“If you get the timing wrong, it’s wrong for the whole thing”: Ed Sheeran gives Jimmy Fallon a looper pedal masterclass – and offers his top tips for solo jams

Ed Sheeran and Jimmy Fallon.

The king of looping himself, Ed Sheeran, has given Jimmy Fallon a looper pedal masterclass, with the pair teaming up for a unique performance of Shape of You.

Looper pedals have been around for decades, but Sheeran’s success has brought the pedal’s magic to the masses. During his recent appearance on the late night talk show, Sheeran explains to Fallon how his love affair with the tool first began.