12 LEVELS OF CHORD PROGRESSION COMPLEXITY

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  • čas přidán 16. 05. 2024
  • In 12 levels we go from a generic chord progression to something very spicy!
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Komentáře • 396

  • @henryfuller69
    @henryfuller69 Před rokem +508

    Paul we need a guitar collection video

    • @User-cvhuidghjv
      @User-cvhuidghjv Před rokem +27

      We need it but without word "video".

    • @prashunaryal4716
      @prashunaryal4716 Před rokem +1

      Long overdue

    • @Roxanneredpanda
      @Roxanneredpanda Před rokem +4

      it'll be like 3 hours of him frantically showing guitars

    • @henryfuller69
      @henryfuller69 Před rokem +1

      @@Roxanneredpanda yeah but it's cool

    • @keeganitreal
      @keeganitreal Před rokem +4

      He has a studio tour, but yes a specific guitar collection would be dope. Good suggestion

  • @reapergrim1380
    @reapergrim1380 Před rokem +99

    I can say this channel has single handedly swayed me from a big pianist standpoint, to a new guitar player, and a year later playing the guitar better than some friends who have been playing for years.... you need to make a playlist that progresses from beginner level videos to you more complex ones for newcomers. Previously understanding piano on a complex level, you helped bridge the gap seamlessly. just wanna say thanks for all the cool tricks you've shared!

    • @guitardave3028
      @guitardave3028 Před 9 měsíci

      I just may have to get to be able to download...you are a phenomenal acoustic guitarist...😊

    • @amsteixeira
      @amsteixeira Před 7 měsíci

      L😅

  • @jeffwolinski2659
    @jeffwolinski2659 Před rokem +56

    JT is such an underappreciated guitarist by too many! Such a gift to the world, we've been so lucky to have him.

    • @quantummusic2322
      @quantummusic2322 Před rokem

      Beware of such offers...it could be a fraud

    • @jeffwolinski2659
      @jeffwolinski2659 Před rokem

      I'm sure it's bullshit!

    • @alexbowman7582
      @alexbowman7582 Před rokem +4

      He’s not under appreciated at all. He’s widely seen as a brilliant guitarist.

    • @jeffwolinski2659
      @jeffwolinski2659 Před rokem

      He is, believe me, I've had to tell to many people what a great guitar player he is who just looked at him as a singer who strums a bit of guitar. Never underestimate the capacity for musical illiteracy out there.

  • @lenhumbird
    @lenhumbird Před rokem +59

    The more complex and "jazzy" your versions become, to me the more they sound like Bossa Nova - the sound that Antonio Jobim made popular. Thanks for demonstrating!

    • @fafetico
      @fafetico Před rokem +9

      For anyone interested, check "One Note Samba" by Antônio Carlos Jobim.

    • @ewerton15
      @ewerton15 Před rokem

      Perfect!

  • @wizzio1507
    @wizzio1507 Před rokem +17

    I love these chords videos, it makes what is complicated at first seem fun and exciting!

  • @ghqsxy5470
    @ghqsxy5470 Před rokem +15

    It's awesome like everytime I see a new video I always come out with something more to learn, Thanks Paul.

  • @PeeJay57
    @PeeJay57 Před rokem +35

    The chord progression captures the tone of the whole song, which is why it sits so well with the monotone part of the melody. Love the final chords. The video helps to put the music theory into the real world of a well known song. Was that Microsoft Sam on vocals standing in for JT?

  • @keithjohnson70
    @keithjohnson70 Před rokem +6

    Bravo! I appreciate that you managed to traverse the chord sub landscape without getting bogged down in the technical swamp. And, as always, loving your guitar mastery and hopeful spirit. Peace and admiration from NorCal!

  • @the-deagledude
    @the-deagledude Před rokem +21

    25+ years Guitar player here ... and i'm still able to learn some new stuff with every vid you put out. Thank you Paul for all the hard work you obviously put in these. For me you are one of the most valuable Guitar Channels on CZcams

    • @quantummusic2322
      @quantummusic2322 Před rokem +1

      Beware of such offers...it could be a fraud

    • @the-deagledude
      @the-deagledude Před rokem +1

      @@quantummusic2322 Thank you Quantum Music, while i'm a human spam/bs detector myself i was aware that it's nonsense in the very first place, because why should Paul Davids use a second account (with strange name and telegram link) to make such "winning" comments instead of just commenting lol ... but i think it's great that you take the time to warn people that are maybe not that aware and click on everything that is thrown in their face online. ... so Thank you!! :)
      Also today this fraud channel changed it's name to Lucas Brar lol ... suprise surprise
      Greetings

    • @OriginalKingRichTv
      @OriginalKingRichTv Před rokem

      @@quantummusic2322 like you? Your comment makes feel unsure about your channel

  • @OrdinaryLatvian
    @OrdinaryLatvian Před rokem +46

    I think Level 4 is my favorite in this case. Simple but interesting enough, with that nice descending major scale thrown in.

    • @padovann
      @padovann Před rokem +5

      I’ll second that. Also felt like the lyrics are so upbeat that the major version fit best

    • @theoshaphat
      @theoshaphat Před rokem +1

      +2

    • @DB-fd6ho
      @DB-fd6ho Před rokem

      up 3, I liked the 2nd level as well

  • @eray6714
    @eray6714 Před rokem +7

    That's what i was looking for, currently writing some post-rock riffs and i wanted to get better at writing chord progressions. Thank you Paul!

  • @wimvandijk6275
    @wimvandijk6275 Před rokem +24

    That is why JT is a Master composer and a chord wizard! Thanks for this valuable lesson which clearly shows the how and why behind this progression.

  • @kevinburke6938
    @kevinburke6938 Před rokem +2

    Paul - this is the best video I have ever seen to build up the construction of chord progression and how to start from the basics and build up to JT level. Your videos are always exceptional, but this is in a league of it’s own with regards to content. Even if someone doesn’t know the music theory behind it, they can follow the sound and feel as you build it up. I had a blast with it this morning over coffee!

  • @mattterry1255
    @mattterry1255 Před rokem +1

    Paul, FANTASTIC job teaching of how advanced harmony is APPLIED and how much fun it can be when done well. Absolutely love your channel, man, all love and success wished upon you!

  • @evertjansen8661
    @evertjansen8661 Před rokem +1

    It's just a very nice, even beautiful progression. Bedankt Paul voor alweer een mooie les.

  • @AbComp870
    @AbComp870 Před rokem +1

    Love level 12 as it’s so interesting underneath that single note vocal line. Those level 12 transitions are so smooth and even though ‘complex’, seem much more natural compared to the abruptness of level 1. The complexity makes it sound unique too. Thanks for the great lesson!

  • @superhepu
    @superhepu Před rokem +12

    Famous brasilian composer and artist A. Jobim, composed, "O note samba".
    There is similarity with this. Jazzy stuff!

  • @harrybee3093
    @harrybee3093 Před rokem

    Thank you Paul for this wonderful progression.

  • @gabriel.andreato
    @gabriel.andreato Před 2 měsíci

    Amazing man, the best part of this content is choosing what level is enough for some song, I love all levels

  • @SukunaGames247
    @SukunaGames247 Před rokem

    bless you Paul. keep the content coming

  • @user-pw7lo7mq1i
    @user-pw7lo7mq1i Před 8 měsíci

    I'm very grateful for your guitar music.🎸🌈🌞

  • @LordVexlor
    @LordVexlor Před rokem

    More and more I think you are my favourite guitar channel, and the person who has helped me learn the most during this journey. Thank you so much. I've been playing for about a year now, started with acoustic and just got into electric a few weeks ago, and I always find myself coming to your channel when I'm trying to figure out what to learn next, or how to do something I can't quite get.

  • @batteryjuicy4231
    @batteryjuicy4231 Před rokem +3

    For a broke guy like me who can't afford real or online lessons, Paul Davids has helped me so much and taught me things that, without him, I would never know existed. And the production quality is top notch!

  • @keeganitreal
    @keeganitreal Před rokem

    Love these chord progression style videos 👏

  • @dvdjones
    @dvdjones Před rokem +1

    really great job, such a nice work of you,

  • @antl7219
    @antl7219 Před rokem

    I loved this video ! Incredible teaching material quality.

  • @jonathanlafrance8643
    @jonathanlafrance8643 Před rokem

    Great (advanced) lesson made simple Brother Paul! You’re gifted.

  • @brandonburns1679
    @brandonburns1679 Před rokem +1

    Such an interesting video!! I always find less is more when trying to embellish the sound, but I'm grateful for all these new chord shapes to add to my songwriting arsenal! Keep up the great work Paul and congratulations on your lesson series. It's been a delight watching you grow and share your love of music theory!

    • @brandonburns1679
      @brandonburns1679 Před rokem

      Don't fall for the Telegram scam. Leave it to CZcams's finest scam baiters to have their fun with them.

  • @passingby7967
    @passingby7967 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing your awesome knowledge about all that beautiful chords and guitar skills. Whenever I need some refreshing knowledge and sounds in guitar and music in general, I visit your channel to learn some new chord progressions!

  • @FerfesVillalon
    @FerfesVillalon Před rokem

    Nice progression, enjoyed it Paul. Nice concept to noodle with.

  • @joekyleboston
    @joekyleboston Před rokem

    Thank you Paul. Love you man!

  • @donpaulmoore4703
    @donpaulmoore4703 Před rokem

    Dude, youre such a great teacher. Thank you!

  • @kevinrakhitha6019
    @kevinrakhitha6019 Před rokem

    Love the chord progression vids Paul! Also, it’s great that this was released on the 4th of July! ❤❤

  • @baileybailey6808
    @baileybailey6808 Před rokem +4

    By the end it was a little much for me but I really liked that progression with the walking bass like. Great video!

  • @SakshamSharmaMusic
    @SakshamSharmaMusic Před rokem

    Man I love this Background... Great job Paul 👍♥️

  • @jameschan6920
    @jameschan6920 Před rokem

    It’s really awesome Paul, v inspiring!

  • @punaraseshani
    @punaraseshani Před rokem

    Love Your Videos Paul . Great Video Paul .

  • @1minutecomicswalahollywood648

    Nice Channel,
    Keep it up.
    Thank you, Sir.

  • @thetinkercook5430
    @thetinkercook5430 Před rokem +10

    This is the typical James Taylor type progression - trying to capture your "ear curiosity" and hold onto it. Relaxed rhythm. Meant to be ponderous and contemplative.

    • @blairwatkins508
      @blairwatkins508 Před rokem

      @@quantummusic2322 You don't like ponderous and contemplative?

  • @tuckjohns6683
    @tuckjohns6683 Před rokem

    Paul as a student of your two course and still working on them yes brilliant work out and the theory ( music that is ) is arm's reach from me good shit man cheers

  • @domagojskrbin8633
    @domagojskrbin8633 Před rokem

    Great as always! Your video for Autumn leaves is one od my favorites, very similar to this one...greetings from Croatia!

  • @pepstaarrs
    @pepstaarrs Před rokem

    Great very well explained guitar lesson!!! :)

  • @papamilo2671
    @papamilo2671 Před rokem

    8months ago i bought my first Guitar, acoustic.
    Have learn alot from You and Tomo Fujita! Thnx alot...

  • @Laseroscar666
    @Laseroscar666 Před rokem

    Wow. Amazing how you built this up.

  • @tommore3263
    @tommore3263 Před rokem

    You sure have a spot in the guitar world sir. Thanks

  • @yellowface1215
    @yellowface1215 Před 9 měsíci

    I picked up the guitar for the first time since I was around 10 years old, so about 11 years ago. I could only remember smoke on the water and sunshine of your love. I found your channel a couple months after starting and found it so fascinating even though I had no idea what you were talking about most of the time lol. It was definitely your skill, knowledge, and calming attitude and voice. Plus the great sound and video quality. But I made it my goal to go through each of your videos thet intrested me over days, sometimes weeks or months at a time until I could atleast loosely grasp the concepts your teaching. Now two years later and watching this *Just once so far* I can definitely keep up for the first 3 levels but dont understand how you could possibly think to add #5ths on certain chords or where to play 7ths and where not to. I assume its just feel but still it feels so distant. I kinda wish you had more content that caters to beginners but I also find the challenge of learning concepts that seem way to advanced really fun (aslong as my guitar is in my hands lmao)! Keep up the amazing content Paul!

  • @alexanderselimov2082
    @alexanderselimov2082 Před rokem

    Thanks, I just love the sound of these chords!

  • @69telecasterplayer
    @69telecasterplayer Před rokem +1

    Interesting. Inspiring. Love your Martin. I still have my old 76 Martin D35.

  • @micha0634
    @micha0634 Před rokem

    Wow! This is very nice! I'm trying to do things like this for quite a while and I think, I'm getting somewhere but this gives a new level of it to me. It encourages me to go further.
    Thank you!

  • @GretschProf
    @GretschProf Před rokem +1

    That is actually quite cool. As a chord guy, I really like the idea of chord variations.

  • @superbloggerindonesia

    Awesome tips! Thanks, Man.

  • @Shin69
    @Shin69 Před rokem +1

    Very much helpful man thankyou so much

  • @O.D.E.GuitarSoundtracks

    Hands down Best Guitar Channel on the tube!🎸

  • @RUAV2TWIN
    @RUAV2TWIN Před rokem

    Always a joy to learn this way..

  • @girlgeniusnyc272
    @girlgeniusnyc272 Před rokem

    Dude!!! Thank you!!

  • @wce_fan
    @wce_fan Před rokem +2

    James Taylor is a legend! Not enough people of my generation and younger know about him, but I was lucky enough to have grown up in a house where his music was played.

  • @MrBriang1
    @MrBriang1 Před rokem

    Wonderful, cool lesson... thank you!!

  • @jgabroz
    @jgabroz Před rokem

    just beautifull! thanks!

  • @pranaymangar2562
    @pranaymangar2562 Před rokem

    This is next level channel and i don't find any other one to match his level of expertees

  • @alphadaze6525
    @alphadaze6525 Před rokem

    Great explanations and analysis. It’s a progression adventure if you want it to be! Thankss. M

  • @eusmas3633
    @eusmas3633 Před rokem

    I really love these videos, you open a complete new world! I think I liked the progression best at about level 10, after that it gets too much for my ear. But wow, this is really interesting! Thanks!

  • @andrzejkostyuk
    @andrzejkostyuk Před rokem

    Right on time! :)
    Thanks for everything, Paul
    Greetings from Ukraine

  • @steveg9744
    @steveg9744 Před rokem

    Thank for this Paul.✅👍🙏

  • @fredart5674
    @fredart5674 Před rokem

    Good approach to embelishments on chords!

  • @punaraseshani
    @punaraseshani Před rokem

    Great Video Paul .

  • @beejaycarcagente410
    @beejaycarcagente410 Před 10 měsíci

    He is so good that an E major sounds like a different chord. Wow. hats off sir!

  • @davidpatrick1813
    @davidpatrick1813 Před rokem

    Very nice. Now that my sprained left hand thumb is on the mend I’ll be checking and learning the things here. Good job thanks.

  • @VitoGaarin
    @VitoGaarin Před rokem +1

    Very helpful, thaaanks👍👍👍🙂

  • @andymusic6943
    @andymusic6943 Před rokem +1

    Excellent video

  • @christopherfryda
    @christopherfryda Před rokem

    Solid video!

  • @krishmah586
    @krishmah586 Před rokem

    Gracias Paul 👍🏿🇲🇽

  • @geoffdavies2027
    @geoffdavies2027 Před rokem

    JT chord progression
    The main man ...been trying to figure this out for years
    Wonderful Paul as usual 🙏

  • @nakfan
    @nakfan Před rokem

    Delicious editing 👍 and I love James Taylor...

  • @camf8372
    @camf8372 Před rokem

    Paul Davids, thank you very much sir! A piece from my number 1 influence. James Taylor is the reason I play guitar now

  • @gulfcoastbeemer
    @gulfcoastbeemer Před rokem

    I love all your videos, but this video really is exceptional in the way it logically progresses through so many facets of music theory to the final harmonic reward. It affirms my belief than if you can play jazz you can play anything.

  • @ruthmanning9818
    @ruthmanning9818 Před rokem

    WoW ... You make chord info really easier to understand. I need these kind of lessons as I am a beginner 🔰 trying to get around in my song writing. Great !!! Hello 👋👋👋 pray 🌍

  • @alejandroalvarezdominguez9157

    Amazing job there Paul. I’ve recently started to go through your music theory and chord progressions videos and they’ve helped me a lot. But even if they all teach me something different they all sound the same. Not a complaint, but I think you could sometimes get off the jazz and the blues and it could be a lot more fun

  • @tomasrosenberg3430
    @tomasrosenberg3430 Před rokem +1

    Very interesting! Thank you.

  • @sebastiangutierrezsandoval4567

    Guitar-wan Kenobi

  • @shuaibird.official
    @shuaibird.official Před rokem +1

    It took me 3 nights of learning to absorb all the information presented here. It's better than those one-hour long music theory video.

  • @Sensmitter
    @Sensmitter Před rokem

    Cool demonstration.

  • @philipnixon7835
    @philipnixon7835 Před rokem +16

    Really interesting but sound balance makes it tricky to hear the chords with the vocals. 🙏

  • @KM-co5mx
    @KM-co5mx Před rokem

    Thank You 🙏 Paul
    Happy 4th!!! 🗽 🇺🇸 🎸

  • @k8923
    @k8923 Před rokem

    Beautiful chord progressions, Paul. Works well with Taylor's laid back style.

  • @AnthonyLazaroMusic
    @AnthonyLazaroMusic Před rokem +1

    Somehow it ends up reminding me of The Girl from Ipanema! When was this song released? Because I feel these 2 songs have a lot of things in common! 😉

  • @danielesibio5765
    @danielesibio5765 Před rokem

    Chord videos are always the best

  • @jordivillanueva1793
    @jordivillanueva1793 Před rokem

    Great video, Paul. Level 12 is too jazzy, too complicated for me and too twisted for my fingers, but the progess shown from level 1 to above using secondary dominants, II-V-I and tritone substituion, is a complete great lesson of armony. Thanks a lot. By the way, your English is also excellent ¡¡¡

  • @kbtguitarman2775
    @kbtguitarman2775 Před rokem

    Great vid bud! I always think I know a lil bit bout guitar til I watch your vids then I realize I don’t know much at all lol

  • @BBQ1953
    @BBQ1953 Před rokem

    So many Jazz chords in this video! I heard elements in this presentation that sounded like the sort thing Taylor does in his live shows. It was interesting seeing a bunch of the chords I’ve learned over the decades that I play in Latin Jazz and especially in Bossa Nova.

  • @jeremyacton4569
    @jeremyacton4569 Před rokem

    Layer upon layer upon layer of musical thinking, like a Dagwood sandwich of chord flavors, which thought can surely be applied to any chord progression. Thanks for a VERY interesting lesson.

  • @PhilipKingkeyofC
    @PhilipKingkeyofC Před rokem

    This is right up my progresson alley. I love the alternates. Melodic chord play?. I’m in. Thanks Paul
    Acoustic adventures expands on this , yes?

  • @jacobmota9277
    @jacobmota9277 Před rokem

    Hi Paul I want to tell you that I really like your videos and I never miss one of them because I always learn something new.
    I have a question about the guitar course, at some point will the subtitles be available in Spanish?

  • @kevsumner2064
    @kevsumner2064 Před rokem +1

    I'll be scribbling that lot out tomorrow. Thanks so much.

  • @scottkidwellmusic9175

    Thanks, Paul 🙏
    The last few chord progressions sound amazing, and fit well with the vocal line.
    It's a bit much for me to comprehend and play at this point. I may get there... not likely

  • @kalashniconb6459
    @kalashniconb6459 Před rokem

    legend

  • @Yetipuk
    @Yetipuk Před rokem

    Pure Jack Johnson stuff! :) thank you!

  • @nunuswordful
    @nunuswordful Před rokem

    Spellbound!!...witnessed the art of the craft

  • @Blackeyedbeaver
    @Blackeyedbeaver Před rokem

    Mr. Davids, I adore these videos where you worm your way through the theory, building step by step. Another song for you to consider? "Crazy Game" by the Indigo Girls. I am fairly well versed in music theory...and I have no clue what is going on in those most amazing progressions!!

  • @itsarpitagnihotri
    @itsarpitagnihotri Před rokem

    Hi Paul,
    My name is Arpit and I’m from India. I’ve always been an admirer of your work and this video was simply amazing. It’s like learning how to walk.
    Anyway, I decided to go for the ‘Acoustic Adventure’ course you’ve created and wanted to know whether the course will have theory lessons like these or not?
    Looking forward.
    Cheers!

  • @benspratt3401
    @benspratt3401 Před rokem +4

    Love these chord progression videos! I'd love to see you check out "The Door" by D'Angelo, it's got a really nice progression and a cool strumming pattern.