression in a Manhattan federal court.
Quiz
Which song did Ed Sheeran originally write for Rihanna before deciding to record it himself?