THE BEATLES' 35 Greatest Guitar Techniques!

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:57 Bass String Melody Line Solos
1:47 Jazz Chords
2:45 The Lennon G6 Chord
3:36 Triplet Strumming
5:22 Double Stop Soloing
6:43 Jazzy/Spanish Solos
7:17 Song-Defining Chord “G7sus4”
7:33 Rotating Licks
8:07 16th Note Strum Attack
8:49 “Breaking” the Rules
10:21 Major 2 Chord
11:22 Open Pedal String
12:04 Chromatic Walkdowns
12:53 Quarter Note Triplets
13:35 Guitar/Bass Lines
14:41 The Diminished Climb
15:34 Modal (Dorian) Solo
16:37 Reverse Guitar
17:48 Reverse Chord Rake
18:34 “The” Beatles Fingerpicking Pattern
20:14 Flamenco Styles
20:27 Descending Chord Voicings
22:02 Weeping Guitar Bends
22:58 Dissonance
23:21 Vocal Line Leads
24:12 The Blackbird Technique
25:10 Chord Melody
25:45 Bass/Treble Strumming
27:03 Triad Arpeggio Layers
27:46 Slide Guitar
28:29 Hammer Riffs
29:22 The Hendrix Hammer
30:12 Outlining Dominant Chords
31:38 Pentatonic Scale
32:33 Pedal Chord

[@TheArtofGuitar]

If you want to learn how to play guitar from me, be sure to check out my entire lessons program at www.the-art-of-guitar.com. 👍🎸🎸

[@beagleman123456789]

P90’s on a Fender ??

[@johne1599]

John’s Mom taught him banjo chords, that’s how ended up playing so many chords on the top 4 strings.

[@malins5819]

Didn't know that! That's interesing! Also the “rotating lick“ thing at 7:33 reminds me of banjo techniques...

[@Greggers1516]

Wasn’t he living with his aunt?

[@brianwarner308]

@@Greggers1516 yeah but his mom would visit

[@exxendaniel]

0:57 Bass String Melody Line Solos 1:47 Jazz Chords 2:45 The Lennon G6 Chord 3:36 Triplet Strumming 5:22 Double Stop Soloing 6:43 Jazzy/Spanish Solos 7:17 Song-Defining Chord “G7sus4” 7:33 Rotating Licks 8:07 16th Note Strum Attack 8:49 “Breaking” the Rules 10:21 Major 2 Chord 11:22 Open Pedal String 12:04 Chromatic Walkdowns 12:53 Quarter Note Triplets 13:35 Guitar/Bass Lines 14:41 The Diminished Climb 15:34 Modal (Dorian) Solo 16:37 Reverse Guitar 17:48 Reverse Chord Rake 18:34 “The” Beatles Fingerpicking Pattern 20:14 Flamenco Styles 20:27 Descending Chord Voicings 22:02 Weeping Guitar Bends 22:58 Dissonance 23:21 Vocal Line Leads 24:12 The Blackbird Technique 25:10 Chord Melody 25:45 Bass/Treble Strumming 27:03 Triad Arpeggio Layers 27:46 Slide Guitar 28:29 Hammer Riffs 29:22 The Hendrix Hammer 30:12 Outlining Dominant Chords 31:38 Pentatonic Scale 32:33 Pedal Chord

[@irenecamargomacedo6626]

Kind of scary at 17:42, but what were you saying?

[@venca8483]

Hero

[@toddpacker4683]

You’re a hero. Thank you

[@crlguitar1]

The Beatles often ended a song with a 'surprise' chord that was un-expected, but seemed brilliantly correct. Genius....

[@richardmiseo4977]

The fact that we still are amazed by a group that was around for 8 years some 50 years ago says it all

[@OslerWannabe]

I was 14 when they played Ed Sullivan, so I grew up on these guys. People tend to overlook the fact that their technical and creative brilliance was magnified by comparison to what immediately preceded it - drivel and drek, mostly. R&R emerged tentatively in the early 1950's, slowly feeling it's way, until the Beatles unleashed the Big Bang of musical creation. Drek still happened (Seasons in the Sun), but it faded in the explosive light of new creation.

[@bobbybird9433]

Don’t worry ! I’m not amazed by them at all. I’m just watching this to see what these alleged bits of skill are ... not seeing it yet .... so tedious

[@cravinbob]

bobby "too cool for school" bird can only see tedium... a startled world comes to a standstill, please mistah bird set us free.

[@spinynormanbest6410]

Ok bobby...so you won't making any further comments I imagine

[@TurboMountTV]

@@bobbybird9433 Bobby... Justin's calling.

[@moniquedouglas2448]

I love that you are giving John real credit for his rhythm guitar work. As well as being a great lyricist, and to my mind, the greatest rock singer ever, he was actually a really interesting and innovative guitar player.

[@hatty_hattington.]

Definitely agree (Although Matt Bellamy is definitely the best rock singer ever 😜)

[@user-bm4ni5wp2h]

John was only a great lyricist?))) Wasn't he a great music writer??

[@terryriley8963]

What makes the Beatles early guitar techniques more impressive is the fact they had to learn these techniques themselves off scratchy vinyl records brought over from America into Liverpool on merchant ships. Take Georges biggest influences such as Chet Atkins and Carl Perkins, there were no ‘tab guitar books with CD’ at the local music shop teaching these legendary guitarist techniques. George will have had to play the vinyl records that had no pause, loop, slowdown, mixer etc over and over again. This all probably made him the better guitarist and musician he was because there were no short cuts or easy options available. This goes for all of the Beatles.

[@deantodd5042]

Couldn't agree more. The difference between a musician and a player is ears. All of them, even Ringo, had great ears.

[@edsaunders5142]

What has amazed me always is how "in all of time and space" these four young men (boys) came together with such remarkable individual talent and the world has loved them since ... We were even more than Awe-Struck.

[@DrDespicable]

They learned a lot from each other (like Paul teaching John proper guitar chords) and other musicians, as well, whether seeing other bands perform live or just asking them "How d'ya do that...?", which I grant you was easier to do, back in the day. And yes, I have some longer sentences, if you're interested... ;)

[@tylerskott4903]

It wasn't vinyl it was shellac

[@theccarbiter]

They definitely had tab books and guitar teaching books back then, it was not solely listen to the record and try to make the same sound on my guitar

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

In All My Loving by The Beatles, John plays two strings really fast ( a 1,2,3 feel ) throughout the song and that's not easy to do.

[@theunknownguitarist5965]

Hint: Start strumming pattern on up stroke for All my Loving.

[@Breeze1]

@@theunknownguitarist5965 Thanks this helped so much I always struggled with that

[@The22on]

When I was a kid, someone said that "Every time you listen to a Beatles song, you hear something new." Well, here I am, 50 years and a few thousand songs later, and I STILL hear new things! Here's how to hear new things: LISTEN... not like a 'fan' but like a musician, arranger, composer, etc. ACTIVELY listen - take the song apart, piece by piece, riff by riff, note by note. 1. Play a few bars over and over and over until you think your head will explode. You will slowly become aware of things you had not heard before! 2. Become an EQ device. Listen to ONLY the highest parts of the song. Then, concentrate on listening to the middle tones. Finally, listen to the bass parts. It's like mentally changing your EQ settings. Go over to your equalizer (or tone controls) on your stereo .(Fortunately, I have a graphic equalizer with 10 faders so I can really narrow the tones). By the way, some people have a 'vocal eliminator'. I've never seen one, but I like when they post a recording on KZbin without vocals. That'll help you listen to the music alone. 3. Listen to other people doing Beatles songs. You will hear chords and harmonies that you didn't hear before, if only because they play some parts louder than the Beatles played them. I want to add a personal observation: The Beatles were unique, and the sum was greater than the parts. It's wonderful that they found each other. I picture it like biology. For billions of years, chemicals were floating around in the seas, bumping into each other billions of times, and then one day, they bump in such a way that they can reproduce! Life begins. It's the ame with the Beatles. They are each bumping into other musicians and then... they bump into each other and the magic happens and the four decide they're a band. It even took getting rid of Pete Best and replacing him with Ringo Starr. People don't appreciate what Ringo did for the band - musically and psychologically. Also, the.sound of his drums was great. When he hit the kick and crash together, it was rich, full, and sounded 'delayed', as if he hit the cymbal a millisecond later. And so I say, with love and joy: - - - - - - - - Beatles Forever! .- - - - - - - -

[@letsgomets002]

Damn....you wrote a book..!!!! To wordy

[@samstamos427]

My favorite "The-Art-Of-Guitar" video of all time.. The Beatles were all musical geniuses who's individual talents fully complimented one another. George's delicacy, Paul's instinct, John's tenacity, and Ringo's anomalous virtuosity, all coalesced into a band for the ages. Indeed the whole was more than just the sum of it's parts. Man, were they ever "Something!"

[@MisterModder123]

"Till there was you" is so underappreciated. It has such a unique sound and a jazzy yet Latin style that I just haven't really heard before. Seeing as it was on one of their earlier albums, it goes to show how truly talented and multifaceted they really were

[@rustyhguitar1]

MisterModder123 you know it’s a song from Music Man, right? The Beatles chose a great song and played it well, but they didn’t write it.

[@lawrencekedz]

@@rustyhguitar1 They didn't write it but the guitar work done by George make it the best version ever. It's really a beautiful & fun song to play.

[@elsapucai]

it's somewhere between bolero and bossa nova! saludos

[@stevelawrie9115]

Someone once told me that when playing music it is ok to break a rule, so long as you know the rule you're breaking.

[@namder1]

As a lifelong drummer I was never a Beatles fan. Now 14 months into my guitar journey I realized...boy was I wrong about them. Most of their songs are a blast to learn/play. This video was fantastic too!! Sometimes I have to replay several times to get what your doing but it's worth it every time! Keep up your great work!

[@crieverytim]

Any other drummer and the Beatles are a totally different band. Ringo was a total pro who always served the song

[@tonyneal4716]

You've finally seen the light.

[@greghudson6861]

I love the quarter-note triplets, there's a moment in the bridge of "Ask me why" where John and George are strumming on different rhythms. John is strumming on the acoustic in "1, 2, 3 + 4" while George is on the electric going with "1, 2, Quarter note Triples" and the blend is just brilliant.

[@froggore52]

And just when I thought I couldn't appreciate this band more than I already do!

[@sunking2001]

I'm with you...The Beatles music will be played...centuries from now. You cannot destroy classic music...it cannot die.

[@ernestohuerta8176]

When John Lennon was asked if The Beatles would get together again, he replied ""Only if it's to make music""

[@1960taylor]

There never will be another like them. In a league of their own.

[@wolfedavid3700]

isn't this great.....forever number 1 sound

[@MrUniverse]

Agreed. Their music is like an onion. You can play most songs after a few weeks practice just learning chords. But the better you get and the longer you play the more style you can add, and never quite reach the class of the originals, unless you're as astute as the guy in the video ;)

[@IztokGolob-Naklo]

I usually couldn't give a shyte about the downvotes but I just had to say this. The video is of fine quality, there is a tremendous effort and a lovely narrative by a guy who's voice is nowhere near annoying. And the topic is The Beatles. What's there to dislike.

[@BorodinskiSergei]

Vote for every word you've said. Not very often you see a good musician and a good, patient, instructor in one person. Most of the time you see one is unnecessary emphasized over the orher. And vise versa.

[@thomaspackard2209]

Guitar George, he knows all the chords

[@geovaniraffaelli4508]

Mind, it's strictly rhythm he doesn't want to make it cry or sing

[@deancrow3525]

Was he talking about George Harrison?? I think he probably was

[@chasingpaper4873]

Yes and an old guitar is all he can afford

[@henrywang4998]

Nanika he makes it weep

[@StuartJebbitt]

@@deancrow3525 a great Manchester based musician, George Borowski - Google him :-)

[@curtzblues]

To be so studied on the Beatles and to play it all rather flawlessly - a gift, young man, a gift I say! Thanks

[@jameseverett9037]

No, it came with his participation trophy.

[@RanetkiFan]

I absolutely love your channel, especially this Beaties video Thanks so much. Never knew John did so many leads 👍

[@williamjordan5554]

He didn't. Just a few solos.

[@HPB1776]

I love this. The Beatles broke the rules because they didn't know that there were rules. They were from poor working class backgrounds here in the NW of England. They never had formal lessons, especially with respect to music theory. If they got wind of someone who played / knew a new chord, they'd get a bus across town, find the person ( no home telephones until the mid to late 80s here) and ask them to teach them. Pure, unadulterated genius. I can't believe I've only just found your channel. I'm here via Rick Beato and I'm an instant subscriber. Thank you.

[@nakedhombre]

I have seen a lot of advice on this KZbin and a lot of it excellent but something in the way you explain things sends me through the moon because you are an excellent teacher and have a unique way of making accessible and understandable some of this previously arcane understanding of chord structure. I am so amazed by your grasp of the Beatles and their influence and in your short explanation, you do not use too many words and really bring home a lot of wonderful points. I grew up in the BEATLES era / have played their songs for decades and yet you have shed new light on my understanding of all of this. Well done I am subscribing for sure!

[@37Dionysos]

No band ever pulled more unforgettable melody and sound out of the seams between the five most basic chords.

[@carnalgeometry]

am this time

[@jasondenham560]

That's an absolutely fascinating video, many thanks for taking the time to record and edit it.

[@pauljohnson1739]

I watched this because I just saw Paul McCartney in Phoenix on Friday and since I've never played guitar ever, but have been a Beatles fan my whole life, I just had to see how it's done. I can't believe how complicated it all is. Thank you for putting together such a great lesson, as well as a demonstration of how talented every member of The Beatles is/was.

[@Prellium]

The Spanish sounding guitar at the start of Bungalow Bill was actually a preset on the Mellotron. Pretty amazing to see you play it though.

[@MrDavedep]

I don' tthink the Mellotron ever had a guitar tape.

[@thecreaturesofhabit1848]

MrDavedep Their engineer Chris Thomas programmed into the mellotron some Spanish Guitar samples

[@mrcarloselche248]

The mellotron had that Spanish guitar part. Look up the Analogues gear.

[@duncan-rmi]

he didn't programme it- it was a standard mellotron tape. all of the sounds under the left keyboard of the mk1/mk2 mellotron were rhythms & phrases. chris thomas did play it, but this consisted of holding down one key for a few seconds, nothing more. brian kehew has demonstrated it, as has macca, elsehwere on yt.

[@SeanTBarrett]

It's here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJabmGStobN0htE

[@konnan]

It’s mind-boggling that the Beatles put out all their music in less than 10 years, and before any of them were 30 years old.

[@whatspadethinks]

I started playing in 1992 with a Mel Bay Chord Book and "The Compleat Beatles", which were these two cool volumes of sheet music with all their songs, they were my favorite group before I even thought of playing guitar (I was a drummer in 6th grade concert band on into HS) so those books were a huge help . Over the years I've played in cover bands that did Beatles tunes and have read all of the books by Lewisohn, Ian MacDonald, etc. So there wasn't anything you covered I wasn't already familiar with...BUT the way you showcased each bit & taught the intricacies of some of the techniques will be a goldmine for younger people playing the guitar who are just discovering the Beatles. There was no KZbin when I started at 15 in '92, but if there were this would've put literally years worth of technical tidbits I picked up about the Beatles into a 35 minute lesson that was just plain brilliant! Thanks brother for doing this for the guitar community and to keep the bands music in front of future generations. Very cool.

[@LessAiredvanU]

I got 'The Compleat Beatles' songbook when I started playing guitar - but the piano version. This only noted the accompanying guitar chords with no tabs. Also the chords are sometimes different than that for the guitar book. As I followed the book I played a lot of suspended, augmented, and major 7th's and 6th's chords... My guitar playing might suck, but it sucks different to most other poor players.

[@markbarrett4440]

Been playing 30 years and have never seen a Beatles tutorial before. This is so insightful, your natural gifts as a teacher make what's actually quite tricky to play seem within the grasp of a relative novice. Your Jazzmaster sounds so sweet too. You're a joy to watch and learn from. Hats off to you sir or as they say in Liverpool 'Go 'Ed' 👍

[@barrylyons3034]

What's extremely interesting about Mike's half-hour video is that he spends a good deal of time talking about the brilliance of the EARLY Beatles ("All My Loving" is nuts in its own way). I've always maintained for years that the Beatles were doing "weird" stuff right out of the starting gate. The idea that they only became adventurous in their later years is a myth. Translation: it's not true and was never true. What kills me is the realization that these guys had to realize early on that they were a great combo, feeding off each other, but then after eight years (of recording) they threw it all away-and none of them in their solo years matched what they did together as a group.

[@enteecee.]

Exactly- the difference is that the early stuff is all 2:20 pop songs about love, and people take that at face value without actually listening to the sophistication of either the structure or the playing. To the boys themselves, they were doing the same thing in 67 as in 62: listening to everything they could get their ears on, folding it into their lexicon, then searching for the most interesting way they could find to play any given piece- where all that they listened to came out. Without prejudice or pre-judgement or rules except to not repeat themselves or anybody else except as knowing quotes.

[@quailstudios]

Hi Mike, this is a really great video. I learned a lot. I love the Beatles too.

[@Ray-Parra]

I just found this video by sheer coincidence. I stopped playing guitar over 34 years ago but watching this video certainly has motivated me to pick it up again even if it's just for personal fun. Thanks for posting it. As you can see It is very much appreciated by so many Beatles Music lovers and KZbinrs alike.

[@heydavedawson]

There are a lot of annoying guitar teachers on KZbin and you are definitely NOT. Knowledgeable and chill as hell. Perfect. Good on ya mate.

[@jimbrownza]

I found this weirdly fascinating, in spite of not understanding a single thing.

[@dx7tnt]

I think the spanish guitar intro to "...Bungalow Bill" was actually taken from a 'sample' tape installed on the mellotron, so not even played by The Beatles at all.

[@kennethlatham3133]

Yes, recording engineer Geoff Emerick stated that in his book.

[@CorkyK]

Sorry to bump an old video, but when you got to blackbird, I was all flashed with memories of my wedding in 1993, which ended in 2004. I had a friend play blackbird on the acoustic as the "prelude" at my ex wife's request for the song. The guests had trouble finding the tiny rural church we used, and were all caravaning together and late as a crowd. While we waited, he practiced, then played it as the crowd came in right before the bridal march which he also played acoustic. Anyway, he "played blackbird for about 20 minutes at a wedding one time" too, so you are not alone @the-art-of-guitar lol oh man the irony of that song and her leaving me 12 years later. :) I love your channel, smart, humble, informative and interesting. Imma big fan. Thank you for doing it.

[@vanNguyen-ng8je]

The Beatles were not around long enough. We didn't have enough of them and John Lennon. JL left us too soon. I do miss them a whole lot. Rest in peace John and George

[@texascommtech7153]

This guy is AMAZING....I would learn from him. He obviously loves and knows Beatles music as well as I! I was ELEVEN years old when I saw the Beatles step out of that BOAC. Then I saw them on the Ed Sullivan Show. That was probably THE day I truly came alive to life, music, why I needed to become a hippie-beatnik, a disc jockey, grow my hair out, and learn to play guitar. By 14 I was a disc jockey at a 100,000 watt FM station, and by 16 was a cameraman, audio mixer, stage hand, master control operator, teleprompter operator and even engineer on their 3 camera remote broadcast vehicle. I'd tell you more but you might not be able to believe it. Bottom line: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, BE POLITE AND PROFESSIONAL, BE PERSISTENT, LISTEN, WATCH, ASK INTELLIGENT QUESTIONS, AND ALWAYS ALWAYS BE VERY GRATEFUL AND RESPECTFUL TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON YOU MEET; NEVER BE ARROGANT, SAY HELLO, LISTEN TO AND ACKNOWLEDGE EVERY SINGLE FAN, CALLER, FELLOW EMPLOYEE, BOOKEEPER, NEWS PERSON, JANITOR AND INTERN YOU MEET. BE HUMBLE, STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS AND DRINKING, AND WITH LUCK, YOU MIGHT WIND UP IN A VERY NICE, VERY ENVIABLE POSITION SOMEDAY AFTER YOU PAY YOUR DUES. BE LOYAL, BUT KNOW WHEN AND HOW TO MOVE ON. YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE THE PEOPLE I'VE MET, THE THINGS I'VE DONE IN TV , RADIO, SOUND. IF I can ever help someone, commtech at nts-online dot net.

[@cravinbob]

But you're just a cat.

[@holgerklle7288]

Texas Commtech Sound advice indeed. I mannaged 40 years as a pro musiscian, being like that. I just quit after losing 60% of my hearing. It was one hell of a ride. 😊🇩🇰🙋🏻‍♂️👩🏻‍🚀🇺🇸❤️

[@DDEENY]

Great job with this great cross-section of The Beatles' underrated guitar work. (Also nice touch using the Beatles' logo text font for your graphics.)

[@kelseymathias3881]

Excellent...thanks for staying up to make this video! 😎

[@jond4532]

Incredible detail passed on, I’m very impressed at your focus to get all of this together. 🙏

[@cns7139]

Spectacular video! You have a gift for teaching, explaining, demonstrating. Thanks so much for compiling and sharing. I love to use guitar voicings on the piano to get different sounds; also you've inspired me to try some of the easier elements on the guitar. I studied the Beatles years ago when I started playing (piano) in bands...

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Awesome!

[@JRLNeal]

Great video, just when I thought I couldn’t appreciate the Beatles more, WHAM. Thanks so much.

[@colineaton8048]

I lived through their years 62 _ 70 but until i watched your video i wasn't aware of how brilliant/fantastic they really were. You're vid was simply stunning, i didn't want it to end, what a talent you have.

[@michaelaiello9525]

What a treat! I’ll go through this many times. Love how your musical brain works. Thank you for illuminating so many little things that can actually be seen as clearly defined techniques. Priceless!

[@JohnCee754]

I'm not a guitar player at all, but I thoroughly enjoyed watching this -- it gives me an even deeper appreciation of my favourite band. It shows what intuitive musicians The Beatles were. I think it also helps appreciate John Lennon's underappreciated skills as a guitarist. It's true George Harrison was often underrated as a guitarist, but I think that's even more so for John. His rhythm playing really drove that band. No wonder their music is evergreen. (Your video also makes me want to learn guitar.)

[@MrSahansdal]

LEAD on You Can't Do That. if you can find it, look up the video of a rare John lead in early Beatles.

[@christianmiller9980]

Also I can't be the only one that finds Dear Prudence WAY harder than Blackbird?

[@stevena3244]

@@christianmiller9980 Yes you are right - it is

[@johnchester5318]

@@christianmiller9980 Dear Prudence may have been "WAY harder than Blackbird", but "Blackbird" was SO much more abstract & difficult to figure out, without video instruction!!!

[@philjones6054]

George was a superb musician and a magnificent guitarist, but I believe Paul was the most gifted of all. Apparently, when George found the solo on "Taxman" too taxing, even after half a day in the studio trying. It was Pual who laid the solo down in two takes. George, allegedly, couldn't even play it at half speed....

[@BurtonBoyz715]

One of your best... Thanks much. So clear and concise...as always.

[@KatzeARL]

I keep coming back to this video. It's really so great. I never paid much attention to the beatles - like so many other people, I guess - and this video showed me how they really just kept doing something different and sounding great. Thanks for making this video :)

[@frankhoward4485]

Okay. I've been playing professionally for over 50 years (yes, I know) and I learned guitar from a Mel Bay book and listening to Beatles records. Since then, I've been everywhere and played just about everything. I just want to say I'm thrilled to run across this channel, man. Thrilled, actually to see your technical skill and willingness to teach. I learned several things I forgot decades ago. Please accept my most sincere thanks. I am now a subscriber and a fan. Best, FH.

[@corg22]

Great video. I’ve been teaching my daughter’s boyfriend about the Beatles and their guitar technique. Your video really sums it up nice in an intelligent and fun way. Great job!

[@jaygre4836]

Loved the Beatles... still do. They had an unusual way of playing (open hi hat, guitar phrasing, off complementary guitars) never fighting each others style. Paul (with Ringo with Ron Howard) lent clarity to that fact. They played 30 days a month, hours on end until each member could tell exactly what the other was going to play, sing etc., next. They were amazing, then Prince etc.... so many talented dedicated people.

[@stray_pat9356]

Greatest guitar tutorial on youtube. Clear, concise, masterful. Thank you The-Art-of-Guitar

[@Charleybones]

This is good stuff. It really covers a lot of things that the Beatles did which made each song they created and recorded very unique. Thanks for posting.

[@mark-hanna]

I loved this video and you are a really good teacher Thanks

[@corporalclegg914]

this was great, man. can you revisit the Beatles more often? their catalog is gigantic, as you know, and so are their stylings

[@mtntime1]

Sting once said: The Beatles made me want to become a rock star, but Jimi Hendrix made me want to become a musician. He was SO wrong. The Beatles were superb musicians.

[@totallymeta3654]

Future Universe X Sting implied that the Beatles weren’t musicians, which is extremely wrong. It has nothing to do with Hendrix being black. He’s an amazing musician. One of the best in the past century.

[@brubarurno]

@@totallymeta3654 In what way did he imply that? That sounds like your appraisal is blowing your reaction out of proportion.

[@sitvisjes]

@@totallymeta3654 Sting loved the Beatles tho, praising them in different interviews.

[@pixiewings21_9]

Sting's a tool.

[@squyzlygoy]

Yea. Strike that comment..reverse it ;)

[@SaxJockey]

Very good, you packed a lot of tunes, techniques and riffs in there. Nicely done, straight to the point, no mincing around 👍.

[@Stringman1950]

Blew my socks off. Amazing coming together of many forces. Probably never happen again. Thx. Great presentation.

[@FredrikBAndresen]

The tone on the Taxman solo was incredible

[@TheArtofGuitar]

It’s that crazy guitar. :)

[@waynedent5559]

+The-Art-of-Guitar Yeah, when I heard it was Paul that played the lead guitar on Taxman, I was reminded of how excellent Paul and the rest of The Beatles were/are musically speaking!

[@shyshift]

The solo you played it well except Paul plays a Db on the way down from the D on the G string not a C. He does play the C on the way back up though. He was trying to sound like Ravi Shankar on an Epiphone Casino.

[@Renfield34]

The-Art-of-Guitar Aside from brilliant playing you’ve got a lovely guitar tone. What kind of amp and pedal did you use?

[@TheArtofGuitar]

79 Fender Reverb Deluxe amp and a Dragoon OD Pedal

[@racertian]

Very clear and nicely presented tutorial. So good to see someone just speak slowly, clearly and without attempting to be a show off. Loved this tutorial.

[@_sudipidus_]

For a normal youtube guitarist this would provide enough content for at least 10 videos.. loved it how you did this format.. I am thankful to you shows your immense knowledge and sincere efforts as well. Kudos!!

[@youandwhosearmy6339]

I think I've just found the most enjoyable KZbin video ever. Thank you, sir. Thank you very much indeed.

[@anciel530]

i thought the Bullgaro Bill intro was done with the melotrone, you’re just impressive. And Beatles are just the best

[@matthewregalado9662]

It is with the mellotron

[@ShatzThe]

Great job! Thanks for showcasing all those great techniques, and how the Beatles put them to such good use!

[@rogeralleyne9257]

You are a very good teacher who pays attention to detail!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@rickk1826]

Ringo's drumming on Revolver, in particular, is one of my fav Ringo albums- also my fav Beatle album. Great job on the video and I love your Fender.

[@cidDraGonFly]

Dude....Rain...b side single, same sessions.

[@mraybeck]

It is amazing that The Beatles we're such innovators of pop/rock music and yet couldn't read music and had no background in music theory. Yet their music still amazes so many of us 50 years later...

[@nigeh5326]

Mraybeck no they couldn't but they did have natural musical ability and a determination to succeed combined with gig after gig to develop 😀✌🇬🇧

[@SRHMusic012]

Mraybeck They were true students of music, though, listening to and studying a wide range of music from the US and elsewhere for many years before "making it."

[@Appleholic1]

That is one thing that I have always taken notice of and I believe it is probably a factor in the creation of their sound. What I mean is that perhaps if they did know how to read music they may have been influenced in a less that unique way by something that may have steered then in a slightly different direction musically. Maybe. Maybe not. Just my own contemplation.

[@regolithia]

Paul was classically educated in music + he played piano.

[@bryanglaittli9336]

According to paul, he didnt read or write music.

[@threethymes]

This is an amazing analysis of the Beatles' techniques. I've bene listening to their songs all my life and I knew none of this. Gives me a whole new appreciation of their ingenuity, inventiveness and skill. Thank you.

[@brettneuberger6466]

Holy cow! This is such a great lesson! One could spend months incorporating all the stuff you’ve provided here. Thank you!

[@1984potionlover]

You made me tear up too when you were talking about free as a bird... great video :) I learned a lot! Thank you :)

[@noseconeprophets]

glad you mentioned "country" along with the double stop style ..

[@ggus8512]

One of those KZbin gold videos. Excellent! Thanks much!

[@eagle49]

50 year player here and I thought that was great. This old dog learned a few tricks. You must be a fabulous teacher. Thanks

[@Mr.Steve-O]

Great input here, being a massive Beatles fan this is fantastic !!

[@spindillio]

Tremendous video!! And you’re right, it seems like the Beatles don’t get enough credit as actual musicians - which is bizarre. They must have been real fans and students of music!!

[@scoobydoo4087]

They listened jazz, classical, R and B , Spanish and Indian music

[@dougnichols7698]

Far out dude, you can play and your love of music shows through creating a desire to work and get better. I have met so many snobs but you are not one and keep it very real and friendly. Well done!

[@wateustg]

Wow! This is the best video I watched in KZbin. Thanks for demonstrate these tricks!

[@jre617]

Great review. I'm not a guitarist, but I love this breakdown. Very articulate., Thanks.

[@TarcisioCGoes]

Love your videos about the Beatles and you play very well. A suggestion: on "I'll Be Back" when playing Am--G-- F, let the high E string free sounding. You did not let it sound on G! :) That's the real and magic sound of the song. Keep up the good work.

[@downwindjaxon]

Thanks! Tremendous demo of The Beatles’ 35 greatest guitar techniques. Gear. Fab. Not grotty at all. 😬 Your excellent demo has reminded me of a subtle, but oh-so-powerful moment near the end of Ticket to Ride that sums up the profound impact of the Beatles rhythm section, namely Sir Paul and Sir Richard (just plain old Paul and Ringo back then, but what the heck, its 2019 and we’re still talking about and studying them on KZbin, and going to their concerts). This masterful bit I’m talking about is the second time they pause after singing “She’s got a ticket to r-i-i-i-d-e (pause) She’s got a ticket to ride-and she don’t care.” That second time, very near the end of the song, when the whole band comes back in after the pause, Paul and Ringo are in ABSOLUTE LOCK STEP. BOOM! I’ve owned a copy of Ticket to Ride since I was 13 and only noticed this perfect unison moment after the second pause a few years ago. Noticed it first on headphones, then later in the car with bass and midrange turned up. It is one of the most solid punches in all of popular music to me, bass and drums come back right after the rest, boom! “She’s got a ticket to ride-and she don’t care.” I feel like I’m trying to describe a sunset and there are no words for it really, you just have to see it and experience the color and the feelings it stirs in you and then its gone. So-try listening to the second pause near the end of Ticket to Ride and hear the bass and drums re-enter. Complete rock mastery by 23-year old Paul and 25-year-old Ritchie (or Ringo. Or Sir Richard. Whatever.) I loved them then and love them now, as if they really are my older brothers, not just the music heroes of my youth. Long live The Beatles.

[@ridoimanta3471]

nice video! it's realize me and open my mind for how john and george not only syncronized the sounds but also gave a lot of harmonies with a lovely technique

[@donniemoder1466]

35 fast and furious. Over one a minute. Pretty amazing collection compiled and efficiently edited.

[@emmabradford0137]

satisfaction

[@robmiskell6656]

This guy is a very wise teacher of the guitar, and Beatles riffs...He makes me want to pick up the guitar again!

[@funguy4utube]

Most excellent ... and your playing is spot on ! You are a worthy disciple of the Masters !

[@Goose-gt1bd]

I really appreciate your videos and teaching method. I've been playing for 50+ years and I always learn something new. You don't dumb things down and you explain things in clear terms. And I'm lovin' that Jazzmaster!

[@WheresJeanninePacifica]

You put in words what I heard and did. Thank you for breaking it down. I gave been doing a Beatles singalong for 8 years. I do ALL the things you cover here but did not know I was DOING something. This explains their genius quite well. I always wonder how much came from who and where and how much George Martin contributed. I bet it was a lot but it was probably mostly The Lads

[@season4206]

ive been using the lennon g6 chord for almost the whole time ive played guitar without knowing its the lennon g6 chord. i didnt even know it was a thing until i watched this video. i was hoping i came up with something different but it comes as no surprise, the beatles did everything.

[@rpbmpn]

Lol it’s literally just strumming the open guitar stings quickly and hoping no one notices 😊

[@rockingpeach5901]

one of the most thorough videos I've ever seen. I love you.

[@donlunn792]

Excellent analysis of Beatles music. I can now listen to them and appreciate what they were doing.Great vid,thank you.

[@gallaghim]

That was pretty amazing. I've been listening to The Beatles all my life and play guitar, but I've never stopped to think how many technique's they used. Brilliant. I wonder does the And Your Bird Can Sing riff fall under any of these techniques? Absolutely love that riff.

[@beatlecristian]

Synchronized guitar.

[@elizabethingram9784]

Very interesting, your video gave me one great insights as to why I like Beatles songs so much. Little things in their songs perk up my ears. Such interesting music. I think what made their songs so fresh is their free-flow, modern, nonlinear ways of putting things together. I realized that George Martin gets a lot of credit for this, but after listening to so much of the individual music after the Beatles, it was their personalities coming through their music. Master craftsmen.

[@In_Set]

Outstanding video! And a good plug for the jazzmaster, as it sounds really great as well :)

[@d5u2ke]

What a great video! Tons of great info and entertaining!

[@ericwarncke]

I spent hours watching this video with my guitar, pausing it again and again. haha

[@obbor4]

THE most underrated part of The Beatles formula is John Lennon's choice and playing of chords. He really could "make a guitar speak." When The Fab Four hit the scene, most groups played three chords of the garden variety kind. The Beatles were like no other group that preceded them as their influences were from wherever they found them and whatever they threw together. There was no one out there creating The Beatles sound other than those boys, themselves. Even before the great George Martin joined into the fray they were like no other band.

[@johnchester5318]

...and then George Martin taught them about what they were instinctively doing & guided them, like a Svengali or just a loving father.

[@stoneyneff8555]

The Beatles were a made up put together band , and the chances that they wrote all their own songs is slim to none . The Beatles were a corporate band all the way . Not saying it wasn't great music ....but a whole team of musicians with music degrees wrote the Beatles songs .

[@dansmith7919]

Stoney Neff No. They were just so phenomenally fucking good, you can’t even fucking believe it!

[@grandpanonymousnonymous5834]

@@stoneyneff8555 Ahem. Horseshit.

[@bobtaylor170]

@@stoneyneff8555 , actually, they were written for them by musicians in the Soviet Union as part of a grand Communist plot to destroy the West. I thought EVERYONE knew that!

[@MusicalJeanAz]

That was great! Always loved the Beatles and playing some of their tunes on guitar and more recently on ukulele. George loved the ukulele too. You can tell just by playing even the simpler versions of their songs that they were most unique in their style.

[@1966425]

Thanks for a great video! As someone who's always appreciated the musical aspect of the Beatles this is a joy to watch and listen. Bravo!

[@pyrodeventer9875]

When you brought up triplet strumming i instantly knew which song you were going to bring up 😂

[@ilir96]

Awesome!! The Beatles are pretty underrated, when talking about guitar, in my opinion. Anyways, hope to see a Ritchie Blackmore greatest techniques next!

[@Johnbartheart]

Ilir Piliki Second!

[@utubehound69]

Yeah Ritchie said that learning guitar was The Hardest thing he ever done. He said playing gtr was foreign to him & he had to really practice hard it didn;t come naturally that blows "well I just don't have the talent" away. You gotta know you will play commit to do it I knew I was going to play gtr before I knew what a guitar was I wanted that Red White & Blue Acoustic Buck Owens played on Hee Haw as a child. I never got one tho I begged for one so I saved up for years to buy a Black Strat & Fender Amp Combo, while everyone was saying No you need to start on acoustic gtr. I said nope you can't play what I want to play on a acoustic. I ordered Doug Marks 1st 5 lessons on cassette tape w/a paper book of drawing's of fingerings….I learned the basics of Guitar a 160 chords in a hour Maj min & 7th's & the Boogie woogie thing in the 2nd hour I learned hammer ons pull offs trills pick scrapes Tapping Pentatonic scale…vol swells… in 2 hours it took years to get all together but I knew it & how to tune the guitar to it's self. Because I love guitar music.

[@ilir96]

Gelmir Curufin Exactly lol Let's be honest, I've seen a lot of guitar players talking about how much they love Led Zep, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath and other blues/rock/metal bands, but usually I don't hear any guitarist talking about the Beatles about their awesome guitar work. But who knows, maybe I'm just talking to the wrong people lol But I've honestly never heard anyone talk about Beatles' guitar riffs or solos, and I have never seen the Beatles in any guitar-based "best songs" list. I don't know,I might be dead wrong, but I feel like the Beatles don't get enough credit for their guitar work. But obviously I'm not talking about everyone in the world, because there surely are people like you and me, who understand how great the Beatles were on the guitar, but sadly, most people don't even realise that the Beatles actually were able to play guitar. And I just feel I have to tell this little story, I met a dude in a guitar store who was shredding on an Ibanez, and he was talking about his favourites, Petrucci, Vai, Satriani, Dimebag, all of them great guitar players of course. Then I took an acoustic guitar, and I said "I am a huge fan of the guys you mentioned, but lately I've gotten pretty deep into this kinda stuff" and I played Blackbird. He then said "Oh, that's easy but it sounds good. What was that by the way?" And I tell him it's Blackbird by the Beatles, and he goes "Oh wait, so the Beatles were able to play guitar like that?" I swear this really happened, I'm not inventing it! There, see what I mean? There are people who don't even know that the Beatles actually were able to play guitar, so that's why I feel they are very underrated, when talking about guitar skills.

[@paulroberts6820]

The Beatles are not underrated for anything including guitar. Sure there is no guitar god, but three of the band were great musicians who pushed the boundaries of guitar, especially for their time - especially their production techniques that everyone copied (Jimmy Page probably one of the earliest beneficiaries with his over-dependence on multi-tracking guitar parts). The problem with the Beatles today is they were the blueprint for 90% of pop (and rock obviously) today, so these things don't stand out, but you've got remember that they invented much of this stuff !

[@mikekeller225]

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[@MichaelMcCabeGuitarist]

Nicely done! Thanks for sharing your insights and talent!

[@axiomist1076]

Thank you! That was the nicest hour (I replayed many parts) Ive spent in a long time. I dont play, but I love learning how musicians get their sounds, especially the Beatles. Have you any plans to do the Stones?