How to Play over Chords ONLY USING THE PENTATONIC scale!

[@tepsi87]

Hi to everyone commenting "too hard, not well explained, not understandable etc.": Sometimes there are things you don't understand immediately but eventually will. That is called learning. And you'll learn much more, if you think yourself a little, reapeat the lesson a couple of times and find out some things yourself. I found it also difficult and challenging, but in a pleasant way. We are given tools and it's normal we don't know directly how to use them with perfection. P.S. Obviously it's partly over my head aswell, since I'm hardly an intermediate player with zero impro skills.;)

[@PaulDavids]

Either this, or you´re at a level that is not suited for this video. If it´s the latter, you should realize there should be videos too for people who are at different points in the learning process. What you could do for example is look up what a pentatonic scale is, and just learn the first shape I was playing!

[@idontneedthisplease]

Yes, you can. Just use other frets of the remaining strings. May be tricky to move your hand however. Also you can play whatever scale you want even on 1 string.

[@tepsi87]

That's exactly right. There is nothing wrong with not yet being ready for some lessons! Myself, I should be at this level already, I've only too often lurked my way around all sorts of theory. :P That despite I know some stuff from my piano years, but have forgotten most of it. But I realized it helps immensly in learning about harmonics and composing. So today I've spent a couple of hours around those positions and try & error. Thanks to you I guess ;) Btw, keep up the excellent playing, video work and your humble attitude and well, in fact everything!

[@johnbolton3542]

Understood it fine. Brilliant lesson keep them up . My wife can hear a big difference in my playing from when i started following paul. Thnaks from me and wife

[@shankeysindhu1070]

Hey paul i am watching your videos and other on youtube and have been playing guitar for like 4 years but i am struck, i don't see any improvement in myself. What can i do? I really want to learn guitar.

[@vincevaughn3189]

Amazing that this level of instruction is free.

[@bigdog2432]

Vince Vaughn not really because you have to pay for WiFi so I’m actually paying for it

[@aciid5081]

Theres always that one guy ☝️

[@bigdog2432]

Kane Glenmark Maligaya what do you think?

[@KrikZ32]

@@bigdog2432 you don't have to pay for wifi, go to starbucks or something and boom, it's free. you're paying for the convenience of internet in your home, not for this guitar instruction.

[@bigdog2432]

KrikKiller why don’t you fuck off

[@Enkreo]

If you don't understand this video, you're not on the level to learn this concept. He did a great job explaining.

[@eknathkiran1810]

Brandon Lopez yes, his level of clarity blew my mind

[@Floydandsome]

Where should I start?

[@synisternil8s767]

@@Floydandsome continue playing for fun and you'll realize things yourself. Don't get rushed and wanting to learn to fast. I know it's frustering but you'll get there if you continue. Learn new scales, new chords, try to learn songs in different styles (expencially jazz and blues) and try to comprehend modes.

[@Floydandsome]

@@synisternil8s767 Currently I am practising caged system, one thing that bugs me is how can I utilize it when improvising a solo?

[@synisternil8s767]

@@Floydandsome ok first you need to understand that basic major and minor chords consists of 3 notes (arpegios), so the CAGED system is basically ment to help you in finding your arpegios in the scale. If you learn all the notes on the first 2 strings (thick) you basically can improvise over every major or minor chord. All you need to know is 1 major and 1 minor scale shape were the root note is the first note played. Exemple if the chord you need to play over is a c you need to locate it on the thick string and improvise with that same scale. If it then changes to Am find the a and improvise in the minor scale. I once saw a video the art of guitar made about it where he keeps it real simple you should check it out PS ( i am french so sorry if my vocabulary is not the best )

[@kmattorney]

Musicians are the most under recognized geniuses. I listen to this video and it’s a foreign language I still don’t understand...and I’ve been playing for a year. Music theory is like studying physics to me.

[@shayh.3556]

It was to me too but something clicked and I finally figured it all out. It’s actually pretty simple once you have that break through.

[@tobiasvanavelon9684]

How're you doing now? It's been another year. If you haven't seen this video again since last time, I'm using my +1 algorythm comment to reply to this one! 4:24 "So we're just soloing in C#m, but we're using the Pentatonic scale to *carefully* select the notes - when, and where, we want to use them." This utterance is really important. This is what makes the entire lesson. If your eyes were glazed at the moment that he said this, this is a main point. Interested to know if you're still playing and if so, if this clicked for you (or if my comment is helpful at all). Well wishes, rock on!

[@callahanburke8486]

Music theory is ALMOST exactly like physics. Learning is FUN!

[@Alex3713]

@@callahanburke8486 music theory is physics! Everything is sine waves at the end of the day

[@topquarkbln]

It's physics in practice 😉

[@CeresMike]

I watched this video two months ago or so after 15 years of playing and it completely changed my life, sending me down the path of the CAGED system. I went from feeling completely stuck, feeling like scales were confined to “positions,” instead of visualizing them more as they relate to chords. My playing has jumped ahead by years in just a short period of time thanks to your lessons, and you helping me to find the value of CAGED to organize information. I finally feel free on the fretboard, to move around and play like I never thought possible. Thanks, Paul!

[@SmokinMesa]

I feel like I'm starting the same journey/ progress as you. Discovering the CAGED system and how to apply it to different keys is opening my mind

[@ProductFatal]

Not only a great guitarist and teacher, but he seems like such a great guy!

[@jobcremers7032]

What would you expect from a Dutchie lol

[@philswolf]

...is your name really Lucabrito ??? ...maybe Lubricato would suit better...(#nohomo lol !)

[@Flat_E-ric]

Ofc.....hes Dutch!! 😉

[@PolaOpposite]

Hi solos are nothing to get excited about.

[@everettwideman6526]

He's just so dreamy.. Lol

[@_Prismatica]

Paul, I have to thank you for putting videos like these out. I've known the basics of guitar for maybe 7 years now but I'm self taught and I never really took the time to learn scales because I never thought I needed them. You've really opened my eyes to what can be done with this instrument when you actually know what you're playing. Thank you for giving me the drive to learn and love the instrument I thought I've known for damn near a decade ❤

[@lynxone7039]

You'll often see the comment "this is the best lesson I've seen on KZbin", but in the case of this particular video, the comment really fits. It puts together all of the bits and pieces I've learned from watching many other lessons, distilling it into the essence of soloing. And if you slow down the video, you can learn a lot about the picking techniques that he uses. Thanks so much for posting this!

[@paulhemmerling579]

If you’ve been playing for >10 years and still don’t have a solid foundation in music theory, these videos are absolutely perfect. They pick up when my lessons left off in the sense that he gets down to the meat and potatoes of what I really want to learn.

[@oliverread2532]

I’ve been studying how to add different scales to different chord changes for awhile. This is the first video that broke it down so simply. This guys channel is one of the best on KZbin.

[@wasjuswa]

I didn't understand this video when I first watched it last year. Now, I'm able to pick up everything he said. I just want to add that this lesson is one of the best in youtube.. and it's FREE! If you guys don't understand it then, like what the others said, take a step back and learn more about scales because this video is more like an application to that. It's just like math. You can't multiply if you don't know what numbers are.

[@mike35424]

Any tips for videos or lessons that can help fill in the gaps? I'm sure you consumed a lot of content and learned a lot over the last year, but if anything stood out to you as being particularly helpful as a precursor to this video, that would be great.

[@1080pUHD4K]

@@mike35424 I guess by start learning the 5 pentatonic scale box positions. There are a lot on youtube, just search. Then after you learnt all those positions, you could go search up videos which give you some principles on like connecting all positions. There is a guy on youtube called steve stine, he goes on most of the basics slowly. It takes time on your own to find how to string notes musically, practice your playing on backing tracks. Thats pretty much what you should start doing.

[@alienjesus28]

I've learned more from you about guitar than anyone else in my 15 years of playing. You explain things so easily and effortlessly, you have a true gift for teaching Paul. Love you brother and thank you for everything you do!

[@congamike1]

OMG! Parts of this were somewhat within my grasp, mostly, it was way over my head. I'm going to have to re-play this video a bunch of times to get the easier parts into my thick skull. Thanks Paul.

[@lawatimehang6347]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/goPNmnlumJZ_b8k check it

[@sendforacar9323]

I love your attention to detail. Like when you stop the music and it immediately cues and plays the end of the backing track.

[@alansturgess1324]

Excellent. Especially liked the 9-12, 9-11, 9-11, 9-11, 9-12, 9-12 of quickly describing the familiar pattern rather than using note names.

[@richardrichard5409]

Even more so coming from bass where EVERY string is tuned in fourths. 😎

[@tomheffron7651]

So cool watching some of these videos, not really understanding them, and then coming back later where you’re at a level where you can really gain from the content.

[@mogu-mogu2335]

6 months ago I was like what the shit is going Me after 4 months: my god....he is a legendary teacher. No teacher could have given such a beautiful lesson So please learn some theory and done come back. It is the best lesson available

[@rojatanque5865]

a x Calm the fuck down. What this guy is saying is absolutely correct. Meanwhile you're here commenting some bullshit. You probably just started playing the guitar and gave up after watching this video and went back to playing minecraft. Get on our level scrub.

[@GLong527]

Roj Atanque hahaha he deleted his comment

[@mogu-mogu2335]

@illogicalrelish you just need a proper plan on how to execute. Believe there is all the content available it is just that it is scattered. For basic theory, just check Paul's channel, there is a playlist of music theory course. Then you can proceed further.

[@drdre4397]

@illogicalrelish Honestly, Vaideology by steve vai is a book I bought and is amazing. It is all theory, I understand as of now 5% of it but it has really helped. It has a nice image of the notes on the neck and Vai does an amazing job of explaining intervals and arpeggios. Other than that. I google image searched scales as a visual reference and just youtube. Justin guitar, Andy guitar, Marty Music ( Justin,Andy and Marty I'd say are most beginner friendly.)Paul Davids, Rick Beato, Tomo Fujita. Guitar pilgrim is great if you love both blues and stratocasters, though he does all sorts of videos. Honestly there are so many amazing videos free on KZbin just dig around. If you ever need a visual refefence image search the scale. Tomo is a professor at Berkley and taught JM. He has a youtube channel and a paid monthly service for 10$ ( tons and tons of content, older style website. Still really useful).

[@edinpujagic8361]

@illogicalrelish In addition to Paul’s videos, check out Your Guitar Academy or Brian Kelly (Zombie Guitar) as they are really good with music theory and don’t waste time. Lastly, I just put up a video on my channel specifically to address this question - may be worth a look if your really interested!

[@sharko3211]

Paul is probably the best online teacher, he doesn’t show you how to do everything, he shows you what you can do and teaches you how to make it guud

[@Fannywikstrom95]

This is a really helpful video, thanks! For the people saying you don’t understand, try and learn the pentatonic scale in all the boxes and try to understand how to use them to figure out the minor/major key. Then come back to this video!☺️

[@Scalli82]

This is actually a really good lesson. I remember watching this back when it was released and I really didn't get it, my progress just wasn't ready to go beyond the horizontal playing back then. At some point since it clicked for me and I have been moving into the vertical playing for a year or so now. Coming across this video and rewatching it has solidified a lot of the ideas floating around in my head. If you don't get it just yet, maybe rewatch again later on..

[@Samson163]

You the Bob Ross of guitar. I'm so glad I found your channel

[@redbeard365]

Dude.. I truly wish I had the Internet back in the 80s/90s lol. This WOULD HAVE BEEN SO MUCH EASIER. Thank you for the great instruction. You are top notch.

[@imacashew.]

I thinks it’s very helpful when you give examples of why something wouldn’t sound as pleasing to the ear vs. something that does sound good. Love your playing ❤️👍🏻

[@VintageTubeTone]

Awesome lesson shedding light on the connected tones of the major and minor pentatonic and full minor scale used in soloing.

[@ThorneyedWT]

Great explanation! Gotta start working on vertical...

[@RaihanRisad]

I can't express how important this lesson is for me. This kinda content is so rare where u actually learn something

[@tommyperkinsmusicofficial]

Great lesson! The "choose your scale 'ACHORDINGLY' " made me laugh lol! Thanks for posting stuff to help us learn to be better musicians!

[@thegoodyeoman]

Gotta love him for his noun use of the word "fundament." Love your vids, Paul. Keep it up.

[@armytribe8471]

You have a camp fire story telling voice🔥

[@unlshtb4524]

I am gay too

[@AcousticAnubhab]

@@unlshtb4524 🤣🤣🤣

[@mr5039]

This is incredible! I just realized this concept a few days ago and knew it was a breakthrough. Knowing you’re discussing it is some serious validation 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻😎

[@ilyrican]

It took me 10 or more times to get back to this over a course of 2 years while studying scales to fully grasp what was being taught in this video. My take: don't expect to understand this on your first watch. It takes time and patience. Embrace the journey and things will fall in their place eventually. :)

[@catch5565]

Finally! I can’t tell you how hard it is to find a lesson on this. Look at a full fretboard pentatonic scale and compare it to a full fretboard diagram of major and minor arpeggios. They align. Each of the 5 caged pent shapes contain a major and it’s relative minor arpeggio. So if you master the 5 shapes you can use them to play chord tones/triads for any major or minor chord in any position. This is next level! Thank you Paul

[@catch5565]

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[@chrisofnottingham]

This feels like the third video in a series but I missed the first two.

[@XDoublexXx]

chris4072511 There is some foundational music theory to be known here. You should learn about modes and related keys first.

[@toneroable]

I get depress

[@yalokin5560]

What you need for this video in terms of theory is: scales (just general understanding of what they are, maybe some patterns), chord variations, what playing in a key means, and maybe modes(although if you know what scales are, you will be close to that). Guitar learning for me is like cooking. You have different kinds of ingredients, then you have the different tools for those universal ingredients, and if course continuous continuation of gaining more experience.

[@Jimbo_Conn]

Same It's like I get it. But I missed something fundamental and don't know where to start. Do I need to learnt every single note on the fret board?

[@Jimbo_Conn]

@@yalokin5560 great , so where should I start so I can "unlock the fret board" ? I know basic guitar, pentatonic, open and bar chords etc, but I've been stuck I'm the same crap going nowhere for years because I never took lessons. Should memorize every scale for every key? I understand the idea of root notes, but have no idea where they all are just like I understand the premise of this video but can't put it to use.

[@waytoomanyguitars]

Great video Paul! Very helpful. I've been messing with pentatonic scales for decades, and learned some of the other positions just by trial and error before I found out there are basically 5 positions for each pentatonic scale. For some of you having trouble with this video, you need to learn your basic pentatonic scales, and figure things out for yourself, like: C#min pentatonic is the same as E maj pentatonic. Each min scale has a relative maj scale. Most people learn the first position of the scale and never go beyond that. There are 5 positions. But start with position #1 and get the hang of that. And if you want to go deeper, Scott Henderson has some great videos where he is playing different pentatonic scales over what seems like non-matching chords. Like playing a C# min pentatonic over a B min chord. Mind blowing what you can do with just the pentatonic scale!

[@jnatiw]

I have the same reaction to each of these videos. At first, I’m like, “Yes! I understand! This is so helpful!” But then about halfway through, I’m like, “dafuq is he talking about?”

[@whatsmyname9690]

do you understand the Music theory of a Guitar? A,B,C,D,E,F,G

[@Rb-ys6xb]

Abel Joshua Albaño are you taking tone and semitone

[@crazydogproductions8158]

@@NoJeansBob shut the fuck up let the guy speak however he wants

[@Professor-Scientist]

Just keep repeating the lesson and Google something if you get stuck

[@saifrashid3325]

That's the problem with most guitar lessons. They're not simply explained. You get bored after a while.

[@thereasonableamericans411]

Holy Shit.... I just played two riffs you played without actually having to "figure them out", my fingers just ...made the sound I was hearing happen! Plus, I just memorized the other pentatonic shapes simply from watching your video, WOW.... What a difference your 7.5 minute video has made for me. Aside from a great viewpoint you brought in playing within chords. This was very helpful!!! It essentially allowed me to transpose a few different chords in the most common of positions on the fret board! Thank you so very mucgh!

[@e_g_dd7489]

This has opened up....a whooooole new world, pentatonically speaking.

[@richardjacquez1361]

Great teacher with so much diversity and simple but thoughtful approach for those of us who struggle with lead playing.

[@MathGeekQ]

Been playing guitar for years and never really try to learn about scales or "chord positions" and all that. Boy have i been missing out! I mean, I'm self taught and so i sort of came up with my own way to play "regular" major and minor scales. But this pentatonic stuff really opens up new possibilities. This was a great lesson, thanks!

[@ilyrican]

Hey Paul, don't mind me commenting here. I just realized how many times I am coming back over and over again to this video since I first saw it and still learning something new. This video is gold!! Hi future self :)

[@jamesmolloy5350]

You have such a great tone, and after years of playing guitar I'm finally trying to learn theory, you're a great help, keep up the great work man!

[@lawatimehang6347]

Check it kzbin.info/www/bejne/goPNmnlumJZ_b8k

[@garryrathmann7367]

It's an ease concept if you know the 5 positions of the pentatonic scale . A Fairley straightforward lesson . Very good.

[@sweetiecat1255]

C#, E and A are the same chords that John Mayer uses for Slow Dancing... We can easily use what you're saying to solo over the song

[@dylanmattocks3950]

sweetiecat C#minor I think....

[@jessemetcalfe4219]

Dylan Mattocks that’s just a MINOR complication

[@dylanmattocks3950]

Jesse Metcalfe shoot I thought you were making fun of me but it took me a whole day to get it

[@GeraldKozlowski]

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[@rafaeeltra]

You see, i just learned the intro of the song, and in the same day i learned about pentatonic scale and was just improvising, untill i saw this video and your coment! It cant be a coecidence!

[@christiantrindade4555]

This video was one of the most better explained, to me, you make me understand, simply, easy, thanks from Uruguay

[@javiercarrera8447]

You just took my soloing skills to a new level. Thanks a bunch Paul!

[@williamfreeman9995]

Thanks!

[@exarom1670]

0:45 Oh No :o

[@arnold1995]

Döner hehe.. it was proper.. 1st high E string on the top and low E is the last

[@juhis1593]

"We all know that im sure" :D

[@InterWarp]

xD

[@casamaroc5]

ExaRom r we talking about the same 1st position of Penta in the E ?!!

[@allora7544]

ahahahah oh god that got me

[@steveadams5085]

Fantastic lesson. I took the time to diagram it out per the scales shown and it makes absolute sense. Just unlocked a whole new level of understanding. Thank you Paul!

[@vipe293]

When he started talking about horizontal and vertical, Joey Tribbiani was the first thing that came to my mind lol

[@mexage]

Although I haven't yet fully grasped the concept you're explaining, this is what I have been looking for in order to tie chords and scales together. It's like a part of my brain in the back got really excited because it thinks you're showing something that makes sense, and I'm really motivated to dedicate time and learn it. Thank you very much for sharing, and let's get to work now!

[@stevefrancis8457]

I think this fellas lessons would be great I just feel for me personally it's just outside of my level at the moment. At least I understand bits of it now a year ago I would have turned off after 20 seconds. We live in A fortunate era with so many people willing to share the wealth of knowledge.

[@julianwilsonsongwritermusi9413]

Paul David is a fine musician and far better than me - as I am a songwriter and lyricist rather than a great guitarist. That said, this video is not for people unless they can already really grasp it based on things they already know. It's well, well worth watching and coming back to in the future if 'where you are' at present is not at the same level. If you ARE at that level it really is very helpful. The main thing about it is that is shows you where you are meant to be going. That's certainly not something any of us should not be grateful for. It certainly does hold some lead 'thinking' gems in it if you take the time to sift through it. I learned a long time ago (when I took up electronics with zero initial maths skills) that I should get a series of different books that moved me on from what I ALREADY knew. I'd say, check out Pauls other stuff, find the one that is at your level, and when you have sorted out how to practically use the info, keep moving forward to the next level. Remember that NOBODY ever gets to the top level - It doesn't exist in music. I thank Paul very much for all this great free tuition and wish him well in his career. Jules

[@raychristiancabana9332]

Thanks for the lesson Master Obi-Wan Kenobi.

[@nuke2625]

When he's not holding a saber hes holding a guitar.

[@ivonrokko7565]

Every now and then I come across a video that talks about something that I thought to try when i practice and it makes me really hopeful for where i am going to be able to take myself as a musician I had no idea that doing this was called something before I watched this video but I've been practicing it for the last year or so every time something I try on my instrument and someone puts what I did into words it broadens my understanding of the consept drastically thank you

[@by7212]

Every time I watch this , I learn something new.

[@dudeatx]

I've been stuck at high intermediate level for ever, trying to sound more advanced. For me Paul is a good all rounder, who understands and executes every technique extremely well. Just the thing for me.

[@asahi9469]

2 years ago I watched this video but I didn’t finish it since I couldn’t understand a single thing he was explaining. But now I’ve watched it and finished it couple of times since I can get the clues he’s giving, take your time lads, this is just like math, complicated but once you started to study and understand it carefully. You’ll be a master pentatonic scale player😂 Thanks heaps Paul, you’re the best teacher, teaching for free and smoothly.🤘🏻❤️

[@dlim5687]

Wow thanks! Vertical playing was what was missing from my understanding for such a long time...

[@yusufkhan1479]

Always appreciate the humour in these. XD #shred

[@freddymclain]

this is an excellent lesson - clearly, professionally done. Some may require a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th viewing, but that's OK. There's great info here, free for the taking. Well done, Paul.

[@Ant1Bez]

lol, Paul. this way over my head. Can you make a video on how to use the pentatonic for beginners?

[@cameronthorne4338]

Wow. I've been a subscriber for probably about 2 years now, and somehow this one slipped by me. Excellent video! Definitely one of my personal favorites, for practicality of immediate use and simple learning. Nicely done Paul.

[@lincolncarvalho6937]

Okay now I need to Google what's a scale.

[@uncommonground1532]

Ha it’s one of those things that covers fish 🐠

[@Shawn_Courtney]

*ba dum thss*

[@rawellpelayo4435]

I use it to weigh vegetables at the market

[@DragonRazor9283]

We used to scale shapes in school!

[@mongoloolloo]

Haha it is the most basic music theory thing bro

[@meclazine]

That was excellent. Really explained at the proper level for people who know the Pentatonic scale and want more out of it. First class lessons.

[@KoaNicola]

This dude has taught me so much. The best guitar teacher on KZbin in my opinion.

[@Papa-Dima77]

What a great lesson!

[@ascabknight]

I’ve always considered me as an acoustic “rhythmic” guitarist just because I was afraid of scales but you have inspired me to keep studying music and slowly becoming a lead guitarist 👍🏼... thanks for sharing!

[@ognjenkovacevici-93]

When he began to play that #shred the end was so beautiful

[@jesperkuijlaars1510]

Yesss! I thought the same!! I think I'm gonna use it as a cool lick! 😂😉

[@georgestoney3532]

This video, along with a similar one Scott Paul Johnson did, helped me out enormously, can't say how thankful I am that you guys make videos like this.

[@fansnyaivangunawan9363]

Greatest teacher ive ever seen on my whole life. Thank you 😢😢😢😢🙏🏻❤️

[@vnpeating3862]

Fansnya IvanGunawan yes he teaches very good

[@Puck-oi4wv]

Eindelijk heeft Nederland iets om trots op te zijn.... Paul Davids🙏 motivatie staat aan

[@tomquayleguitar]

Just discovered your channel Paul! Fantastic work. Especially loving your eye for creative and beautiful video production.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Tom Quayle what? He just sat in front of a camera.

[@yoloyo7019]

Took me literally 3 years to put the pieces in place to come back here and be at the appropriate level for this, but I knew it'd be sick information when I got there. And it is. It's like the stitching to connect your CAGED shapes. I still don't sound any good with it in real time but gimme 10 seconds and i can find anything i want lol

[@emmanuelsilagan]

I clearly got this one. Thank you! *grabs my acoustic guitar*

[@bedhead7516]

Very good teaching and easy to understand! Super happy to have such good instruction on KZbin. Thank you

[@gecko1131]

The guitar is my favorite musical instrument and I use to play guitar and I even take a lesson for several years like pentatonic scaling, I dreamed of becoming the lead guitar of a band. I love the guitar but the guitar doesn't love me and It's hard for me to pick the note so that I quit playing hehe. Thank youtube and thank you. Maybe If I watch this video 20 years ago I am it was a game-changer.

[@ivarstrange6959]

Don't worry, John Lennon didn't know how to play guitar when they started the beatles

[@robdonell9915]

Maybe jam with someone who doesn’t have high expectations and you’ll help each other and play what you both like.

[@richardmesser900]

You're an amazing player/teacher! I'd just like to make a recommendation to ALL KZbin guitar teachers.... Flip the screen as if it would look like you're playing left handed, that way your fingers are mirroring the audience therefore making it easier to pick out your shapes easier!

[@ussy7809]

"Hi my name is Beard and this my Paul Davids"

[@angusseletto1511]

Gold ,very much made me laugh out loud

[@atmchannel1125]

You are so creative in the way you make and trick your video.. and best musician...

[@TheOrangep7]

I gave this a go the other day, and after about 20mins I realised I had the guitar upside down. Work in progress.

[@machia0705]

There’s a lot here to digest. Powerful information. Thank you from NJ, USA.

[@mrrayger]

how do you find the corresponding pentatonic scale for each scale degree?

[@Zepla]

It really comes down to memory and just being able to visualize the scale. When it comes to pentatonic, usually you want to stick to a single mode which is usually Aeolian which is just a minor pentatonic and you can just simply play around that.

[@kiri101]

Glad I watched this, it's reminded me how I need to focus on the vertical and learn different positions more.

[@paolo-1283]

As Guthrie Govan says "Pentatonic is the best scale in the world".

[@dl22al10]

Thanks to you Paul! You make theory easy to understand. I’ve tried to learn before to no avail. You’ve made it very accessible

[@therupoe]

Paul is like the Bob Ross/Mr. Rogers of guitar

[@cg841]

I'm sorry, but that title is reserved for Marty Schwartz!

[@LiveDonkeyDeadLion]

This is interesting as I actually paid for lessons for quite a while to supplement what I had already learned, and I was taught that while using the pentatonic scale to listen to the chords and make sure what I play matches the chord and to practice till I get a feel for it. Never knew it was called horizontal and vertical playing

[@w1third]

I always struggle with lead even after 20 years of playing, I need to start taking theory lessons in person to explain what I am doing wrong

[@mattgilbert7347]

I think in order to be a great lead player you have to learn as much of this stuff as possible when as young as possible when the brain and body are developing.

[@avasharyal4556]

Matt Gilbert I hope that is sarcasm.

[@DragonRazor9283]

Matt Gilbert lol he’s way beyond 20 years of age but i do agree

[@onetakehoovie5955]

Honestly my best advice would be to put on a backing track on KZbin and play the pentatonic box shape in that key. It really helps with creativity within a restricted area

[@rayme1975]

This video just gave me a eureka moment. Amazing video. Has given me the knowledge to finally decode the fretboard.

[@Jurrockin]

Brush did 0:45

[@kida569]

Hahahaha

[@otaviorodrigues7970]

Was having a very shitty day, but then I had a good laugh with this video and also learned an important idea about playing over chord changes, which I was looking for a long time ago. Thanks Paul, I'm grateful for your videos.

[@skippyjames5596]

What sound card and software use you?? You have always great sounds of guitars

[@toyvng]

skippy james i wonder the same!

[@unclepodger]

He uses Abelton as his DAW

[@raypolakovic1290]

I recall him saying something about Kemper in one of his videos. He compared the Kemper to the Tone King, and it was imperceptible, at least after KZbin had its way with it.

[@toyvng]

Ray I just saw his one hour song making challenge vid and that was revealing some of the stuff (like, a Kemper)

[@MikeNeedlerMusic]

Your production is genius! Great information but the way you package it really shines!

[@jaredhaelplata]

I'm gonna practice this #ACHORDINGLY. Thanks, dude!

[@epicplayerboss]

I don’t always comment on videos but this is so extremely helpful really spice up my guitar playing thanks alot !!

[@BipityBopity93]

0:45 never forget

[@bethcarter3882]

I know exactly how "A Deer in Headlights" feels right now but I still somehow feel so satisfied in my frightful confusion. I know it will all come together as I progress. Thank GOD!!!!!

[@mannyj5195]

I really like this guy! He should start an ASMR guitar lesson channel

[@vnpeating3862]

Manny J wow

[@robinbhairam7508]

What an excellent video, agree it was pretty complicated to grasp and whilst I haven’t fully got it (yet!) after watching it several times at 1/2 speed I had my ‘ah-ha!!’ moment! Thank you Paul …

[@sauravshrestha2053]

6:15 what an ear pleasing solo

[@bodhitkunwar5849]

Saurav shrestha chup lag badi natak dekhaucha gada