There’s much more to Lewis Capaldi’s hit “Someone You Loved” than just heartfelt lyrics and a catchy melody. The song presents a great opportunity for guitar players to explore the variety of techniques and embellishments that can truly bring a ballad to life.

Capaldi’s guitar work on this track stands out as an example of how relatively simple chord progressions can be enhanced to add depth and emotion to the song. Capaldi mostly uses traditional open chords throughout the song, but it’s his timing and emphasis on certain strings that really brings the track to life. It is a perfect example of how picking techniques, dynamics, and varying strumming patterns can each have their distinct effect on a performance.