Learn Beautiful Chord Shapes | Open Voicings

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      @abhishekadhikari3799 6 років тому +12

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      @sasquatchbushcraft 6 років тому +3

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  • @mikyM82
    @mikyM82 6 років тому +624

    You have a very natural ability to make theory sound fun. Beautiful.

    • @denispalt9184
      @denispalt9184 5 років тому +4

      i'd love school if my teachers were likr him...

    • @DashOnWaves
      @DashOnWaves 5 років тому +3

      I hated music theory because I could not sit stoll without grazing the tips of my fingers on a guitar or the edges of the piano. I can actually listen to Paul and his soft and interesting lessons

  • @wolfy9479
    @wolfy9479 Рік тому +11

    This man has taught me more about theory than I ever learned in school. Simply explained, easy to follow and understand examples. I wish my music teacher was more like this!

  • @nikolabosevski1435
    @nikolabosevski1435 6 років тому +117

    I've been avoiding music theory for these past tw years i've been playing the guitar cause it seemd boring to me but you just make it look and sound sointeresting thank you for that

    • @OTorgersrud
      @OTorgersrud 5 років тому +1

      Nikola Bosevski i leared a lot of music theory out of andrew huang

    • @bdlfiffis8941
      @bdlfiffis8941 5 років тому +4

      yes, but music theory allows you to learn how to play more chords and patterns, scales, all that, so you can express yourself more. as others have said, most guitarists just learn the C A G E chord patterns and move them around the neck. there's always more to learn on instruments

    • @michaelparsons5352
      @michaelparsons5352 2 роки тому

      Paul, I have been lurking on your channel for a while now but this explanation of triads and alternate voicing was so great I had to subscribe. Love your style my friend, keep sharing and we will all keep learning

  • @frostbyte4544
    @frostbyte4544 6 років тому +43

    One of my favorite open voicings is this Emaj9 that I kind of discovered for myself while trying to replicate the chords from Radiohead's Idioteque on a guitar.
    From low E to high E, it goes: 0-11-x-11-x-11
    It has this awesome, mystical feeling to it, which is probably enhanced a bit by the fact that it's missing the 5th (optional for jazz chords, afaik).
    You can also do a really eerie Emin9(maj7) by lowering the III: 0-10-x-11-x-11
    Try it!

    • @nicoflores5242
      @nicoflores5242 4 роки тому

      Wut

    • @leone4310
      @leone4310 4 роки тому +4

      That is not an Emaj9 tho, you play E-G#-A#-D# no nine in there.

    • @MinimalEncourager
      @MinimalEncourager 2 роки тому

      Building upon your chord... try this! Barre the first 5 frets with your index finger so you can play this: 0 - 11 - 13 - 11 - 12 - 11 !

    • @MinimalEncourager
      @MinimalEncourager 2 роки тому +1

      ​@@leone4310 The notes of his chord are E G# x F# x D# . It's an Emaj9. Jazz musicians often leave out the fifth (B).

  • @matthewlennox7577
    @matthewlennox7577 4 роки тому +7

    This is great! As an ambient guitarist, chords are always a huge step towards finding harmonies that are so expressive.

  • @wyattsharp2675
    @wyattsharp2675 6 років тому +2

    Guitarist of 18 years, and the way you explain theory is so peaceful and intuitive. Thank you

  • @diduknowfacts101
    @diduknowfacts101 4 роки тому +2

    One of the most interestingly profound & classiest lessons I’ve found online. When I saw it was free I had to do the monthly support thing for this channel. Really professional teaching teaching.

  • @luisrocha26
    @luisrocha26 5 років тому +3

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  • @DavidGomez-xm3uj
    @DavidGomez-xm3uj 6 років тому +94

    "Lovely shapes" I couldn't call them better than that ❤

  • @pranshukumar3145
    @pranshukumar3145 6 років тому +5

    A reverb tone makes these chords even more beautiful.
    I love playing them with the reverb tone on!

  • @juicydripmusic
    @juicydripmusic 4 роки тому +4

    I've been teaching for 15 years and I feel you are calming, direct, and just a perfect teacher man. Keep up the good deeds and work and may God continue to bless you

  • @Zuhlsmann1
    @Zuhlsmann1 6 років тому +10

    When you added the Major 7 I got chills. Lovely lesson. Gave me some great ideas for a song my band has been working on! Thanks!

  • @lawsmak
    @lawsmak 5 років тому +2

    i have spent about an hour playing this video over and over again and learning alot of stuff.Thanks so much for adding to my guitar knowledge.am so grateful.

  • @markweaver8529
    @markweaver8529 4 роки тому +2

    You always have the nicest tones.
    All your guitars sound stunning.
    Great video,and some beautiful chord shapes.

  • @Koliflower
    @Koliflower 5 років тому +6

    THIS is the lesson I've been needing! it's simple yet so useful! When trying to write a song on guitar it's so hard to make it sound unique and interesting and this is something I will definitely use! I'm kind of a beginner btw.

  • @TheMAU5SoundsLikThis
    @TheMAU5SoundsLikThis 5 років тому +2

    Your joy for the instrument really translates. I was intrigued throughout, looking forward to more.

  • @zachramirez1794
    @zachramirez1794 4 роки тому +2

    Can we just take a moment to appreciate just how amazing Paul is! The way he breaks things down so simply and makes every single video so entertaining to watch astounds me! Love you so much Paul keep up the good work!

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    @johnsalisbury1707 4 роки тому

    I think Mr Paul Davids is actually the best online guitar tutor - so Bravo Mr Davids for no fuss detailed to the point instruction.

  • @Le5Pau1
    @Le5Pau1 6 років тому +1

    I've been teaching music for 5 months now and can only thank you for your clear explanations which I try to incorporate in my lessons. Thank you Paul, you've been an inspiration to me not just as a musician, but as a teacher.

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    @webseiter 6 років тому

    After watching hundreds of videos of different styles and topics over the years I gotta say that in terms of sound and presentation this is among the very best of them.

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    @fenderstrat7547 4 роки тому

    Ive been playing guitar for years but never actually took the time to study the fretboard until paul's videos opened my eyes and inspired me to do so, his teaching has opened so many new doors and improved my playing big time and I am very grateful...

  • @sbroadbentphoto
    @sbroadbentphoto 5 років тому +20

    This is the most relaxing guitar lesson ever!

  • @laurensboonen9543
    @laurensboonen9543 5 років тому +5

    I'm learning so much from you. Even English cause I'm, net als jij een Nederlanderr. Thanks for all the lessons and keep it going !!

  • @JacksterDude12
    @JacksterDude12 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Paul, this was just what I needed, inspration-wise and technical-wise. Perfect!

  • @KaleApoo
    @KaleApoo 5 років тому

    The musician is calm and teaches consistently and clearly. Very good.

  • @garyjford1981
    @garyjford1981 6 років тому +1

    I love open chords. I try to use them as much as I can esp the add9, 6th, maj7 and a few 11th and 13ths - it just adds so much character and can breathe real life into a song that just isn’t quite ‘there’ with standard chords.

  • @jacquesy2520
    @jacquesy2520 6 років тому +34

    Straight from school onto this video.... this is my priority

  • @GenesisMuseum
    @GenesisMuseum 6 років тому +8

    There's even a lot of usage, fun, learning, etc by adding notes to chords that you don't (yet) know how they fit in....just hear how they sound and if you like-em, then find which note (4th, major 7th, etc) you added.

  • @stevewilson7915
    @stevewilson7915 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Paul. These open voicings have a magical beauty that gives me goose bumps. I will have hours of enjoyment exploring these and learning the guitar neck at the same time. Can't thank you enough. Cheers,
    Steve

  • @itsecho6154
    @itsecho6154 4 роки тому

    Its crazy that a lesson like this is free to access here on YT. I'm beginner at electric guitar and how Paul explain things is just easy to understand if you add hands-on practice.

  • @IncompleteStranger
    @IncompleteStranger 6 років тому

    I’m at the one year mark of playing guitar, and I’ve been saying I don’t need to learn any theory at all. Well after about 3 months of trying, I can BS my way through most solos thanks to endless backing tracks for practice. After this one video and hearing these beautiful chords, I know I need to go back and pick up all I missed. Amazing playing man, you’ve changed my playing so much in just 10 minutes.

  • @DanRedReddington
    @DanRedReddington 5 місяців тому

    Bro got me "oooh wow now i get it" on every single video i watch. master teacher!

  • @zardeh63
    @zardeh63 5 років тому +1

    Rick Beato calls these spread triads, but you take them to another level.

  • @arimorgan6114
    @arimorgan6114 4 роки тому

    love how some of the titles and thumbnails are barely clickbait, but the videos are worth it

  • @spectralmelodies5979
    @spectralmelodies5979 5 років тому +3

    After 22 years of playing I'm still not tired of open voicings.

  • @CHRISGEE1
    @CHRISGEE1 5 років тому +3

    This is just fantastic, Alan Watts of guitar tuition, keep calm and keep it open

  • @paulhaines7551
    @paulhaines7551 3 роки тому +1

    Great! Thank you Paul.! Always reassuringly confident and full of essential information. Love it 👍

  • @milanrotar8176
    @milanrotar8176 5 років тому +1

    Thanks Paul Davids for all your videos and sharing your knowledge!

  • @TheVitalru
    @TheVitalru 6 років тому +1

    Love your lessons. They improve my guitar playing and help make it beautiful

  • @buswindshield
    @buswindshield 6 років тому +1

    Ahh - genius!! I’ve been playing guitar for years now & was getting bored; never thought of experimenting this way. Thanks so much for the inspiration 😊 love your guitar’s tone too!

  • @nicero870
    @nicero870 6 років тому

    Wow. Taking what seems complex and making it seem simple! Thank you. Don’t know how anyone could thumbs down this...

  • @scottt9382
    @scottt9382 5 років тому

    Very tasteful, applicable and rewarding videos, this guy

  • @erikb.8758
    @erikb.8758 5 років тому +1

    sounds beautiful and very simple explained... thanks :)
    I can identify these chords in several songs I've heard.
    very moody and this would also work for ambient, with an expression/volume pedal

  • @sanjayplays5010
    @sanjayplays5010 6 років тому +2

    I've been looking for an explanation on this for yeaaaars. Finally, I've found it! Thank you Paul, for such a brilliant lesson

  • @RobertSaxy
    @RobertSaxy 4 роки тому

    This is my basic approach to writing on guitar, it’s all about the voicing. Great content as usual and great teaching style

  • @jerryoltremari317
    @jerryoltremari317 6 років тому +1

    Great video, as usual. I wonder if you might do a video outlining some tips for those of us that are thinking of teaching guitar? Lesson layout, and possibly tips for teaching kids. Keep up the great work, I love your channel.

  • @AndreyPeychev
    @AndreyPeychev 6 років тому +1

    Great video, Paul! You've summarized the technique beautifully.
    For those that want a little more advanced application of it, I recommend checking out the work of Agustin Barrios (e.g. La Catedral, 2nd movement).

  • @simoneorlando1017
    @simoneorlando1017 6 років тому +1

    The last three cords looked like "The Eagle Will Rise Again" by The Alan Parsons Project. Very beautiful video!

  • @gautiermilewski4322
    @gautiermilewski4322 6 років тому +1

    I love how joyful you are in this video! I’ve been playing like this for a really long time, especially the technique of playing the third on the next string an octave higher and the fifth to frets lower on the string after that, found it on my own and found it was such a beautiful sound without ever knowing it was an open voicing. I love these videos of yours because they broaden my understanding of my own playing and help me see the next step to take in order to keep on learning. Also I love your voice, it’s so smooth!

  • @HaRdCoReKiDdo3
    @HaRdCoReKiDdo3 6 років тому

    This is actually Helpful. Please keep maing more videos. Finally straight to the point.

  • @69telecasterplayer
    @69telecasterplayer 5 років тому

    Your sound is excellent. Your teaching ability is superb. You are gifted. Actually, you are a gift to us who play.

  • @Uncanny_Silence
    @Uncanny_Silence 5 років тому +4

    Just recently discovered your channel. It's just excellent--thanks for all the great content!

  • @pizzleybear8562
    @pizzleybear8562 6 років тому +1

    I'm now finally starting to understand how chords are constructed, thank you so much Paul!

  • @designermusician
    @designermusician 6 років тому +1

    Your way of explaining this is great, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

  • @666dreamboat
    @666dreamboat 6 років тому +1

    I feel like I could show this to someone I was teaching and they wouldn't be that lost but it's also not boring for me, great tone too!

  • @user-tz2mc3sy2e
    @user-tz2mc3sy2e 5 років тому +2

    That is one sweet guitar...Looking for a Haar right now! Those tones are to die for...!

  • @carlosm.6333
    @carlosm.6333 6 років тому

    Have been playing guitar for years, finally understood where the 7th and 9th comes from. Thanks!

  • @ryanmortenson9445
    @ryanmortenson9445 6 років тому

    You just blew my mind. I've been wanting to learn these types of chords for years but I never knew what they were called. Thank you!!!!!!!!!

  • @theendofanera8540
    @theendofanera8540 5 років тому +688

    Guitar version of bob ross

    • @garrettlarue6334
      @garrettlarue6334 4 роки тому +5

      The accuracy of this comment is unparalleled.

    • @jochem420
      @jochem420 4 роки тому +4

      actually one of the biggest possible compliments

    • @onagabriunas9547
      @onagabriunas9547 4 роки тому

      @@garrettlarue6334 OMFG YES

    • @thanevakarian9762
      @thanevakarian9762 3 роки тому

      Haha, every time I watch this channel I just think this guy is Conor Mcgregor and Pewdiepies son lolol

    • @hbt029
      @hbt029 3 роки тому

      He looks like Ethan Becker- but just guitar

  • @okanguncu5453
    @okanguncu5453 6 років тому

    Very useful lesson. Refreshing dusty knowledge and adding some new dimension and encouragement on them. Really huge thanks dude! Please keep on showing how simple in fact are those hard sounding things.

  • @carlosmatos9848
    @carlosmatos9848 6 років тому

    Good lesson. I love taking common cowboy chord progressions like I, IV, V and substituting different voicings.

  • @maxlaw1550
    @maxlaw1550 6 років тому +1

    Hi Paul!
    Truly beautiful chords! Your videos are so inspiring, you've made me pick up the guitar again and it feels better than ever playing it. Thanks for showing me the way back to this incredible instrument!

  • @zmstudios8188
    @zmstudios8188 6 років тому +1

    Absolutely love the videos and how you incorporate music theory in as well. These videos make a rather hard subject that I studied seem even easier. Thanks and please continue to do more.

  • @johncarlonava7601
    @johncarlonava7601 4 роки тому

    Beautiful notes, beautiful tone.

  • @mjtrace8391
    @mjtrace8391 6 років тому

    Great explanations. Now open voicing makes sense.

  • @theartofshwa
    @theartofshwa 5 років тому

    This guitar set up/tone is so satiny smooth. Love it.

  • @M81_WOODLAND
    @M81_WOODLAND 4 роки тому

    The beginning progression makes for something nice to jam over in C#m.

  • @cxnnxn
    @cxnnxn 6 років тому

    I must say you are definitely the guitar youtuber that has given me the most useful information in my guitar experience, thank you so much for that.

  • @badasunicorn6870
    @badasunicorn6870 5 років тому

    Finally! All the other videos made voicing sound so confusing and vague, as if it was some abstract thing. Thank you!

  • @eiknaththakur6773
    @eiknaththakur6773 4 роки тому

    Real definition of the word beautiful

  • @ozzyj94
    @ozzyj94 3 роки тому

    A friend of mine wrote a song with those chord shapes you were using around 3:20 and it is such a good progression!
    He wrote the song a few years before this video was published but it doesn't matter they have such a unique sound to them. Love it. If you want to check the song out the name of the band is "Bad Vegan" song is called "These Branches" they are on Spotify and I think Bandcamp

  • @ericmevans
    @ericmevans 6 років тому

    Solid video. Really loving how you pique people’s interests and give us a taste for something different. Keep it up!

  • @nicossyrimis8323
    @nicossyrimis8323 5 років тому

    Very good lesson and very good teacher . Thanks a lot!!!

  • @nathanpohl5396
    @nathanpohl5396 6 років тому

    Love how much u appreciate the beauty of music and the joys of exploration. Another great vid. Thanks Paul

  • @420Bassist
    @420Bassist 6 років тому +2

    As a rhythm guitarist, this is very helpful!

  • @charliexoxox
    @charliexoxox 6 років тому

    Wow, this is my first time on this channel and it’s great.
    I’m happy you have a patreon, because I think it really allows you to spend more time on these videos and make them really good, which is what I see from this video.
    what a difference it makes to have a bit of funding in a channel like this.

  • @raidenten6718
    @raidenten6718 Рік тому

    This guy is amazing, all of his playing chords are so great!

  • @AlfW
    @AlfW 6 років тому

    Wow this is your best "theory" video for me because I always experimented on the guitar and "found" these chords but never found out what they are called in theory (and thus I had no real ambition to learn the theory). Now it all got a name and I can link it to the other stuff. Thank you!

  • @RustedPistons
    @RustedPistons 4 роки тому

    I wish you could teach me up to the point where I understand this video... Love your teaching style

  • @ChrisSkinner1
    @ChrisSkinner1 6 років тому

    Best explanation of this I’ve seen. You’ve got a new subscriber.

  • @kevinstark5386
    @kevinstark5386 6 років тому +1

    I was missing that beautiful Telecaster!
    Great Lesson! Thank you very much!
    Cheers from Mexico!

  • @basedbeaner6652
    @basedbeaner6652 3 роки тому

    Just found your videos and you're an awesome teacher! The first person I ever bought a patreon for but its so worth it especially for the beginning! You're awesome :)

  • @jacobg1988
    @jacobg1988 5 років тому +2

    Ik leer hier zoveel van, dank je Paul!

  • @erikgrundy
    @erikgrundy 6 років тому

    You can create some really cool open chords by stacking 4ths and/or 5ths on top of each other. Fifths are hard to do on guitar, but it creates a really wide open sound

  • @Swordsmoogle
    @Swordsmoogle 5 років тому

    Has to be the best theory session you can find online.

  • @stratojazzy
    @stratojazzy 6 років тому +8

    Thanks, thanks for all of your videos. Sorry for my English. Greetings from Spain

    • @matthewhine6133
      @matthewhine6133 6 років тому +2

      Didyer Barrera Estacio there was nothing wrong with your English here. No need to apologise :-)

    • @stratojazzy
      @stratojazzy 6 років тому

      f in the chat gracias, thanks, but not at all

    • @lw216316
      @lw216316 6 років тому +3

      your English is fine - I don't even hear an accent :-)

  • @Piermusic
    @Piermusic 5 років тому

    Omg those chords in the beginning are gorgeous

  • @rovenordiales
    @rovenordiales 4 роки тому

    What's mind blowing is the fact that this is free and no other music channel in youtube explains these in granular detail. There's just no other channel to compare.. ❤️

  • @Protozua333
    @Protozua333 6 років тому

    Very good lesson. Enjoy learning so much. Thanks a lot. Cheers from Bangkok, Thailand.

  • @kinimusic8689
    @kinimusic8689 6 років тому

    This tone is actually gorgeousssssss

  • @ethanunzicker
    @ethanunzicker 6 років тому

    Man....things just really clicked for me with this video! Thanks so much! You’re content is fantastic!

  • @IIRobinxy
    @IIRobinxy 4 роки тому +1

    Very helpful Paul thank you so much

  • @ryansteinberg944
    @ryansteinberg944 4 роки тому

    You're just awesome. Thank you for putting out your content.

  • @CourtneyShaneMusic
    @CourtneyShaneMusic 6 років тому +1

    Another inspiring lesson, keep up the great work, thanks Paul!

  • @charliefleenor3650
    @charliefleenor3650 6 років тому

    The chords are great and all but the tone.The tone is amazing

  • @aarondavis8041
    @aarondavis8041 6 років тому

    Nice lesson, but I think the most remarkable thing about this video is your guitar tone. Simply gorgeous! And I just noticed you're playing through a Kemper. Impressive.

  • @raffyp.belandres5381
    @raffyp.belandres5381 6 років тому +279

    I unlocked my third eye...