Maybe the most beautiful piece I wrote

[@ThuggDugg7]

Dude is the Bob Ross of Guitar

[@notquitehuman7402]

Happy little bass note. Happy accident in the melody.

[@gpan8805]

😂

[@farhanumzamri]

Righttttt, this dude is chill . Id say this is awesome❤

[@jamesmcloughlin9404]

Happy little chords. . . 🤣🤘

[@mikebauer6917]

Perfect

[@akselx]

Can we talk about how Paul is managing to have a whole teaching lesson, talking while playing and never, ever missing a beat or losing focus? Seriously multitasking.

[@בןברול]

I was just wondering the same😮 I can't even play and chew a gum at the same time

[@MrDustM]

Imagine how many takes he did

[@alphasow5418]

Paul style is unique bro

[@steffanmh]

Yes... I can't sing and play. One or the other. And neither of them very well.

[@silvel2edge]

@@MrDustMone

[@kleetusvandam]

All of my guitars and amps have been sitting, collecting dust while my daily life continues under the crush of the world. Seeing this video...makes me want to play again.

[@Timberwolf69]

Do it.

[@itsdavev]

I hear you, mine sat for 10 years, and then I retired! Now, I play every day and it is so enjoyable. I learn something new every day from people like Paul Davids. Looking back, which I don't like to do, I now realize that I could have carved out 30 minutes daily for my guitars. Don't wait until you retire.

[@ronaldskirdlant8327]

My incentives to him exactly 💯

[@matthiasbrandt1252]

Go for it my friend! I've done the same..have great acoustic guitars collecting dust. Let's do at least a little every day.... it'll lighten the load this old world puts on us.

[@MattthegreatOneofOne]

I was guitar-less for much of my 20's. Started playing a lot at age 12.... was the type to play 8 hrs a day or more. When I was 16 I got an Epiphone Flamecat, which I had until I pawned it for a car payment when I was 19..... that suuuuucked. I ended up losing my job and working through day labor places for minimum wage, and lost the guitar to the pawn shop. Very disappointing. I eventually bought an acoustic/electric Ovation guitar for about 100 bucks, and had it for a couple years. I forget what happened to it.... I didn't have a guitar after that one for a good few years, then I got a Lyon acoustic which I liked a lot. When I was 23, my 4th child was born, and we moved out to the country onto a piece of land. I bought my 2nd son a small acoustic First Act guitar for his 5th birthday, which was the only guitar in the house for a while. I played it quite a bit til I got another acoustic from someone as a freebie.... the guitar got smashed up when my children's mother was angry .... I didn't mention it before, but from age 14 to 16 I had 5 guitars of mine smashed by people. 3 of them on one occasion, which I did not witness, one of them while being jumped, and another one by someone who was trying to piss me off (worked). So a total of 6 of my guitars have been smashed up and destroyed. This last one, #6, was strewn out in the yard when I returned home, is how I found it. That was 2010. I was 25. I didn't have another guitar for 5 years, when I put one on layaway in 2014 and got it by 2015. I ended up broke and struggling and had to sell it to get by. In 2016, I bought my 7 year old daughter a guitar for christmas that year. a mexi fender strat, sunburst, and a small Amp. She loved it and started playing. Her first lesson was the intro to Enter Sandman. She didn't have it too long though, on Jan 3 of 2017 we had a bad fire in our apartment while we were gone at park eating tacos and playing and stuff.... lost most everything. Then we found a rent house a month later, then moved again in spring 2018 to another house. No guitars since the fire until their mom found me a little acoustic for 20 bucks somewhere. I enjoyed it. In Aug of 2018 she ended up going down a very dark path, to the point there were safety concerns for my children while I was at work. It got real bad, and I ended up taking the kids to my mom and step dad's. Was supposed to be for a few days or a week.... but she went further away down darkness, and sort of disappeared for a while. It was very sad, and guiding the children through it was tough, but brought us very close together. That summer, I filed for custody, and after over a dozen court dates and lots of money, I was awarded custody unopposed in Dec of '18. I got a Fender dreadnought style acoustic guitar during that time as a gift, which I still have. It became like therapy. I was grieving the way their mom went, and feeling all our sadness, hers included. She passed away the last day of December of 2023, in the hospital. Major liver problems and other issues, plus addictions. I thank God I was bless with the desire and will to stay away from hard drug use, was somehow able to test the waters in my late teens without forming desire for them, and when my first son was born when i was 18, in 2003, i cut nearly all of my friends out, just focused on making a way, earning money. Anyway, all that to say - GUYS! GALS! IF you have a guitar, PLAY IT. You see above that many of my years were spent guitarless. Anytime I was around one, I played the hell outta the thing, only to be without again later in the day, planning how to buy one again soon. Play those guitars guys. For real. Or sell or give to someone who will if you really aren't into it anymore, especially if you have multiple. But truthfully.... once a love of guitar forms in a person.... does it ever fade for good? I don't believe so. I've still got my Fender acoustic from 2018, my 2nd son has an acoustic Yamaha, and daughter has a squire strat since the last couple years. Christmas of 2019 I believe. She's progressed a lot in last year, and is into it as much as I was, and am. I play every day, usually from 11pm until 1am solid, with a few earlier brief 15 min jams... sometimes I get my thin and quiet pick and strum till 4am on weekends, huddled over my tablet reading chords and lyrics. God bless music! And again - don't let me catch yall letting the dust build on your guitars again! If any poor soul ever tries to make this Fender I have now become my #7th destroyed guitar I'll let yall know and you can send any dusty neglected guitar my way. 😂 Take care, thanks for posting and bring that story out. Peace (:

[@StirlingLighthouse]

I can barely walk and chew gum at the same time but Paul can pick out various variations of chord progressions whilst telling three different stories at the same time. You’re amazing Mr Davids. Thank you 🙏

[@pete-g8c]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@anitataraki5512]

What do white guys with guitars sing about in 2024?

[@IronInitial]

@@anitataraki5512 alcohol?

[@rickmann5227]

​@@anitataraki5512The struggles of being white men...

[@apriltoronto5254]

well now... what does that mean? You must be some kind of a jerk, if you're hardly able to walk and chew gum!!! Better not take a guitar in your hand, mind you... you might lose an eye or something... This is no offense, brother, I'm only deeply worried for your safety, my man... Well, at least, I truly hope you're in charge of any lighthouse in this world...

[@JonahSeaOfficial]

the simplicity is beautiful. i love open d it’s my favorite tuning to play when i’m feeling burnt out. it just has a almost nostalgic magic to it that always feels like home.

[@jochem420]

its so nice to just sit back, close your eyes and chill. just do whatever pattern you feel like and press whatever fret sounds good. open d is what guitar should be like sometimes

[@a1ynex95]

@@benjames77bdit really is though

[@benjames77bd]

@@a1ynex95 Ok Tommy Emmanuel 😂

[@the.mr.beacher]

I second the simplicity

[@benjames77bd]

@@the.mr.beacher but there is nothing wrong with simple if it sounds good 🤷🏼

[@thedanishchaos]

"Feel free to sprinkle it in wherever you want". He really is the Bob Ross of guitar

[@brendanasmussen7789]

Yes 😂

[@MattAngiono]

I agree, except the crazy hair is growing from his face instead of his head

[@Pranjalkumar-jx8pm]

My man is the bob ross of guitar and i love it

[@ThuggDugg7]

Lol I typed the same thing and then I seen your comment .. it's true

[@danwebb6766]

Happy little chords. It's just that easy. Just that easy.

[@Blues40]

😂 fo real!! 👊🏾

[@bogreen5204]

You win the best comment award

[@TomPasson]

This is so funny! I know exactly what you mean. 😂😂😂😂

[@johnhills3611]

Paul’s understanding of music and guitar and his absolute mastery over it is so awesome

[@gooblinslayer5702]

Paul you have no idea how happy this video made me. Such simple things you’re playing, but seeing your joy and passion of explaining everything is what made this shine. I hope you’re doing well and im so happy to see you are enjoying guitar still. You have come so far since the days of guitar lessons on youtube and talking about the classes you would teach. Proud of you man, take care and have a great day/night.

[@RavdeepSandhu]

Finally a lesson after a long time. Great to have you back Paul!

[@bmv72]

Paul I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the incredible work you do. Your love for the art of music and the guitar shines through in every video and lesson you share. Your passion for teaching and your generosity in sharing your talents have inspired countless musicians over the years, including myself. Thank you for your dedication and for making the world of guitar playing so accessible and enjoyable. You are an inspiration to us all and your work is truly appreciated and admired.

[@leolaf6501]

So impressive to see someone mastering this instrument, which I tried to learn, struggled for a few months and gave up seeing no improvements... Now I realise how much work is behind this calm piece of music. It's not a talented person, its years of studying, learning and never giving up. I love your KZbin channel and maybe I will give it a second chance one day...😊

[@dr.richardjurica8029]

There is no better time than now.

[@dan_kay]

"One day" is today. Remember how long it took you to form your first sentence after you started babbling a few words? Progress is a process. Record yourself every now and then and listen how far you have already come. Enjoy the journey.

[@goodpeopleoftheworldunite]

A few months is nothing, learning an instrument. Play regular, and don't expect to be a master. The satisfaction of little progressions makes it enjoyable, until you get a few things under your belt. Practice, and enjoy it.

[@leolaf6501]

You are absolutely right guys. And to be fair I made a decent progress during the first three months or so, learned all basic open chords and a few strumming patterns and practiced the bar chords. Actually I have the basics to play simple songs but I got stuck here and it all falls apart when I play with a metronome... I don't think, that can not learn it, but it will take much longer than I expected. I have a lot of stuff going on right now but I will give it a second chance for sure.

[@anchovski1788]

@@leolaf6501 16 years on this journey now and the most important thing I know is if you keep your passion for music, keep it fueled - it will get you in directions you never thought of before. People, emotions, new ideas, and constant appreciation of the world - even in the darkest days. It might be challenging along the way, but it is not about the competition or hard work after all.

[@inkestrel]

damn i love this videos where he starts playing 2 open strings and ends up with a whole song in 10 minutes, truly hypnotizing

[@daleguthormsen8555]

Very nice and very useful! thank you for sharing. had a huge car wreck 2 years ago and cant play standard tuning any more so Im learning to use open D and I truly appreciate your videos with open D. your demeanor is great and your pace is perfect. An inspiration for this 74 year old.

[@Krahenry]

Ja również ma 74 lata i wracam do gry na gitarze z lat młodości. I właśnie tego szukałem to jest moja droga ❤

[@LunarBoomMusic]

Paul's playing is mesmerizing, a true master at work effortlessly sharing stories and teaching complex chord progressions. Inspiring to see such talent and passion for music. Thank you for sharing, Mr. Davids! 🎸🎶

[@ratheraz]

I missed these videos where you just play something, show how you do it and how you came up with it. It instantly inspires me to grab a guitar and play something.

[@jdshiels4839]

I’ve been playing guitar for 44 years and I have learned so much from Paul, a genius, thank you.

[@cookingguitars]

33% of this video is your happy but calm voice, you are amazing. One of your simplest and , perhaps most approcable videos you have done.

[@thearcadiantakes]

Every note where it should be! Feeds the soul in such a beautiful way, just hits something inside...

[@robertmyerson8024]

I appreciate the calm mature way things are explained and approached in the videos... It helps me follow and absorb and I think that it is helping me find my way through the guitar learning I'm always doing. So I just wanted to say thank you.

[@kevinknight470]

Years ago You talked about the sound of acoustic Guitars and set my mind on a different path. I now hear Music with a better understanding and appreciation. Thank You, You are a True Teacher and Master of the Guitar. 😃

[@Ben-id3op]

Listening and playing along with you leaves me with a long lasting smile. Beautiful.

[@NealBill984]

Paul is living proof that world peace is possible

[@brendanekins2159]

Look, he seems lovely, but you need to calm down Sir.

[@k1ttyyh]

World peace has mostly been present for quite some time now, it's sad that some people don't realize it. Just think about the past guys! You should be happy to be born in this peaceful era.

[@vincentyou7994]

@@k1ttyyhI love your sentiment, but isn’t it contradictory to say that world peace is mostly present? If it’s mostly present then that means it’s partly not present, so it’s not really peace worldwide is it? Hahaha just pulling your leg. I do think people should be grateful more. But I do wish there were more people like Paul out there. If there were a million of him the world would be a better place.

[@k1ttyyh]

@@vincentyou7994 Haha, you had me before clicking on read more :D Yeah my view is that around 80% of the world is at peace. Of course that's far from purity but i think it's enough to be classified as peaceful. But then on the contrary, if you think 20% of a drink has alcohol, it's gonna make you drunk for sure soo, i don't really know where to stand here in the end of the day... :D Anyway i think the world has always been in a constant conflict but the modern era along with it's conveniences has made the world a lot more peaceful than it has ever been imo. But things could flip real soon and get worse than ever, if we start running scarce on resources, supplies and living space.

[@vincentyou7994]

@@k1ttyyh agreed entirely XD. Love the alcohol analogy it’s hard to say everything is good with that 20% yk???

[@nakamilajiwara7464]

Listened to this on Spotify. Made me cry. The song feels like an emotion you can’t express. It’s like the sun falling through the leaves of trees

[@guitarfriendtim]

The layering up of little ideas is so brilliant, and man I love that Martin tone

[@BTMovieSecondChannel]

The warmth of the Martin really shines trough here! Although I also tend to like Taylor’s bright sound. Nothing can beat the way a Martin looks though for me.

[@glenoliver5142]

Thanks!

[@BobPerrone]

Discovered the joys of D tuning many years ago. I'm a big fan of Indian classical music, and that tuning gives a beautiful drone to work over. ..especially when on a 12 string!

[@kamalmusallam]

Beautiful and peaceful...I love such open tunings...the spirit travels right away!

[@mrlaserboy]

So often i feel like the most uninspired guitarist in the world and i hate every idea that i have for a song.. and your videos just completely change my mood and outlook. Its almost like a meditation and i just helps me to find the beauty in making music again when I miss it. Thank you

[@TimmyRamisu]

the only melodie’s i can get myself to write and play are complex melodies like this that make me feel like i’m somewhere special. it sometimes takes me months to find my new special melody but when i do they’re always so unique. i love to write indie folk fingerstyle instrumentals

[@tnusplyrmb]

How do you play such complex picking patterns, make it sound simple and speak so effortlessly?? Simply amazing

[@LieuNoir]

Work, work and work…. 😊

[@peterborten6863]

In his non-native language no less

[@jeffatkinson600]

Paul, you’re a hell of a musician and have true gift of sharing your tremendous teaching talent. All I can say is thank you.

[@frankcarlone5130]

The open D tuning always has the potential to sing directly to my soul and bring a tear to my eye...in a good way. This piece did that. Thanks!!!

[@stevenparkerstudio]

This is completely captivating. I got totally pulled in by your playing and your commentary. Art and Insight in one hit. Lovely.

[@deadfrfr0]

I LOVE THIS STYLE OF YOUR VIDEOS, JUST PLAYING A FULL SONG WHILE EXPLAINING IT

[@Damien.laulom]

Wooow that part « rest of the song » just filled my entire soul with all of these feelings at the same time : hope, joy and sadness. Thank you it was crazy.

[@elbee1771]

Tears. Such a beautiful song

[@brandtreppond2167]

Now that's how you plug a song! It's beautiful and I'm impressed how comfortably you can talk while playing something so dexterous!

[@KevinMerinoCreations]

Love Open-D! Play in it almost 95% of the time now. I love the way you build out a wonderful guitar lesson while delivering some great sounding melodies! 👏👏👏

[@nic_20043]

very few people can talk and play like that keeping an open train of thought - really cool and special to be able to teach in that way

[@SoundSuite]

It was a joy to do the mastering for this one! Thanks Paul and David for this lovely track!

[@laputafelix]

I always love you doing it so fluently such I’m like listening to a TALKING guitar. Wish I could do it too while chatting with my friends.

[@danieljerosch5602]

The Bob Ross of Guitars ❤

[@joecrowaz]

We should send him a Wig. 😂

[@causmogroov3764]

YES!

[@michaelgustin5376]

Yes exactly

[@octoBadger]

Spot on 😂

[@justachillguy000]

Hive mind

[@tim_lovell]

What an absolute masterclass. So beautiful. And the way you break it down whilst building it up. Making it look so easy. Magic. Thanks for sharing Paul

[@CRF_S9]

7:30 is so awesome man

[@chriskokkas8590]

Hey Paul, I’ve been listening to this song for the past couple of days, and I have to say, it's one of the most beautiful pieces of acoustic guitar I have ever heard. Simple, yet unique and inspiring. Your music and videos always remind me of why I started learning guitar. I think sometimes we need to remind ourselves why we enjoy certain things. For me, playing guitar was an escape and still is, but sometimes the pressure to become better and the competitive culture around us takes away that joy. Then, a video like this comes out and reminds us what music is truly all about. As a 25 year old who has been working a lot and isn’t playing as much as he used to, I want to say thank you for making me want to play guitar again, and also thank you for all your videos that have inspired me over the years, you are amazing.

[@ashu.tagore]

I just love every music you make

[@sanraymusic]

Truly beautiful, Paul. Mark's a great influence :) And I like the way you feel what sounds right to you... great lesson.

[@LonkinPork]

2:00 so idyllic that it made the sun come out 🌤

[@iankoegelenberg6821]

Wow. Just wow. Stacking days has made you a pure legend. Love your work. So inspiring! Thank you.

[@ron.meier_guitarist5363]

This touches my heart. Thank you Paul.

[@ChrisCarl-xf8zv]

This guy has always been one of my favorite to learn from. His talent is amazing!

[@jslaught]

Love the way you walk through every piece of the song. It’s like you’re building a Lego set, just with harmony. So cool to see! Very inspiring and insightful, thank you Paul!

[@randomonlinename2941]

This was at the top my wapped this year. I have listened to this soo many times to calm me. thanks

[@mrkiwigamer3634]

i’d love more of these kinda videos, its amazing to see how it works and get all together from something simple to harder and more unique. + i can try to play it with you and figure it out :0

[@obesegorilla]

Gosh, i feel i come back to this video more than the song itself sometimes. Paul talking through it all has a relaxing quality to it in itself.

[@Foodgeek]

It sounds gorgeous 😍

[@weisjohn07]

Paul, thank you for all the years of developing the mastery of your craft that went in to making this. Inspiring.

[@heimenitaia5862]

That major 7 got me 😂😂. I had the same "WOAAAAH!" feeling. Have a great day Paul Davids ✨.

[@ghalibenj951]

I feel like this guy understands what I want to hear, nearly everytime. Love you man.

[@RedMachineKieran]

Such an uplifting beautiful melody

[@SamuelGfeller]

I would love a video like this for a "normal" E tuning!

[@josefchamera]

Thank you Paul Davids

[@JakeWoods-w5q]

This is incredibly difficult for me to learn for some reason lol, much respect for writing this

[@BTMovieSecondChannel]

Practice makes perfect! First I was better at strumming chords but now I feel more natural when fickerpicking in comparison!

[@JakeWoods-w5q]

@@BTMovieSecondChannel it’s not the fingerpicking that’s the issue I play fingerpicking much more so than a pick it’s just this specifically

[@joshuastevens2186]

​@@JakeWoods-w5qI get lost at 1:40 so don't feel bad

[@barryallen5127]

Have a lovely day everyone, the vibe of this melody is so cool.

[@McNighthawk750]

" ... and we'll just add some happy little trees" (B Ross)

[@jehuty130]

this is the kind of teacher that we all need to have, ill buy his course next month

[@locatedavidfrost]

How the heck can you talk and keep that rhythm at the same time? 😅

[@Kellchapmanmusic]

🐐

[@htxtech2693]

thats what i was thinking

[@AlergicToSnow]

Autopilot

[@don_fren]

Fingers have their own brain.

[@Moedow]

Muscle memory, practicing to play different melodies/rhythms at the same time.

[@AndrewSelevitch]

I've been playing guitar for years. Haven't improved much in a long time. I have just been content with knowing what I know and haven't really dove into other styles. Just watching you play has helped inspire me to play this entire song. I subbed on patreon and got the tab. I still watch this to pick up how you play it exactly. This is so beautiful.

[@kashinathkichu2173]

The only problem with Open D is that I'm always too lazy to tune it back to regular tuning, and it ends up staying in open d for about a month because of it. Or maybe that's just a problem with me

[@PaulDavids]

This is actually one of the few good reasons to have more than one guitar :D

[@nathanking5137]

It really doesnt take long thoug h 😂

[@hwi62]

That was awesome the way he smoothly slided in to the full arrangement without skipping a beat

[@joe19912]

This is like watching a master magician do sleight-of-hand. He's showing you tricks and making you laugh, then as you walk away, he says hey don't you want your watch and wallet back?

[@back2the80sradio]

Simply awesome. You really feel the music. Your style of communicating with your audience is like listening to Mr. Rogers and Bob Ross all in one. I love it.

[@wyregrasser7540]

Sweet! Thanks! ❤ You have filled in many parts of the puzzle, for me, with this video. I love how you illustrate the creative "process". Thanks! 👴

[@tibovanboxtel]

Just wonderful! It went straight to my soul Paul!! ❤

[@rogerbuford6561]

Beautiful. Your easy storytelling approach brings to mind Rambling Jack. Thank you so much.

[@donperea9275]

Paul, You presented your peice in such a perfect way! Thank you!!!!! I love to hear how creative individuals transform their art! Thank you!!!!

[@Ben-id3op]

Open D inspires great emotions. I can’t wait until winter to have the time to fully explore the world of open D

[@vida21021]

Your way of sharing your knowlage is of the best kind I've ever seen!

[@_SmiIe_]

Simply beautiful. I think you’ve just helped me write a song I didn’t know how to write, you have my heartfelt thanks

[@OsbornIOW]

Watching and listening to this video is like spending some time with a friend who's showing me a bit of how to play. Always an absolute delight to spend time with you Paul. Thanks

[@jimlane8591]

This was a real privilege to watch and hear. Beautiful song.

[@chirilas5217]

Excellent music . Great combinations of sounds. Beautiful.👍👏👍👏

[@honeypotband]

Indeed this is so beautiful and well played

[@firemonkey1015]

This video is so incredible for many reasons. Explaining your thought process like this and the theory behind it is amazing and helps a lot creatively.

[@horstgehann4659]

Wow, it's a pleasure to see how you live the music. Wonderful sound. Thank you.

[@xA-A-RONx]

One of my favorite people on YT. I love your voice and demeanor and the way you deliver the information.

[@tarak950]

You’re European demeanor is funny but your story telling transcends the delivery and captures my whole attention. I love you

[@K5maru1]

What a beautiful way to show how a song evolves and the rationale behind the variations! Super!

[@jonathanpanga1382]

I thank God for blessing me with ears to be able to hear this goodness. Glory to God

[@The_jam_man1906]

This song makes me feel ok. All my problems waste away and im just here. In the moment. Being.❤️

[@anchovski1788]

Thank you, Paul! For keeping a passion in music and sharing it with the world, it is truly beautiful

[@ProudtobeFilip]

"Let me play you the rest of the song because it's very fun to play. I can't stop." I feel that he didn't share this with us to show his skill in playing the guitar or composing songs, but rather he shared with us his love for music. It's always so endearing and humbling to have this kind of experience. Much love Paul

[@eliasokolo8564]

this is amazing man...being a guitar teacher didn't stop you from being a star man...A major inspiration for me

[@glenoliver5142]

THAT IS IT ... I am tired of guessing. After 38 years of noodling around on the guitar (been a habit i can not quit), and once i get settled into a place, you're going to be my new instructor. You're teaching style is absolutely amazing. I know a little theory. what I've witnessed here with your teaching style, I am sure I can get it! Thank you for sharing this beautiful song and its arrangement.

[@chloescat]

Good luck, buddy!❤

[@hikaru48]

A gentleman and a musical scholar this guy! If I'm searching for peace, this guy knows how to deliver

[@paulfarkas1169]

Sweet sounds of Paul guitar heartbeats Davids. Sounds like Summer in Italy.

[@petertatum2471]

this is the coolest and most intimate way of breaking down the thinking of writing a progression on guitar. great stuff man

[@callbery]

Thanks!

[@mstrouse389]

As someone who has played for a few years and still cant play anywhere near to this level, its so amazing to see the process on how your able to come up with something as beautiful as this. It gives me inspiration to pick and just piddel around and make my own music. Thank you! Amazing as always!

[@markjosephbanuelos8780]

It's incredible how you can play the guitar while weaving a story at the same time. I really admire the way you transform your ideas into such a captivating piece.