About Shallow

Shallow won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and became a cultural phenomenon from the film "A Star Is Born." The song builds from an intimate acoustic verse to a powerful rock chorus, showcasing both Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's vocal abilities. Its message about taking risks and diving into the "shallow" end resonated with audiences worldwide.

Tips for Playing Shallow

• The intro uses Em-D/F#-G-C-G-D progression with fingerpicking

• The verse has a sparse arrangement - let each chord breathe

• Build dynamics dramatically from verse to chorus

• The chorus uses full strumming with Em-D-G-C-G-Am-D pattern

• Practice the dramatic pause before "I'm off the deep end"

Fun Facts About Shallow

• Bradley Cooper learned to play guitar specifically for the film

• Lady Gaga wrote the song in just 15 minutes

• The song won the Oscar, Golden Globe, and Grammy for Best Song

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