The Secret to Learning Licks! (INSTANT SUCCES)

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  • We're diving into learning licks! 6 steps to make the most out of it, are you doing it already?
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Komentáře • 315

  • @ShawnTubbs
    @ShawnTubbs Před 2 lety +143

    Thanks so much for the shout out Paul! You do excellent work!

  • @alexwebmch
    @alexwebmch Před 2 lety +128

    What I love about Paul's videos is that he's not just teaching us tricks to make us sound better, he's teaching us techniques and the theory behind them, to make us into better guitarists and better musicians.

  • @GuitarOverdrive
    @GuitarOverdrive Před 2 lety +68

    Playing it in Major: "Hope ya'll like country!"
    Playing in Minor: "Man, this is so bluesy, I need a drink."

    • @michaelhaller784
      @michaelhaller784 Před 2 lety +1

      In Major: I Gotta Get Drunk...Willy Nelson
      In Minor: Whiskey and Wimmen...John Lee Hooker

  • @RhettShull
    @RhettShull Před 2 lety +291

    Shawn Tubbs is no joke, and a super great guy. Excellent video Paul!

    • @eadonayre
      @eadonayre Před 2 lety +6

      Such a complemet for your "learning song" video. Both great guitar players!

    • @theoo5657
      @theoo5657 Před 2 lety +2

      sorry to bother, but when will there be a new dipped in tone episode?

    • @ShawnTubbs
      @ShawnTubbs Před 2 lety +11

      Thanks, Rhett, hope you're doing well!

    • @TigerWill
      @TigerWill Před 2 lety

      And Shawn Menders is a "Legend" :))

    • @glenguldbeckmusic3410
      @glenguldbeckmusic3410 Před 2 lety

      And cool to see him with long hair in the Stone Temple Pilots MTV Unplugged special back in the day, playing guitar with his old Huntington Beach friends....

  • @fuzzyjedi
    @fuzzyjedi Před 2 lety +20

    In step 5, you clearly explain the basis for pretty much all BB King style blues (major over minor) in such a succinct way. It’s truly beautiful.

  • @christophergetchell6490
    @christophergetchell6490 Před 2 lety +39

    Every time I get done watching one of your videos, I always feel compelled to pick up one of my guitars! Thank you for inspiring me to get back into it last year when things were at an all time low. Now about a year later, I have more skills than I've ever had!!!

  • @Fabian5150
    @Fabian5150 Před 2 lety +12

    This is brilliant! I was never to much into learning licks, because I always thought I'd just end up playing the same things, but if you're doing it like this it's totally different and much better.

  • @gkillmaster
    @gkillmaster Před 2 lety +2

    You have the best guitar lessons online IMO. Concise and the essential aspects always. So grateful!

  • @JoePariseauMusic
    @JoePariseauMusic Před 2 lety +81

    THIS is such an important lesson and a perfect reason why "THINKING IN INTERVALS" is crucial!
    Intervals are transferable to other keys (Intervals are static), letters are (variable).
    Thinking in letters is like thinking of words one letter at a time. You'll feel like a child trying to sound out words.
    Thinking in intervals (numbers) is like instantly seeing the word/sentence as a whole, understanding what the words means and having the freedom to choose what context to use it in. AND... in ANY key!

    • @mattgee4867
      @mattgee4867 Před 2 lety +6

      I have no idea what you're saying

    • @mattgee4867
      @mattgee4867 Před 2 lety +2

      @@alexmungan9950 oh I see. Yeah that would actually require me to know the notes on the fretboard 🤣

    • @mattgee4867
      @mattgee4867 Před 2 lety +2

      @@alexmungan9950 you're asking way too much of me, mate.

    • @hannanathan564
      @hannanathan564 Před 2 lety +2

      Great way of explaining why to think in numbers with music.

    • @MouldyGuitars
      @MouldyGuitars Před 2 lety +4

      @@mattgee4867 Actually you dont need to learn all the notes. So long as you know the root position of the chord or scale you are currently playing then the rest are numbered positions relative to where the root note is. Then you can move around different keys or chords. the number scale intervals are always in the same positions relative to your root. You will quickly learn where your 3rds and 5ths are etc. This is where I am currently.. Trying to remember which interval (number) each note in the pentatonic shapes are. That will help get away from just thinking in shapes..

  • @danielmoss2394
    @danielmoss2394 Před 2 lety

    That tone is sublime. Watching you play and the way you smile and chuckle makes it so obvious that you truly love what you do. That is such a pleasure to watch.

  • @sparshjain1066
    @sparshjain1066 Před 2 lety +2

    I love how your videos are in steps

  • @jonmcneill1505
    @jonmcneill1505 Před 2 lety

    Paul,
    I absolutely love your Chanel. You’re a great communicator and I find myself walking away with a metric ton of usable information, every time I watch a video.
    Your attention to detail makes for really well polished videos that are very satisfying and easy to watch. Everything from the lighting right down to your articulation of words is inspiring, and it truly makes me want to get right after the content in the video.
    Hats off to you Paul. You’ve definitely helped my playing in many ways.

  • @justinshew3171
    @justinshew3171 Před 2 lety +2

    It’s always so much fun learning from you Paul. You are an incredible guitar player and teacher! I really enjoy your videos.

  • @HanZolo71
    @HanZolo71 Před 2 lety

    Hi Paul, I just wanted to let you know I think you are doing a great job. There are loads of people out there but your channel is one I always come back to. Your free videos are exactly where I want them to be. Challenging but doable. And the way you present them is great too. I like your enthusiasm. I must say you have me tempted to step into one of your courses. Keep up the good work 👍

  • @Brian-jl7ie
    @Brian-jl7ie Před 2 lety

    I knew many of those notes but this really helped me piece this together. The neck to me looks more connected than it ever has. Thank you David for presenting this so well. It is making a big difference for me and much of it is beginning to make more sense! This is really fun learning! I'm committed to break out of my rut and you're helping me do that!

  • @UncleKennysPlace
    @UncleKennysPlace Před 2 lety +45

    "... there are no shortcuts when learning guitar ..."
    It took a brave man to say that.

    • @mvp019
      @mvp019 Před 2 lety +5

      You mean all those YT ads promising instant results are...are...lying? My world is crushed - that was my master plan.
      Agree 100%. This is why so many people (and I have been guilty myself) spend all their time on gear and pedals and never really learn to play as well as they could have.

    • @chrisking6695
      @chrisking6695 Před 2 lety +1

      @@mvp019 Well new gear keeps me going...just new strings spark this urge to practice in me. Whatever helps you keep going do it. And if it's new gear and you have the money go ahead.

    • @mvp019
      @mvp019 Před 2 lety +2

      @@chrisking6695 Not for a second implying for one second that people shouldn't spend their money as they see fit. But I know a number of guitar "players" who suck but have craploads of gear but literally can't play. They learn how to play songs without learning how to play the guitar. They will watch hours of pedal videos, but won't spend 10 minutes learning music theory as pertains to guitar...and they use "tone chasing" as a substitute for learning to play.
      There are a lot of people who need to spend less on gear and more time learning and practicing...because as Paul said, "there are no shortcuts to learning guitar."

    • @bigassdummy46
      @bigassdummy46 Před 2 lety +1

      There are shortcuts. Haven't you seen "Crossroads"

    • @malcolmwindust3888
      @malcolmwindust3888 Před 2 lety +1

      Bert Weedon told me I could ’play in a day’ !! 😂

  • @unclesixer
    @unclesixer Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent, Paul, thanks so much for all the great videos. This one is especially thought-provoking

  • @stanskipworth
    @stanskipworth Před 2 lety

    So many people on CZcams feature *instructional* videos that are merely 'aspirational'. Paul, I appreciate your manner and approach to go farther and help me (and likely others) through your personal, and "inspirational" lessons that support my learning/playing, and ultimately enjoyment of a guitar in my hands. Sincere thanks to you, Sir.

  • @averyschick9011
    @averyschick9011 Před 2 lety +3

    I love Paul's playing so much

  • @justsnooze2558
    @justsnooze2558 Před 2 lety +16

    This guys playing is very accurate and tonefull. I try to be a "feel" player and I'm not that great. I came here for the details. Hoping to expand my playing. Great Channel!

  • @mikaashton2152
    @mikaashton2152 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video, and you explain it all so simply. I'm learning alot. All the tricks. Keep it up!!

  • @guitargirl7452
    @guitargirl7452 Před 2 lety

    Paul - your tone, feel and phrasing are just beautiful! 💓👏👏

  • @burtfranksenbeans1276
    @burtfranksenbeans1276 Před 2 lety

    So great, it's a lesson wrapped in a lesson. we get that really cool lick, plus, the how and why it works and where. Thanks Paul

  • @quailstudios
    @quailstudios Před 2 lety

    Paul, this is such a fun video. Love your style and playing. 👍👍👍 Cheers!

  • @d-sidespazuzu8971
    @d-sidespazuzu8971 Před 2 lety +3

    Today I've made a simple loop backing track and then started playing D major. Suddenly I played a D minor pentatonic lick and it sounded so good together!

  • @varunnadimpalli971
    @varunnadimpalli971 Před 2 lety

    In love with that tone! Amazing tips as always!

  • @Grant_Ferstat
    @Grant_Ferstat Před 2 lety

    Great one Paul and big props to Shawn who is just an amazing player and a great fella.

  • @tomeasley3538
    @tomeasley3538 Před 2 lety +22

    this goes back to an earlier thing you have said- everything is connected

  • @lynncampbell962
    @lynncampbell962 Před 2 lety +2

    Please, more videos like this. What a great lesson.

  • @7775Kevin
    @7775Kevin Před 2 lety

    Another great video Paul. Keep up the good work. Thanks!

  • @shivanshmandal7970
    @shivanshmandal7970 Před 2 lety

    Obviously a great help for me for learning any lick... thanks Paul

  • @Wellingtonasjr
    @Wellingtonasjr Před 2 lety

    You're right. My mind is blown right now.
    Although I knew about relative keys and everything else, but I have never thought of using licks like you described in different keys.
    Thanks

  • @CptHorus
    @CptHorus Před 2 lety

    Thnx weer Paul!
    Super veel van geleerd

  • @paulussantosowidjaja93

    Really awesome ideas you always have, Paul. Thanks!

  • @jochem420
    @jochem420 Před 2 lety +1

    this is actually really useful, thanks Pauly D!

  • @kilterkaos1
    @kilterkaos1 Před 2 lety

    This is a much-needed lesson. Thanks!

  • @manhattanmike6959
    @manhattanmike6959 Před 2 lety

    Love your videos. You make my playing so much better!!. Thank you

  • @jqvist529
    @jqvist529 Před rokem

    Paul, I ve been practicing shapes and notes for months now and then I find this!! I was struggling with phrasing and now I am soooo pumped!!!!! I was a theory major in college so I am in heaven with guitar now (was a piano dude) thank you!!!!!

  • @youbeknowin
    @youbeknowin Před 2 lety

    Paul you’ve got one of my absolute all time favorite CZcams channels dude. 🤘🏼👍🏼✌🏼

  • @glantont
    @glantont Před 2 lety

    Fabulous video. Loads to think about and use

  • @cesarcancino7225
    @cesarcancino7225 Před 2 lety

    Well done Paul

  • @scottkidwellmusic9175
    @scottkidwellmusic9175 Před 2 lety

    Another fine video,, Mr.. Davids!
    Thank you!

  • @meinhendl
    @meinhendl Před 2 lety

    sounds so wonderful !

  • @petermccarthy4525
    @petermccarthy4525 Před 2 lety

    Not many people will have the ease and mastery of the fretboard that you do. I don’t and I have been playing for most of my life. But this shows how things open up and your work will trigger a hunger for knowledge and a new experience of playing. Thanks, Peter

  • @georgearuldoss
    @georgearuldoss Před 2 lety

    Amazing Paul. Thank you.

  • @fizzysuxx
    @fizzysuxx Před 2 lety

    Very cool concept here Paul, much to learn!

  • @jimamsden
    @jimamsden Před 2 lety

    The Internet and social media has many issues, but Paul Davids isn't one of them. Paul has really enriched my life with his videos, not just from the technical and production aspects, but by who he is. That the Internet has given us this is a real gift.

  • @ynned21
    @ynned21 Před 2 lety +1

    Good morning from Nashville Paul......man I needed this and you always make it look so easy....until I start playing. :-)

  • @tonwanten6417
    @tonwanten6417 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Paul !

  • @daviddunkin7454
    @daviddunkin7454 Před 2 lety

    Fun video Paul, btw the 335 is sounding great!

  • @lohsolomon402
    @lohsolomon402 Před 2 lety

    Pretty good lick, I tried it and sounded really good in c major. Thanks Paul

  • @shinjial
    @shinjial Před 2 lety +7

    Glad to see a shout out to Shawn Tubbs. He's amazing, and his playing is so him, he does have his own voice. We can hear his influences, for sure, but he did make it his own.
    And he's a super nice guy to boot.

    • @stevengrinold3203
      @stevengrinold3203 Před 2 lety +1

      Agree completely. I've recently discovered Shawn doing some pedal and guitar demos. He's a great player for sure!

  • @GaveMeGrace1
    @GaveMeGrace1 Před 2 lety

    Thank you!
    Thank you! thank you!

  • @matonman325c
    @matonman325c Před 2 lety

    Wow. I’ve been playing for a long time and never heard it described quite like this before. Mind sufficiently blow.

  • @ss123sr5
    @ss123sr5 Před 2 lety

    You are one of the best teachers.Lot of respect and Love from 🇮🇳 Thanks 🙏

  • @milanmilicevic4618
    @milanmilicevic4618 Před 2 lety

    Everyone can learn to play same scale but 90% of sound are in hand connected to feeling... this Gibson sound like holy grail in Paul's hands, the sound and that connection to instrument are inspiring
    Thanks Paul !

  • @TMoneyC
    @TMoneyC Před 2 lety +1

    This was a very very useful video for us guitarists who are in that intermediate plateau 😅
    I'm currently learning/ practicing comfortably numb solo and apply those notes to other contexts/ timing too!

  • @benevans310
    @benevans310 Před 2 lety +14

    Man, this is just the video I needed at the level I’m at with guitar 🎸

  • @anthonyayers9405
    @anthonyayers9405 Před 2 lety

    I'd like to take a moment to point out how nice Paul's voice sounds in these videos. Excellent audio work!

  • @nsmtyler7
    @nsmtyler7 Před 2 lety

    Really good one Paul!

  • @mateussantos1549
    @mateussantos1549 Před 2 lety

    Paul, you're awesome!! I dream to become your student! I've improved a lot watching your videos. Glad i found your channel.

  • @AbediMusic
    @AbediMusic Před 2 lety

    Amazing teaching techniques

  • @PooNinja
    @PooNinja Před 2 lety

    Top tips ya got there Paul 🤘🏽

  • @danielmadet9159
    @danielmadet9159 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant. As usual !

  • @user-gj6rl7po9q
    @user-gj6rl7po9q Před 26 dny

    2 years ago I saw this video when I first started, thought to myself self yeah right I can’t do that crap now, I can’t even hold the guitar right. Now hear I am 2 years later getting down to business. Keep practicing people !

  • @motoring8407
    @motoring8407 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Paul, I had no idea you can slow down you tube vids, thanks again

  • @victorbr234
    @victorbr234 Před 2 lety

    Great tone, as always

  • @jakeah1175
    @jakeah1175 Před 2 lety +1

    Would love to see you do a tone course on your website … your tone is always so nice 👌

  • @GaveMeGrace1
    @GaveMeGrace1 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much!

  • @nine9whitepony526
    @nine9whitepony526 Před 2 lety

    I'm watching this video and something new just clicked in my head in terms of improvise soloing, and it isn't even something that really pertains to what you're talking about in this video. It's like an idea 💡 popped into my head. On a side note it amazes me how you pull licks just out of the air. I usually play the same 10 stock licks that i always use. Thank you for making this video Paul. These videos are a great source of inspiration.

  • @qjarman7753
    @qjarman7753 Před 2 lety

    Interesting and informative… oh, and very enjoyable to watch thanks

  • @chrisneeds6125
    @chrisneeds6125 Před 2 lety

    I didn't understand one word, but i clicked like anyway, you are such a joy to watch 😃

  • @thesoundboardstudio
    @thesoundboardstudio Před 2 lety

    Such a cool lick! I want to learn it too!

  • @elrincondelaguitarra3050
    @elrincondelaguitarra3050 Před 2 lety +2

    The reason a blues scale lick works on major, minor and dominant seventh chord is because of pentatonic substitution. That is, you're playing available tensions for chords (called the 'interesting notes' by Rick Beato). You could play that blues /chromatic lick not only over C major chord and A minor / major chord, but also: Dm, Bm, F#7, Bbmaj7, Fmajor. All those are available pentatonic/blues subs. You can check Rick Beato's book if you want to learn more about pentatonic substitution. There's also some videos on Rick's channel.

  • @pauldncn1
    @pauldncn1 Před 2 lety

    Wow Paul I have some learning to do !

  • @Numidoroti
    @Numidoroti Před 2 lety

    A new video of Paul, yeaaaahhhhh!

  • @thebeardedmother1535
    @thebeardedmother1535 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Paul.
    Been following you for some time even have a couple of your courses under my belt.
    Mate you never fail to delight and impress.
    Your success is so wonderfully deserved!!
    Thank you.
    I wish you much joy and peace.
    Kind regards.

    • @Stekkermen
      @Stekkermen Před 2 lety

      And what's your review on these courses, wondering to try them myself... so just asking, best regards

    • @thebeardedmother1535
      @thebeardedmother1535 Před 2 lety

      @@Stekkermen Hey Norbert,
      I purchased Lear/Practice/Play and Acoustic Adventure. Both were excellent for what I was looking for. To me Paul has a remarkable teaching gift and the content was superb. The cost of each is not super cheap but the quality is outstanding. If Paul's teaching style appeals to you, depending on what you are looking for his courses may be exactly what you need.
      All the best.

    • @Stekkermen
      @Stekkermen Před 2 lety

      @@thebeardedmother1535 thanks, sounds like a good recommendation to me.

  • @davidbailey1945
    @davidbailey1945 Před 2 lety

    Great stuff Paul. I've just transcribed this lick in notation via an AKAI riff-o-matic U40 phrase recorder.

  • @tylerl8353
    @tylerl8353 Před 2 lety

    I would be interested in learning to play the rhythm of the backing tracks to start. Love the lessons. Thanks.

  • @samuel.baraily
    @samuel.baraily Před 2 lety

    You make learning so much easier 😜 you are awesome 🤠

  • @GoodAfterNoon
    @GoodAfterNoon Před 2 lety

    Nice sounds good on the first song I tried it on

  • @jeffreyduavis6185
    @jeffreyduavis6185 Před 2 lety

    got it man. thanks a lot

  • @ZMDMC
    @ZMDMC Před 2 lety

    Amazing 👏👏👏👏

  • @fishfighter73156
    @fishfighter73156 Před 2 lety

    You just taught an old dog a new trick! Been playing 51 years and didn’t know this! Thanks!

  • @paulstubbs4487
    @paulstubbs4487 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant video Paul. You are the best. I'm Level 6 NLP and planning on doing the acoustic course next. After my "real" teacher you're the next best thing.

  • @ThomasFarrow
    @ThomasFarrow Před 2 lety

    Thank you! :)

  • @guitaronfire7526
    @guitaronfire7526 Před 2 lety +3

    For me, it sounded better played slow, I think these bluesy licks always sound way better this way, with more feeling. But, always nice to improve your speed and have these skills at your disposal.
    By the way, I’m a huge fan of your work! 🙏

  • @jacekuhler369
    @jacekuhler369 Před 2 lety

    Got to admit, it's a man crush. Paul Davis has pulled me out of so many ruts and holes in the past 3 months it's absolutely unbelievable. I've been playing for over 30 years, but he's made me a much better player in 3 months. Thank you Paul, you are simply, just absolutely an outstanding guitar player. Hands down the best teachers on the internet. Lol, if I had the money I would get the course but that will come later, absolutely! Thank you again, your awesome!!

  • @geoffreyhendrikx
    @geoffreyhendrikx Před 2 lety

    it took me 10 minutes to write this lick down, but no regret i love the lick thx paul.

  • @darrylhubbard931
    @darrylhubbard931 Před 2 lety

    Mr. Paul>>> I hit the like> Cuz I like you. Easy now I mean teaching and guitar playing you smooth devil, you. Cheers man!

  • @castleanthrax1833
    @castleanthrax1833 Před 2 lety +1

    Reading the comments below makes me grateful to my mother for forcing me to take piano lessons as a kid. Hated them at the time but so glad I understand music theory. Didn't stick with the piano but took up the guitar instead. Don't listen to those guys who tell you it's easy to learn how to play the guitar. Nothing worthwhile is easy but it sure is satisfying. 🎸🎶😎

  • @rudiyantohalim736
    @rudiyantohalim736 Před 2 lety

    What a good one 👍👍👍🙏

  • @davidbailey1945
    @davidbailey1945 Před 2 lety

    As the licks incorporate the minor blues scales, I have applied both the C and G minor keys when transcribing.

  • @aaronbennett1266
    @aaronbennett1266 Před 2 lety

    It's a shame we only have 1 Paul Davids! There's no one else out there that explains themselves as well as you my friend.
    I think I speak for all of us that benefit from your teaching, "we are grateful".🙏

  • @SUPERGAIN
    @SUPERGAIN Před 2 lety

    Nice Paul!

  • @ThomasWelraeds
    @ThomasWelraeds Před 2 lety

    I don't have that level of guitar but I just deeply enjoy listening to those fabulous tasty licks 🙂

  • @Bb186fo
    @Bb186fo Před 2 lety

    Paul's voice always reminds me of like a local station classical music radio host lol its very relaxing

  • @ueillevx5027
    @ueillevx5027 Před 2 lety

    Great vid

  • @mennofennema3055
    @mennofennema3055 Před 2 lety +1

    This is just great great stuff. If it wasn't for the appointment with the pile of laundry, this would well of been my evening's activity

  • @stevefox3776
    @stevefox3776 Před 2 lety

    Nice!