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Turning your everyday chord progression into something amazing via a few steps with my buddy ‪@RotemSivanGuitar‬! All tabs available at my Patreon page
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[@RotemSivanGuitar]

Thanks so much for having me broooo!

[@zbo1]

I love it when you're on Pauls channel, so we can get your videos but dumbed down to us mere mortals 😂✌️

[@user-pm2yq3wm9w]

Man, you are so underrated. Frankly, it’s Paul who should be visiting you.

[@chrismowag6919]

@@user-pm2yq3wm9w I kind of agree with Rasmus. It’s nice to be entertained for a change. Paul when I want high (highest) quality Poprock entertainment, Rotem when I want lofi fun and Jens Larsen if I feel like Jazz All three masters of their own 💪👍

[@TheChuckFina]

It was nice to meet you!

[@G10BKB]

🙌🤙

[@ChrisLehmannComposer]

Just wanna say, we might be less vocal, but there are a lot of music theory nerds who appreciate the "technical" language. It really helps making following along much easier!

[@PaulDavids]

I know, i know. I was really joking! But thanks for the reassurance 👌🙌

[@connorbannister405]

Beato

[@demonicusa.k.a.theblindguy3929]

Especially when you're blind.✌️

[@nickycharles9699]

@@demonicusa.k.a.theblindguy3929 Wow that’s awesome. I often practice playing music without my sight as well as think about how it would be having never seen, and it always surprises me how much more i “feel” the music. Maybe this is because I learned music with sight as a tool… who knows. Keep on music-ing! 🤙🏼

[@Roxanneredpanda]

@@connorbannister405 Beato! :)

[@reNINTENDO]

This 12 minute video kept me busy for over an hour. Easily one of the most helpful guitar videos I've ever seen, and from pretty much every possible musical angle. The tabs let me stop the video and try things, and the hesitant but enlightening sparks of music theory gave it definition. It's always awesome to learn a short piece of music and suddenly realize you have a dozen new things in the tool belt that can technically work anywhere.

[@libornovotny9637]

Shame I can't See tabs properly on my cellphone/smartphone. :-(

[@skane3109]

When I watch Paul improvise like this I can imagine what it was like to sit in on the creative sessions of my favorite musicians… Beatles, Van/Jim Morrison, Stones, Zeppelin…

[@adamfarkas7069]

I want a 3 hour version of this, with the two of them improvising alternately.

[@timorochademacher1080]

🔥🥰

[@ChristianThoresen]

Agree!

[@traceysamuels7822]

Im in agreement here

[@HamzatOluwapelumi]

Me tooo

[@billbonnington7916]

That Gretsch is bloomin' lovely...

[@low_gi]

He needs to do more videos that feature this Gretsch

[@benkoops6815]

I've been a 45 year singer strummer. Pick n grin at times but this tutorial alerted me to grow. This tutorial is the best I've ever heard and so well produced. Couched in a friendship of two brethern harmoniously jamming together almost. The modeling, knowledge and variety expressed between you two is fantastic. I've never saved anybody's Clinic before until now. Thank you friends.

[@andreabarbieri5156]

There is kind a vibe of “can’t help falling in love” in this. Beautiful

[@emanuelrusiecki6670]

Funny, to me it sounds like Tears In Heaven :)

[@Skrale_Skraper]

Lol, nobody knows you when you're down and out by clapton Look it up

[@cured_bacon647]

Most popular musics chore progressions are boring as fuck, nothing to worry about

[@joshuashearer1021]

I thought the same thing!

[@nickycharles9699]

@@emanuelrusiecki6670 @Andrea Barbieri very similar progressions and great voice leading 👌🏼

[@johanneswildcountryevolv6391]

I’ve learned so much in this 12 minutes that I can’t believe it. What a time we’re are living in that content like this is free for everyone. Thanks Paul for constantly inspiring me!!

[@proletariatbourgeoisie9929]

Rotem's tone is stunning. What a cool video. I love these videos by Paul where he plays a simple idea and then expands on it, and having a guest just makes it that much more fun

[@norseman61]

I think you guys were accidentally channeling Elvis, with “Can’t Help Falling in Love”. I loved watching you guys work it out, rather than just blowing our minds with a perfect performance. Thanks!

[@FireFromUpNorth]

It was driving me crazy lol. Thank you for also realizing this.

[@ETCEnterThisChannel]

Holy fuxk thank god you said that lol

[@Anton6498]

Definitely Can't Help Falling in Love-vibes. Also, more recent, Love Yourself by Justin Bieber/Ed Sheeran

[@magsmanston]

It's more like Clapton's version of Nobody Knows you when you're down & out in places for me... Cool to see it riffed between them though. Fun vid.

[@norseman61]

@@magsmanston I can see that. It’s almost impossible NOT to be influenced by things you’ve been listening to for years, whether you know it or not!

[@TheLadsBandLive]

This... is precisely how you get better as a musician: playing with other musicians. Accept no substitutes.

[@DonaldNatale]

Unless they are chord substitutions. Those substitutes are cool! 😉

[@Renanfg]

What if you cant cuz you live isolated? well watch paul videos and play along!

[@mattmitchell3927]

The progression fits nicely under the opening vocal line from Elvis’ “I can’t help falling in love with you” (“Wise men say…”). But neo-soul.

[@torbenstegmuller329]

You two playing together sounds sooo good!

[@spencerdawson6536]

Rotem is such a great player and this simple tune became the foundation for a beautiful piece of music. I suspect Paul absolutely knows his theory yet jocularly plays up the mystery of it.

[@henrylorranadv]

It reminds me a bit of Justin's song called "love yourself".

[@DavidOstMusic]

right??

[@FatalizedGuitar]

Wow you two together makes a lot of sense that didn’t before, I hope you two continue to help people like me who are lacking in theory, inversions etc.

[@inkestrel]

We definitely need more videos like this one. It’s hypnotizing to watch you creating “live”, also it’s really helpful to listen to skilled guys sharing their knowledge

Super agréable, ce format de leçon, à deux guitaristes ! Merci pour ce cours superbe !

[@JoeRPatterson]

That Gretsch is absolutely stunning. Also love the theory being taught - from a fellow music theory nerd!

[@LouisMenotti]

@@retroman541 a G6128T I think. Or some variation of.

[@thatmidlifevlogger4463]

Would love to know!!!!

[@georgemavimbela]

@@LouisMenotti is that the Nigel Hendroff Signature Gretsch

[@LouisMenotti]

@@retroman541 Nice! I've got a G5230T electormatic Jet which I'm upgrading. I'd think that would be the closest equivalent. With a set of TVJ pickups, new bridge and a Bigsby B3c itl look at lot closer to a Duo jet. Of course it's probably easier to get a 5220 as then you can install a bigsby without swapping. I'm a long way from making these changes ans it won't be a top of the range Gretsch, but itl be close and itl have been fun to do!

[@LouisMenotti]

@@georgemavimbela that would be a G6134TFM Penguine model. I think!

[@bugsthompson]

So much to learn here! Been messing with this for months. It's opened up so many previously unknown doors for my playing to advance. Cheers chaps 👍

[@NOMADCREATIVESOLUTIONS]

That's the exact Gretsch colour and hardware combo I've been drooling over lately.. love that machine..

[@acegitaar]

Schitterende chords Paul! En de lekkere solo daarin gespeeld door je compagnon : Beautiful!!! Absolutely Beautiful played! Dank! 🎸👍🏼

[@jochem420]

Love this more improvised style of video! Its always cool to see what you prepared, but this format shows the thought process behind it too

[@trentseaman3666]

Best guitar lesson I've ever watched thank you!

[@Pnkfloid49]

Been trying to write a song for a while now that I've been stuck on cause I've felt my chord progression was too boring. Hopefully this video will help me finish that song! Thanks for the great post!

[@iamabominati0n970]

make sure to upload it after it's finished, my man!

[@darrencamacho5541]

Another great lesson no matter the level you play..when the two of you get together its just amazing..mahalo

[@jorgea3507]

Love it! My favorite style of chords, I used to call these "John Mayer chords" from watching him play years an years ago. I would watch his hands play twister over the fret board and go wth? Now I favor these all the time, great video!!! Great practice material.

[@jashonlucius4244]

Those spread voicings are so beautiful. My go to guitar chords. Some call them drop 2s.

[@hanneengan7318]

Me too! Love ‘em, also learned them as drop 2’s

[@KINDHEARTRACE]

Wow, you guys Paul and Rotem are absolutely the Legends and must do like this together again.

[@mariodelsangro9981]

Paul you're a brillant teacher. You make it fun and keep it light. This little chord progression is basic and you turn it into actual interesting music with just a few little twists. brillant. all the best to you.

[@TheFeelButton]

It's all about making them sound great! Cheers Paul and Rotem!!

[@cavemanzach9475]

You and your people did an exceptional job making this accessible, informative, yet flowing like two buddies calling and answering. Love your videos!

[@Moderatelydisagreeable]

I missed when this came out. But I love when you two collaborate together. The mixture of technical skills and rhythm with beautiful voicing and feeling turns a chord progression into music that I want to listen to all day.

[@lalo5318]

I love the contrast between the two near the end when they start improvising since you can hear something like 2 languages merging into one

[@mikagami69]

Oh man, beautiful! Also this is my first time seeing Rotem. I'm really digging your style, Rotem! Sounded great, guys.

[@truth-12345.]

They have no idea how Legends they are by making new compositions out of the blue.

[@reds7063]

I thought you were going to reveal that it was the making of "Tears in heaven '. Almost disappointed. But it was beautiful and rewarding. Thank you.

[@michaelirvin7291]

Geez you guys are so so talented. My mind was blown by the fact that you guys play smooth as butter with no buzzing or muting. Literally my dream is to be able to play like you guys

[@rakeshonguitar]

It's now almost 12:30 AM in the midnight here in India, but I couldn't help but watch your video first before going to sleep. Brilliant content everytime. 🙏🏻👍

[@markuop]

Strangely sounds like Tears in Heaven and Can't Help Falling in Love. Lovely.

[@RydeTheTiger]

Cant stop hearing "Love yourself" by bieber over this. I guess thats basic chord progression in pop music for ya! Cool way to learn

[@guitar09ful]

Two professionals sharing their skills. Thank you guys.

[@LaurenceBotha]

Channels like these will keep guitar growing. This is such an effective lesson for those that listen and work through it multiple times.

[@warptek]

The chord progression sounds like in the style of Eric Clapton. I love it.

[@MrWalterMelon]

yea sounds a lot like 'old love' ❤

[@luigicalzone1558]

Bell bottom blues

[@tonymccormick21]

I was thinking Love you by Justin Bieber (I know, I was surprised too)

[@craigjohnson1898]

Absolutely fantastic, thank you. The technical jargon helps a lot. I couldn't help but hear 'How Deep is Your Love' in there.

[@markclifford1857]

Hello 👋 Craig. How are you doing? Hope you are fine, I'm Zack Hudson and am from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

[@chrismawn9951]

Sounds awesome! I keep hearing a mixup of I cant help falling in love with you by Elvis!

[@vladavasiljev]

The most beautiful way to add some intermediate knowledge of chords to majority of beginners. Beautiful!

[@critterpurush2684]

You guys should keep doing this very often! Loved it so much! ❣️

[@thedorito5434]

This is quite helpful to know when you understand chord build-up, ... but because I'm stupid I didn't realise the 3/4 notes could be changed around from starting bass notes to make other variations. thanks!

[@booth403]

This may be my favorite video yet, I love the jam feel to this, really hope to see more of this style with the colab

[@yinonhaddad3805]

You are absolutely the best guitar channel in KZbin, please don't stop uploading videos especially like this, this is really inspiring me!

[@dipensubedi5666]

Whatever paul plays, they just sound heavenly.

[@PaulDavids]

😭♥️

[@dipensubedi5666]

@@PaulDavids I wasn't expecting the reply😭. I have learned so many cool stuffs from you. Eternally grateful for that❣️

[@dlanska]

They have a very nice chemistry. Rotem as lead, and Paul as rhythm on a slow blues or jazz piece would sound amazing.

[@waynekelley2534]

2 great guitarist making beautiful music ... 💪🏽

[@youokaycase]

Videos like these are what give me that drive to keep playing when it feels like I'm stuck in the same old things. Thank you so much guys!

[@luckyfamilyman]

Niiiiiiice & amen… “if it sounds good, it is good”… be musical

[@trevorfarley3977]

Anyone else just want to listen to Paul’s jamming? Anytime, anywhere, with anyone it is always so amazing!

[@RichardSteel]

Oh my goodness 😮 this was a wonderful lesson. Thank you both.

[@ethanmbrown]

Okay but like the solos under them talking at the end are flippin insane. Casually playing the most tasteful solos while they wrap up the video

[@colo5260]

This is such a wonderfully deceptive title. Knowing and experimenting with your triads and inversions is something you have to keep practicing and applying. Thank you both for making this form of practice accessible, melodic, and fun!!!

[@alexchernichkin1392]

That was great.. it’s really interesting to see all this “mind processes” going inside musician’s head. Thank you)

[@andrewchristie6483]

Two of my favourite You Tubers collaborating. What’s not to like? Inspiration, knowledge and beautiful music. Thanks both.

[@david8157]

That Gretsch sounds gorgeous

[@HotRockinAngie]

I LOVE YOOOUUUUU. Thank you so much for your appearances and all of this! **.**

[@The_Ricardo_Sa]

It is great to watch the creative process as it unfolds. It opens so many doors!! Great stuff! But I have so say that is sounds a lot like you guys reinvented 'Tears in Heaven' from Eric Clapton ;) haha! Well done!

[@tanishqrao]

At 9:36 where we end with G/B we can add another Am7 and then we can lower G-string by one fret which will give us a B note with G and A on the top and then we can go back to C major inversion to start the progression over again (that sounded good to me)

[@Jeffman529]

Ah yes, the magical bearded man who taught me neat guitar things over the years

[@shop970]

This is exactly how arrangements are crafted from fret positions that allow bass & melodies without reaching! But the knowledge to play all over until it fits? And name each one! Bravo. It's neck knowledge.

[@borotaigor]

Sounds similar to Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven"

[@PaulDavids]

Ah, that song uses the same techniques indeed!

[@ashotgolovenko5287]

my thoughts exactly, haha

[@Kipchoge475]

This is pure joy to watch.two of my favourites coming together for the collab i wasn't expecting.my day has been made sooo much better.the knowledge imparted here is staggering.thank you Paul and Rotem! I can feel the passion and positive energy radiating from you guys through the screen💯

[@stevenreed007]

That was beautiful to see the evolution of the song from start to finish…. I could listen to that rendition of the basic chords over and over and over again!

[@nwrrn5728]

At 35 years old I’ve just started my guitar journey & I’m hooked already, you guys sound amazing !! Would be the dream to be anywhere near as good.

[@Sortedman23]

Loving this a lot , what instantly springs to my mind is , and I do not know if this was unintentional, the lesson of the chord progression was almost, at least to me , a tutorial on how the beautiful Eric Clapton’s song : Tears in Heaven “ was formulated, it came across that strongly!

[@louisvuittondonvg9040]

No one can make these gorgeous chord progressions with inversions like Rotem, he has a gift!

[@drop0ut606]

For me, its the sheer joy on both your faces as you work through this together. Reminds me of my favorite times writing with friends.

[@DakillamanTheonenonly]

So cool to watch you guys light up whenever a light bulb pops in your head. It's like this whenever you bounce off ideas from other players. Probably one of my favorite part of playing.

[@gordonwolf9336]

I love the community vibe of these collaborations.

[@JaysonT1]

Meeting Paul Davids someday is on my bucket list.

[@christopherbelford9695]

You just wrote James Bay "let it go" moving the bass around to find a position and a triad is amazing. Loved this video :-)

[@marksmith8667]

Beautiful tone and love the inversions. So interesting to see what happens when you play familiar chords in a new and different way.

[@timlock]

That tip about how to play an easier and better-sounding inverted C major is just mind-blowingly amazing.

[@marcdinsmore8690]

Wow. You two and your tones really fill that room. THICK!

[@chrisnicolaisen1477]

This video is so inspiring. Paul Davids is so amazing to watch by him self, but this shows a really good duo doing what they do best. Both makes learning fun. Amazing.

[@vparenkin]

love how they end up jamming the heck out if it in the end!

[@Grunta5]

Wish I had longer more flexible fingers 😢. Amesome lesson ,thanks.

[@stevehampton9146]

You two really have me excited about just playing chords. Such a GORGEOUS work of art. Done so simply. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@matthewholme297]

Very clever guys it is amazing how different places on the fretboard speak a whole new language

[@TheDeugsy]

Great combo with you two, so pleasing to hear your playing

[@rebeccaabraham8652]

You’re hearing melodies…. and I’m hearing a variation on ‘Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out’…. I like it!

[@markclifford1857]

Hello 👋 Rebecca. How are you doing? Hope you are fine, I'm Mark Clifford and am from Denver Colorado. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl

[@JakeTomphson1]

like, i felt a little stuck with my guitar playing, i have sat here 5 days straight learning all this stuff. This has gotten me out of my hole, thank you sooooo much!!!

[@masterkay6383]

Love your work guys. I hope to steal some of these progressions for some originals.

[@JiMMY-my1ds]

Shell voicings are always so sweet and haunting

[@synowie_eteru]

It was a pleasure to listen to you together. Thanks gentlemen.

[@andrewsimon2954]

I have spent hours now playing through this and have learned so much. Absolutely the highest quality content. Thank you both🍻

[@akshanshseth1]

Hello, what key is this chord progression in ? I want to jam along with this track, which scales can I use?

[@baronhead]

Absolutely love this one guys. Opens up a whole new world.

[@calebe1017]

I loved that lesson! Thank u so much! Got insane ideas and inspired me also in my playing band !

[@QuanticLifeScience]

Love to hear about voice leading and passing tones or chords melodies. Epic textures and that is the juice when things gel like that, Awesome !!!

[@micahthompson3762]

Really enjoyed this video. Those chords and progression really do sound beautiful. Good job on the video.

[@patricialapointe6470]

So awesome. You two are my favorites for soulful and tasteful sounds

[@jamesdonnelly8888]

Joyful as ever Paul. Inspiring as ever, and nice to discover Rotem. You have a great formula in this piece. I agree with the previous poster, I know what you mean, but you shouldn't feel too apologetic about adding in the technical terms as you go, because you are still leaving it open to anyone the way you step through and demonstrate. Thanks for making both!