5 GREAT chord tricks everyone should know!

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    Knowing some awesome chord tricks is a must when playing rhythm guitar. In this video I'll give you 5 cool tricks you can use every day to make your chords sound a little juicier!
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  • @Deathshuck
    @Deathshuck Před 4 lety +1188

    As a guitarist, it's important to remember one thing: Don't beat yourself up if you're using "cheap" or "simple" chords. These terms do not matter. Just find sounds that speak to you and make music. If the song sounds good, nobody's going to care how simple the chords are, except for guitar snobs, which is a demographic you should never try to please. Basic chords exist and are widely used for a reason, because they're the most common vocabulary in western music that speak to us emotionally. They're part of our DNA. Do not ever try to do fancy things on guitar for the sake of it, or you'll lose the sense of what it means to make relatable or touching music. You can always learn more theory, but always keep one ear in the songwriting. Using difficult chord tricks means nothing in itself, only how you use it and if you can convey a melody or a feeling. Perfect example of what I'm talking about is Andy Summers from The Police.

    • @mogu-mogu2335
      @mogu-mogu2335 Před 4 lety +38

      Yeah even with four chords , beautiful music can be created.

    • @martydibergi5228
      @martydibergi5228 Před 4 lety +40

      Actually Andy is a very advanced guitarist

    • @PaulDavids
      @PaulDavids  Před 4 lety +210

      I like your essay but Andy Summers is almost the exact opposite if what you're saying 😅

    • @ChessCat1500
      @ChessCat1500 Před 4 lety +20

      haha... it's always good to be happy with what you have/can do... but at the same time it's also important to explore and expand your skill level instead of being the rat inside a BOX...

    • @JamesDGardner
      @JamesDGardner Před 4 lety +31

      Paul Davids he may have chosen the wrong guitarist to embellish his point but he still is making a valid point🙂 a few valid points actually.

  • @morannonnorstund254
    @morannonnorstund254 Před 4 lety +545

    What David talks about: a + b
    What he actually plays:
    ∫ dxa2 - x2 = arcsin xa + C = -arccos xa + C

  • @era0088
    @era0088 Před 4 lety +489

    I love the way you talk to us. Your tone, verbiage, and demeanor are so relaxing That’s just the cherry on top. Your knowledge and organization of presenting the information while staying on topic is impressive too. Everything you do is top production quality and I just love your videos. Thanks Paul.

  • @jamesprideaux7834
    @jamesprideaux7834 Před 4 lety +221

    I love that brief moment where you admire your guitar "how good does this guitar sound"

    • @ronaldoantipordasawit6436
      @ronaldoantipordasawit6436 Před 4 lety +4

      So nice & meaningful for me..thank you learning technique for making this videos...Lovely Listen..uuu

    • @hans-joachimbierwirth4727
      @hans-joachimbierwirth4727 Před 3 lety

      Always try to love your instrument because that's what makes it sound good.

    • @lsr2909
      @lsr2909 Před 3 lety +2

      I was just thinking about another one of Paul's videos about mistakes where he says buying gear won't make you better, then I thought "that Martin sounds great", and then, that moment where you admire your guitar "how good does this guitar sound? And it does.

    • @gman2380
      @gman2380 Před 3 lety +1

      This Martin cost a half decent 2nd hand car .

    • @arenasification
      @arenasification Před 3 lety

      @@gman2380 what guitar is that?

  • @DanCampbellGuitar
    @DanCampbellGuitar Před 4 lety +172

    Can everybody take a moment to appreciate the fact that the "MEOW!" was perfectly in tune at 8:32

    • @B0K1T0
      @B0K1T0 Před 4 lety +1

      My cat already did that for me 😺

    • @Mythki11er
      @Mythki11er Před 4 lety +1

      One time my cat did that when we finished a song, but he threw a scale in there and we were like damn son

    • @malcolmjohnston4624
      @malcolmjohnston4624 Před 3 lety

      Like a mockingbird, or the dogs that how (mostly in tune)l at my harmonica.😁

  • @aashish1998
    @aashish1998 Před 4 lety +650

    Watching his videos:
    1. Oohh that sounds so good
    2. Let me try it
    3. Plays the same thing, sounds weird
    4. Checks the tuning of guitar
    5. Blame it on guitar

  • @temnost2
    @temnost2 Před 3 lety +22

    My favorite thing about the progression of guitarists is that they begin on chords, move on to shredding because knowing chords is for beginners and then coming to the realization, all of their shredding is built on chord shapes thus having to go back and learn more chords.

  • @ibrokemytheory5596
    @ibrokemytheory5596 Před 4 lety +18

    Paul Davids comment section is straight up community. I'm a fan.

  • @PoorTom
    @PoorTom Před 4 lety +21

    One consideration for the 2nd trick:
    Adding that bass note isn't always beneficial when playing in a band. Sometimes you have to make room for the bass, having too much low end going on can make everything sound messy.

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 Před 4 lety +220

    Chordal Play is perhaps the best way a guitarist can learn the instrument, it deals with much more theory and fundamentals found within the guitar. I'd say it's way more important that soloing, and you can still do radical things!

    • @PaulDavids
      @PaulDavids  Před 4 lety +38

      Yep! I think the best thing is chord solos. Or solo chords. Or both.

    • @RC32Smiths01
      @RC32Smiths01 Před 4 lety +3

      @@PaulDavids I would say so too! So much more and tastier sound when you put the notes together!

    • @jochem420
      @jochem420 Před 4 lety +6

      Practicing your chords gives you a way better image of what is possible. Personally, I prefer noodling over learning the hard cold theory. You learn so much from practicing by ear that the theory seems very obvious. By training your ears, you get a better understanding for scales used for soloing too. Seems like a win-win! :)

    • @chrisjeemusic
      @chrisjeemusic Před 4 lety +3

      100% agree! Not that I don't see the value of being able to solo, but at this point in my playing, i've matured to the point where I really want to get solid with my chord/rhythm playing. It's so incredibly essential as a guitarist/musician to have a firm grasp on.

    • @renzocalcagno536
      @renzocalcagno536 Před 4 lety

      Fact: as a guitar player you get more jobs if you can play solid rhythm. So chordal works is VERY important!

  • @jamesstephens9501
    @jamesstephens9501 Před rokem +59

    1. Power chords @0:19
    2. The low e string trick @2:28
    3. The open string hack @5:20
    4. The "G-shape" trick @7:21
    9:45 becoming a better guitar player (ad)
    5. The open chord slide @10:20

  • @kellyehlers
    @kellyehlers Před rokem +11

    As a guitar teacher myself... (on the side), I'm sincerely envious of the life you've built for yourself, but at the same time, profoundly proud and happy that you have worked so hard at playing, teaching, and influencing so many to find joy in playing. You're an amazing guy Paul. You're a blessing to everyone in your sphere of influence. Keep it up man!

  • @AdrianJames28
    @AdrianJames28 Před 4 lety +131

    Dammit! The first “trick” is my entire skillset!
    Update: 4/5 of these tips are my tricks. This video was me watching Paul play stuff I’d discovered myself, only so much better 😢

    • @nickagervasi
      @nickagervasi Před 4 lety +8

      I swear I said the same thing! I was laughing along the way though because it is a good reminder that even though we all can play the same guitar with the same strings and the same chords, style and voice are SO IMPORTANT to being an artist. Do your thing and be you!

    • @janwillemdevos
      @janwillemdevos Před 4 lety +2

      This is me!

    • @ALT3REDB3AST
      @ALT3REDB3AST Před 4 lety

      Haha. Same here!

    • @ALT3REDB3AST
      @ALT3REDB3AST Před 4 lety +1

      @@rikkousa haha! 3 trick ponies!👍🏾🤣

    • @wout4561
      @wout4561 Před 4 lety

      Adrian James same here m8

  • @mogu-mogu2335
    @mogu-mogu2335 Před 4 lety +69

    Thats why I love the acoustic. The natural percussion of an acoustic is unmatched.

    • @robinbebbington7063
      @robinbebbington7063 Před 4 lety

      Yeah except he always adds effects, so you don't really get the actual sound.

  • @virajkhetle1250
    @virajkhetle1250 Před 2 lety +29

    When he says 'I've put my heart and soul' he really meant it. His teaching style, course structure and editing is so on point! Thanks, Paul!

  • @philchristensson1194
    @philchristensson1194 Před 2 lety +10

    Your videos just ooze with richness, quality and a real LOVE for this stuff… thank you for being here and being you Paul… you’re making everything better ✨💛✨

  • @mazzucac
    @mazzucac Před 4 lety +10

    I have a story to tell you. I was a mere lad sitting at home today. Thinking about how I wanted to improve my guitar playing. I was listening through Paul’s music because, it’s perfect, and thought “I haven’t watched his videos in a while.” So here I am. And what did he do. WHAT DID HE DO!? He recommended his course. So here I am. Signing up for it.
    The end

  • @nickagervasi
    @nickagervasi Před 4 lety +79

    Oh man, as a beginner, many years ago I had NO IDEA what I was doing. But used that first tip all the time just because it sounded better to my ear. 🤣
    I still use it a bunch now almost 20 years later.
    Keep up the good work Paul!

  • @tomhood8897
    @tomhood8897 Před 3 lety +1

    So love you’re enthusiasm, passion and relaxed delivery! Makes me want to go grab one of my guitars, all of which have been cased for way to long, and play!
    Thank you!!!

  • @TheDevilsOwn-vx5hc
    @TheDevilsOwn-vx5hc Před 3 lety +2

    Paul, I found you a few months back and I have to say you have become one of my guitarist. I play on a Fender Acoustic and SG. Watching your content has really made me pick up the ole Fender again and wear out some strings. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @thinkerman75
    @thinkerman75 Před 4 lety +128

    I played a chord once. Great days.

  • @ripplebear
    @ripplebear Před 4 lety +10

    When I got bored with acoustic a while back, I started tuning half and whole step down.. and playing with a lighter gauge pick. It was so dang refreshing. When I switched back to electric, I brought the lighter pick with me. Feels good all around now. Don't make rules for yourself, it's very limiting. Hope these beginner tips can help someone else as well

  • @monicafearon3507
    @monicafearon3507 Před 4 lety +3

    big fan of this channel! have learned sooo much. such a great teacher! feels like you're having one on one lessons, such patience and kindness radiates off of Paul!

  • @vicarious_cringe
    @vicarious_cringe Před 3 lety +12

    I just need to say that I was previously only into more crunchy modern guitar but you make them all sound so beautiful it has completely transformed my playing and lessened my serious abuse of the gain knob and the way you explain things really resonates with me. I also love watching your almost childlike joy when you play something rad. Thank you for this,

  • @vivekvandan8843
    @vivekvandan8843 Před 4 lety +34

    That first trick of adding major 3rds to C and D power chords and E minor - you just explained the Silent Hill 2 theme tune - Laura's theme.
    Awesome stuff, as always.

  • @BlackAx33
    @BlackAx33 Před 4 lety +5

    what is so stunning is that he talks about these different chord shapes and tricks and just makes you feel like its actually something you can do.. great stuff subed!

  • @deathanddismembermen
    @deathanddismembermen Před 4 lety +6

    I was so happy to see the last one, been using it for as long as I can remember. Never be afraid of dissonant sounding chords it only adds tension. Music and art is an expression as much as it is a discipline.

  • @max4879
    @max4879 Před 2 lety +4

    You're the man, Paul. As a new guitarist (32 hour in) you continue to keep me motivated. Looking forward to purchasing your online course, once I have control of the fundamentals required.

  • @mesmerical11
    @mesmerical11 Před 4 lety +9

    After 50 years I'm still learning new stuff! Great job Paul.

  • @realraven2000
    @realraven2000 Před 4 lety +13

    2:15 that shape is awesome. Love those 3 finger shapes that aren't totally stretching my hand

  • @hanzzee
    @hanzzee Před 4 lety +2

    The sound of that Martin makes me come back every time!

  • @scottbourne1095
    @scottbourne1095 Před 3 lety

    Paul, You have no IDEA how many tutorials I have watched on youtube to break out of my intermediate/advanced rut. Your topics are brilliant as they make me look at the same old stuff much differently. I am devouring every single one of your videos. Your approach, gentleness and knowledge is absolutely Perfect! Thank you!

  • @therickroller2358
    @therickroller2358 Před 4 lety +9

    thanks Paul for being just awesome. when my gf broke up w me i shifted all the time i spent on her to guitar bc it was something i wanted to do and it rly helped take my mind of things. bc i sucked at first i found your videos and your approach to guitar has rly stuck with me. i've gotten better over the past year at guitar and more but what i want to thank you for most is how you manage to keep your videos interesting for all levels of play. i already learn a lot of these things from just noodling around on my own but i still got to deepen my understanding of them with this video. it really feels like i've set off on a journey to understand all i can about music and its all thanks to you, (and my ex) the best guitar teacher i know!

  • @SpaceDisco1
    @SpaceDisco1 Před 4 lety +579

    People that see chords as „beginners stuff“ are beginners.

    • @FowlesIverson
      @FowlesIverson Před 4 lety +19

      The Martin D-42 is my DREAM guitar... if only I had made the purchase before wife and kids... oh well.. in another life, or possibly after retirement.

    • @charlie-obrien
      @charlie-obrien Před 4 lety +25

      As an enthusiastic rhythm player who supports my own vocals, I don't even bother trying to learn lead (scales, methods, etc) beyond a few simple riffs. That's why all of what Paul is showing here is "music to my ears".
      Being able to get the most out of chords while making the music fuller, smoother and more interesting is what I've always been after.

    • @abelj5145
      @abelj5145 Před 4 lety +3

      You're loved more than you could ever know
      Thanks for existing. Jesus love you

    • @charlesreid9337
      @charlesreid9337 Před 4 lety +3

      @@charlie-obrien i started only wanting to be a rhythm guitarist but something has made me want to play lead... i dont know why honestly
      But anyone who doesnt get chords are the backbone of guitar are just cluelees and imho without talent. It's the equivalent of saying "you dont need notes just play the frequency you want" to me..

    • @Enju23
      @Enju23 Před 4 lety

      Yeah.. I’ve been on and off playing for years, never got passed the beginner stages and I’ll say it’s easier for me to learn anything that isn’t all about power chords lol

  • @Tom-Lahaye
    @Tom-Lahaye Před rokem +2

    Your enthusiasm and the way you share your knowledge is very inspiring.
    After 25 years I picked up my guitar again, and your way of teaching, encouragement to try and experiment made me learn more in a few weeks than in a half year of 30 minute lessons at a music school and having to rehearse what you learned in those 30 minutes the whole week long.
    Yes, I know you have to learn basic patterns, notes, chords and strumming/picking patterns.
    But why not learn these while having fun doing different things, my love for the guitar is back thanks to you.
    I will start trying out your lessons.

  • @Official_Riffs
    @Official_Riffs Před 4 lety +3

    This is so far the coolest simple, straight forward, acoustic guitar tricks I have seen in 7 yrs. Thanks Bro

  • @pusaaaa
    @pusaaaa Před 4 lety +4

    That calm voice.. It also helps to learn what he's saying. Thanksss Paul Davids for this lesson!

  • @scottheaton8469
    @scottheaton8469 Před 3 lety +53

    #3 is huge. Learning caged chords around the circle of fifths and up the neck improved my playing more than anything else. Any chord, anywhere you need it on the neck. Great video.

    • @thadicus6985
      @thadicus6985 Před 2 lety +2

      Can't agree more. Alex Lifeson from Rush sometimes includes this style of play and it really took a toll on me

    • @q4991
      @q4991 Před 2 lety

      @@thadicus6985 idunno, but ole Alex ,,,,Some Say: "Never 'missed' a note''? or hardly ever, i Might believe?

  • @bradlundquist5483
    @bradlundquist5483 Před rokem

    Wow Paul !! These are fantastic!! I’m a drummer and bassist, with only limited experience on a guitar. Now I can drop a few new herbs and spices into my playing and it’s so much tastier! Love you countenance, your vocal cadence and that clear spark of a passion you bring to your instructional experience.

  • @jamiedubath8552
    @jamiedubath8552 Před 3 lety +1

    So good to have someone right in your living room just explaining easy tricks to you to improve your guitar playing. Thx a lot Paul!

  • @GreySaltGaming
    @GreySaltGaming Před 4 lety +3

    Love the videos. I've been self taught for the last 7 or so years and would never consider buying a guitar course.. HOWEVER I do want to get yours once I can afford it. You bring great value to guitar players and I'd love to learn from you, Paul. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @Metallizombie
    @Metallizombie Před rokem +7

    I like to add the low E in as well. For D though I like to use my thumb to grab a low F#. Once you start to wrap you head around how many different ways you can play the same thing a lot opens up. Good stuff.

  • @joelburritt3848
    @joelburritt3848 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent with others!

  • @zear0895
    @zear0895 Před 3 lety +1

    Never before have i subscribed to a channel, and not reacted to notifications as if they were commercial spam. Never before have i felt the urge to comment. You are a BLAST to watch! Most of the stuff i cant play, but in the pursuit of learning, your videos put the whole "How-To" category of videos on a completely different level. Hope you enjoy this as much as many of the rest of us seemingly do. These vids are AWESOME.

  • @jonathanrojas9773
    @jonathanrojas9773 Před 4 lety +3

    This video is refreshing for our beginner's musical perception haha, and perhaps will get us some fun for playing guitar.
    Thanks for do what you do man, we all appreciate it very much!

  • @periloustemple8290
    @periloustemple8290 Před 4 lety +4

    It is so fun just have you talk to us about anything. And, I love when you just play, as well. Lovely and always so tasteful. Oh, and you are a great teacher. This helps. LOL.

  • @anandskanth6326
    @anandskanth6326 Před 3 lety +2

    The D minor to C (g shaped) was completely new for me. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

  • @worshipGod001
    @worshipGod001 Před 3 lety +2

    Playing the 4 centre strings and letting the top and bottom ring out sounds nice too. The E chord on 7th fret for eg. B and Dmin.

  • @18echosf
    @18echosf Před 4 lety +39

    In my opinion, learning chords all over the neck is the key to developing meaningful lead lines. Robben Ford is a great example.........his rhythm playing is the basis for all of his fantastic melodic lead playing. During my playing career, I tried to do that exact same thing and it helped make me a much better and interesting player. Thanks for another wonderful and useful lesson.

    • @sambarnett6417
      @sambarnett6417 Před 4 lety

      James Taylor too,

    • @charlesreid9337
      @charlesreid9337 Před 4 lety

      I need to do this badly . The chord equivalent of playing scales. You see great guitarists do this without thinking.. theyve gone up 3/4 of an octave or more for that chord theyre looking for and it sounds fantastic

  • @jchris_fpv
    @jchris_fpv Před rokem +8

    Old video doesn't mean outdated. That is why I need literally go through of all your videos to learn more. Thanks for sharing with us. Cheers mate

  • @kenster865
    @kenster865 Před 2 lety +13

    Paul, I've started watching your videos for giggles and outright fun. I'm an old jazz-taught dude that started playing in 1961. I've learned a few things since then. 😉You come up with nice stuff and I like your teaching style... very laid back and non-threatening. That's very important for younger, newer players.
    One of the most instructive books I ever ran across back in my early years was Ted Greene's "Chord Chemistry". It first came out in 1971. Ted was a walking, talking encyclopedia of chords, chordal inversions, music theory, etc. An amazing player in his own right, he left us way too soon in mid-2005.
    If you haven't been exposed to Ted's written work or his videos up on YT you NEED to do so. A unique individual, like few others. Cheers, God bless and have an awesome Holiday Season. ☺

  • @0Stella
    @0Stella Před 3 lety +1

    Paul, this was epic, I watched it with my jaw on the floor, particularly the end bit with your bass note fill. love it, thanks!

  • @Tan12
    @Tan12 Před 4 lety +21

    9:24 Sounds almost like the beginning of "I Will Follow You Into the Dark" apart from resolving totally differently.

  • @eboard707
    @eboard707 Před 3 lety +10

    #5! Tried this out when I was first mastering open chords and thought I was crazy. This is great for beginners who want to start exploring beyond frets 1-3. Thanks for reaffirming this Paul!

  • @lilgreenmomo
    @lilgreenmomo Před 3 lety

    This is revelation for me. I've been mucking around on and off with stringed instruments for over a decade and really hadn't got very far. I have small hands so struggled with barring (though I recently had a breakthrough with those too) but just the simple act of moving those open chords around takes whatever you can do on a guitar up a notch! This is great video for songwriters. Thank you!

  • @andrewfield
    @andrewfield Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic stuff Paul. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

  • @CyberDocUSA
    @CyberDocUSA Před 4 lety +18

    Those open chord tricks are like chocolate sprinkles! *_Just throw them on everything._* 🤣 Thanks, Paul.

  • @michaelwhalen7991
    @michaelwhalen7991 Před 3 lety +8

    Thank you Paul. You made me a better player already in 15 minutes ! And gave me plenty to review and practice. I have a great ear and am good picking out of melodies but struggled with chords and memorization of names and such. I love improvisation and playing by ear You too play trusting your ear and actually "PLAY" as in having fun with the instrument ! Awesome video lesson. Will definitely consider your online beginner\ intermediate courses as you are a great teacher. Thanks again. Mike W.

    • @q4991
      @q4991 Před 2 lety

      An Ear, just 1 reasonably 'Good' Ear do 'i' pray. Alas, the Gods no longer operate on this level, yeah. U will have Very few problems! Me after 40 yrs. more 'OFF' than 'ON' these chords are another revelation, i wonder *Where* do All these 'Secret' things get taught? Too many 'tricks etc.' that 'i' have *Never* seen nor Heard of? but 'i' have NO 'Ear'....U must Do Great things with Such a born gift, just 'think' of 'We with NO Ear, nada, zip, many yrs, futile...and Thrive, Lucky person!!!

  • @aaronbennett1266
    @aaronbennett1266 Před 2 lety +1

    Ty Paul, 3 of those tips truly opened up so much for me as I've been working on pentatonic, linking everything!
    Ty my friend.👊

  • @maxallmark736
    @maxallmark736 Před 3 lety +1

    Always love some good tips to up my guitar game thanks Paul!

  • @jonathanhengst5547
    @jonathanhengst5547 Před 4 lety +7

    These kind of 'open string' music is just amazing... i love all kind of music working with these drones.
    I think instruments that inherently use such sound are really fascinating. I'm talking hurdy gurdy, bagpipes, flutes... i think mandola players take advantage of this as well to create this authentic sound you often here in celtic music. Wonderful.

  • @FelixRosas10
    @FelixRosas10 Před 4 lety +29

    9:24 “IF HEAVEN AND HELL DECIDE THAT THEY BOTH ARE SATISFIED!”

  • @GravelGuerrilla
    @GravelGuerrilla Před 3 lety

    I have been very heavy on my theory learning lately. So much so, it has crippled my creativity. This is a good reminder to just play and compose what sounds good!!!

  • @Oscarhobbit
    @Oscarhobbit Před rokem +1

    Paul, a big hello from Northern Ireland (UK). I love the entertaining and informative way you teach guitar. I have been playing guitar since age 13 and I'm now approaching my 50s. I am a self-taught guitarist, I played some of these cord tricks over the years, but I didn't know that they were a thing because I can't read music. They just sounded more rich and fun. I always thought I was playing wrongly because I was guided by my ears and not music theory. Thanks for this video, I really appreciate all your hard work and love your channel.

  • @danieljhadley
    @danieljhadley Před 4 lety +6

    Hey Paul, thanks for all that you do with your gift of music and teaching. Your passion and teaching technique combined with your personality, are a synergy of divine talent. I’ve been playing guitar for over 20-years, been in a band, and written many songs, and yet I just learned more about new creative chord voicing from your video, than all of my years of playing standard open, bar and power chords. I can’t wait to apply these new techniques to my future song crafting. It’s a wonderful thing when we not only discover our greatest gifts from God but share them with others, reflecting His love. I’ll be sure to thank Him in prayer this morning for creating you and giving you these gifts. At the end of your life, you will know that you made a difference on this earth by not only reaping what you sow, but giving freely of the treasures you have received. May God continue to bless you Paul in all that you do, in the name of Jesus. 🙏🏻

  • @richat1691
    @richat1691 Před 3 lety +9

    You can tell how good a guitar is just be strumming a c and a d chord - and that is one nice guitar.

  • @Nomadahtous
    @Nomadahtous Před 4 lety +1

    absolutely loved this lesson, i learned the chord slides easily in this lesson and love it

  • @LeoHajder
    @LeoHajder Před 3 lety +1

    I like adding the low 5 to powerchords with the root on the A string. You have shown the same with triad chords, but it works great with powerchords, too. You get thick and chunky instantly.

  • @sincerelyxleigh
    @sincerelyxleigh Před 4 lety +4

    Paul: says "sweet" like he didn't just play a master piece out of his head

  • @Rustyjamesman
    @Rustyjamesman Před 4 lety +655

    anyone else actually like learning weird/hard/interesting chords other than solos/lead lines or is it just me?

    • @ianstewart496
      @ianstewart496 Před 4 lety +12

      no I feel the same way

    • @jarodivey9033
      @jarodivey9033 Před 4 lety +1

      🙋🏻‍♂️

    • @misterknightowlandco
      @misterknightowlandco Před 4 lety +35

      Chords are more important. Chords are what make a song. Lead lines are nice and all but chords are the song.

    • @LakriTs9
      @LakriTs9 Před 4 lety +11

      I focus more on triads because i fingerpick alot and then add in a bassline on top but i guess thats considered chords

    • @dmz140
      @dmz140 Před 4 lety +16

      I love exploring chords! When I started playing guitar and started to learn the different chord qualities like maj7 and min7 I was blown away at how cool they sounded. Then I found myself listening to jazz and enjoying it. I’m no jazz musician but now I’ve dabbled and become a better musician for it.

  • @dl9151
    @dl9151 Před 3 lety

    You are the best guitar tutor on youtube. The personality is the best. you do not talk too much. You hit the mark every time. Excellent, Paul! I'm so glad I found your channel.

  • @stefandoell9660
    @stefandoell9660 Před rokem +1

    This is the one of the greatest guitar study videos. I have learned so much. Thank you so much.

  • @jamesdonnelly8888
    @jamesdonnelly8888 Před 3 lety +7

    Every time I come back to Paul Davids, I realise again how dang awesome he is. But this is because he just teaches us how dang awesome the guitar is without any ego. Just fantastic, thank you Paul.

  • @renzocalcagno536
    @renzocalcagno536 Před 4 lety +13

    When playing within an ensemble, I think it's best to avoid Roots and 5ths of chords unless you specifically need that extra 'weight'. I'd toss out the 5th altogether and finger the chords: Root, 3rd, 7th. You can do mots chording with three fingers! Then you should try extensions: 9, #11 and 13 on Major / 9, 11, 13 on minor / b9#9 b5#5, 13, on dominant. There's more to this, obviously.

  • @AViancourt
    @AViancourt Před rokem

    This is huge. I’m someone whose okayed for years but never much out of learning specific songs. Huge for that next level

  • @douglascollins3335
    @douglascollins3335 Před rokem

    Great lesson. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @mypetdrgn
    @mypetdrgn Před 4 lety +5

    As a drummer I totally dig this lesson! Actually during the shut down, I've been grabing the guitar and "picking" up where I left off, so this is really inspiring! Love that cat!

  • @danogden4291
    @danogden4291 Před 2 lety

    Great tips for beginners and intermediate players alike.
    One thing I noticed you doing a bit of but which went unmentioned is playing around the chord/playing in front of the chord. Simple trick, highly effective, and your video already has great examples of it.

  • @lucasgomann9131
    @lucasgomann9131 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey Paul this video is just great! You just showed me some super cool chords I would have never thought of and that with such a good energy! This is just what I needed to improve after a certain stagnation! Keep going this is great! 😊

  • @robertoladrondeguevara3873
    @robertoladrondeguevara3873 Před 4 lety +26

    5:50 ohhh that’s so Chris Martin!!!!!

    • @METTI1986LA
      @METTI1986LA Před 4 lety +3

      Yellow

    • @robertoladrondeguevara3873
      @robertoladrondeguevara3873 Před 3 lety +1

      Stuart Poll yes so bad!!! One of the most successful musician of all time!!! Horrible to be compare with him

    • @robertoladrondeguevara3873
      @robertoladrondeguevara3873 Před 3 lety +2

      Stuart Poll I don’t care 🤣 I’m not chris Martin so go and say whatever you want to say about him 🤣🤣🤣, he won’t read it anyways

  • @mattd8325
    @mattd8325 Před 4 lety +5

    When i hear a major 7 chord it's like this warm feeling - so smooth!

  • @rickjohnson4537
    @rickjohnson4537 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing something you’ve mastered and sharing the beautiful gems put in simple terms to help us play richer and share with others. The ripples go on and on. It doesn’t hurt that your kind spirit comes through so many thanks. Rick

  • @emiliopilar2009
    @emiliopilar2009 Před 4 měsíci

    Always good advice! Thank you.

  • @wandajames143
    @wandajames143 Před 4 lety +3

    That Maj7 is so Posty!

  • @michellekilby7656
    @michellekilby7656 Před 4 lety +4

    I was lucky that as a kid, my teacher, insisted on full chords. Even at 9 years old he had me using all strings where possible, having started with the 4 string version, then the 5 and where poss 6. He also made me fingerpick as much as strum, and although I hated practice at the time I'm so grateful now, cos I love to pick out tunes as I play songs. Best of all, he was a right folky hippy type. Only now do I realise, I was 10 years old singing protest songs and being a little mini Joan Baez.
    But I'm crap at lead!

  • @arjokortleve7275
    @arjokortleve7275 Před 3 lety

    Paul, je bent voor mij een grote inspiratiebron. Na vele jaren wachten heb ik weer een gitaar gekocht, een goedkope elektrische en een week later ook een akoestische, en je leert me zo veel. Geweldig. Dank je wel

  • @rcanoy09
    @rcanoy09 Před 3 lety

    thanks for the tricks, will use it for sure!

  • @muhammadtaimur1498
    @muhammadtaimur1498 Před 4 lety +4

    Lesson 5 is how I play most of my Chords. Apart from open chords, I know 3 other patterns which I transpose throughout the frat to play that specific chord.

  • @gezor20
    @gezor20 Před 4 lety +11

    hi Paul! Would you be willing to make a more in depth comparison between your new "favourite acoustic guitars"? Because I see that you are using the Martin and not one of the Collings... and I have now dived into Collings, almost bought a Cj Adirondack Rosewood back... then I played the Martin D28.... and got so confused! I liked it more! Also, mahogany... are you still happy about it?

    • @terryforrest
      @terryforrest Před 4 lety

      I have a Martin, but lust for a Collings OM2. The grass is always greener...

  • @damienokeeffe5592
    @damienokeeffe5592 Před 3 lety +1

    These are great videos and very helpful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for the guitar with us. D

  • @TheBrazuca069
    @TheBrazuca069 Před 4 lety

    Very useful tips!!! Thanks Paul

  • @mrtrunin
    @mrtrunin Před 4 lety +534

    Threat of COVID-19 = more practice time!

    • @ORflycaster
      @ORflycaster Před 4 lety +13

      TP, coffee, and a tuned guitar! :D

    • @Meeckle
      @Meeckle Před 4 lety

      👍👍👍👍

    • @giornogiovanna836
      @giornogiovanna836 Před 4 lety +1

      Shutup

    • @ORflycaster
      @ORflycaster Před 4 lety +3

      Or skip practice and count rolls of TP. Completely your choice.

    • @StefanGBucher
      @StefanGBucher Před 4 lety +1

      @@ORflycaster One roll -- and - a - two roll -- and - a - three roll -- and a four, five, six roll

  • @dpm4298
    @dpm4298 Před 4 lety +3

    5:40
    I always played chords in a certain way cause I learned to play the guitar by watching Chris Martin, that's the Chris Martin way

  • @jasonq111
    @jasonq111 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I love your tips and tricks, Paul. U know the guitar and theory inside out. Great channel!

  • @boomerfitzpatrick5730
    @boomerfitzpatrick5730 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the way you teach! So glad I found your channel. Thank you!!

  • @justinpettit6536
    @justinpettit6536 Před 4 lety +9

    I neeeeeed a Martin so bad in my life rite now AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

    • @markusfinkler9625
      @markusfinkler9625 Před 4 lety

      If it might be to expensiv for You, as it is by the way for me. I really beleave You should try out a Sigma (guess in the Staates they'll be sold as AMI). They're start off really affortable. Could maybe be a better craftmanship? Not for the money! Solid made... But hey they sound unbelievable like Martin himself 😅. No kidding I couldn't do anything but buy it. Is in tune since day one and intonatet perfectly. Not the highest quality Hardware... But all works like it should, so anyway much better than expected. Like mh really perfect no luxery pure functionellity. All for not even 250€. The only thing wrong with it is the guy that plays it😂. But I enjoy working in my playing with this uncredible Instrument. Cheers an have a nice Coronafree day fellows. Enjoy the silents arround, grap Your guitar an play 🌄🎸🎼🎵🎶

  • @johnmcaleese8459
    @johnmcaleese8459 Před 3 lety +21

    Folks, that $4,000 Martin wouldn't hurt either. Beautiful.

    • @robertpetty6334
      @robertpetty6334 Před 3 lety +1

      Tip: Don’t play a D-45 when your asking for financial support. Or a Collings OM. Just sayin

  • @claysimon
    @claysimon Před 3 lety

    wonderful thank you for your great tuition.

  • @olivier-pierredebelmont.3630

    That guy,Paul Davids....Since I discover this channel,my yamaha is begging me to give her a little rest!Amazing teacher,is soooo way up my capabilities,but its an honor to try to play and sound as good as he does!(sorry for my english,is as bad as my playing...)

  • @EmmeCalde
    @EmmeCalde Před 4 lety +40

    Me: "how good does his guitar sound.."
    Paul: "how good does this guitar sound?"

    • @henricavalcante4444
      @henricavalcante4444 Před 4 lety +7

      Dude, it was the same here. I was thinking about the sound of the guitar, which is amazing and them he talked about it.

    • @rudikessler
      @rudikessler Před 4 lety

      Take a Furch and you'll mean what you say.

    • @ericwinter4513
      @ericwinter4513 Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah, same page. Anybody know what it is?

    • @jonathanrolland3419
      @jonathanrolland3419 Před 4 lety

      @@ericwinter4513 Martin D-42

    • @B0K1T0
      @B0K1T0 Před 4 lety +1

      oeh nice it's on discount at my local store..
      only 6000 euros :P