The most beautiful arpeggios I've played

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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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[@codyking4848]

I've been playing for 20 years now. I think the best thing about playing guitar is not playing things that other people go "wow, that was awesome" , or someone says "that's great!" My personal favorites are the things I play that make me get lost in my own world between the headphones, alone in my house.... the riffs and jams I stumble across that make me close my eyes and play over and over because to me it's just so beautiful and zen. Those are my favorite moments.

[@Jimbo116]

I have the same moments, and sometimes i get stuck 😊 completely zen

[@charlesosgood2823]

I don’t know about Zen, but I call it “the Zone.”

[@jacobseraphin685]

To me music is not something you hear, it is something you feel, if that makes sense

[@aaronkatz2024]

Yup ! Inageee I like playing my own stuff it feels more personal

[@BikerBen]

This right here is why I play. I don’t care who else listens, I play for me and to feed my own soul, to lift myself up.

[@damiencoughlanmusic8690]

The smoothest guitar guy on KZbin. His teaching approach is incredible. I've just started his Next Level Playing course and I've learned more in the last few weeks than I've learned in my 20 years of playing. Everything is connected and Pauls way of showing that is top class. Thanks for your time Paul

[@PaulDavids]

Thanks!

[@zzombiedeath]

yeah very indept bet explained so a kid can understand ... bob marley ..

[@victorwilburn8588]

+1 to the quality of his guitar courses. I started with Learn, Practice, Play (even though I had been playing guitar for decades, I never really advanced beyond being a decent strummer, so I still found the beginner course valuable). I am now working through both Next Level Playing and Acoustic Adventure. I now have much better command of the neck, scales, leads, etc., in addition to keeping my rhythm techniques polished and expanding them a bit. And no, Paul did not pay me to post this. ;)

[@lm8404]

I’ve been wanting to try his courses for over a year now.. As soon as I have the funds, I’m on it!! Good to hear from y’all that it’s a good course..

[@RakingStraw]

I’m on level 7 of Next Level Playing and it really is awesome! I’d buy another course From him in a heartbeat

[@IanYS]

What's always amazing about your videos, Paul, is the way you effortlessly and clearly talk while playing without missing a beat. That's as impressive as your playing itself

[@MichalMarcinkowski]

Yes! A tutorial on how Paul does this would awesome!

[@sirseymour]

As soon as I start playing, I become functionally mute. I'm a reasonable guitarist, just physically can't do anything else at the same time 😂

[@PetraKann]

You’re kidding right? Clearly it’s second nature and there’s highly developed muscle memory involved. It’s like saying how can anyone play an instrument and sing at the same time? See Jimmy Hendrix.

[@davidt9841]

@@PetraKann Hmm, would he be related to Jimi?!?

[@davidt9841]

I agree.. and have thought the same for quite some time. Check out Paul’s video on Travis picking for further example!

[@jhivern5975]

I love how passionate he explains everything!

[@pdg_strix2447]

thats the best part, and, nice umaru, anime guitarrists ll dominate the world

[@courtneyoneillviolin]

hello

[@SusilVignesh]

Bob ross of guitar😊

[@keithvanderwal1839]

This makes me nostalgic for a time I never had and a song I never heard, this tickles my brain very beautiful

[@happybear777]

I felt the same way. Sent me on a listening binge of songs with similar tone. There is a bittersweet song of love and loss in there somehwere.

[@jaylunar3561]

wow. what a great way to phrase it\

[@courtneyoneillviolin]

hi

[@RandomUser-nf8dr]

@@happybear777 Any recommandations for songs with a similar tone?

[@thorny3218]

20 years into the guitar journey and I’m still falling more in love with it. Got my first one at 16 from my great grandmother and I’ve never been the same. People that don’t play don’t know what they are missing in life. Cheers Paul.

[@courtneyoneillviolin]

hi

[@joshp1031]

This gives me major 'Explosions In The Sky' vibes. It's very beautiful. Wonderful piece.

[@JeremyStookey]

Absolutely. Couldn't nail down why I like it so much but that's why.

[@bardiabahri2860]

"There's always someone who will love it"❤️❤️ . Paul you are a light in so many people's dark times.....thank you❤️....thank you for everything❤️🍻

[@RC32Smiths01]

Anything is fair game in music and arts. Simplistic or not, if it sounds good and amazing, that's all that matters. Cheers Paul.

[@robynharris8736]

My husband just sent me your video with the note, “ This is why Paul Davids is my favourite online guitar teacher.” He sends me many of your videos. I love each and every one. I think maybe it’s time I gifted him some Next Level Playing for Christmas . . . or sooner. Thank you, Paul, for your beautiful music! 💕

[@foxfox2149]

Hi! Just curious, how'd that go? If I may ask ☺️

[@fluggetiger]

The Bob Ross of guitar! Love ya man, keep playing your happy little chords!

[@UnforgivenIV]

I was just thinking that! It's the sonic equivalent - so relaxing!

[@notgavinfox]

Paul cares so much about his channel and his subscribers. The amount of time and effort he puts in his videos is insane. You can tell when someone loves their instrument.

[@Bubble33333]

Watching Chet Atkins play basic scales and chords but making them sound so beautiful changed how I approach music. There is so much hidden beauty in things people take for granted.

[@jaketreser9726]

the playing, commentary, story, timing, production, and editing is INCREDIBLE. Paul has always been top notch in guitar content, and to see him continue to up the ante is remarkable.

[@courtneyoneillviolin]

hi

[@gadsy_553]

Honestly, one of the most beautiful pieces I have ever heard. It brings me so much melancholic and chill vibes. I could listen to you all day long. Thank you! You made my day better!

[@artvandelay6985]

Beautiful, eloquent, just what we have come to expect from your wonderful gift. Thank you, Paul!💚

[@jdubs681]

Always love the silky smooth chord progressions you play. Always makes me want to pick up my guitar right away.

[@Shooter_gringo]

What a fantastic teacher. The way you just effortlessly talked us through what you were doing while you were doing it.

[@connorsnelling6520]

You never cease to amaze me paul 😊

[@UpliftingRiffs]

The tone is amazing! Beautiful and lush sounding.

[@soundcityguitars]

“Ethereal” is the word that comes to mind. Simply amazing work, Paul!

[@courtneyoneillviolin]

hello

[@thebeardedmother1535]

Have followed you for some years now and you have never disappointed!! I simple love these videos you drop now and again. Inspirational. Thank you.

[@tauchersmiddy]

The best performed guitar lesson I've ever heard. Wonderful storytelling.

[@richyabel1]

Probably the only guitar channel i can bing watch for fun without even worrying about what it is you are doing. The voicing sounds so good. Thank Paul for been awesome!!! 🙌🙌

[@ALVIN-fl8mb]

very beautiful to hear, calms my mind to listen to it

[@thestarsfallout]

These are always my favorite videos Paul does. He gets me in a chord pattern groove that I can branch off from into my own thing. Love it and thank you for the virtual jam partner Paul!

[@tomwolfe1594]

Thank you for sharing Paul. Amazing as always.

[@michaelirvin7291]

So passionate. My life goal in this world is to be like him in his playing style. Man it’s so beautiful and so encouraging

[@lithafabiofurtak-zd6eu]

So beautiful. It brought me tears😌

[@robertshrewsbury5067]

Tend to smile when I watch your work. Glad you are still playing, creating and explaining.

[@robm.4512]

Stunning left hand work, just sublime.

[@ILQA1]

Paul's touch on the guitar is truly unique, it's the player here that makes this progression sound so amazing

[@scotttrickett6873]

As a school music teacher myself, I can honestly say that you have a very natural gift - you make people believe 👍

[@marcelgaryjames]

Epic lesson. What a great way to gradually elaborate in real time, explaining everything so clearly.

[@BobEstremera]

I love these videos of yours where you start with a foundation and keep building on it. Super sounds and style.

[@jeabea8682]

It's just incredibly beautiful!!

[@pls6111]

No joke, Paul that was amazing and I love the creativity in this track. You really motivate me to pick up my own guitar either electric or the accustic to play something no matter what it is. I always enjoy your videos, because there are so much calm and philosiphy in there. Thank you Paul I am really exited for your next creation!

[@willsparrow677]

The guitar is an amazingly versatile instrument. I started off with learning covers 20 years ago, and recently you have opened up for me, a new way of looking at the guitar. I'm loving all your your scales/arpeggios and chord progressions such as this superb piece. Mate, I'm finding it really enjoyable and meditative practising and listening to your music. Keep doing what you do. Thank you Paul.

[@Krullmatic]

This is so beautiful Paul! Very soothing and thought reflecting! Thank you good sir.

[@rodrigofaillace2316]

Smooth and cool trippy vibe always.

[@faridnordin7281]

8mnts of eargasm. Soothing. Thx paul. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@spudnreno]

This is like Sesame Street for adults like me. Oh man Paul…. Way to play my man! Beautiful.

[@daveshepard9154]

Fantastic. Beautiful. Spicy. As ever, Paul, Thank you!

[@vivien-emilieh3905]

Everytime i heard this progression, i wanna cry, touch my heart so deeply. Fantastic piece of art. "sometimes, it is just so easy"

[@kaymony1704]

Superb!!! Lifted my soul! Paul David is painting a beautiful canvas! Bob Ross of guitar world! Get lost in the sound!

[@motorv8N]

Breathtakingly, achingly, beautiful. Thank you, Paul.

[@rustonbasumatary2828]

I just get so refreshing listening to such melodic music... Thank you bro

[@nixon9346]

One of the most beautiful chords progressions i ever heard!!!

[@bettatiangelo]

No words, only Fantastic, superb, full of emotions !! Thanks !! 🙏

[@paulussantosowidjaja2639]

Love the sound impact in bringing some quietness, also with the other video you played open D so beautiful. Thanks and GOD bless!

[@SimonLancaster]

Your playing is so inspiring, Paul. The tone, and reverb, complements it perfectly. One request would be, and this is true of all your videos, please please please can you provide details of how you achieve the tone 🙏

[@Noah6544]

You know it's phenomenal if Paul says it's "the most beautiful" thing he's madeand these pieces are the best when he talks you through it while making it more and more complex

[@revilo239]

Best video yet... Love it... Thanx Paul!

[@kjatexas3679]

BEAUTIFUL sounding ES-335.

[@jeremybassett101]

Wow, the play style you utilize is simplistic and perfect for the story of the song. Amazing stuff!

[@martsave]

Thank you Mr Davids for your amazing (helpfull)videos !

[@elias.mody.]

I love this magical and serious but amazing Type of your videos! Thank you!

[@shevinfernand0]

ive learned so many things from this guy. amazed by the way i play now thank u so much

[@lulubigdad33]

This is just perfection. You're honestly one of the most influential player of mine... and that tone !

[@drumtone827]

A genius at work! Simple as that!!

[@lowbik]

Thank you for this beautiful song, I have been practicing every day for a few weeks to reach the highest level of difficulty and it has been very beneficial for my right hand.

[@scotthoward6265]

So amazing, Paul- brought tears to my eyes

[@francois-josephbeaubien2693]

Incredible guitar lesson. Could playing it endlessly. Many thanks 😊

[@chrisjelley6899]

REALLY stressful day and you took me to such a wonderful space: just beautiful. Thank you.

[@jes5260]

Woah.. so emotional. I'll give it a shot this weekend, thanks for existing Paul! ☀️

[@finnvalley8618]

Great video. So peaceful Paul. Thanks

[@m444ss]

they ARE beautiful arpeggios. thanks for sharing (and teaching)

[@vickyburton2434]

What a gorgeous sound comes out of your instruments!💗

[@jonathanlafrance8643]

Yes…Paul’s great! He bright, talented, and a great teacher because he makes what he’s teaching CLEAR, SIMPLE and EXCITING….what a GIFT!

[@XLBiker13]

Yes. That is very beautiful. Regardless of how simple or complex you played it I always thought it was beautiful.

[@sidjones_46]

So smooth music! This can be a soft track for my ring tone!! Damn!!

[@wolflover9327]

That is so beautiful, I love playing emotional melodies ❤️

[@MME....]

What a beautiful piece indeed, really enjoyed that, the chords, melody and tone were perfect. all the best

[@joshanderson546]

I picked up guitar about 11 months ago and I’m playing the most beautiful and heavenly things and about 60% of them is all thanks to Paul. I can’t thank you enough for your influence. I have all your courses and each one teaches something new. Thank you 🙏

[@Harrison13300]

Yk all I can say is THANK YOU, I've only been playing about a year (5 months properly tho) and I've been struggling with what to learn. Looking for cool solos. But then I came across a few things that made me fall in love with pretty, calming music. Then I came across this. This type of music has made me fall in love with it, thanks.

[@bradlyvidal2916]

This riff is also beautiful, just like the one from your video about the Open D Tuning. I love how calm it is

[@colinrobinson9674]

Right now you are the greatest here on KZbin, what a huge sense on simplicity and beauty. Thank you

[@Westie_NZ]

Beautiful, simple demo and lovely playing as usual, Paul.

[@andyjsmith1981]

You are a truly inspiring person I just want to go pick up my guitar everytime I watch one of your videos, thank you so much for sharing 🙏🏻

[@OldeDog_NewTricks]

All of this man’s guitar tones are so nice

[@djnickttv2799]

Beautiful. Stunning piece Paul

[@podcastnusakan]

Thanks Paul! All your videos are a true work of art.

[@MrRiver08]

This is some extraordinary gourmet stuff. Amazing! Thank you Paul!

[@wilfredomendez3450]

Beautiful to start your day, thanks for sharing

[@billvilla7799]

You make it look so easy Paul!

[@MetalockieMusic]

Absolutely beautiful! Love your videos paul

[@khambug9001]

This chord progression brings back memories of my childhood The sound of early 2000s pop rock stuff ❤🤌🏻

[@Azamra18]

You always show me something new and lovely. And you always need cpk sin it clearly and simply. You’re a great player and a great teacher. A rare combo.

[@yimuwood]

I am touched in the sunny morning🎉

[@scifithoughts3611]

So lovely to listen to. Thank you!

[@georgevaldivia8102]

Love the delay and it sounds great!

[@martinlicht1969]

Thanks so much . This kind of lesson inspires creativity with beautiful chord voicing. 🤟

[@acewitts]

Beautiful music

[@THat_SeLF_tAuGHt_GuiTAr_frEAK]

U and many others keeps me motivating dear sir

[@jada1111221]

Bravo....so well done....thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@UTAH100]

Very nice indeed! Simple and unrushed never gets tiring. Your tone is also great.

[@Brotelho]

After being a "forever beginner" for years, I put down the guitar for 6 years. When I came back I vowed that I'd learn fingerstyle and played fingerstyle exclusively for 2 years. So glad I picked up that technique first before deep diving into more advanced stuff. Little motifs like this are a perfect for that fingerstyle skill.

[@samsmum]

What a gift to the world you are Paul.

[@samsmum]

Who has 6 subscribers and joined YT on Oct 1 2022....

[@BrickDavis]

you guys on these inter webs always putting sand in my eye....wow thank you for the inspiration! that's just the loveliest video I've seen in quite some time. DUDE!

[@frederikjacob1985]

Sounds absolutely amazing Paul!