SOB ROCK: How John Mayer uses the BLUES!

I this video we take a deeper look at a solo played by John Mayer. About his note choices, the underlying chords, the scales and more!
Backing track and worksheet available on Patreon!
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"I guess I just feel like giving up today" is how I feel every time I try to play a John Mayer solo.

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I love that Paul doesn’t ignore John, most of guitar channels do

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Paul, you’re obviously crazy good and I really enjoy watching your videos I respect the way you not only show the cords and the progression but you write it out , naming the cord and then putting it on the diagram or tablature. Your teaching methods make us viewers, quiet simply put. Better Guitar Players. I just watched you play the John Mayor pentatonic scale, and then you played it 2 different ways as well. What can anyone say but you are absolutely awesome as a guitarist and as a teacher. Thanks so very much. Now I no longer have to jump all over KZbin to get what I want.

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Paul Davids talking publishing "About that John Mayer solo...". I guess my day is great now

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The work put into this video is perfect. As a filmmaker myself I'm getting amazed by the way you were able to hold my attention for the full ten minutes without even looking at the timer once. This really shows how you developed as filmmaker/storyteller making those videos. About the solo: I remember playing over the solo and how I got confused about the scale. I was not able to figure it out until now.. You explained it perfectly and now I can dive into it with a whole new perspective! Big thumbs up to you Paul, hope we can have a talk one day! Cheers from Utrecht ;')

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Joash Korfker Utrecht South Africa? I ask only because I am from Newcastle South Africa which is just down the road from Utrecht. Haha

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For those who are interested: I made a video about this video and how filmmakers can learn from artists such as John Mayer. Feel free to check it out!

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[@TimsGuitarWorldwithTimFeskorn]

Hendrix did this allot. Very great break down. Thank you for this explanation. I'm still absorbing a more modal approach to my playing and having this kind of lesson to show the relationships is very helpful in my process. especially as a predominantly blues player. Thanks again Paul.😎

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This music theory stuff makes me feel like an idiot haha :/

[@SRHMusic012]

Keep at it... Theory is just a way to put names to things so the ideas can be reused in other songs, etc., but people do jump in with all the terminology too quickly.... There is a cool book series called Music Theory for the Skeptical Guitarist you might be able to find.

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Go check out blues lead guitar course on justinguitar.com he explains almost everything in depth which Paul mentioned in this video. Its an amazing course and makes you a better player ;)

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@@pouyan_m Yeah, I've been learning from him for years now. I've discovered however that I am my own impediment when it comes to playing. I still love it!

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Yea me too man, I’m completely clueless on that aspect.. much to learn..!!!

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Paul you are very generous with your knowledge ( insight AND emotion). I have no doubt that you just flat out love all things guitar . I have learned so much from you. THANK YOU!

[@mariemybb2938]

When people talk about John Mayer's ability I get encourage and discourage at the same time. Makes me want to play a Mayer song then bust my head with my guitar after. 😧😂

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These types of videos are incredible, you simple find something awesome and explain it to us in an amazing way. Don´t ever stop.

[@ThijsHuijbens]

He does the same thing with Gravity most of the time. Play the first solo in the "correct" Gmaj, play the outro in bluesy Gm. You can do this with a lot of songs. If you two solo's in one song it's a great way to make a difference between the two, preventing yourself from doing the same stuff all the time. Or, if you have an guitar battle it's also a great way to sound different than the other player.

[@CAPTAINPETEMV]

You really dig into John Mayer's music. Like what you did with Neon. Great video. Cheers from Philippines! \m/

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His audio is so peaceful

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I love absolutely everything about this video. Very well done my friend, each of your videos improves upon the last.

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This title aged well...

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❤❤

[@chrisvijgenboom6914]

Great video once again! I’d love it if you were to make these kind of videos more often. Analysing interesting songs, why certain scales sound good over a particular chord, etc. Keep it up Paul!

[@yamahauler125]

The way you related the lyrics to the scales = mind blown 🤯🤯🤯. Thank you!!!

[@guitarstreet]

You deserve everything you have gotten. This is an amazing video! Thanks for sharing your talent with the world.

[@gabrielmiranda8982]

Can’t believe this is happening! this solo and tone is so beautiful 😍 thanks Paul!

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Sob Rock? Have you changed the title? hahahaha

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Haha, thanks!

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Paul Davids, had you predicted his album name in 2019???

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Video released 20 seconds ago. Comments from 15 hours ago, what?

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New to youtube?

[@Nbhats]

Perfect timing on the video Paul. Was just watching JM's video and loved it, now I love this. Thank you.

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Man, you can just TELL right away how much effort you put in these videos. All the editing, trying to explain Keep up the good work man!!

[@FloridaManRacer]

Paul, this was an EXCELLENT video. I've been jamming on some backing tracks to this end solo the past few days and I feel much more in tune with what I want to play now that I have some basic understanding of where I can take things.

[@downhill240]

One of the best analysis of a tune I've ever heard! Great lesson!!! You like Mayer, may be a poet.

[@Maurilustrador]

I'd love the same treatment for "Shot in the Dark" as that song speaks, its just a shot in the dark. Something that could be, but will not. And the ending of that song is that. It never gets to the climax. I was waiting for some solo, and it never arrives. Its so anticlimatic, yet good!

[@mftran]

Glad to see other people can appreciate what John does.

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Chapeau !! I knew you would treat this sooner rather than later. Five days until I see JM in concert.........so excited !!

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How do you have a comment 3 hours ago,. When the video was uploaded an hour ago, I am confusion .explain plz

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I’m seeing him in concert in October when he comes to the uk. Can’t wait he is such a great influences

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You are confusion, I am Patreon patron. :) @@cynicaldrummer286

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Got major mindblown moments watching this video!

[@yannickberold-seguret4307]

Great video, Thank you so much Paul! I was hoping so much John Mayer would play that song at his show in Amsterdam, where I was. But he didn't. I would have loved to feel that song live after knowing what you explained in that video.

[@robertbond1398]

Would kill to see you cover John Mayer’s solo on Gravity at the mac miller tribute for life concert. Best guitar solo I’ve ever seen.

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Did you just rename this video?

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Sure, hearts are free...!

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@@PaulDavids my man! Thank you!

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This would have a very different outcome if you asked on a video about Cannibal Corpse.

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He is always talking about how Jerry was the master of not playing in just Major or Minor but mixing them and playing in both

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Bro your are so talented in both practical and theory of Music. great gift !

[@CallsignWEB]

I learned a lot from this way of explaining mixolydian. Thanks Paul

[@baaford]

This breakdown really helped me unlock some stuff. Thanks

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Paul Davids called it Sob Rock even before John did 😂

[@johnk3195]

What a truly well thought out and explained lesson. Thank you

[@Nightmoore]

Those camera zooms on every bent 3rd was so awesome man. That really made the point hit home. I just recently discovered your channel, and I'm blown away. Thanks for all this amazing content!

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You predicted his album name

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I LOVE this. Thanks Paul. I’ll have to rewatch this.

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Amazing Solo

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Awesome video explanation!!! As always, entertaining and enlightening. Thank you.

[@GiacomoArdesi]

What a great video and playing Paul. Thank you.

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You're awesome, Paul. Please do more of these :)

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i am really amazed because day by day i am learning and eventualy growing. thumbs up :D

[@seanpollock826]

I went through years of Jazz theory on guitar and knew as soon as this song came out, something was different and inherently "cool" about the solo - great video!

[@mikacali]

Awesome video. It got me interested in something though. Could you make a video on John’s soloing in Dead & Company? Like what is the biggest difference between his original soloing and his soloing with D&C. And how can you try to play like that yourself. Keep it up Paul, you’re a huge inspiration 🙏🏼

[@ruigramaxo]

Amazing. I guess I just feel like enjoying your awesome music theory knowledge. Love understanding that above the theory there is always the feeling of the author. Thanks for sharing Paul Cheers

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Why is this comment on a Paul David's video lol

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Did you maybe get the wrong video?

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Wow bro just found a glitch, your comment was a comment clearly from a sales video, which I just watched, but then when I commented it changed to obviously for Paul.....I'm shook. Never mind. Rock on

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@@DawidDoesTechStuff nah just a weird glitch...his comment was literally a sales comment on my screen. Weird

[@liamhanssen2337]

He predicted the actual album name

[@guitarick94]

I was finished to see John Mayer solo on the live of yesterday and now your video! lol U're amazing Paul, really! May I ask you a video on some of the most used chords progression in blues? I'm not talking about the classic I-IV-V progression but I often listen some variations, specially where there are some soul or jazz influences, where there are somo b7b13bsomething chords ahahah

[@DevonVanNote]

Great video! John is a master player and he most definitely went with what he felt like (as we see in that video). But for us non-master players out there, this analysis is extremely helpful. I just shared a song I'm still recording with a stranger last night. The only bass I have on the track is during the bridge and it's a very funky/catchy slap bass lick. His first response was "I want to rip a solo here so bad". But if I've learned anything from John, it's that you don't need to show off on your recordings. Let the bass/percussion shine for a while. It just makes the song that much better. Like with this song, he never quite goes where we all know he can and you're right: it's a blast to listen to the notes he does choose to play (that tapping lick was fun to figure out and soooo tasty). Thanks again, Paul!

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I try to grow a beard like that, and I just end up looking like a homeless mountain hipster non-binary cowperson who can't be trusted.

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That was funny

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Is no one talking about the fact that he guessed his next records name, 3 years before it came out?

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you can edit video titles

[@phoenixlove6035]

A reggae bass player, when I was starting out as a musician, said to me that "A good bassline has a question followed by an answer contained in it". Hard to elucidate on that further, except to say it is spot on advice for any bass player. Listen to your favourite basslines and see for yourself. My advice for a good guitar solo is that it should feel like great oratory; an emotional arc which leads to a satisfying conclusion.

[@khangenbamavanjit122]

Hey, remember while giving lessons for crossroads song, John refers to the fact that lately while soloing, he had gotten into this habit of momentarily stopping and just starting off at some random points, which kind of sound unpredictable but the best point about his kinda sound is that the solo is not like a flow more like...someone who's speaking and takes a momentary pause to help people make sense of what he's speaking! You got me?....quoting him "playing in the off beat"

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Brilliant as always!

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Great video, chief! As always.

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"maybe youll notice something" *plays 2 different positions*

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ah man!!! what a good video!! keep them coming!!

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Nice video man, I really like it!

[@JohnAnderson-ex2qg]

Very nice analysis.

[@aragornelessar7399]

4:32 doesn't "feel right"? That riff gave me goosebumps it was so good. Loved the video

[@paradise_valley]

The phrasing reminds me of Mayer's "Queen of California" solos

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LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!

[@BillGatliff]

Thank you THANK YOU for the brief music theory. I'm not trained in music, and those little digressions really help the engineer in me understand why music "works the way it does".

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Fantastic video. lots to think about, thank you!

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Your videos calm my anxiety. 👊

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dude, forget about the music or your guitar skills, screw all that, YOU ARE A GREAT EDITOR, you cut your movies so well, the grading is great, the transitions are precise and with a good flow, your effects are so pro and tasty. congrats! Now ill pay attention to your playing

[@jonasbacker1]

This is awesome!

[@mattmueller1921]

You can hear John picking up some of relaxed playing from his dead sessions. Also Sugaree B>E baby

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This is so amazing ❤️

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Going to see John next week 🤙🏻

[@superjobst]

such a great video!

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How did Paul know the name of John Mayer's new album 2 years before it came out???? SOB ROCK

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Great video!

[@bhaveshramdaursingh4325]

I learned more in this 10 minute video than in my ten years playing guitar. Thank you for such quality content.

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Garcia is seriously influencing him. I like it.

[@sleepyywanderer]

One of the greatest videos I've watched in the last few months. Thanks Paul, you never disappoint. Keep up the good work.

[@richat1691]

The relative major D in this case also play a big part of the solo

[@Fc_Oliva]

Amazing video!!

[@bananeneter999]

In my opinion the entire song is super sad and the solo is like "Ok, today was shitty, but lets move on"..

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Cheers from Croatia 🇭🇷

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He was playing in B Mayer

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WOW man just realised that you predicted the album title

[@THE_WOAT]

Great video...thank you.

[@Untryn]

i really love this whole analyzing type video. Please keep doin this!!!