How to go from GUITAR LOOPING to an actual SONG!

In this video I'm sharing my top tips to turn a boring guitar loop into an actual song! We start out with a basic 4 chord guitar loop, and with 7 useful tips it's a BANGER in no time!
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[@RachelKCollierRKC]

PAUL IS THE BOMB! thank you for having me Paul xxx

[@TheLastMoomin]

You explode well too, great job.

[@simon_patterson]

Actually, your singing was pretty special, too! Great collaboration.

[@harvey972]

So awesome that you had rachel on this video! i follow you both and use ableton for production and am a guitarist so this is like a dream video for me!

[@Racmakesmusic]

brother I know you guys hate self promotion so Im sorry but making covers take real long to make so I'd really appreciate a watch on mine. I understand if its too much to ask but thanks so much if you do : D

[@Racmakesmusic]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXfIaKRugpiMl6c

[@galacticpills]

"If you don't make choices, nothing happens, it stays too vague" - Life advices from Paul Davids. 🤙

[@theodorberza9933]

Best advice I heard from him.

[@yogy]

Agree! I sat down the other day thinking maybe I'll try to write something n couldn't decide on a progression I like n ended up getting no where >.

[@kavokei1337]

Commit commit commit! Love this, thanks for reaffirming this mantra

[@phillipdavis8222]

Prince had the same concept. It's worth a watch. He was a musical genius! Oh....and could play a majority if not all in his songs. A legend no doubt!

[@jamestanardi6347]

This guy made me realize that being happy with my own playing and music is the purest form of musicality, and has brought me significantly further than the "i have to beat that guy" attitude

[@RuudGerrevink]

This felt like a Rick Beato's "What Makes This Song Great" episode in reverse.

[@TheFossil76]

Good one 😆

[@ProphetNikoz]

Lol

[@BossHossStudios]

Rick needs too

[@Hodgey23]

This comment is perfect.

[@BrockBarr]

Great song this makes what

[@andycrowley]

1:20 - "Just 4 chords isn't really a thing" My entire KZbin channel - *cries* 🤣

[@eastyg]

😂😂

[@edward658]

Hey Andy!

[@chillipepperoni]

Dang

[@ChristianPaulDelage]

"Letting it loop 1000 times before you decide it's time to move on to something different..." WOW did that hit home hard! 😂

[@natskis]

"I'm not in touch with my feelings so I can't write lyrics..." Great lyrics ...

[@TheYeetusLord]

^... I might need to steal that...

[@javiercisternasnajle]

Lol

[@patrikkedves]

Therapist: Rockstar Paul isn't real, he can't hurt you Rockstar Paul: 0:08 Love the song by the way, can't stop listening!

[@echoreverb8367]

He's hotter when he's in rockstar mode not gonna lie, I mean he's hot in any mode but rockstar mode is my favorite.

[@bluesignmusic6020]

Dig you just SLAPPED the synth at 2:25 ?? OMG! This is epic!!

[@RyanTaegan]

M i n d b l o w i n g Slapp like NOW!

[@simon_patterson]

Epicc!

[@boazcohen7992]

ThAt iS iLleaGal!

[@arrankinsella7551]

EPIC

[@ogawasan5581]

Mind Blowing

[@eingoogleuser3967]

Paul: "And now my favourite part" Rachel: *stops singing*

[@abeelze]

Yeah, I noticed the same... lol

[@daniloprates]

😂🤣😂 thought the same

[@TheNinnyfee]

Such a guy comment. 😄 You can almost hear the stuttered apology while she is stalking off.

[@justinseibert]

right after this video I found myself whistling this song!! paul, you are an insanely hard working and talented video producer and musician. Thanks for the videos, they are inspirational, and so good!!!!

[@ianstewart496]

The amount of joy that spread through my body when I saw this notification is insane! Great video as always Paul!

[@andrewb7own]

Paul looks GENUINELY sooooo happy when he's listening to this song..... It's good to see peeps proud of there skills. And quite right. Nice work dude... It's a CHUAN..... Really enjoying your vidz.... I've got a ton to watch coz I've only just found your channel.........

[@-siranzalot-]

After every video of yours I watch, I come out feeling enriched as a musician. I can barely keep up with all the new input I'm getting from you and trying stuff out but above all all else it's this zen Feeling of being in what we do you get across. Thank you for that!

[@davidlemoyne6678]

AHHH! My EMOTIONS! I was unaware how much i loved this song until it really came to life with your vocals! BIG respect!!! BOTH of you!!. Thank you for freely teaching us so much paul!

[@crespo1965]

Paul-I’ve been a subscriber of your channel for about 3 years when you had around 100K subscribers. I remember your video of the day you quit teaching guitar full time bc of your KZbin success. I’m pleased that you are nearing 2 million subscribers. And great video on song recording. Keep up the work and best to you.

[@baynesstreetblues]

Thanks Paul. This is a tremendously useful, illustrative ‘how to’ video, very professionally produced naturally. It has prompted me to kick out of the rut of creating repetitive loops with overdubs, but letting the idea die there. Highly motivated now to take an initial loop and add layers on my DAW, although the final version is unlikely to be as creative as your excellent track.

[@rooh5825]

More people should be listening to this channel, very informative, and honestly, for someone like me, I don't play guitar but I just enjoy watching him discuss his craft. My daughter is learning guitar, but she's not good enough to do any of this yet.

[@nutuba59]

brilliant demostration of how a song is produced, realy enjoyed the enthusiasm you bring to your videos and well spoken explanations about technique on the guitar, many thanks for the entertainment

[@bradcrosson9641]

Yup. Biggest tip is FINISH STUFF!! Makes such a difference. Something released is better than a folder full of ideas. Good stuff as always Paul! Thank you

[@davidseel8478]

I've downloaded the Song at Spotify and i can't Stop listening at it🥳♥️ such a great Job!!!! It inspires me to make my own Thing and start to build a Home Studio!!! I Love you Paul!!! You are the greatest

[@allymunro4048]

Your videos are so inspiring! Been playing guitar for 10 years on and off and finally taking it seriously, learning to loop and enjoying the process wholeheartedly. Yours and Rachel's videos inspire me to keep going with it. Thank you!

[@GuitarFeels]

This is gold! Most of the covers I post on yt are guitar loops, so thank you so much for the tips, Paul. Cheers!

[@JaderRubini]

Damn this song is stuck in my head for days now. Amazing outcome as always, congrats Mr. Paul!

[@astronauthi]

You are my fav music youtuber, Paul. Thanks for the videos.

[@neothobakgale7838]

as someone who generally don't listen to synth pop, i admire music too much to know this really sounds dope! im a huge fan of guitar solos and you really killed it!! the tone of the guitar is legitimately thrilling! thanks for the very informative and fun video mahn

[@danielisguzman4238]

As soon as you played the chords I was already vibing with the song. And I'm not even past the minute and 40sec of the video. I love this!

[@RichiePhillipsmusic]

Classy choice of chords in the first place but then what you did with it was epic - I really wasn't expecting it to go down this particular route but I'm so glad it did. Amazing video again Paul!

[@marcoverga86]

I slapped LIKE as soon as I saw “SLAP”. But I would have slapped like anyway, great video, great tips, GREAT SOLO!! Thanks, Paul!

[@ravindrabanchhod1579]

Love seeing you enthusiastic over the song - A for effort!

[@ehpiii_music]

Dude... Don't ask me how or why but when that guitar lead came in I got choked up and covered in goosebumps. This is being added to my playlists NOW!

[@davetrombetti4240]

Paul, sorry I’m late getting to this video. It’s awesome! If you haven’t tried the Ditto X4 by TC Electronic there is a feature you might enjoy. It’s a fade feature. Every time you record a new layer the oldest layer drops off. Newer layers lower in volume. This was something Steve Morse suggested to them. You can essentially keep a song going and evolving indefinitely. It’s an amazing practice tool, it keeps your creativity juiced up, and it’s just a lot of fun. As a solo musician it’s a nice way to sit in a corner and play music for a crowd at an art gallery, private party, busking or just impressing the ladies. If you haven’t already give it a try.

[@nikisuropoulou8436]

First thing I did-> Spotify Second thing-> fell in love (with a little bit crying for some reason) Put it on my list and try to make pieces with my heart as you do

[@konsocosmin3332]

Congrats Mr.Davids,such a beautiful song!!!even today i listen this song and makes me feel good...love your channel..greeting from Romania

[@robjornayvaz8178]

Man it is so genuine how stoked you get about some of these guitar parts! Love seeing you get into the zone!

[@AngelicusImmortus]

Does anyone else feel really jealous of the pure tone of Paul’s playing? Simply in terms of Guitar tone, easily up there with the best of the best.

[@kavokei1337]

Feels kind of like you're channelling Jimi at the beginning, but Jeff possesses you half-way through. What a song, got it on loop! You two... dream team 🙌

[@kavokei1337]

Came here from RKC, loved this video and subscribed, now going to watch your others. You inspired me to want to play guitar again (after 7 years of not), as soon as things go back to normal I'm getting my guitars out of storage. Thanks 🙏🙌

[@ryanwest942]

I’ve listened to this full track on google play on repeat since yesterday-must’ve been 100 times. So good! Keep making tracks like this please!

[@joshywoshy7]

Paul, you look so happy and that makes me happy. Ive never seen you this happy!! Woooo!

[@joey22877]

This song needs to be played on the radio

[@sophiemilton5939]

one very worthwhile tip to add - COPY your loop each time and then do any further additions to the copy, keeping the original. That way you can go back and do things differently if you decide several layers later that you took a wrong turn.

[@elvan12581]

Paul you work so hard and you are a God and a good guy. Man I just hope you get all the success that you deserve. From the heart bro.

[@petekoskivirallinen]

Looper pedal tip: If you have "headphone out" in your keyboard or whaterver instrument, you can use that with regular guitar cable to a looper. All you need is little cheap adapter in between. You can also sing straight to a looper pedal with xlr female/normal guitar jack -cable. So you can beatbox, sing or do other voices into a loop. I've done awesome soundscapes straight to a guitar amp trough a normal little looper pedal using guitar, keyboards, bass and voice. Try it. Sky is the limit!

[@liamvickerstaff5994]

One of my favourite Paul David Videos ever

[@mattmurph]

Paul, been watching your channel for a while now, and what you're doing, on a scale of 1 to 10... is an 11. Came across this video yesterday, and I cannot get the hook from sugar coated out of my head. Super solid. Here's to your continued success. Thanks for putting out such great content.

[@Jazmin-Forever]

Simply amazing. Thanks for the pro tips! Most people listen to a song and they don't realize the work that goes into it. Great job. Love how it turned out! Added to my playlist

[@ozzieverdugo5862]

The first and last step are so crucial. Thanks for the great content! Can’t wait to show my guitarist

[@jonmy7]

0:27 "Letting it loop for 1000 times". I call that 'the intro'

[@peterquailman2460]

Oh man!. . .just as I was thinking about the song lacking some awesome guitar solo, there it was exactly as I was craving for it as I watch. . .wow, david, it is just absolutely awesome. . .nice, really nice. . .

[@szabolcsg3939]

You gave me at least 7 tips, and more inspiration! :-) Thank you!

[@zombieguitar]

Cool tune. I'm in the same boat as you with needing to find a vocalist for my tracks. I'm gonna have do that!!

[@alexsosa3668]

Wawwww.. Paul keeps giving us the secret to maintain the guitar fresh and alive. 🎸 Thanks Paul

[@paulmdevenney]

If the question is "should I add a guitar solo", the answer is "Yes!" Seriously though , you are touching on the thing I find toughest about song building. I've always described the problem as "can't escape the loop". Clearly you've demonstrated how viable a 4 chord repeat is able to produce an excellent complete product. Pesonally though I prefer to vary verse, chorus and bridge. Tips on "breaking the loop" would be a very welcome next video. Particularly any music theory that might allow a little application of technique to support concept.

[@diggie9598]

Learned so much from you Paul and i really want to thank you big time. Even when i am too lazy to try out your ideas, i still enjoy watching. All the best for you, keep rocking!

[@djolestefanovic]

Have a nice time in your new space, man! Support to you and Rachel...

[@DoubleRIII]

OMG Thank you for this description of creating this wonderful composition, Its good

[@SuperBaz1985]

i started this lockdown with an acoustic and an amp......since ive added a loop pedal,a drum kit(my bros) and a telecaster!! a Daw is next. cant wait to record. Great videos keep them coming

[@loveunlimited777]

You are amazingly talented, thank you for sharing this. Respect 🙌👊

[@rohanjeetdas5707]

Whoever moved the KZbin comments needs to be fired.

[@PaulDavids]

I low key agree

[@niilonevalainen2884]

Yeah! It is very annoying now...

[@AppyTheApe]

Fired? Please someone punch that punk for this useless update. Please don't get offended, just a joke.

[@azunazan2390]

@@niilonevalainen2884 that why i was using the old version

[@simon_patterson]

Surely it's only a matter of time before they fix it!

[@doctorjay1724]

Love your videos Paul! Will for sure be using these tips 🧙

[@vitorvizzotto6092]

That was a awsome performance!! Congrats Paul and Rachel, what a video fellas!

[@Itlexe]

One of the most interesting video I ever seen! You are talant! Thx 4 lesson, man. That hook stuck in my head :D

[@martinfrancis6633]

Paul you if I'm ever lost wen I'm making music I always pop on your channel and always find advice you truly r a verry talented man thanks for all your inspiration 🙏🙌

[@JimFerrer_14]

Synth and Guitar goes really well together very impressive

[@douggalent4858]

Thanks! I really, really needed this. I'm always getting as far as getting the basic structure of my loop, and starting to add things...and then I get sick of it and shelve it. My sketch library is full of these little things that I never want to go back and finish. I'm going to take the lessons from this and push through.

[@abistryinghard-2346]

I have been using Ableton for few years and have some song ideas in my RC-30. This video just motivates me to actually put the ideas together to Ableton. Thanks Paul!

[@FishInTrees]

Thanks, Paul for this helpfull advice... working hard on our first live-looping song...

[@JOSESANCHEZ-hp1mf]

Thank you Paul for showing us your enormous level as a guitarist, you are really very good at everything.

[@davepilgrim5798]

Hey Paul, the songs on youtube over 3 billion viewers are loops. Sheeran shape of you, (4 chords, lots of hooks) is a perfect example. Roar is onother.. I don't remember exactly others songs but there are Bieber with a 3 chords loop song.. Saw it couple of days ago on an Italian pro songwriter channel, he was explaining this trand. Great vid 👍 cheers from Italy

[@Fhynix]

Impressive, I must say. Especially when knowing that it's basically the same 4 chords over and over again. The only thing I'd have loved to hear more about is Song Structure, as imo this whole "you build up tension untill the chorus" doesn't apply to all music. F.e. in Metal, the focus sometimes is more on the riffs or lead guitars and not necessarily solely on the chorus. But hey, still gonna boot up Cubase now and experiment a bit, thanks for the inspiration :D

[@Aethalops]

Hi Paul! I love these videos where you work through a building process from simple start incrementing to higher levels or more details. I find them both helpful and inspirational. Please consider doing a tutorial on how to (starting equipment and basic techniques) set up video & audio recording of guitar and accessories in a small space to help us present to or collaborate with others. For example if I want to show off a new guitar, or walk through a pedalboard setup, or get critiques on some particulars of my playing.

[@ColdCanadian911]

I play this song almost daily in iTunes….. awesome. And the bridge part. Wow.

[@jaywaltmunson484]

Love love love - Paul, as a NLG student I’d SO be grateful to see a video on your Mixing process like you aludes to in this song. Regardless, thank you!

[@Korpist]

Hi Paul, Great track, wonderful guitar solo !!! I'm your big fan. Thanx a lot for inspiration. Warm regards from Poland.

[@jerrymoronta9641]

What a video! You're so talented Paul. I'm in love with that song.

[@cabronismo]

Ill be humming this song for a few days...just catchy!! great job sir

[@MichaelJaroszewski]

Crazy stuff, man! It looks so dope and easy what you are doing. But I guess this is just years of experience... and huge portion of talent. Great techniques, cool song.

[@TheBostoniaRecords]

Great job Paul! ... And yes, Rachel is awesome!!!

[@jasoncunningham7787]

Dude, you killed it. She is amazing! I'm jamming it now and will spread it! Love all of it, from the process to the final product, fun video and great song man! Very inspiring!

[@loicdubois6334]

Amazing video Paul! BTW, what a voice!! Rachel sing soooo well!

[@Dislagmintation]

So much Coldplay vibes. reminds me of paradise and a few others. Pretty coollll

[@dennisapplegate7553]

Paul well done and she WAS THE PERFECT CHOICE. Maybe a collaboration between you two? She has a very nice timbre to her voice. And if the first one came that easy the rest should as well .

[@jeremyzielinski7989]

Wow I wish I was young again to be able to learn this kind of stuff rather than twanging away on my own to Chordify songs! Will definitely get a looper pedal and try to learn to play along with my self!! Thanks to you both!

[@martinarthur2597]

wonderful, uplifting and downright beautiful! Thank you for your sharing

[@atomicgunpla]

I always come back to your awesome channel Paul.

[@petealba707]

You are a fantastic player and have a lot to offer folks looking to learn. That being said, I find that the one thing missing from these instructional videos is any reference to STORY TELLING. This video gives me more questions than answers: Why these particular chord choices? Was their a life experience that inspired you? Do you want to send a message to someone or maybe the world? We certainly can't give people the life experiences for story telling, but we can remind them that this is generally the purpose of songs, or at least it was. Perhaps the purpose of music has changed and people are no longer interested in songs that tell stories and I am way off base. I'm open to all possibilities, it's just that all too often I hear songs with interesting chord choices and hooks, but completely disconnected from the story. I'm still old school and the story is much more important to me than hooks or production. Etta James has a two chord song that tells a story and moves me in a way that a lot of other more sophisticated songs do not. I think you are doing great work here, just a few thoughts.

[@ashutoshbains5967]

SLAP the synth. EPICO!

[@RyanTaegan]

O M G !

[@flo13t]

CHECKMATE PIANISTS !

[@fitrylol6716]

Epicc

[@spacechango684]

Wise choice!

[@andybeephotography]

BASS

[@scottwheldon9992]

This track feels good to listen too. Love it man.

[@jsmallsawe]

This is SO amazing Paul, thank you for all the incredible work and showing us the process!

[@Hominid999]

Beautiful, lush sound. Trippy stuff!

[@AdamGbl95]

Hope you published that song man. That sounds amazing! Inspiring to eventually go this route and have some more fun in guitar. I think my 10yr break from it was worth it since I got in half ass the first time but really feeling fresh about starting over the right way. Love the content.

[@atticprojectstudio9082]

Love your constructive videos in music...TY Paul :)

[@raulvillalobos6043]

beautiful song Paul and highly educative video, thanks so much

[@ninjatoru]

Man the edits of this video is as epic as the track played.

[@samhatman6536]

My ohhh my! Beautiful from concept to finish! And within giving of craft on so many levels. Thank you David from me and everyone I will tell. As always, I am inspired. Will put Ableton Live together and get to the store for this. Thanks! Wow!!!

[@TheMarkwolfie]

Downloaded Sugar Coated and have played it on repeat. Great tune!

[@57RickH]

This is a great video and very motivating. I so often fall into the trap of creating a loop of a basic chord progression, layer it a bit and that’s where it stays, so this is great stuff. That finished tune sounds awesome, radio-ready and the guitar work in that track is on fire.

[@WintaAssefa]

'make decisions and stick with them'. This really applies to so many things for me nowadays

[@JuanGarcia-hr1wf]

Great video Paul showing the process of looping to end result of a song