Ed Sheeran - Azizam

How to play Ed Sheeran - Azizam by Ed Sheeran on guitar

This song is a great beginner pick because it sits at a steady, upbeat pace and gives you a simple, repeating groove to lock into. You can focus on staying relaxed and keeping the changes clean, which makes it feel rewarding fast.

The chart uses a mix of easier open shapes and harder barre shapes, so the main challenge is moving smoothly between them. The opening run goes Cm - A# - D#m - F#, so watch that first jump and make sure each shape rings clearly before you try to speed it up.

Start by playing the opening progression slowly and evenly, then loop it until your hands know the order. After that, add the rest of the song in small sections, always checking the tricky barre changes first. Once the switches feel automatic, bring it up to full tempo and keep the motion light.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.