Paul- your editing and teaching skills are simply world-class. Thank you!

@davidthompson5846

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@hkguitar1984

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@chrismckeown1297

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@mattunruh722

2 жыл бұрын

agreed!

@andrewpaulsmusic

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. The sync of the guitar and example recordings is impeccable.

"It's the diatonics, the chords made of all the notes in the scale." That sentence just unlocked something in my brain for some reason. I'm starting to understand for the first time how keys, scales, and chords are related to one another. I spent an hour comparing the Amaj scale to the chords you had on screen. It's all staring to make sense now. Don't ask my why it was that sentence and this video to finally make it click but... thank you.

@tonyreyes8190

2 жыл бұрын

Dude, because you said that, I wrote down all the notes in order and circled the notes in g maj. then wrote the notes of each chord based on the circled notes... bananas how the notes in the scales form a pattern with the notes in the chord. Blew my mind and I have your comment to thank. So thanks

@Camps621

2 жыл бұрын

I think I may have had the same epiphany

@bee5616

2 жыл бұрын

I remember when I had that realization. Well done on getting to this point in your guitar journey!!! The sky is the limit from here! If you want a "next step" start working on understanding modes and modal interchange. Super school stuff. Best of luck my friend

@Joel_Powell

2 жыл бұрын

@@bee5616 @camps621 I remember as well. I also remember when finally "getting" altered harmony - seeing #5b9, #5#9 was driving me crazy - but if you look at them, they are again, just tense notes looking for resolution. A home note is just a 1/2 step away! It took me a long time to get it - my suggestion to someone new is to really listen to notes 'against' a chord. What does the 1 sound like, the 5, the 6, and so on. I love this stuff!

@clmdeprav

2 жыл бұрын

Funny because I had that "epiphany" just like a couple weeks ago as I started exploring piano/keyboard more in depth : visually it appears move obvious than all the chords you have in one scale are always made from the notes that compose that same scale.

The fact that you've already created so many videos covering the chords numbers and STILL take a moment to briefly explain it is what makes you such a great resource. If you're looking for a good online course - get Pauls.

I’d love to see some Radiohead broken down this way. They have even more fun with it by borrowing chords. Muse does too to some degree.

@richardridings7511

2 жыл бұрын

I think Rick Beato does it a bit as part of his "What makes This Song Great" series. But yeh I'd love Paul to do some too.

@raymonddickenson3639

2 жыл бұрын

Here is a breakdown of Radiohead’s version of a James Bond theme: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pp2Z1bqqhJS2Y8o.html

@richardridings7511

2 жыл бұрын

@@raymonddickenson3639 Thanks Raymond- oh yes I saw this too. I'd just love to hear Paul do some...I love his gentle style,

@deejonmusic3158

2 жыл бұрын

Yes please do radiohead

@Taylor-ip6ek

2 жыл бұрын

Look up David Bennett, he mentions Radiohead at least once in every video.

Chris Martin and the gang watching this video as they work on the next album: Pause it right there!! Write that down!! Write that down!!

@genrevlazo215

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully my channel will grow like you sir Paul Davis . They are all awesome PVC

@phasmopyic37

2 жыл бұрын

i heard this Chris martins voice

@AngelicusImmortus

2 жыл бұрын

😆😆

@RFsamurai

2 жыл бұрын

LOL

@needlenose_

2 жыл бұрын

“We do that?”

Paul's voice is so soothing and his video are so beautifully shot and edited.

@guygaron1162

2 жыл бұрын

Because of his voice, Paul is the "Bob Ross" of guitar teaching... :)

You're a great presence on the internet, Paul Davids. A great teacher, a great player, and your tone is just so lush and lovely. Thank you.

@dataupfront4462

2 жыл бұрын

im glad someone feels the same way i feel

You're not only teaching us how to play music You're conveying the feeling of the scale and making us attached to it so beautifully

Idc what anyone says, Johnny Buckland and Chris Marin are underrated guitarists… Great vid Paul!

@FPSBuzz

2 жыл бұрын

Chris Martin uses a lot of uncommon and interesting voicings that make simple chord progressions sound much more interesting

@theghosttourmusic7156

2 жыл бұрын

Facts and always appropriate for the song.

@robertwynkoop7112

2 жыл бұрын

Great writers of music and words……

@karmatologist

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. My personal favorite is “we never change”. Love that song.

@DallasSkies

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree!

After hearing Chris Martin talk about his song writing process, dude is gifted, has a basic understanding of theory but really doesn't shy away from just going with what sounds good without knowing how it's technically supposed to make sense. As is the case with many rock/pop musicians of course.

@lumossir5012

2 жыл бұрын

Hey can you link the video you saw pretty please?!

@arn999

2 жыл бұрын

@@lumossir5012 Aaah I don't think I can share links on KZread (the messages don't appear), but I'm thinking of one where he talks about how he came up with Yellow.

@danardisimracing

2 жыл бұрын

He's a very capable musician, lots of his piano and guitar playing uses inversions and chord structures that more overtly virtuoso players might use also.

@fatkitty4207

2 жыл бұрын

@@arn999 you can? kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZ6A08Wslcu_iqw.html just like this

@davefx7949

2 жыл бұрын

@@fatkitty4207 I can see that link....I've link stuff before and it's just randomly disappeared. So KZread is kind of weird about it....That one is working for now.

Can't understand why Paul's guitar sound is ALWAYS the best I can imagine for what he's doing... Bravo Paul!

Sir, just like Coldplay, you’re absolutely brilliant.

Coldplay and Paul Davis? Clicking right away

For someone who always just enjoyed Coldplay's music without being curious about why is it so good... this video is so interesting and, oh... I think my brain is leaking >

I was having a terribly bad day today, but YT recommended this video, and as always, it made me feel better, mate, thanks! Your lessons are the best!

I don't play any instrument, but your lessons help me better hear and appreciate the richness and talent put into these songs. I now hear them in a new way. That's why I subscribed. Thanks for that.

Love how Paul makes these concepts accessible to anyone, simple plain words of English to introduce the Lydian mode… Almost without saying it! Top notch teaching here sir

I've been with a guitar teacher years ago that helped me progress from a complete n00b to a halfway decent guitar player (at least I think '^^). But you my man, are going to be my future teacher of choice. Love your way of explaining things so much! I'm going to sign up to that Next Level Playing course a 100%... this is going to be my way to spend the winter months :)

This is one of the best videos I have seen to date that explains Western music theory in relation to chords, the Nashville number system, and Coldplay’s signature move to start on the IV chord. Thank you so much for making this!

It's something I've noticed over the years, how the Coldplay style of chord arrangements, giving that 'celebratory' kind of sound has influenced a lot of music that we use in corporate videos production for TV adverts etc. It's brightened things up considerably from the old fashion corporate video music of 15-20 years ago. Great video Paul. many thanks

My goddd, my fav guitarist talks about my fav band i loveeee it

@MarcWijesuriya

2 жыл бұрын

Ikr same I got so hyped seeing the thumbnail

@andrewslittletalk963

2 жыл бұрын

Mannnn, and because of this, i realized alot of people love Coldplay which makes me sooo happy :3

@nick3718

2 жыл бұрын

if coldplay is your favorite band, you’re missing out on good music

@andrewslittletalk963

2 жыл бұрын

@@nick3718 i get that not everyone likes their music, i of course listen to and like a lot of other music. However, this band gives me the vibe, the feeling i just love their solo lines and their lyrics. I guess if it's about the favour, opinion and thinking about songs or style we sould only agree to disagree, yes? Now, tell me your fav band and i will still appreceate them, i don't hate anything about music ever ✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽

very interesting starting with the IV chord. also, amazing teaching with authentic passion. always appreciate your videos

The explanation of the sound of Lydian is incredible

I loved how you said Chris is "drawn" to it, the pattern isn't intentional only more noticeable with the amount of recordings he has! I gotta see me a Coldplay show one of these days...

Paul, with overwhelming guitar content on youtube, I find it very interesting and refreshing when you do song/theory analysis like this one. I can totally relate to your video as I am constantly analyzing a song in this same matter in my head and find it very hard to shut my brain and just enjoy the music. The IV chord is my favorite chord, the transition to the I chord or vice versa is my favorite progression, think Joe Satriani-made of tears, and whenever I got the chance, I always tried to end a song on the IV chord live, it kept people waiting…

This small dive into song writing is fantastic. There’s so much guitar playing I’m thinking about, but I’m still shying away from actually writing songs. This helps to spur me on. Thanks.

Super inspiring hints and lessons! Many thanks Paul!

LOVE your theory and breakdown of music like this. Thank you!

Paul, as always, you're just hitting the key points. Thank's a lot!

This was terrific! Really enjoyed hearing your explanation and breakdown of the progressions.

This is so incredible! Thank you for sharing

Thanks for another lesson Paul! Your videos are always appreciated

This was such a well made video. It’s as creative and artistic as the music you discuss.

I've been playing and avidly trying to learn guitar for thirty years, but every time I take the trouble to watch one of your little lessons, I learn something invaluable. Thank you, sir. What a kind thing to do! Regards.

Great analysis, thank you Paul!

Thank you. That was amazing! Going watch this again and again

You have a great knack of tying together storytelling and teaching all in one. Truly extraordinary skill.

Been watching your videos for a while now, and man. You’re just awesome, the production value, your knowledge, your vibe. Sick. I’m not necessarily a mainstream music die hard, but I can admit, “don’t panic” is a pretty tubular song. Regardless, your videos are so enjoyable. Thank you Paul.

Well explained and well shown Paul.

Fantastic overview - thank you!..learnt a lot there

I just love that you can learn at so many different levels when watching Paul's videos. You can learn about music theory, or just take away an insight into how bands and writers approach their songwriting.....or why certain songs convey a certain feeling! And of course, how to play and enjoy guitar! Love it all and long may Paul continue producing such great and interesting content!

You are a great teacher/educator, Paul. I know all this theory already but you have a great skill in demonstrating how it applies to actual music.

Credit to anyone who can make learning music theory this fun and entertaining

Brilliant video. Thank you Paul.

You’re a genius Paul. I don’t have a lot of spare time these days but I watch your videos as much as I can. Thanks for sharing your talent.

Decoding Coldplay music, cool stuff - now I know why I’m so fascinated by it. Great piece of youtube video …

Great video and explained so perfect ! Thank you for that

Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this insight.

Paul, you are a teacher, a scholar, a gentleman with a nuanced tonality in your voice and playing. Thank you for boosting the quality on YT so much and letting us all participate, so generously.

Love the presentation of this musical concept… especially with the fade outs (which usually I’d see as taking the easy way out to end a song), really does make their songs sound like your jumping on a moving train and then jumping off, as opposed to gingerly walking on and off one that is parked at its station… very cool man 👍🏼👍🏼

Incredible insight. Thanks, PD

Beautifully explained and enlightening. Thanks

Paul, I really appreciate your instructional videos - not just for the outstanding content, but also for your kind, friendly demeanor. We need more of that in our world! I’m a guitarist, a retired music educator, and a happy subscriber to your channel!

Truly a beautifully planned and delivered exercise in music theory, showing exactly why it matters and working from music instead of towards it. The question you asked yourself at the end, Paul, as to whether CM consciously always starts on the IV, demonstrates a real and delicate respect for creativity and an awareness that style is the expression of sensibility. Can’t imagine it being done better. Thank you!

Amazing! Thank you so much! You have opened my eyes!

Everything about your videos is uplifting. Thank you Paul

Love the accent love the expressions love the content love that I’ve been listening to Coldplay for years and never realised this Looking forward to learning more things that I didn’t know Many thanks for lesson

This is my first ever comment on a YT video, so here goes.. Can’t agree more with your analysis. Their chord progressions are second to none, and often break outside of the diatonic system. The use of pitch (both melodic and harmonic) in their work is just one of the stimulants their music gives you. A couple for rhythmic changes if anyone’s interested: Death and All His Friends - 7/4 time sig at 2:18 Charlie Brown - second bar of the 8 bar intro/verse chord progression is 2/4 Coloratura - 5/4 at 6:03 (4/4 and 3/4 at other times in the piece) Coloratura is an absolute pallet of tones, kind of like using an entire colour wheel. Each concept of music is thoroughly represented in their work at times (pitch, duration, dynamics and expressive techniques, structure, texture, tone colour and technology). I love that their last single was a 10 minute masterpiece that took me multiple listens to understand. I also think this is a boss move for one of the most popular bands in the world - showing they are still hungry for creativity and pushing beyond the point of what sells in exchange for brilliance. Fully agree with some of the other comments about Buckland - plays what matters, when it matters and like he means it. When I saw Coldplay in Sydney years ago, they were humbly honoured to have special guest Shane Warne (arguably Australia’s greatest ever bowler cricketer) up on stage with them - still the most random thing that makes me feel like they fit right in at Christmas with my relatives.

Always learn something from your videos and I greatly enjoy the.. Thanks!

Simply incredible! Thank you so very much!

Fascinating lesson Paul. I saw him interviewed about his song writing process. It was highly intuitive and based on note/chord combinations he just liked very similar to Dave Grohl from foo fighters. Keep up the good work Paul luv the lessons!

I really love how you peppered in the isolated vocal tracks to your chords to bring context. Not easy I’m sure, but so brilliant!

Awesome video Paul! Love all the wonderful knowledge you share with us. Thank you so much!

Wow! You make it sound so easy!!!! Thanks a lot!

Thanks for another great video! And I completely agree with what you've said here. While I'm not a fan of everything Coldplay do, there are quite a few of their tunes I do love. And the progressions are always quite exquisite and tend to be carefully rendered, in just the right inversion, instrumentation, etc. The Lydian pull is certainly very strong in Chris Martin's writing; as you say, it's the brightest mode, and his music is shot through with an exuberance that Lydian is taylor-made for. Cheers!

Great lesson. Appreciate how you taught Music Theory in a way that was fun, enjoyable, and relevant to a Super Group.

@clowncarqingdao

2 жыл бұрын

He's talking about Coldplay. A super group is an artificial construct made of already established players of quality. They're not always good either. I think you mean a 'super group'.

Incredible value in this video! Thank you so much!

Great analysis and explanation. Thank you Paul!

I hadn't seen an analysis on Coldplay guitars yet, this is super interesting. Their guitars can be a little shy, their chords disonant and weird, but they always sound beautiful and interesting to me. I bought a Martin D-15M (leftie) because I wanted that Coldplay sound, well, their old sound. It's great when bands evolve, the problem is that the post 'X & Y' era sounds more like a bad sequel to me. I hope they come back to what they were before Viva La Vida, just for an album. It's funny how people associate Coldplay with happiness. For me, they are the introverted, melancholic bunch of fellows from 'Sparks', 'The Scientist' or 'See you soon'. Happy music, everyone is doing it, but I don't see anyone capable of pulling out a 'Parachutes' or a 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head' nowadays. Anyway, awesome analysis man, I'd love to see something related to Coldplay's two first albums! Cheers!

@dmiradakis

2 жыл бұрын

10000000% could not agree more. I was obsessed with pre-Viva La Vida Coldplay. I stopped listening after that album, unfortunately. Fingers crossed.

@IsisRoseStudio

2 жыл бұрын

The beauty of Coldplay is they never stick to one theme or sound. Thank GOD for that. Otherwise we’d have Radiohead 2.0… AKA an absolute snooze fest lol

@magicpeterpalmer

Жыл бұрын

@@IsisRoseStudio I disagree with you about radiohead, but I like the word snooze fest lol

@IsisRoseStudio

Жыл бұрын

@@magicpeterpalmer lol welp🤷🏼‍♀️

@demi3115

Жыл бұрын

Prospekt's March is a gem of an EP, Glass of Water, Rainy Days, Prospekt's March.

Fantastic breakdown of one of the great bands of our current age. Keep up the good work, Paul!

I sticked to this just for your so clean editing of the video. Well done!

Brilliant! I love learning about how and why chords are inter-related. Well explained. Thanks!

I’ve never understood the Nashville System until today. I’ve looked at charts before but when your chord charts popped up on the screen, it just made sense. I paused the video and was looking at the chords under each number and it finally clicked. I don’t know why it didn’t click before, but I’m appreciative of you putting out this video! Thank you.

@JacobH93

2 жыл бұрын

Numbers are one of the most useful concepts to understand in music in my opinion! It lets you see the chords as their function, and how they relate to the key instead of what the actual chords are. Also when you get comfortable thinking like this it makes key changes much easier! If you know that a progression is 4 5 6, then when you change keys it is still a 4 5 6!

nice one Paul, thank you, I have so many mixed feelings about Coldplay but strangely am never disappointed buy their actual musical talent and writing..

Excellent. Thanks for sharing this insight

Thanks for sharing your guitar knowledge! Everything helps

Paul Davids doing the impossible and actually making me appreciate a Chainsmokers song

As someone who’s being playing in the Nashville Number System for a while, this video was very helpful and insightful. Those resolutions 4-1 are incredibly useful and happens all the time in current modern worship music.

@jamesboon3740

2 жыл бұрын

My music teacher told me that IV-I is called the amen cadence...

@eyeballtickler

Жыл бұрын

Holy shit, think you may just have helped solve why Chris uses it so much. He was brought up in a very religious setting at a young age & struggled with it later on, he's spoken about it before. Guess that must have rubbed off on him

One of the best ones i've seen you do Paul!!!

You are an impeccable teacher paul! Thank you

The cool thing about this is that Chris doesn't read music or know a lot about music theory. He legitimately has a natural gift/talent for writing music. His chord structures on the piano and guitar are very unique, as are his tunings. Fantastic video Paul!

@etestvn-vudang6441

2 жыл бұрын

the music industry should be as innocent as your statement

@amirhaqimw

2 жыл бұрын

hey coldplaykb, can u make a tutorial for til kingdom come !

@Coldplaykb

2 жыл бұрын

@@amirhaqimw I can definitely add it to the list to attempt at some point :)

How did you get 4 views (or 5 including me) in 4 seconds?!!! Amazing skills, Paul!!

Love this insight. Thanks for sharing

This is wonderful! Thank you for it. You are a great teacher!

One good way to tell the key (for simple songs) is to look at the major chords. Two major chords will be one letter name apart. The other one is the major key. Example: G major has G, C, D major. C&D are a letter name apart, so the other one, G is the 1 chord which is the key.

@niconois

Жыл бұрын

great tip !

@imatyangel

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@Pulse2AM

Жыл бұрын

That's a good tip. I like to omit the 3rd a lot to keep the key ambiguous, sometimes you don't want a distinct tonality major or minor.

U2’s Every Breaking Wave also starts on the IV and repeats for the entire song - the sequence is IV- vi - I - V in E. So, A - C#m - E - B. Same feeling of endless tension you describe in the Coldplay songs.

I’ve been off the internet for a while, but coming back to some favorites, and you are still producing superb content. You’re a master.

Brilliant insight Paul... Thanks!

As a huge Coldplay fan, love this type of content. Helps me understand why I enjoy their music so much and why it sounds different but similar at the same time. Beautiful.

Conversely, Trent Reznor writes music in essentially the same way. The method is modal but instead of the happy modes, he uses the sad modes. And leaves the listener feeling uneasy and unresolved. I learned that from another KZread channel. Shout out to Ixi music!

@duncanmagee

2 жыл бұрын

Big up to ixi! She really dives deep

Good stuff. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

Another banging video with loads of usable tidbits.. thank you 🙏🏻

My Favourite band.

It’s one of the band, that famous all around the world, but still write Pink Floish style conceptual albums (Everyday life, Viva la Vida). But at another hand, they simply collaborate with today’s stars with super modern typical pop sound, and Chris like: I don’t give a shit, I wrote everything I want. Love this guys, and love your channel, keep creating! Thanks a lot!

Very interesting lesson. Love the way you teach. Thanks.

Thanks for your video. I find them fascinating, and love your positive vibe.

Let's not forget that Chris Martin wrote some songs in a couple of minutes. Truly magnificent 👏

Hey Paul! Any chance we could get a full tutorial on Every Teardrop is a Waterfall? 😀 Similar to what you did with Up and Up?

Wonderful video! One of the most comprehensive and enjoyable music theory lessons I’ve experienced!

Amazing lesson Paul. Just what I needed to know. 👍❤️