One little addition to #3: of course it can sometimes sound good and make transitions sound nice and fluent. But very often it sounds just bad. It's more about the 'messy and accentuated' combined with open strings. Not just the open strings themselves. See point 5.1, do you notice I'm keeping it clean? All I'm saying is be careful not to smack it into everything, because it's difficult to get it out of your system :)
I was going to take issue with #3 - I think it can be used very effectively especially when playing out of G since the open strings (selectively of course) are in the right key. I believe John Lennon did this extensively. So your redeeming comment her is much appreciated. I also would suggest a few other techniques that I have found work to improve on basic strumming. 1. Play an arpeggio for dramatic effect instead of the usual strum pattern - this works for example when the melody goes for the "hook" note(s). 2. The sound of silence! Carefully placed breaks in the strumming can highlight a piece - it also shows the audience that the guitarist is accompanying the singer or lead instrument and not just banging away! 3.Runs and fills. Depending on the genre of music you are playing (particularly Bluegrass, Old Time Fiddle music etc.) the use of runs and fills can help to make the music sound more articulate. They should be used sparingly though - bluegrassers who has perfected their G run, please note!
I mean there’s still a little bit of the “openness” in the transitions. No one can change between chords immediately and perfectly without some of that. I think the main point is to not emphasize those transitions to the point where they stand out. It’s definitely not as discernible when you try to make your changes fast and smooth, but if you listen hard enough, I’m sure you’ll here a little bit of it regardless
I've been playing acoustic for several years, and it's really encouraging to see this. Hiding melody in my chord strumming is probably my favorite thing to do. But I still have some lazy tendencies! Thanks for the encouragement to keep sharpening my skills, Paul.
Dear Paul, I was running restless, searching for that perfect tune, trying to reach it by half structured hours of playing, yet patiently waiting for the day it would finally emerge ... perfect, just complete. No side buzz, no vibration, just one clean strum, and a couple of perfectly played single notes to accompany it. After watching this video of yours I finally understood: What is essential for food should also find appliance with our guitar, we need to show it love and appreciation, warmth and a tender feeling of gratefulness. Then it will give you this gratitude of a complete sound. You are such a sympathetic warmhearted guitar philosopher, had I the funds, I would inscribe into you acoustic course today. But since I am a bit limited in that direction I will use your lessons and pair those with mine, use my creativity and find a perfect way to structurize about two hours every day into finding that completion in my tune like you seem to have found. All the best, and best regards, Marc Ps: It also allows me to feel a very peculiar kind of gratitude finally knowing that you are from the Netherlands, and that it was a Dutch accent I was hearing all along, rather than a Scandinavian.
The subtitle in 6:21 says, "finger picking pretty essential if you're on yakuza", so i followed your instruction paul davids and joined the yakuza.. Now i cant use my pinky finger to play the acoustic because they cut it off.. Why paul? Why?
I just played my grand jumbo bodied acoustic on my terrance for 2 hours. Just because summer is finally coming to Finland and what else you can do when the sun sets. I played all kinds of songs, as hard as I could. Just playing the guitar for birds or something. Then my neighbor walked by with her two dogs and shouted "I've been singing along in my yard all the time!" Acoustic guitar is life.
There are not enough acoustic guitar tips and information. For every 100 videos on electric tonewood, effects, etc there is maybe 1 acoustic video. Thank you Paul!
you must not be looking too hard mate, there are thousands of acoustic tutorials for just about any song you can think of, Paul alone has more than you will get through in a LOT of time and practice:)
Paul: Don't play open string while you change cords ( 5:13 ). Also Paul: *Plays open strings when showing percussion* ( 8:18 ). Despite, Awesome video man, keep it up! :)
The strings aren't open when he does it. They're chorded. It's also in different context. It's a skill that sounds good and adds to the sound. Not a shortcut that just sounds muddy.
@@JJ-iu5hl What are you talking about ? Aside from the transition from the 3rd chord to the 4th chord, the strings are open. And yes it sounds good, that's kinda the point, it can sound good. Paul failed to say that this open string transition can sound good in the right situation. Kinda funny though :D
I’ve played for 14 years and your channel alone has changed my play style for the better for myself and anyone who enjoys hearing music I love to play and finding someone who inspires me to feel motivated and wanting to learn to play like when u first start playing that exciting challenge...u brought that back into my life and I thank u much love
Hey my man, i honestly have a difficult time learning by watching someone play and talk directly into the camera but your sense of humor and charisma surely stand out and have made it so i can actually pay attention to what you are teaching. Amazing what a little effort can do for anyone doing anything. Im diggin it you obviously have extensive knowledge on the subject i will keep on watching thank you for taking your time to create this channel helps some of us truly. I am still not very good but practice practice practice. Take care bud!!! I appreciate you!
While I really enjoy all your videos, these are my favorite. You are not directly spoon feeding chords and notes to play, but you are teaching a more important aspect of music, the feel and emotion of it. I am still quite amateur at playing, but these kinds of videos give me inspiration to not be so rigid. Thanks Paul
11 years playing guitar and this guy points out something I still do sometimes and have tried to stamp out. Even if you're way beyond some of these points, sometimes it's really good to just go back and watch stuff like this. It can take help anyone of any level
I liked the video just after your overdramatic film at the very beginning. You put so much into your videos that it makes me smile and I feel enthusiastic about music. Of course, we shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but, man, your attention to details leaves no doubt about the quality of advice you give.
I agree 100% with Vladimir. I don't know how you do it it Paul but the quality of your video production work is excellent. The content is so useful for players and your manner and style is most agreeable. Your investment in time really shows. Keep it up.
When i played my Taylor 10e the first time, I got tears in my eyes. I´m just in love with her. Especially when I play slow and emotional finger picking songs... The feeling when I play her is incredible. "Every sound you hear is a direct and pure result made by your Hands. No Effects, no trickery, no artificial sounds. Just you, the Guitar and love." Amen and Subscribet.
Hi Paul I know this is an old video but I just want to thank you cause I was struggling to make my own song and I stumbled across this video by accident and not only did it give me the motivation to finish my song but you gave me a new set of skills to make it sound better
Hey you know what dude not every body can play so well that other people don't even want to play any more. After seeing someone play that well.ive been playing for decades you are excellent.
A lot of great musicians here on UA-cam,,I think paul davids is arguably the best.that school had no clue who they had,and the students were forever cheated out of a great curriculum, I'm sure this happens often,clueless people making decisions ( bad) decisions that affect people's lives in a negative way..glad that we have you now..thank you for all you bring to the art of music...
From this video and others, Mr. Davids really seems to convey his love for all forms of guitar music. I think he truly loves any beautiful melody or rhythm from the simple to the complex and he isn't afraid to share how to play it. He has helped me open up new avenues to guitar playing especially with regard to chord voicing and different rhythms.
I learned all this stuff In my first year by playing alot of Jack Johnson, I highly recommend it his stuff on in-between dreams is pretty easy and you'll get really good at the dreaded bar chord
Thanks Paul. Really enjoyed this video. Felt it gave my acoustic playing the motivational spanking it needs :) Loved your description of the relationship between the player and the acoustic guitar. Love those moments. Blessings.
Most of Paul Davids' work is way above this beginner's head, but I come here for inspiration and challenge. He makes it look so easy and so much fun. I know it's years of hard work and blistered fingers, but the journey is what counts. I'm having fun and easily get lost in just the simple things I play. The music just takes me away. I thank my wife constantly for buying me this guitar in June 2020.
The sounds that can be made on a guitar, especially an acoustic are practically infinite! The acoustic is basically a cajon with strings. One should always be expanding their horizons! I can never seem to experiment enough! Bravo for bringing these tips to the masses my friend!
Thank you for a very clear, creative, and comprehensive summary and guide for reflecting on and developing my acoustic guitar playing, Paul. And appreciate your more in-depth videos that go even further into what you’re sharing here.
Hi Paul. You are so right about being lazy when transitioning between chords. If you don't deliberately practice getting it better, you will not learn. Speaking of learning, your videos are helping inspire me to work at it. Thanks.
I have to make this comment: You hate the open string “transmission” but that is exactly what you play in your first percussive example. The strum in the chordchange is not muted or percussive, it’s a smorgasbord of out-of-context open strings. Never mind, love your videos.
I’m so inspired you’re so good ! You understand the guitar the notes, the fingers, the timing and everything in between ima work hard to get to your level .
I just stared playing and I found your channel. Absolutely love your videos and how you put them together. Very personable and easy to follow. Thanks for everything that you do Paul!
Thank you Paul. I used to avoid using pick on my guitar (I played fingerstyle most of the time ), but with your sharing, I finally found my passion in picking.
Great video and great advice! I wish I'd seen this in the 1960s when I was learning guitar, it would have improved my playing more quickly. I had to work all that out myself over the years. When I'm teaching I also point out that you can create a nice percussive groove by lifting your left hand fingers slightly to mute the strings and strumming the strings once. It gives a percussive sound. Letting the strings ring on between strums can ruin the groove.
Paul Hi! Watching this video on my way to work (as Macca would say) and just longing for returning home and grab the guitar! Tks for the tips. So glad I’ve found your channel. Greetings fm Buenos Aires, Argentina!
i was confident in my acoustic playing till now, but turns out I'm just a frog in the well... every single tip is such an awesome way to improve the technique and playing that I cant thank you enough , although a part of me wants you to teach the way to upgrade the playing in a detailed way, im happy with these instructions as I could explore on my own and maybe I could find the style that's fitting for me... sir, thanks a lot for this!
Thank you for sharing your amazing information. I'm a Korean and beginner in guitar. . I'm not good at English but your pronunciation is very clear. So it's easy to understand the language.
I love your videos, especially the feel and technic you give to the rhythms you play, it encourages me to do the same, these tips are very helpful. Thanks, Paul.
Wonderful lesson, not just for acoustic but, as you know, these techniques are incredibly important on electric guitar as well (since electric guitars are just acoustic guitars with microphones built in.)
Great point, Paul! Acoustic guitar is really a fantastic way to forget about all the rest. Never tought about this before... Thanks again for sharing your talent
Alweer een heel goede video hoor, Paul. Ik heb al geweldig veel bijgeleerd op jouw kanaal, voor mij werkt dit beter dan Justin zijn kanaal. Ik vind overigens ook dat jouw Engels heel goed en verstaanbaar is, ik had pas na enkele weken door dat je een noorderbuur was. Doe zo voort!
Totally agree with #3. only use those open transitioning strums if the chord G is a "transitioning" chord! If you're good, you'll finger an actual chord for the transitions instead of just strumming open strings. Then you have even less time and have to move twice as fast-- which is what makes you good!
Thank you Sir for this video. I'm a beginner and today I was lurking videos that suggested to play open chords during changes. I avoided a big hole thanks to you.
I love how you sound so peaceful and I can tell you have such a passion with music. It's my first time seeing your channel and I love it already. I also love playing guitar so thanks for all the tips! I also love your unique way of playing
You’re the best filmmaker/videographer/teacher out there. Amazing how you’re able to put these videos together. You’re a great guitar player, and I’m a snob about saying that, but your ability to make these videos with such amazing quality... Thank you for your work.
Man 😭😭😣 I'd love and even kill for joining your guitar course. However, I'm from Venezuela and I have no dollars. You're the perfect teacher for me, seriously.
Yeah I was definately doing #3 lmao thats one of the cons of learning from youtube, no feedback/critisism on your playing to know if its right but this video helped so much!
lol, you are actually living proof that we get good at what we practice much. When I look at your videos over the years I can see how smooth your videos have become, what "effects" and camera angles, lighting and mic setup you use now and how you structure the lesson content and pace. And it seems you like what you are doing and I hope it pays well. I can spend whole evenings going through your videos, guitar in hand, skipping at times because its too high a level. Great job. You are one of my favourite UA-cam channels. Almost "learning entertainment" ;-)
Paul you're not only the master of guitar teaching but also of video making, congrats! Your videos are not only educational but also very relaxing, I'm sure they work better than a pill of anti-depressant 👏
Point 3 is subjective.. I actualy like that sound and an option to use it percussively.. Many great and well known song use the transition.. Wake me up, save tonight actualy 80% even california dreaming
I think that is why he titles that point "why are you even doing this?" -- you should do it for a reason, not because it is the only way you can play. It of course has a musical purpose (I' like the sound myself) but he's right that beginners (like me) do use it as a crutch to sound good quickly without advancing chord-changing skill. I guess a good test of whether a person is using it musically or out of laziness to to make sure you can play it both with and without the transition strum.
Wake me up is a perfect example of a song that DOES NOT do that. The quick strumming part is just the chord, not open strings! Perfect example to proof my point, thanks ;)
@@PaulDavids I just pulled some examples out of my head how I heard them or thought..wake me up is dancing on those transitions but yes mostly they are chords not open strings now when I look at it my bad but still many songs use it . Anyways you explained it all nicely in the pinned comment so good job on listening and taking time to give feedback.👍
#3 - I remember doing this and feeling like I'm doing something bold, edgy and spicy. I believe this is a beginner's trap. I'm don't do this anymore because I like to play dead notes instead ))
Am I the only one who noticed you filled your tip #3 from 4:35 to 5:47 with a bunch of crappy transitions, just to make the point? Or are we so used to badly edited UA-cam videos (just like music with these bad chord transitions) that we don't even notice anymore when what you've done is, in fact, clever, subtle, and brilliant? Anyway, I'm so glad I've found your channel. I've watched a lot of guitar videos on UA-cam and yours are easily my favourite. Clear. Informative. Helpful. Thanks for your hard work, both in the guitar, and the video production.
One little addition to #3: of course it can sometimes sound good and make transitions sound nice and fluent. But very often it sounds just bad. It's more about the 'messy and accentuated' combined with open strings. Not just the open strings themselves.
See point 5.1, do you notice I'm keeping it clean? All I'm saying is be careful not to smack it into everything, because it's difficult to get it out of your system :)
1st
I was about to comment on the fact you did the exact thing you told not to do haha Great video as usual!
Pin it to the top.
You have an awesome smile in the thumbnail
I was going to take issue with #3 - I think it can be used very effectively especially when playing out of G since the open strings (selectively of course) are in the right key. I believe John Lennon did this extensively. So your redeeming comment her is much appreciated.
I also would suggest a few other techniques that I have found work to improve on basic strumming.
1. Play an arpeggio for dramatic effect instead of the usual strum pattern - this works for example when the melody goes for the "hook" note(s).
2. The sound of silence! Carefully placed breaks in the strumming can highlight a piece - it also shows the audience that the guitarist is accompanying the singer or lead instrument and not just banging away!
3.Runs and fills. Depending on the genre of music you are playing (particularly Bluegrass, Old Time Fiddle music etc.) the use of runs and fills can help to make the music sound more articulate. They should be used sparingly though - bluegrassers who has perfected their G run, please note!
I mean there’s still a little bit of the “openness” in the transitions. No one can change between chords immediately and perfectly without some of that. I think the main point is to not emphasize those transitions to the point where they stand out. It’s definitely not as discernible when you try to make your changes fast and smooth, but if you listen hard enough, I’m sure you’ll here a little bit of it regardless
Tip #6 make sure and shake the guitar at the end of each song
Once you start doing it, you can't stop.
Don't forget to do that gently. You don't want to hurt it's feelings. Or...
Show your dominance by shaking the hell out of it!
Vibrato starts in the neck... of the player... lol
@@PaulDavids not true, I used to do it a lot, I picked it up from Bill frisell. But it didn't help me to play as good as him, so I stopped!
Zac doesnt help ur playing but surely makes u look more professional 😊😊
1 Dynamics 0:55
2 Melodic Lines 2:52
3 Why are you even doing this 4:25
4 Fingerpicking 6:16
5 Percussive elements 8:01
Thanks man
Thanks bro
Thx
Yes
Appreciate!
that intro is fire m8
eyyyyyyyyyyy my favorite guitarist is also here!
Hello hello.
I see this guy commenting on every fkn big guitar channel there is on YT, hehe.
yessss
So cringey
Tip 1: be John Mayer
Tip 2: play neon
Tip 3: everything else is easy
Ridiculous comment
Just be Tommy Emmanuel instead because he's actually good?
김오리 this comment may be ridiculous but if you're implying John Mayer isn't good at guitar then you're mistaken buddy
@@gavinbunnell1633 ..I think he was implying JM is a great guitarist
@@wesleyAlan9179 fyi this isnt how language works.
Thank you guitar Pewdiepie, very cool
is he swedish?
Pewdiepie can actually play guitar tho
Opsie
He looks like Kootra to me haha
And I love your profile picture so much!......♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡😂😅.........
very nice
I've seen many guitar videos. This is likely the best. 1- no hype, just the facts, 2- simple, clearly presented no ego to show off. Thank you ...
I've been playing acoustic for several years, and it's really encouraging to see this. Hiding melody in my chord strumming is probably my favorite thing to do. But I still have some lazy tendencies! Thanks for the encouragement to keep sharpening my skills, Paul.
Paul : “As you know... I love playing the acoustic guitar”
**Piano music plays in the background**
I love how he casually suggests adding dynamics w/o showing how to do it
Exactly 💯
Well it isnt a tutorial on dynamics, just tips to use to get better. Search it up on your own time mate.
This video's quality is exceptional
Absolutely, WITHOUT A DOUBT, the BEST guitar teacher I've seen on youtube.
Justin destroys him.
@DJ Joe who?
Yeah, tell us who please!! Haha
@@trimbat8530 Justin guitar lol
@@eufona3768 Thank you!! 😛
That intro 😍 You’re a wizard, brother
Hey... I know you!
Stop promoting yourself idiot
😂
@@francopascual6958 whadaya mean?
how's he promoting himself? *_idiot_*
Dear Paul,
I was running restless, searching for that perfect tune, trying to reach it by half structured hours of playing, yet patiently waiting for the day it would finally emerge ...
perfect, just complete. No side buzz, no vibration, just one clean strum, and a couple of perfectly played single notes to accompany it.
After watching this video of yours I finally understood: What is essential for food should also find appliance with our guitar, we need to show it love and appreciation, warmth and a tender feeling of gratefulness. Then it will give you this gratitude of a complete sound.
You are such a sympathetic warmhearted guitar philosopher, had I the funds, I would inscribe into you acoustic course today.
But since I am a bit limited in that direction I will use your lessons and pair those with mine, use my creativity and find a perfect way to structurize about two hours every day into finding that completion in my tune like you seem to have found.
All the best, and best regards,
Marc
Ps: It also allows me to feel a very peculiar kind of gratitude finally knowing that you are from the Netherlands, and that it was a Dutch accent I was hearing all along, rather than a Scandinavian.
Simp
The subtitle in 6:21 says, "finger picking pretty essential if you're on yakuza", so i followed your instruction paul davids and joined the yakuza.. Now i cant use my pinky finger to play the acoustic because they cut it off.. Why paul? Why?
Julius Mar Dela Cruz lmao
Loool😂
You too? Damn we out here following tips and tricks and getting hurt
Are you a filipino
@@johnlloydabero2374 naka sash ng peyups, pre.
I just played my grand jumbo bodied acoustic on my terrance for 2 hours. Just because summer is finally coming to Finland and what else you can do when the sun sets. I played all kinds of songs, as hard as I could. Just playing the guitar for birds or something. Then my neighbor walked by with her two dogs and shouted "I've been singing along in my yard all the time!" Acoustic guitar is life.
There are not enough acoustic guitar tips and information. For every 100 videos on electric tonewood, effects, etc there is maybe 1 acoustic video. Thank you Paul!
you must not be looking too hard mate, there are thousands of acoustic tutorials for just about any song you can think of, Paul alone has more than you will get through in a LOT of time and practice:)
#3 - Guilty. Thanks for calling it out. I’m going to work on it. Great video!
Paul: Don't play open string while you change cords ( 5:13 ).
Also Paul: *Plays open strings when showing percussion* ( 8:18 ).
Despite, Awesome video man, keep it up! :)
I was scrolling to find this comment and upvote it, tnak you
Diego Navarro isn’t the difference the percussive element. At 5.13 it’s about letting notes ring which he finds lazy, or do I have that wrong?
The strings aren't open when he does it. They're chorded. It's also in different context. It's a skill that sounds good and adds to the sound. Not a shortcut that just sounds muddy.
@@JJ-iu5hl What are you talking about ? Aside from the transition from the 3rd chord to the 4th chord, the strings are open. And yes it sounds good, that's kinda the point, it can sound good. Paul failed to say that this open string transition can sound good in the right situation.
Kinda funny though :D
I’ve played for 14 years and your channel alone has changed my play style for the better for myself and anyone who enjoys hearing music I love to play and finding someone who inspires me to feel motivated and wanting to learn to play like when u first start playing that exciting challenge...u brought that back into my life and I thank u much love
As always, I deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness and encouragement to all of us working on our craft. Keep up the awesome work!
Hey my man, i honestly have a difficult time learning by watching someone play and talk directly into the camera but your sense of humor and charisma surely stand out and have made it so i can actually pay attention to what you are teaching. Amazing what a little effort can do for anyone doing anything. Im diggin it you obviously have extensive knowledge on the subject i will keep on watching thank you for taking your time to create this channel helps some of us truly. I am still not very good but practice practice practice. Take care bud!!! I appreciate you!
While I really enjoy all your videos, these are my favorite. You are not directly spoon feeding chords and notes to play, but you are teaching a more important aspect of music, the feel and emotion of it. I am still quite amateur at playing, but these kinds of videos give me inspiration to not be so rigid. Thanks Paul
“they tend to add these *transition strums* in between”
me: *guilty sweating*
OMG MY MIND WAS BLOWN
He looked into my soul and said that, like a disappointed father
I-I mean...wh--who even DOES that??..... crazy talk
11 years playing guitar and this guy points out something I still do sometimes and have tried to stamp out. Even if you're way beyond some of these points, sometimes it's really good to just go back and watch stuff like this. It can take help anyone of any level
I swear when I dont know what to do I do those strums, I feel played not knowing other guitar players hated it lol
Paul: "No effects, no trickery, no artificial sounds".
Also Paul: Puts on a little reverb.
(Best decision ever though!)
_You've become the very thing you swore to destroy._
This is one channel where the owner deserves everything good that comes financially. Keep it coming , awesome work.
I liked the video just after your overdramatic film at the very beginning. You put so much into your videos that it makes me smile and I feel enthusiastic about music. Of course, we shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but, man, your attention to details leaves no doubt about the quality of advice you give.
I agree 100% with Vladimir. I don't know how you do it it Paul but the quality of your video production work is excellent. The content is so useful for players and your manner and style is most agreeable. Your investment in time really shows. Keep it up.
exactlyyyyy
I can only echo the other respondents, I'm only at 52s into the clip but you have grabbed my attention and put a great big grin on my dial
One step further from suicide, thank you Paul... every other YT video one step closer to suicide!
When i played my Taylor 10e the first time, I got tears in my eyes. I´m just in love with her.
Especially when I play slow and emotional finger picking songs...
The feeling when I play her is incredible.
"Every sound you hear is a direct and pure result made by your Hands. No Effects, no trickery, no artificial sounds.
Just you, the Guitar and love."
Amen and Subscribet.
Hi Paul I know this is an old video but I just want to thank you cause I was struggling to make my own song and I stumbled across this video by accident and not only did it give me the motivation to finish my song but you gave me a new set of skills to make it sound better
Hey you know what dude not every body can play so well that other people don't even want to play any more. After seeing someone play that well.ive been playing for decades you are excellent.
Such a genuine guy! Here to help the guitar community. Love the videos brother!
A lot of great musicians here on UA-cam,,I think paul davids is arguably the best.that school had no clue who they had,and the students were forever cheated out of a great curriculum, I'm sure this happens often,clueless people making decisions ( bad) decisions that affect people's lives in a negative way..glad that we have you now..thank you for all you bring to the art of music...
"neemt hij op?"
Oh, you are Dutch? Damn, amazing. ♥️
You did not know this? He has such a thick Dutch accent!
Hij best een leuke nederlandse stem ngl
From this video and others, Mr. Davids really seems to convey his love for all forms of guitar music. I think he truly loves any beautiful melody or rhythm from the simple to the complex and he isn't afraid to share how to play it. He has helped me open up new avenues to guitar playing especially with regard to chord voicing and different rhythms.
Ohhhhh I’m a beginner, so this is saying “best tip for playing the acoustic guitar and sounding really good, is to get really good”
I learned all this stuff In my first year by playing alot of Jack Johnson, I highly recommend it his stuff on in-between dreams is pretty easy and you'll get really good at the dreaded bar chord
There is always a severe lack of tutorials for players that are accomplished but need a bit of guidance to get this level. Thank you! Dank je wel!
Thanks Paul. Really enjoyed this video. Felt it gave my acoustic playing the motivational spanking it needs :) Loved your description of the relationship between the player and the acoustic guitar. Love those moments. Blessings.
This video was uploaded 1 hour ago...but this comment is from 1day ago??? Illuminati confirmed
@@user-yu2qs7vm7j lol. Totally
Most of Paul Davids' work is way above this beginner's head, but I come here for inspiration and challenge. He makes it look so easy and so much fun. I know it's years of hard work and blistered fingers, but the journey is what counts. I'm having fun and easily get lost in just the simple things I play. The music just takes me away. I thank my wife constantly for buying me this guitar in June 2020.
This was ... beautiful!
The sounds that can be made on a guitar, especially an acoustic are practically infinite! The acoustic is basically a cajon with strings. One should always be expanding their horizons! I can never seem to experiment enough! Bravo for bringing these tips to the masses my friend!
I am just started learning guitar. And this is one of the best videos i ever watched. Thanks for tips.
Damn you man why can't I sound this good... ?? 1yr into my Guitar journey and I can't ever see getting this far .
Great video sir.
Thank you for a very clear, creative, and comprehensive summary and guide for reflecting on and developing my acoustic guitar playing, Paul. And appreciate your more in-depth videos that go even further into what you’re sharing here.
Hi Paul. You are so right about being lazy when transitioning between chords. If you don't deliberately practice getting it better, you will not learn. Speaking of learning, your videos are helping inspire me to work at it. Thanks.
I felt inspired watching this video, so I tried my self and got one conclusion: HOW CAN HE DO THAT!!!!!
You are simply the best teacher online..! My playing has improved immensely. Thank you in advance for all you are about to teach me.. 🤘
I have to make this comment:
You hate the open string “transmission” but that is exactly what you play in your first percussive example.
The strum in the chordchange is not muted or percussive, it’s a smorgasbord of out-of-context open strings.
Never mind, love your videos.
I can't tell what you're saying here
@@oliverjackson3761 Ah. I see. He didn't though. One was artful and added to the general sound. One is a crutch that's unnecessary and sounds bad.
Noticed the same thing as well. Contradiction.
John Lennon did this alot... Across The Universe for example.
Not only do you make good tone and sound, but you also make good production on your videos. Thank you for inspiring me. Cheers from the Philippines.
I’m so inspired you’re so good ! You understand the guitar the notes, the fingers, the timing and everything in between ima work hard to get to your level .
I could listen this guy for hours, his voice just relax me...
wow dude .Your guitar playing is magical and mesmerizing , i love it.
Between you and Marty, I've learned so much in my life so far.
I just stared playing and I found your channel. Absolutely love your videos and how you put them together. Very personable and easy to follow. Thanks for everything that you do Paul!
Thank you Paul. I used to avoid using pick on my guitar (I played fingerstyle most of the time ), but with your sharing, I finally found my passion in picking.
Oh man, you called me out on #3, and there was little ol' me thinking I was slipping that one through 🙃. Keep up the good work 👍
1:14
dynamic strum:
2:31
melodics:
3:13 // bla bha
pulloffs:
3:42
4:25 No intermediate strumms
6:16 Start Fingerpicking slowly
8:01 Precrussive elements (beats)
“Mostly to hide a sloppy transition”-wow that hurt...
So it did
Great video and great advice! I wish I'd seen this in the 1960s when I was learning guitar, it would have improved my playing more quickly. I had to work all that out myself over the years.
When I'm teaching I also point out that you can create a nice percussive groove by lifting your left hand fingers slightly to mute the strings and strumming the strings once. It gives a percussive sound. Letting the strings ring on between strums can ruin the groove.
Paul Hi! Watching this video on my way to work (as Macca would say) and just longing for returning home and grab the guitar! Tks for the tips. So glad I’ve found your channel. Greetings fm Buenos Aires, Argentina!
i was confident in my acoustic playing till now, but turns out I'm just a frog in the well... every single tip is such an awesome way to improve the technique and playing that I cant thank you enough , although a part of me wants you to teach the way to upgrade the playing in a detailed way, im happy with these instructions as I could explore on my own and maybe I could find the style that's fitting for me... sir, thanks a lot for this!
Your playing is beautiful Paul. Really magic.
Thank you for sharing your amazing information. I'm a Korean and beginner in guitar. . I'm not good at English but your pronunciation is very clear. So it's easy to understand the language.
Wow I didn’t even realize I was doing #3! Nailed it. I need to practice better transitions! Really appreciate your content!!
I normally play the bass but will be playing acoustic this Sunday at our church. Glad I watched this. I'm excited to try all of it out.
I love your videos, especially the feel and technic you give to the rhythms you play, it encourages me to do the same, these tips are very helpful. Thanks, Paul.
Wonderful lesson, not just for acoustic but, as you know, these techniques are incredibly important on electric guitar as well (since electric guitars are just acoustic guitars with microphones built in.)
Genuinely burst out laughing at "Yes, like a MANIAC"
Glad i'm not the only one haha
And also “ when your hitting that thing like your trying to start a fire 🔥....”
Great point, Paul!
Acoustic guitar is really a fantastic way to forget about all the rest. Never tought about this before...
Thanks again for sharing your talent
Alweer een heel goede video hoor, Paul. Ik heb al geweldig veel bijgeleerd op jouw kanaal, voor mij werkt dit beter dan Justin zijn kanaal. Ik vind overigens ook dat jouw Engels heel goed en verstaanbaar is, ik had pas na enkele weken door dat je een noorderbuur was. Doe zo voort!
atzalwelzijn you‘ve just answered my question, dude! Now I know what kind of accent Paul has. Dutch!!)
Totally agree with #3. only use those open transitioning strums if the chord G is a "transitioning" chord!
If you're good, you'll finger an actual chord for the transitions instead of just strumming open strings. Then you have even less time and have to move twice as fast-- which is what makes you good!
Ha, thanks for calling me out on those transition notes, I need to practice more.
Guilty also.
Yeap, me too!
Yep. I just thought everybody did that, and I've been playing for 15 years. Lol
Im so busted thanks I am working on it now
Thank you Sir for this video. I'm a beginner and today I was lurking videos that suggested to play open chords during changes. I avoided a big hole thanks to you.
I love how you sound so peaceful and I can tell you have such a passion with music. It's my first time seeing your channel and I love it already. I also love playing guitar so thanks for all the tips! I also love your unique way of playing
You have a great presence and manner that works very well with this media and subject matter.
You are one of my favorite guys on UA-cam good job I am the r
I had hit a brick wall in my playing. These videos really helped me move forward. Thanks man!!
3:12 the start of the next Taylor Swift hit
What's the title of it
mad mike “ME! (And Paul)”
This is true
The name can be "my 51st breakup"
@@madmike3727 "I want to be country again."
Ive played accoustic for years but you are enhancing my thinking.
I love acoustic guitar, and this helped a lot. Thanks, Paul!
Hey je bent Nederlands! Super leuk om zo’n goede Nederlandse UA-camr te zien! Bedankt voor de video’s.
"Neemt ie op?" Lekker, Paul hahaha 👍
You’re the best filmmaker/videographer/teacher out there. Amazing how you’re able to put these videos together. You’re a great guitar player, and I’m a snob about saying that, but your ability to make these videos with such amazing quality... Thank you for your work.
Man 😭😭😣 I'd love and even kill for joining your guitar course. However, I'm from Venezuela and I have no dollars. You're the perfect teacher for me, seriously.
Yeah I was definately doing #3 lmao thats one of the cons of learning from youtube, no feedback/critisism on your playing to know if its right but this video helped so much!
So when you see piano on a guitar tab sheet music it doesn't mean switch to the piano? DAMNIT! That's ten years wasted.
Thanks:)
🤣🤣
BAHAHA
the song you are playing at 2:00 really hit my soul. im going to learn to do this.
Do you know what song it was?
"if you`re trying to start a fire" best if heard in a long time xD
lol, you are actually living proof that we get good at what we practice much. When I look at your videos over the years I can see how smooth your videos have become, what "effects" and camera angles, lighting and mic setup you use now and how you structure the lesson content and pace. And it seems you like what you are doing and I hope it pays well. I can spend whole evenings going through your videos, guitar in hand, skipping at times because its too high a level.
Great job. You are one of my favourite UA-cam channels. Almost "learning entertainment" ;-)
You must be the best human being currently alive on this planet
Paul you're not only the master of guitar teaching but also of video making, congrats! Your videos are not only educational but also very relaxing, I'm sure they work better than a pill of anti-depressant 👏
Point 3 is subjective.. I actualy like that sound and an option to use it percussively.. Many great and well known song use the transition.. Wake me up, save tonight actualy 80% even california dreaming
Jon Lennon used those open strings a lot
I think that is why he titles that point "why are you even doing this?" -- you should do it for a reason, not because it is the only way you can play. It of course has a musical purpose (I' like the sound myself) but he's right that beginners (like me) do use it as a crutch to sound good quickly without advancing chord-changing skill. I guess a good test of whether a person is using it musically or out of laziness to to make sure you can play it both with and without the transition strum.
Even him is using it in tip 5, so...
Wake me up is a perfect example of a song that DOES NOT do that. The quick strumming part is just the chord, not open strings! Perfect example to proof my point, thanks ;)
@@PaulDavids I just pulled some examples out of my head how I heard them or thought..wake me up is dancing on those transitions but yes mostly they are chords not open strings now when I look at it my bad but still many songs use it . Anyways you explained it all nicely in the pinned comment so good job on listening and taking time to give feedback.👍
Paul Davids the english Gentleman. Nice tender voice and beautiful playing.
#3 - I remember doing this and feeling like I'm doing something bold, edgy and spicy. I believe this is a beginner's trap. I'm don't do this anymore because I like to play dead notes instead ))
You are a light in the guitar darkness.
I don't like videos like these. They make me want to buy a better acoustic guitar😅
Laurens Bronsveld videos*
@@shashankchauhan5009 haha my keyboard default language is set to Dutch. As well as my autocorrect of course. We spell video's, not videos.
yeah a 7000$ guitar can do a lot better than 20$ One😔
@@Crucizer not really, every guitar can sound beautiful in the hands of someone who kbows how to play.
@@blackdarkdarkerbleach7100 ...You are absolutely right!
Awesome vid! Awesome tips!
What was he playing in the first part of dynamics? That sounds so pleasing in my ears
I absolutely love the changes in that last section. I want....no I need....
to write a melody and lyrics for it. I’ll send it to you.
i just got completely destroyed emotionally on tip nr 3 :c i know i suck and youre a god :c
same man
Am I the only one who noticed you filled your tip #3 from 4:35 to 5:47 with a bunch of crappy transitions, just to make the point? Or are we so used to badly edited UA-cam videos (just like music with these bad chord transitions) that we don't even notice anymore when what you've done is, in fact, clever, subtle, and brilliant? Anyway, I'm so glad I've found your channel. I've watched a lot of guitar videos on UA-cam and yours are easily my favourite. Clear. Informative. Helpful. Thanks for your hard work, both in the guitar, and the video production.