Love Yourself CHORDS Justin Bieber guitar lesson fingerstyle

"Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber is a popular acoustic guitar-driven song that is perfect for practicing fingerstyle playing techniques. In this article, we will guide you through the process of learning how to play this song on acoustic guitar using fingerstyle technique. 

We will break down the chords and fingerpicking patterns, and provide a helpful video tutorial to assist you along the way. Visit Let'sPlayGuitar! for more lessons.

Video Tutorial:

Chords Used:

The chords used in "Love Yourself" are beginner-friendly and include A major, A#m (A sharp minor), F#m (F sharp minor), B, C#, and E. The song also incorporates chord progressions commonly associated with Ed Sheeran's songwriting style.

Fingerstyle Techniques:

Fingerstyle playing involves plucking individual strings with your fingers instead of using a pick. It provides a beautiful and melodic sound that suits acoustic guitar arrangements. For "Love Yourself," we'll focus on a fingerstyle pattern that includes plucking the strings with your thumb, index, and middle fingers.

Breakdown of the Song:

1. Start with the A major chord: Place your thumb on the 5th string and your index and middle fingers on the 7th and 9th frets of the 3rd and 2nd strings, respectively. Use the fingerstyle pattern demonstrated in the video to pluck the strings.
   
   
2. Transition to A#m: Move your index finger down to the 6th fret while maintaining the rest of the finger positions. Apply the same fingerstyle pattern.
   
   
3. Shift to F#m: Move the entire chord shape down to the 4th fret. Continue with the fingerstyle pattern.
   
   
4. Play B: Move the chord shape up to the 9th fret. Maintain the fingerpicking pattern.
   
   
5. Return to A major: Revert to the A major chord shape and repeat the fingerstyle pattern.
   
   
6. Explore the chorus: The chorus section incorporates improvisation on the E chord. The video tutorial provides a demonstration of the specific fingerstyle technique for this part.
   
   
7. Embrace the C# power chord: Move to the C# power chord shape by placing your index finger on the 4th fret of the 5th string and using other fingers on the 6th fret of the 4th and 3rd strings. Follow the fingerpicking pattern as explained in the video.
   
   
8. Transition to E major, B major, and C# major: Move through these chords using the fingerstyle pattern illustrated in the tutorial.
   
   
9. Explore the bridge: During the bridge, you will continue playing the chorus chords. The video will guide you on how to integrate these chords into the instrumental part.
   
   
10. Conclude with the final chorus: The last chorus starts with the second part we discussed earlier. This section is similar to the first chorus, but the fingerpicking pattern may vary slightly. The video tutorial will clarify this aspect.

Learning to play "Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber on acoustic guitar using fingerstyle technique is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. By following the chord progressions and fingerpicking patterns provided in this article, you'll be well on your way to mastering this popular song. 

Remember to practice consistently, watch the accompanying video tutorial for visual guidance, and feel free to add your own personal touches to make the song your own. Happy playing!