One thing I heard once that stuck with me is this: practice doesn’t sound good. If it sounds good, you’re not struggling. If you’re not struggling, you’re not learning.

@Silverfirefly1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, i started yesterday and your comment made me feel like I'm learning and it's ok.

@oneohsix106

3 жыл бұрын

But also, my band teacher would always says “practice doesn’t make perfect. Practice makes permanent”. So practicing correctly is imperative so you don’t practice things wrong over and over and build bad habits.

@AHardGamesNight

3 жыл бұрын

One thing that helps me keep my motivation going is to practice small sections at a time. If I'm trying to learn a specific song, I'll master one or two "phrases" at a time, and then tie it together until I can play the whole song front to back. Works for me. I don't get overwhelmed with the whole song and it's exhilarating to play a phrase perfectly, and even more so to connect it to the next one. Eventually you learn the whole song.

@hellothere_24

3 жыл бұрын

@@oneohsix106 I learned in dancing that we should give our best in practice because thats going to mirror the actual performance. I can use that in playing guitar as well

@WalleyeGuy4

3 жыл бұрын

@@AHardGamesNight To add on to what you are saying. Trying to learn a whole song in an hour is not a good thing because you will take shortcuts, they are unavoidable. Very short or repetetive songs do not really apply to this but generally speaking, pieces are the way to go. It midigates shortcuts and overall allows your playing/practicing to be thighter and more effective.

This guy really is the Bob Ross of guitar. Watching him always relaxes me....

@diego2112gaming

4 жыл бұрын

I get where you're coming from, but if you want the Bob Ross of guitar, check out Chords of Orion.

@nckwlch

4 жыл бұрын

Who he?

@diego2112gaming

4 жыл бұрын

@@nckwlch That's the channel name on KZread, "Chords of Orion." He does ambient guitar tutorials, and he's just absolutely amazing. Not only is his music the sonic equivalent of Bob Ross' paintings, his voice is very similar, and his attitude towards life and teaching is the same.

@toastoftowne1076

4 жыл бұрын

Eric Haugen is the Bob Ross of guitar. No lie. Check him out

@samhepworthmusic

4 жыл бұрын

He makes me feel like he’s hugging me and saying “it’s okay, I’ll get you through your shitty guitar playing”

"I wanted to see him enjoy his guitar. I was in no way judging, I never do that and if you're a musician you should never do that, just enjoy music." "I bought two pieces of gear that made me a better player, my first acoustic and my first electric." Paul Davids is the best guitar teacher on the planet, and I think probably one of the best human beings.

@abiogenisisxoxogossipgirl

3 жыл бұрын

@therainman777 I ate a whole pizza today. This guy LITERALLY changes the world.

@kyleolin3566

2 жыл бұрын

@@abiogenisisxoxogossipgirl A large? Because that is an impressive feat unto itself.

@abiogenisisxoxogossipgirl

2 жыл бұрын

@@kyleolin3566 always. With stuffed cheese crust

@kyleolin3566

2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact. We all have the power to change the world. Your post made my day just a little better. I hope your days are filled with many delicious pizzas and all the toppings.

@defaultdan7923

Жыл бұрын

@@abiogenisisxoxogossipgirl i just wanna let you know 7 months in that you’re taste in pizza is amazing

Summary man was not there, so I've come.. Here it is 1. Noodling instead of practicing 2. Listen to the guitar 3. Care about tone 4. Artistic expressions 5. Caring toooo much 6. I need to have that Oneee gear! 7. Hitting the plateau 8. Music theory as a rule Thank me later, Byee

@kaim.8462

3 жыл бұрын

no, it is 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,6 :P

@yuki2yeti

3 жыл бұрын

Thnx dood

@m0j0b0ne

3 жыл бұрын

Posted, before I read yours.

@6105boe

2 жыл бұрын

Not the hero youtube comments section needs, but the hero youtube comments section deserves.

@JustinasGrazulis

2 жыл бұрын

I am later, so time to say thanks :D

“Or turn the metronome on even.” Let’s not get carried away, Paul!

@Anonymous.android

4 жыл бұрын

I just snorted reading this 🤣

@agentvx8320

4 жыл бұрын

I hate metronomes and always have. But when I started practicing using drum machines I never looked back. Not only are synth drums far more enjoyable to practice to than metronomes, but you have tremendous freedom to give yourself prompts for more complex rhythms, and they'll teach you more about music theory to boot.

@agentvx8320

4 жыл бұрын

@Idea Headed I mean, I think the metronome is an archaic way to accomplish it, but playing phrases super slowly but with enforced rhythm is hugely beneficial. We certainly shouldn't be playing *at full speed* until we can play it perfectly over and over again, but that's not the only reason to use a metronome or drum machine.

@noemihuisman3387

3 жыл бұрын

ARGGG so I picked up my metronone again a few days ago.... I hate it but it helps....

@evilcowboy

3 жыл бұрын

I tend to play along with backing tracks and songs literally every song to me is a backing track, I just ignore singing if it has it in it and still use it.

"You don't need to reinvent the wheel, You just need to use the wheel to get to new locations" That was brilliant!

@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward

4 жыл бұрын

Dont wet yourself

@squirelova1815

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, like to the song's perfection. Theory is just the language to analyze and communicate the desired result.

@davidhamden9779

4 жыл бұрын

Yer i liked that one too!!

@welitondasilvasantos2334

3 жыл бұрын

Like my match teacher used to say "You dont need to create new tricks, you just need to learn them, like monkeys do ar circus"...

@C.H.Adrian

3 жыл бұрын

Tell that to Steve Vai 😅

“There are no wrong notes in jazz: only notes in the wrong places,” [Miles Davis]

@AndersMcTee

3 жыл бұрын

Jazz also has drums that sound like a man building a shed.

"I'm not a natural musician. I have to work very hard to get anything out." Jimmy Page, Total Guitar magazine, 1996.

@PaulDavids

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Could I find that somewhere?

@maryvanslyke1559

3 жыл бұрын

@@PaulDavids jimmy page, total guitar magazine 1996!

@stanphillips7277

3 жыл бұрын

Being a huge Zeppelin fan and I think I'm like intermediate at least, but reading that makes me feel better somehow! Thanks for that. If I'm asked "Who's your favorite band?" I say Zeppelin but I have eclectic tastes. Frank Sinatra was asked his favorite song and he said something like "That would be like asking me if I preferred Steak or Vanilla ice cream...I like them both, it depends on my mood"...

@axeljones8684

3 жыл бұрын

Nobody's a natural at anything. They either begin sooner and/or have a better practice structure/schedule.

@etucc8

3 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Paige could read and COMPOSE music before he turned 18.

Personally the one piece of gear that has absolutely made me a better player was a looper. If i get bored playing something I can make a simple loop and play for hours by myself

@overtonesnteatime198

4 жыл бұрын

Whats a good looper to start with ?

@Walkeranz

4 жыл бұрын

Tc electronic ditto

@Al-hx6pc

4 жыл бұрын

The next thing I will invest in, definitely.

@PaulDavids

4 жыл бұрын

Good point.

@quickslvr53

4 жыл бұрын

Best thing I ever did too start improving! The TC looper is simple yet effective.

9. Stop watching so many KZread guitar videos, and spend more time practising and learning. 🙄 This is one I'm guilty of.

@stephenfiore9960

4 жыл бұрын

*WATCHING KZread is going to be the DOWNFALL of WESTERN CIVILIZATION!!*

@sinisterminister6478

4 жыл бұрын

Me as well. There are so many different 'guitar instructors' out there and each saying something different and each one declaring that there's and only there's is the right way and it will only cost you this much to make you the best of the best. It's do damn confusing.

@alphanumeric6582

4 жыл бұрын

I'm very guilty of this as well specially when people are self learning just like me

@schnirzelzwirn

4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite KZread guitar instructors, Jens Larsen, said that not getting focused is an important mistake. He recommended to stop watching too many of his videos.

@shoegazeforever8810

4 жыл бұрын

I blame Paul Davids and his fellow KZread music teachers.

Regarding #6... I recently bought a new acoustic for $350 because my first and only other guitar was a cheap $100 guitar that was very difficult to play. The playability of my new guitar is so much better that I can play songs fairly easily that were nearly impossible on my last guitar.

@frankstephenson1746

Жыл бұрын

Nothing worse than a cheap acoustic.

@tsktsktusk5584

10 ай бұрын

No such thing as the best guitar, only the worst one.

@ripperthecrooks6428

8 ай бұрын

Hello kitty guitars??

Inspirational. Puts technical ability in full context . Plus some great , simple hints and tips , whatever level you're at . Thanks Paul. Best guitar training videos I've found on KZread yet and I've watched a few (hundred ). This is about playing music , not just playing the guitar.

“When the intellectual part of guitar playing overrides the spiritual, you don’t get to extreme heights.” - John Frusciante 👌💛

@mrburns366

4 жыл бұрын

Like Malmsteen.. lol

@aleksabajic2221

4 жыл бұрын

Tako je brate moj Balkanski😁

@MerkinMuffly

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Fripp begs to differ.

@matthewjames11

4 жыл бұрын

ivankriletic welcome back Johnny

@sergiomadrigalmora9454

4 жыл бұрын

buuut you have to have a strong intelectual part to for your spirit to work with.... I learned this the hard way

I clicked the like button with so much feel David Gilmour is proud

@ThinWhiteAxe

4 жыл бұрын

Did you click it four half-steps up for about 3.5 measures though

Dude you’re seriously such a good teacher and do an amazing job at explaining why and how we can break the “rules” of music etc. Thank you for helping me get my love of playing back!

Knowing your fundamentals and learning from better artists so you're not always trying to reinvent the wheel is a massively helpful piece of advice for literally every creative endeavor.

I'm definitely guilty of the noodling not practicing, for roughly a year I would pretty much just noodle and wouldn't learn all that much (this also lead to me feeling like i was stuck on a plateau for ages) but now over the past couple months Ive started putting much more effort into learning and now I can make a much spicier pot of noodles

@raineslucas333

4 жыл бұрын

Bee what things have you started doing

@youwaisef

4 жыл бұрын

@@raineslucas333 Probably add red chili pepper flakes to the broth

@rxw5520

4 жыл бұрын

Only one year good on you for recognizing it. A lot of guys end up noodling for 30 years.

@bee5616

4 жыл бұрын

@@raineslucas333 Recently Ive been trying to learn Polyphia songs which should keep me learning for the next 20 years or so. Also learning to recognise what i suck at

@starlinyn9292

4 жыл бұрын

@@bee5616 I want to learn new songs but when I get to starting to play the notes and chords I feel intimidated and give up, any advice?

0:39 1 - Noodling vs practice - no timing, no vision, no concept, no challenge. Practice means challenging yourself, exploring and going beyond boundaries, repeating and improving 1:50 2 - listen to the guitar 3:05 3 - Care about tone 4:00 4 - artistic expression 4:58 5 - caring too much 6:09 6 - I need to have it 7:28 7 - hitting the plateau 8:59 8 - music theory as a rule

@goodpeopleoftheworldunite

4 жыл бұрын

10:61 pay to win

Paul being the professional and absolute monster of a musician that he is, and putting all these lessons, tips, techniques, and theory explanations/cool little things up for free despite having this new course and other material that he produces that is paid, is really helpful and awesome and so encouraging. It makes me excited to teach others once I get to a higher level and motivates me to practice so that I can share the beauty of music with others who want to be passionate about it. Thanks Paul for everything you do!

Paul, Thank you for what you do and how you do it. Your light hearted approach helps make the learning so much more fun. I have been playing guitar since I was 10 years old. I’m 62 now and beginning to play again after a layoff due to health and orthopedic issues. During the past 50 years there have been periods of time away from the guitar and its always wonderful to return to it. My journey has been a mix of self teaching, formal lessons, learning informally from other guitarists, learning folk finger style playing off of Public Television when I was 12, and now utilizing apps to collect songs and instructional videos like yours on KZread to improve my playing knowledge. In the beginning I had a sub par guitar which made playing and learning more difficult but I was passionate and hung in there. I would alway encourage anyone to get the best instrument you can afford and find someone to help you keep it in good repair ( getting yearly set ups and changing your strings regularly) and learn how to properly treat and keep your instrument. That contributed greatly to my improvement and enthusiasm for playing. You may have covered this in your course. I am new to utilizing KZread as I have had a 5 year layoff. What I most wanted to say was thank you and that I always learn something each time I watch one of your videos. There is always something that helps me learn and improve. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us all.

"Tone is in the fingers" , "practice trumps gear" and "not being so critical of your own playing / enjoy what you're playing" .. absolutely resonated with that!! Thanks Paul, great vid.

"It's not where you take things from - it's where you take them to..." Jean-Luc Godard. Thanks Paul!

@lionelfrontier2129

4 жыл бұрын

I never expected anybody to quote the "Nouvelle Vague" king in the KZread comment section. Just nailed it !

@NedJeffery

4 жыл бұрын

My first thought was "I don't remember that line from Star Trek, but it sounds right"

@blues61

4 жыл бұрын

@@NedJeffery Ha! lol...

@nikolaskuhl

4 жыл бұрын

@@NedJeffery damn, same here, despite I studied on filmschool :D

This is such a beautifully accurate video. I need to watch this today. I’ve been playing for over 15 years and I’ve never used a metronome, learned about keys, how to read music, what tone is, even much about music theory in general. I have such a small understanding of the notes and such that I’m finally feeling like it’s limiting me. I love that this art is ever growing and I’ll never know it all. I’m considered pro to a lot of people but I feel so amateur when I see others play. Perspective is so important lol.

@ruthmanning9818

Жыл бұрын

Also be encouraged today to learn by book to sight read. Go slow I love it. Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 or 2. It can be a good feeling to finish your songs by reading the notes...like a kid does. Plus you get to go forward and get to the next level faster than you expected. Blessings to🌍

@briancvrrbs

Жыл бұрын

You are just like ME!! Hahahahaha Just this month Ive been focusing on all these aspects of guitar playing, and I finally feel like I'm growing musically 🥲

@jimmyjams5038

Жыл бұрын

​​​@@briancvrrbsthe algorithm finally found us. I've been practicing scales and actually learning the fretboard and it feels amazing. I felt like the original comment was actually my comment at first lol

@L3O_mendes

Жыл бұрын

Its because people that dont play guitar have different perspectives yeah i know you know but you know ight

@armandoenrique6285

9 ай бұрын

coming from a similar background but as a classical player new to electric it's funny how people think you're a pro but you could also "know" so little

Number 5 was huge for me. I find myself handicapping myself by judging myself too hard or comparing to others. The most beautiful thing about music and expression through guitar is everyone is different and has different influences, life experiences and styles. Thanks for hitting on that

"Stop using tabs" *every guitar player has left the chat* Edit: Every classical sheet using guitar under this comment can just take their opinions and leave. I made a joke I've been playing for 15 years but tabs. Tabs are amazing. They help new guitar players learn! And it motivates them! The people who know sheet music and learn by ear you didnt just pick it up and learn that in a day it took time. And motivation just like new guitarists and musicians take time and motivation to learn tabs and then move to learning by ear if you are judging these new players for using tabs instead of immediately being an expert you're a tumor in music that needs to be removed from the community of musicians. No one wants your aggressive, selfish, and useless opinion. Edit 2: thanks for the likes! ❤

@nerevarindoril3773

4 жыл бұрын

Not me. I really second that advice. Glad I had no internet when I was starting out.

@malachia8590

4 жыл бұрын

mh,,no

@ryang3225

4 жыл бұрын

Not even close dude. You should stop doing that

@ardlkulekci8931

4 жыл бұрын

what to use instead ?

@nerevarindoril3773

4 жыл бұрын

@@ardlkulekci8931 uhm... your ears? How do you think musicians learned songs before the internet?

#1 Bad Habit of mine is honestly comparing myself to other Guitarists I look up to. It's not necessarily bad, but it is unhealthy to really compare to another that is in a different or other style of playing. It's comparing apples and oranges

@eatmysalt291

4 жыл бұрын

Why can’t you compare apples and oranges? They’re both fruit.

@jonasgryte6591

4 жыл бұрын

So true ...

@Stillson14

4 жыл бұрын

Comparison is a thief of joy. I can't tell you how man times I wanted to see how a guitar sounds at a guitar shop but didn't because there were better players there.

@jamesvancam

4 жыл бұрын

@@eatmysalt291 lol its just a saying.

@kubon1

4 жыл бұрын

yeah he just said. challenging yourself is a good thing. try to play like them in different styles. whatever

This guy is really so cool. Knowledgeable, passionate, kind. I love his philosophy

@liamsmith6628

3 жыл бұрын

You can tell he really loves what he does!

"You develop a style when you fail to sound like someone you want to sound like." - John Mayer PS: Chin up, mate. Don't give up your passion, you'll find your own style sooner or later.

@visitur4914

3 жыл бұрын

One of life's great ironies is that the only way to become original is by first copying others.

@visitur4914

3 жыл бұрын

@therainman777 It's from Orhan Pamuk. I agree with him.

@visitur4914

3 жыл бұрын

@therainman777 It's safe to say the first musician was "original." But even the person in your experiment would likely be taking aural cues from the birds, the waves, the wind, etc... He'd trip and hit his head on a palm tree, and the beautiful percussive thud would register through the pain. He'd want to "imitate" it, and... one thing would lead to another. Although I don't think there are a lot of people walking around today never hearing music, I'll leave it as an open question based on your thought experiment. Certainly, from what I've observed of life, great artists seem to go through the realm of imitation before they fully manifest their genius.

Recently, I have been learning and memorizing common/basic songs instead of noodling around. I feel that there’s a sense of progress that way rather than playing the same riffs/routine over and over again. It is also more practical since I can use it outside in case someone might asked me to play something.

I’ve found that when playing with a friend, you can learn a lot and be inspired by their playing style. I hit the plateau, but went to jam with a friend for the first time in years and it helped me clear my slump.

I love the way you just talk about playing man! clearly so passionate and motivating! thanks for all your videos!!

He is a very practical and accomplished musician. He encourages the listener with his explanations and presentation skills. Great job.

Oh Paul Davids. You're such an encouraging and kind individual. I appreciate you and your approach to helping others. I wish you continued success!

hi Paul: I'm a street busker in your hometown Rotterdam. One thing you forget to mention is relate to your audience. During my performances I have so much fun with my audience, triggering them with funny moves and gestures, which results in great interaction. Actually I'm addicted to it. The guitar is a tool for freedom of expression! Anyway, thanx for the great Chanel you've created and I wish you the best. Hope to meet you one of these day. Musical Greetzzz!

@wolf8781

4 жыл бұрын

Michiel Waterman hollanddddd🇱🇺🇱🇺🇱🇺🇱🇺nederland

@Skade_

4 жыл бұрын

Hey! I know you Michiel! I love the way you interact with the audience and also having fun with combining the harmonica!

@michielwaterman5260

4 жыл бұрын

@@Skade_ Hi Stefan, it's always a pleasure! Musical Greetzzz!

@yoavhanuka2772

4 жыл бұрын

Wow wish i could say the same!

@michielwaterman5260

4 жыл бұрын

@@yoavhanuka2772 Hi Yoav, it took me 10 years to liberate myself and find that freedom. Play, swing and let the notes ring! Musical Greetzzz!

Hey Paul. This video was part of my motivation for starting lessons 2 years ago (after over 25 years of playing poorly). Because I only knew how to noodle ... and I didn't understand timing well enough. Changed my life. Thanks for being awesome :)

Paul, this are one of the most worthful thoughts on playing music for me! I heard often "I wanna be/play myself" from other musicians, and they went strange paths, nobody wants to follow. Your video gives me a new, positive structure of my exercises, playing and a better mind set, to grab the guitar and the sax. For long time I neglected the basics, til I went to a blues picking seminar, and the guy/de began from the very beginning, in spite all of the attendees were experienced guitar players. I wrote a list of your eight mistakes and commented it with my GOOD experiences, that will lead me back to clearer sound, better finger techniques and more joy of playing. Thanx a lot for deep imprints and insights! Very well done to the generation/s of musicians!!! And in the end, ur a very kind person! KR, Henry (Germany)

I can only recommend the course. I have been a good beginner for a long time and this course is pushing me really to the next level, bringing a clear structure and framework and what and how I should practice. I cannot wait to see myself when I finish. Thx Paul for your work

I like this guy’s energy, listening to him talk is very soothing.

I love the way he speaks. It's almost like poetry. So, humble he seems.

That sweet sound of this strat setup made me melt in my chair.

Such a dude! Really appreciate having access to videos like this. Had one guitar lesson as a teen and I left frustrated with unanswered questions. I needed help with mentality and approach but the befuddled teacher just wondered what I was doing there when he realised I'd arrived without any particular song or style in mind! You're explanations are always so fully rounded and positive I can see many a career kick-started by your videos, enriching the world, keep it up man!

'The key to doing something correctly is doing it right and not doing it wrong'. Truly prophetic

I love your vids dude. Love the “dutchness” and all the playful humour. Mainly though, I love love your passion dude. You’re super inspiring.

The noodling one is tough for me. On one hand; I get what you’re saying. On the other, if you’re having fun and playing it’s time well spent.

The only way to stop beeing a Noob is to practice. Neither by spending money on online courses, nor on expensive guitars. A master has failed more often, than a noob ever tried to.

@loontil

4 жыл бұрын

No Never "practise". Just play from enjoyment, curiosity and enthusiasm. Hours will fly and you'll get better fast.

@visitur4914

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, in the words of the great Confucius, "A noob will stay a noob if a noob doesn't practice until he's no longer a noob."

@---yx7ti

3 жыл бұрын

yeah...practice what? kind of have to look for resources to learn when you dont know what youre doing

@WalleyeGuy4

3 жыл бұрын

@@---yx7ti Tbh I just watch Adam Neely and whenever I hear a term I don't understand I learn it and it's been working for me. It's how I learn theory.

@comatosofico

3 жыл бұрын

"A master has failed more often, than a noob ever tried to." i'm a stealin' you that man!

I feel like I really needed to hear one of two things you cited. Distortion overkill when practicing (or sometimes .. playing) is also a noob mistake

Your speaking is so calming and really so much inspiring. It's so nice learning about bad habits in such a beautiful way

Thank you for all your videos from a New Zealand left handed player (right handed upside down) you help me so much on a tough road with no signs. I get direction to improve from your content!

You're actually the most validating and not overly motivated guitarist on KZread. At least as far as I am concerned. Thank you not for teaching but for talking to your audience all the time!

@ziblot1235

Жыл бұрын

I thik hes motivated, he just doesnt "beat you over the head" with his knowledge, which is extensive. I watch them all, this fellow is my favorite. IM guilty of noodling too. BAD HABIT!! BAck in the 60s I used to go in music stores and play the one classsical piece i could play. (Malaguenia) Peoplethought I was an expert. Too bad I still play it, and no better!!

Doing things wrong sometimes makes the artist unique, EVH, Hendrix, etc. all have bad habits. Not everyone has to be Robert Fripp to be successful.

@ChrisS-nj3ye

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but everyone is not Hendrix... these guys were/are in a league of their own.

@jdl2180

3 жыл бұрын

What did Hendrix do wrong?🤔

@bandaralmohsen3339

3 жыл бұрын

@@jdl2180 I’m not sure but I think he means the way jimi puts his thumb on top of the neck which is technically a bad technique

@senza4591

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but you have to know the rules before you break them

@jonp3890

3 жыл бұрын

Fripp has his own bad habits. His guitar isn’t even tuned correctly.

Wow.. I started playing guitar when I was 4 (I’m 29 now) with no real formal training, I can play just about anything with a bit of practice. But my lack of training has caused me to second guess my abilities for years and feel like I’m not as good as I should be.. This video has made me feel like I can now actually call myself an accomplished guitar player because I live by all the rules you just stated without ever being taught them. You can obviously always learn more, but now I feel like I’ve gotten somewhere!! Thanks Paul. Appreciate that!! Take care!

@jeanlucdecoster

2 жыл бұрын

dude that’s pretty awesome actually, good for you brother

@marcd5353

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeanlucdecoster appreciate that! It is pretty cool.

@menamgamg

11 ай бұрын

I relate a lot to this. Around the same age and been struggling all my life with being very insecure and it has lead to never getting to know other musicians and ive avoided properly recording music i make other than just short voice memos on my phone for the ideas i come up with, and before that i used to just throw everyting away and forget it. Ive always felt ashamed to even call myself a musician and i feel like im wasting my ability because i can play almost anything basically. I have this perfectionism problem that kinda keeps me stuck.. Ive realized that i feel like playing music is pretty pointless if i just keep it to myself and i have to start sharing what i do with the world if i ever want to feel fulfilled. Ive shifted my focus at least on why i even play guitar and that has started to change things and i enjoy it more now rather than it being primarily an obsession. But i always have this feeling like im so behind and it's so easy for me to just practice more when i feel like that instead of producing music. I uploaded my first ever cover of a solo recently (another account), which was a big step for me, so i try to give myself credit for it but im really struggling..

@marcd5353

11 ай бұрын

@@menamgamg I hear that, man! Artists in general are always their own toughest critics, but in a way, that's our struggle and it results in us always pushing ourselves to do better things. in the words of Jedi Master Yoda, "The greatest teacher failure is..." Keep rockin!

@menamgamg

11 ай бұрын

@@marcd5353 Finding how to push yourself in a healthy way is the hard part i guess. The only option i ever saw was brute force and obsession. I think about if i had known other musicians or artists when i grew up then probably i would have realized certain things much earlier and not felt so lost for so long.. But i also had these insane amibtions with technique and maybe the only way to get there is being a tyrant towards yourself lol, i don't know. And yeah, for real, the words of Yoda have helped me many times :D

Your videos are so awesome. They've added much to my daily routine. Look forward to seeing your videos, and applying as much as I can

Great channel, great dude, great tips. This is the first time ever I'm actually considering following somebody on Patreon. As for the video, I have a little comment on point number 6, and it's that personally (and I'd wager a lot, if not most/all players) do need to make at least a few unnecessary purchases :P getting that guitar you've always dreamed of or just something that looks better than what you have will help to keep you motivated. It's not all about the practice and the tone and how things sound, you may have a lot of potential playing the guitar but if what you're holding isn't inspiring you or motivating you, you're probably not gonna pick it up often enough. I find myself a victim of that and I've always desperately wanted a proper Gibson Les Paul guitar, not really for the tone because nowadays you can add strings to a shovel and make it sound great, but the looks, the feel of it. I'm not sure if I'll ever have/save enough money to finally get myself one, but if I ever do, I'm definitely buying it, despite the fact I totally agree on point number 6. Keep it up Paul! Always very relaxing to listen to your stuff! *EDIT*: Oh, also, point number 8 reads 6 when it shows up in the video. Not sure if anyone else has mentioned it but there you go o/

Great honesty btw.👍I used to compare my guitar playing to others especially around the live music venues.This is because of how competitive live music can be sometimes.I used the advice you gave on listening to interviews of professional musicians a few yaers back and found thay have all experienced the same in some way or another.This has only helped me understand that we should just accept that there are many different styles of music and carry on with our practice.

Paul, another splendid video. Really enjoyed it and brought a hopeful smile on my face when you talked about the plateau. Thank you for this

The last bit about how theory can be used to label things we love in order to communicate with other players is so important

Thankyou Paul, ive been playing guitar for over 40 years and you can teach old dogs new tricks. Respect brother. Satya UK 🤘

My biggest mistake was finding your channel only a couple of years ago, i should of found it earlier haha. Thanks for everything you do mate.

You have a really calm, pleasant way of communicating. It's so refreshing and relaxed in this age where people are all keyed up about the cares of the world. Thank you for this calm, quiet little space...

Finally getting to the point im really listening to the guitar and hearing a voice or conversation when trying to solo

I consider myself intermediate ( a bit self implied ). However my biggest thing is just jamming and being able to play along with others. I haven't the first clue on how you do it. I've played by myself for a long while and think I do ok but put me in a jammin situation and I may well as never picked a guitar up as I can't play along. Noob... Is me lol..

@jasonwhitaker7937

4 жыл бұрын

get Pauls guitar next level lesson intermediate.... you will understand, I did honest.

@jasonwhitaker7937

4 жыл бұрын

sorry next level playing ...

@Theweeze100

4 жыл бұрын

Can be a bit frustrating, but when I’m feeling insecure about my playing, I find some folks who are at or below my level who really just like to play for fun, and are not that serious about it. It seems to take the edge off, and everybody’s ego is not sticking out there in the room. Some towns have blue grass picking nights, And that has been a very social and welcoming introduction to playing with others for me.

@mr.yellowstrat3352

4 жыл бұрын

Learn to play in every keys and keep jamming. Eventually you'll be able to hear better and transpose faster

@GuilleSMasini

4 жыл бұрын

A guy like Paco De Lucía played flamenco like no other... But he didnt know how to improvise. He learned it, being pretty old, by playing with other players. Is a skill you learn and develop, play with folks who look at You and each other when playing. The worst bandmate is the one who doesnt see the rest

"You don't have to reinvent the wheel, just use the wheel to get to new locations..." Yes, exactly. I think music theory is very like playing the guitar itself. You can get something out of the guitar from the first moment you put one in your lap, and you can take your playing skills up to any level beyond that, depending on your desires. And so a tiny bit of music theory will take you a little way in figuring out what makes the things you like in music sound the way they do. And the more you learn about why the things you like work, the more you can make those things work for you.

@emileguitar

4 жыл бұрын

Best quote of the day

@Hodji91

4 жыл бұрын

That s it man , i play since my 18 it s been ten years only last year i started with music theory , til then i just played what feels right and i had try to create various own skills cause i thinked if i learn in a different way i become a unique guitarist and i just want to play for me and some day for my sons and grandsons if i m lucky . But now with music theory i m starting to learn why i liked the things i play(create)

@Alistair

4 жыл бұрын

@@creamwobbly when he was talking about reinventing the wheel he would have been talking about trying to build up the whole of music theory from scratch. Learning music theory and aping others is a way to "use the wheel to get to new locations". If each engineer had to discover/invent algebra, trigonometry and calculus individually then we'd be a lot further behind where we are

@menamgamg

4 жыл бұрын

It's absolutely essential to learn the diatonic scale. I always saw it as theory so i never bothered to really learn it because many famous musicians say they don't know theory. But it really just is a part of learning to play the guitar because if you don't know the layout of the fretboard, you're basically driving around blindfolded.

@menamgamg

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hodji91 Wow this is exactly me as well. Istarted with learning the caged system and then linking it together with the diatonic and pentatonic scales and chords etc, i finally feel like im starting to really understand the instrument. I've always felt like a beginner even though i played for about 10 years. Having great technique just made me feel even worse beause i couldn't do anything with it xD What "theory" have you started exploring that has helped you ? :)

6:10 Before trying to learn the guitar, when I was young, I was big into skiing. I started learning to race and did some race clinics. My school didn't have a team. I was in my mid 20s. I had a coach whom I said to, "I need these [certain race skiis]." And he, patiently, and correctively said, "how about you maximize the potential of the ones you are on first." It stung, a little, but as I grew I understand that it was correct. Expensive equipment doesn't make you better at anything, and playing guitar is the same thing.

the 6th one was an eye opener for me. I tried to put a few incosistent notes here and there and do some chromatic stuff and it sounded awesome! You should try using the #4 dorian on top of the normal dorian and it sounds like a mellower harmonic minor scale. You could also add some notes form the minor scale(like in stairway to heaven solo or red house and many more) instead of doing just pentatonic licks, but use it like salt (not too much) to keep the "pentatonicness". Learn all 7 modes of the major scale and the pentatonic scale(which is a section of the major) really well and try to mix them up to make some melodic and some pentatonicy licks. If you are having trouble with melody, learn arpegios which if you know the modes is easy by learning for starters where the 1,3 5 are in each mode.

Some of my mistakes: I chased ease of playing with the lowest action and lightest strings I could find. I had little sense of tone or playing in tune. Later I chased SRV tone by tuning down with the heaviest strings I could stand to play with. Now I've come almost full circle back to lighter (not lightest) strings and standard tuning with much more experience getting tone through my playing technique and learning how to set my guitar, amp and fx. I still have a couple guitars setup for heavy strings tuned down, but I only use them for a couple very specific applications, Drop D slide for instance. Practicing too long with poor posture and stance. Now it is a bad habit hard to break. Sometimes you gotta learn how to play with that low slung, standing guitar hero pose, but hours of technical wood-shedding is not the time for that.

Love the “use the wheel” analogy

@RoaryTime

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

I always enjoy your presentations. Thank you!

I needed this! I'm so glad I've found you Paul! And by accident, just learning a new song. 👊

7:10 no cable needed, that’s how good he is

"Sometimes you're just an amazing person to work with" that's IT awesome video!!

I had an old guitar I used when I was younger and when I got a new guitar it really boosted my confidence and helped me keep practicing guitar.

Paul, you are the best. So much clarity and depth. A true musician and a true lover of music. Thank you.

" playing guitar must be fun, and if you feel stuck and frustrated, just rest a bit but don't quit ! ". that's the thing i tell myself

@federicodattellis5097

3 жыл бұрын

Tell yourself that if you struggle, it´s because it´s new, rather than difficult

i noodled my first 2 years of practice away and studying music theory. However after recently working on fixing my posture, I am no long playing without a metronome and am learning some real songs.

@ChessCat1500

4 жыл бұрын

Justin McClure Same here!

@melihspots7939

4 жыл бұрын

Justin McClure I have also noodled my first 1,5 years (until today) and I’ve gotta say, I have played faster and faster tried something different every time. I think if you do it right you can be amazing by only noodling around

@TheEric03041

4 жыл бұрын

Music theory is so awesome,I used to play piano and i learned music theory from there and then i just shifted to guitar i knew how to play it but i did had practice and a good grip then after some practice i easily became a guitar player.

Paul the warm feeling you transcend when you speak of the things we love most music, it's always welcome, In fact that's what draws me us to Music. Which brings me to Gear, it's easy to strike up a conversation about gear. My Grr always turns away when I want to talk about what I've learned, but If I say I think that telecaster is almost in the mail, shell join in quickly! lol... My first guitar, it took me months to save up and I finally got the nerve to go to the shop and ask "what's the best guitar for beginners," and the wonderful gentleman standing in front of me said without flinching, you YOU can make any guitar sound good. I was dropped on the spot to tears, I wanted so badly to play that what he said was sweet music to me... I probably ruined it when I said ok, I've got one hundred bucks. However he led me to a Silvertone acoustic, which was exactly that including tax. I've often wanted to go there and thank him,so many years ago for cementing my intent. What we really are looking for is a friend, someone who understands what it is to enjoy music. you YOU my friend have that gift, pass it on always!

Such an intelligent attitude towards being a better player. It's about introducing soul into it, on top of all the techniques. Thank you Paul, you are a great communicator. Love and peace.

“ Sometimes what you don’t hear is more important than what you do hear” 👍

My Father was a professional and whenever we attempted to play together, I was petrified and it showed. Despite his assurances that he wouldn't judge me, I never got past it and I think it reflected in my playing. I was mostly self taught and I'm pretty sure I managed to pick up every bad habit there is.

Paul Davids is one of my favourite channels to visit when it's beyond the hours where nobody will be bothered by my practicing. Very inspiring, and great fodder for a musical mind.

you should know that u inspires me so much, and guitar is pure fun and love and is importent to find the fun in it, thanks paul

Your voice is so satisfying to listen to.

You are one of my idols. I love your playing with the tone and these chord progresessions! Keep on doing what ever you do, I love it. Stay healthy, greetings from Germany :)

Love your teaching style and content. Great work Maestro

I've hit everyone of these multiple times! In fact, it's really a continuous cycle of coming in and getting out. You just need to recognize you're into one of these ruts so you know it's time to get out. Paul, thank you. As always, very calm and of course intelligent guidance!

4:08 Paul adds a human Dutch to the notes!

Love your playing and tone! What do you play through to record these examples? Is it an amp or your Kemper?

I wish you the best man, you are literally helping me and Many others to become better at guitar and the fact that you have such a calming personality adds so much to it! I hope you become really succesful

Paul Davids you are such a fantastic teacher. Your John Frusciante videos reignited my love for guitar and my relationship with my dad who is now taking guitar lessons and built me a sunburst strat for Christmas :)

This video is super helpful for me, I just started guitar. Thank you so so much!

@ufopilotFPV

4 жыл бұрын

Hey man, well done for getting into it.. you'll hear this a lot but wanted to say guitar is an endless journey of searching and after nearly 30 years i get the same enjoyment from playing new stuff now as i did when i was a teen. You get back what you put into guitar.. so go practise, you wont regret it !

@Joice_M

4 жыл бұрын

@@ufopilotFPV Its great to hear something like that, thank you for the motivation, I´m on to an endless journey, to explore every corner there is and to never give up! Thank you so much, I wish the best to you too. Good luck to anything your on to, because I believe you can do it!

I cried. Not gonna lie. May be just an emotional time in my life. But music is my and most peoples escape. Thank you for being you. Appreciate you being who you love to be.

@YungPariah

3 жыл бұрын

Hahah gay

@sdgsgssdaaf9987

3 жыл бұрын

@@YungPariah lmfao

I love your videos because all your advice is always genuine instead of youtube time fillers

Dude, I'm loving your videos. Super relaxed, good sense of humor and the occasional wise expression make me return to your channel every time I need to clear my mind of the bullshit and get inspired to practice mindfully.

3:20 I was at my lesson yesterday, my instructor is having me do Day Tripper, by The Beattles. I started practicing the riff, and it sounded okay. But then I switched from the neck pickup to the bridge pickup and my instructor goes "that sounds just like them now."

@tone1798

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like that you are learning your gear.

@l.cressey6806

4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Skrivan day tripper was one of the first riffs I learned

@richarddeady6342

3 жыл бұрын

I used to play it on my broomstick when I was 8 . Still one of the baddest riffs on the planet

When I hit the "plateau" I just grab a new piece of music to learn. You will be surprised how fast that gets you unstuck. By learning a new song, you ARE progressing and you feel your growth as a player. It works and your repertoir grows too. =)

Hi Paul, I am enjoying your nextlevelplaying course. Very elegant and helpful. Thank you. Pablo

Amazingly honest teacher

As a noob, this is a really useful video. I'll work on making sure that I address these before they become a habit.

I've been playing for almost 20 years now and I never learned how to pick properly. I can do some basic patterns with all my picking fingers but more complex patterns are just played with my thumb and index finger. Probably not as rare as I think it is but I get quite excited when I see people doing it the same way I do, and am in awe of the people playing something beautiful with all thier fingers!

@thomasharman1435

4 жыл бұрын

Adapt to whatever works for you! John Mayer only finger picks with his thumb and forefinger. And Mark Knopfler's style became famous for using his fingers instead of a plectrum! It doesn't matter how you get from A to B, just as long as you do.

@clairestoyunboxing6740

3 жыл бұрын

All fingers is kind of crazy, I never see people use their pinky for picking

Been a long time viewer/fan, but just came across this. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are amazing and a living legend.

"Use the wheel to go to new locations" is the best piece of advice ever. Bravo sir :)