How the PROS use Call & Response (must-know solo trick!)

Tabs & backing track available on Patreon! A technique to make your playing instantly more interesting: call & response. For more solo tips&tricks check out my course NextLevelPlaying.com
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Hi, my name is Paul Davids! I am a guitar player, teacher, producer, and overall music enthusiast from the Netherlands! I try to inspire people from all over the world with my videos, here on KZbin.
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0:00 What is call & response?
1:47 How do we use it?
2:25 Using it in a Blues in A
3:20 More ways to use it
4:45 The blues continues
7:20 Using octaves
8:07 Using rhythm
9:21 Hearing the story
9:55 Ending the Blues
12:14 The entire Blues
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[@darrell20741]

Paul Davids, the Bob Ross of guitar playing. Only BETTER!!!!

[@justintyler4814]

Put just a happy little major chord over here oh yes that sounds quite nice. And if not that's ok because we're painting.

[@a-aronm-mron4468]

And Pete Davidson

[@marceaubruneau6105]

​@@justintyler4814 And maybe we will repeat that happy note, because every note should have a friend... then let's do rhythm mute technique just to beat the devil out of it, this is the fun part of this all technic ;)

[@cuanstretch6726]

Yes

[@IosuamacaMhadaidh]

This is the best comparison, I'm mad I didn't think of it! 😂😎 Nice one.

[@orryfishburne5326]

One of my favorite call and responses is at the end of Pink Floyd's Echoes between David Gilmour and Richard Wright

[@thebreakfastmenu]

Yes! Or the "Remember That Night" version of Then I Close My Eyes. Best musical chemistry I've ever seen/heard.

[@tesla325]

Was going to comment this

[@tesla325]

It's amazing

[@robertdefex9544]

Yeah he learned that from Syd Barrett

[@tadeorodriguez6115]

Since I've been loving you by Led Zeppelin when played live, the part when it says " Of course I love you baby"

[@joebrowser775]

Bass players: “repetition legitimizes.” Guitar players:”repetition always works.”

[@blackenedktulu]

Now write a song where a guitar is playing 7/8 over a bass in 9/8.

[@javierschiefelbein4084]

@@blackenedktulu over different chords in different harmonies which are opposite in the circle of fifths while also playing on different tempers, for spice

[@launder0]

@@javierschiefelbein4084 and find a way to put the lick in there somewhere also 0 3 5

[@salty_3k506]

​@@blackenedktulu not a bad idea. i mean, they would line up again after 63 bars but it could work maybe.

[@siddharthgang5121]

The fact that me being just a beginner in guitar able to understand this concept, only proves how nicely each concept is explained by Paul. Wonderful. Makes me want to learn more and more. Thanks for making each concept so easy to grasp & understand.

[@hudzgh]

Sid, you said it perfectly.

[@based7881]

The ending of the stairway to heaven solo when plant goes "ahah ahah" And page plays the last of licks, that is a really good example of this too

[@eep9391]

Plant went “ahah ahah” in three quarters of Led Zeppelin’s discography, they’ve got a lot of these moments lmao

[@based7881]

@@eep9391 yeah absolutely love their dynamic

[@jochem420]

yea but we know which one he meant

[@lorenzosavino3753]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKO4eamGnN2fmdk Whole lotta love is a great example too. Not to mention the live version of dazed and confused

[@zeppelinmexicano]

In certain live songs there was a constant back and forth, call and response, from the guitar to Plant, or the reverse, sometimes reaching levels that seemed to be totally spontaneous and rewriting the book on the dynamics between a vocalist and guitar. They felt 100% confident doing that, which tells you how tight they were. I think Angus Young and Brian Johnson, or Bon, they do that some too, but not to the level of Page and Plant.

[@kaiyp123]

- Hey what's up? - ... playing *panic blues scale*

[@murphvienna1]

- Nothing really... - ... playing *panic blues scale ending on the I instead the IV*

[@sumanchowdhury6162]

😂

[@ngeorge9757]

paul makes me realize how much faster i could have progressed if i had a really good teacher in the beginning

[@floydgilmour3994]

The ending of the solo on "Hotel California" by The Eagles has one of the best call and response guitar pharases ever.

[@Jamsville]

And the common thread between all of the music in this video: the blues. That’s why learning the blues is so important.

[@davidhoffman8125]

Explaining call and response by using text convos is probably the biggest breakthrough in music education of 2020. Please don't stop making videos👌👌👌

[@ericgrech5794]

One Bourbon, One Scotch and One Beer is a song which is basically all call and response, it's worth a listen

[@theguyonyoutube4826]

Would love to learn this one. Great song

[@cantemirash]

That‘s a great song.Low she was lovy-dovy, ... and out the door I went.

[@robhendrikx2198]

Sounds like the beginning of a joke: a bourbon, a scotch and a beer walk into a bar. (I'll leave the second line up to someone else.)

[@NicoConti]

5:04 So CLOOOSE to Adam Neely's "Repetition Legitimizes"

[@hectorvader4436]

Adam was just talking about how he stole this line from his teacher

[@aesop2733]

A song that comes to mind is Since I've Been Loving You. Perfect call/response

[@matheuszanatta2539]

Dont know man... That flamed maple top has hypnotized me. Cant stop admiring it

[@juanmacaceres2702]

Best "Call & Response" Song: SULTANS OF SWING

[@reaganebenezer5110]

You get a shiver in the dark its, a raining in the park but meantime

[@juanmacaceres2702]

@@reaganebenezer5110 *proceeds to epic bend*

[@reaganebenezer5110]

@@juanmacaceres2702 Classic 🎼

[@pratimangautam6541]

White room by cream ?

[@iambencollins]

Carry on my Wayward Son also has some great call and response licks.

[@geralr]

You have really outdone yourself with this one Paul, this is by far the best music lesson I’ve ever seen in my life.

[@johanvermeulen7668]

If my would leave me I would use the major uplifting scale!! There is more joy in it!!! 😀

[@bessy32]

Your guitar playing is cool, but you should really make a video about your editing skills. Man, they are fire 🔥.

[@bebop425]

Can't reveal all the secrets...

[@TobyKBTY]

One of my favorite examples is late legends Gary Moore and BB King jamming on "Thrill is Gone". Sure, countless legends have jammed to it but that one was...just chef's kiss. You could hear each of their styles distinctly and it sounded like a conversation.

[@user-zr9hu3tf1y]

i had only been playing guitar a few months when i saw that clip of BB and Clapton playing that song together and it influenced my idea of what a great experience it can be for humans to play guitar together face to face

[@billhaupt1]

I’ve had a few guitars over the years, cowboy chords n tabs ,but I couldn’t play the way you do, just cowboy chords n tabs,20 years I tried n tried, but than i listened to you, well not just you, but I really listened to you, scales and chords, stacking thirds and adding some words, poof, poof, sputter sputter, it started making sense,I revisited this video and others and it is amazing , I got some rhythm and I got some blues, i can almost do this music thing on my own,I do some practice, many thanks paul I definitely owe some to you, seriously, when I first watched this video, my fretboard was a strange wasteland I was scared off, I watched so many of your posts and others just wishing, but from scratch, chord structure, rhythm techniques,song structure and theory, I just need to apply myself, the more theory I learn the more it all makes sense, practice practice and theory and more practice….who knew? This video…call and answer , staying in a box…than same key, up an octave, down an octave, same notes , different orders, chords from the key…what , wait…I’m going to practice some more…thanks for the inspiration…you rock!

[@utsavmanandharz156]

is anyone else just in LOVE with that tone??

[@ConwayBob]

Thanks, Paul, for this GREAT video! This hits on one of music's fundamental truths -- that most good music is based on human speech. We usually play and hear music in phrases, and the reason that works is that it mirrors human breathing. Speech is driven by the breath. It's a necessity for singers and most players of wind instruments -- trumpets, flutes, saxophones, bassoons, oboes, and kazoos -- to divide musical sequences of notes into discrete phrases because the player must pause briefly to inhale between the exhalations that drive phrases. Even if you're playing a guitar piano, organ, or bagpipes, where breathing can be done independently of note-playing, it still makes sense to the brains of most listeners to hear music as a succession of phrases rather than as an unbroken stream of notes. The call-and-response pattern makes music more conversational, and that makes it more intimate and comfortable for most listeners. We're listening to a musical dialogue rather than a speech. The call-and-response pattern surely began with singing. It's quite common in some quite old religious hymn-singing traditions, but it also works in instrumental music and not only that made with wind instruments. How are you doing? Fine, thank you!

[@lutherking1370]

I knew i loved blues and now I understand why. This just set me loose on how to listen to music with even more understanding.

[@ArturBrzozowski444]

This is one lovely lesson. The idea behind it, the way that you teach us and the editing skills on top. Thank You Paul

[@JRCS44]

I'm a few years in and all I can say is this channel is gold for all guitarists! Concise, to the point, and the lesson/point is easily understood. You have a new fan/student.

[@darrens6043]

One of your best videos yet! It's really amazing how visualizing something completely different can birth to something so much more beautiful and creative. Love it!

[@elninoperdido6548]

paul im so glad i stumbled upon your channel some months ago, i started to play guitar about one year ago and you have helped me soooo much, thanks for everything man🖤

[@SpedSpedding]

Love this Paul. I have been teaching this a lot recently in private lessons. Encouraging people to experiment with vocal phrases and replicating them as a guitar melody. Crazy that you dropped this video at the same time. 👌🏻

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5:00 avoiding copyright claims I see. Very Smart.

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I feel like I’m receiving a college course from the coolest professor that I didn’t have to pay for, and I’m absolutely here for it

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The editing in Paul’s videos just keeps getting better and better. I love it!

[@Russell_Optics]

Very direct and to the point of phrasing and call & response. It makes perfect sense and sound superb as well as being a complete Q&A riff with a reasonable amount of time in - between. Great explanation Paul, you are awesome !

[@aaronbennett1266]

I'm so glad I found you Paul, better late than never! I continue to learn so much more from you, even after all these years. You never stop learning right🙏 Ty my brother

[@vincentcuclair5522]

Such a good lesson/video again Paul, thanks! Just keep them coming, they are so inspiring and a joy to watch.

[@rickh1634]

Pink Floyd - Cluster One is a perfect example of a conversation; almost a soul-searching interview.All done without words.

[@jorgesilva5004]

One of the more clear explanation I have seen of a principle that is difficult to ilustrarte in a simple way. Fantastic class, very lucid. I love the way you exemplifies things. Great

[@fizzysuxx]

A milestone of rock guitar history! Thanks for this video Paul!

[@j07jful]

Paul always amazes me with his unique music teaching!

[@benjir12345]

One of your most helpful videos I think you’ve ever done! Top work, Paul! 😎👍

[@anthonyparkernearlifeexp]

As a full time guitar teacher, I gotta say your videos are pretty spot on. Great for advanced players who want to step up their game.

[@hectorvader4436]

Revisiting "the search of everything" from JM I also found an amazing example of this. The licks from "moving on and getting over" are just perfect to anyone trying to find examples of call and response

[@Addicted2Guitar]

Great way of explaining the most important thing in blues expression. Thanks so much.

[@ccaa7674]

This is all the kind of stuff I've unconsciously picked up on from practice and listening to music. This is great, this is definitely how you make your music have that blues feel. One you get the basics of learning some modes/scales, you have to think about your instrument like a voice.

[@Danhunterguitar]

I'm at work and got the notification for this video. Cant wait to get home and watch it, because you know every video paul puts out makes your playing that little bit better. Thanks in advance paul :)

[@steveb4400]

Great lesson Paul. Really brings language and music together. I've often heard you should phrase like you talk and this is the first video I've ever scene that teaches that. Well done!

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The quality of your videos lately have been off the charts! So cool man keep it up

[@adityakataria47]

This might me one of those guitar lessons which you remember for life. Many many thanks! Your videos have a lot of work put in.

[@robertdougherty3089]

Well done! A technique that I can’t believe I have just now realized! Can’t wait to put it to use! Thank you helping me to the next level!

[@aliphian]

Dude, I’ve been watching you for years. Your videos are always fantastic. You are one of the best, and smartest, creators on KZbin. Never stop, you’re an amazing inspiration.

[@jayman5384]

So far this is the best soloing tip I’ve come across thank you. Love your music Paul!

[@abhijittripathi1952]

Wow! What a brilliant lesson..probably your best articulated lesson so far. What a nice way to explain something not so easy to explain. Loved it man, keep up the good work!!

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You are the 100th channel I’m subbed to. And I’m lovin it!

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What a great video and work Paul, I think is one of the best guitar videos I ever seen. Beautiful guitar by the way ;)

[@vvitchtripper]

Phenomenal! Keep up the great work. Video editing is spot on!

[@Truthbearsartlessness]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you for such a useful parable to describe this type of soloing.

[@Se7eNiToS]

One of the most important videos about guitar soloing in my opinion! Thank you!

[@bjoernvibrans6643]

Another great lesson and such an incredible tone. Thanks a lot!

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This is the most helpful and easy to understand video I’ve seen in a while. Thanks 👌🏼

[@jorgecobo7918]

Maybe this is one of the best lessons the i ever had.

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As a beginner exploring music, this is the video i needed the most.

[@trolabee]

You, sir, are an amazing guitar instructor. Your exercise in explaining call and response in terms of an actual conversation was very insightful. Call and response is so powerful because it mimics the actual sound of human speech

[@devanggiri8482]

Best way to learn, discover and improve our guitar skills! Now I can create the original music more efficiently! Thank you paul!❤

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Another very creative presentation, Paul. Thanks.

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Wow! Color balance and the lights on this video are flawless! Got me since I saw the picture on Instagram this morning.. kudos!

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them: Hey man what’s up? me: dun dududun dun

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I cannot feel leg

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Thanks for this post! Grateful for KZbin!

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- If you learn anything… Hey man, I grew up in a musician environment, I’ve been playing guitar for 40 years, and there’s not a single video of yours I don’t learn something new! Very thank you for your work!

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A phenomenal teacher makes the complex simple for the masses and you do that well Sir! You have a new subscriber!

[@DLAmurph]

Yet another outstanding lesson!!! I can't say enough good things about your teaching style, thanks!!!!

[@AntyboyDK]

Thanks for your content man 🙏 always enjoying your videos, always well made and informative, a true champ 👌

[@RC32Smiths01]

Never really thought about soloing in this way. So wonderful and a rather extremely pivotal way to amplify guitar playing! So awesome!

[@Totone56]

Damn, every video i recently watched from your channel has been eye opening, thanks for the fresh and different vision of stuff i've been stuck on for years

[@natalievelasquez2664]

Man I feel the same way :)

[@Allen_lena]

5:00 I was expecting him to say "Repetition Legitimizes". What a way to play with expectations.

[@musicmage8301]

Man, you're an amazing teacher ❤❤🙏

[@icemanlee666]

Love your way of explaining this, it’s genuinely clearer now ;)

[@chuckHart70]

I can't tell you how much it means to me to have something that I can watch that I can shut out the entire world for a few minutes thank you sir and you're an amazing player!

[@martinsivertsen7485]

Great video, Paul. A great demonstration of a fundamental tool.

[@ihateloudbitches]

When a single guitar has more friends to talk to than you do... *blues intensifies*

[@bigwavedave8492]

Wow man the best instruction on call and response sooo thankful

[@oldfart6938]

you are THE Man... Thank you for everything Paul. It amazes me everytime to enjoy your videos. Stay safe and have fun making music. Prost :)

[@jasonalexander5253]

Very nice lesson (as usual) & Gibson sounded beautiful. I was teaching my kids at school some simple improvising last week & asked them to create a musical conversation after using some words first. They looked at me as if I was mad....I'll show them your video next week!! Thanx

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Great video! Really creative approach with the text messaging. Really like your videos!

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The quality of these videos is absolutely amazing

[@mykneeme]

Ohhhh man! I really love your Les Paul! It’s absolutely gorgeous!

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Such a cool concept to implement in ur playin. Thanks for the vid 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@eranshalom1336]

Great video Paul! This is the difference between art and shredding. I learned a lot Thanks!

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that les paul is the most beautiful thing i;ve ever seen in my life

[@davemis40]

ishwor Poudel yeah .. it’s gorgeous

[@surfinjim]

I'm literally hypnotized by it 😀

[@xderiwx]

Anyone know exactly what it is?

[@maxklyukanov4191]

@@xderiwx A little late but Paul has said in his videos that his Les Paul, this one being played, is a 1959 Reissue Custom Shop. I think 2009? But anyway, I hope that helps

[@isakpetersen8121]

This is so helpful and super inspiring! I have this solo on a song with my band that don't really feel right. This will absolutely help me fix it! Thanks!

[@Kurt9099]

This lesson is sooo good! You are a gifted teacher.

[@karlschihl6655]

Excellent examples - lots of fun hear and a nice sense of humor

[@joebrowser775]

Man, aside of your guitar prowess, has anyone said how amazing your video editing skills are? It’s amazing.

[@phil-leighellis3552]

been playing for 50 yrs.. GREAT TAKE on the subject!

[@martinisbutik]

Fantastic video editing, Paul!

[@frogandspanner]

Beethoven was a master of building expectations, repetition and C&R. The art is in getting the timing right, like a great comedian: deliver the musical punchline just before the audience gets there. I must listen to Beethoven 7 3rd movement after watching this. 7:55 - He really *is* Dutch. I had wondered: Non-Dutch name; almost impeccable English (British English accent tarnished by Americanisms); Dutch looks.

[@frankfrancica]

Great way to look at improvising. Thanks Paul

[@NachoSesma]

Great videos man. Love your mood. Keep it up!

[@fadge4105]

Love it Paul, its genius the way you explain things.

[@seanparker7415]

A really clear and entertaining lesson. I am not a muso, I am just here to see how music is constructed - this is perfect level of info for the ignorant but curious.

[@larrypower8659]

Great lesson, Paul. Very well done. Someone in the comments noted the Deiverance Theme as an example of call and response. Indeed, it may be the ultimate example. And perhaps the easiest to understand, not only for musicians but non-musicians also. It’s right there for all to hear.

[@rizzinthebox7124]

From this point of view I haven't considered it yet but you are right. Right on the point. Thanks Paul

[@Metalvain4]

Wow, this was really helpful, thanks for breaking it down!