The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night LESSON by Mike Pachelli

[@martynspooner5822]

And here again Mr Pachelli doing what he does better than anyone, if you are a guitar player and Beatle fan this is the guy you have to check out.

[@RandolphMank-hx2rl]

Watching them live at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto in Aug 1965, the crowd went from electric to hysterical when they heard that first chord. Didn't hear much after that. Thanks for showing us how it's done.

[@paulnicholls3377]

I saw Paul McCartney in concert in Sydney this year - he opened with this song - no spoken intro - the band just hit that opening chord and the place went off. Thanks for doing this Mike!

[@shaenebuffster]

Saw him in Newcastle earlier in that week and I remember someone said Paul hadn’t changed his opening on the Tour as he opened with Cant Buy Me Love Had to see our Beatles Legend again so went to Accor to see Paul on the Saturday night in Sydney and Lo and behold that famous opening chord starts another exceptional night with our beloved Paul playing his brother John’s A Hard Days Night as his opening song Unforgettable as always THANKYOU Mike Pachelli for showing us mere mortals how our beloved Beatles created music history creating and performing these timeless songs that will forever be played Across the Universe for all eternity BEATLES4EVA So here we go again …Fadd9 It’s been a Hard Days Night…..

[@NickT1023]

It’s been 60 years that I’ve waited for the answer to the eight wonder of the world, one of life’s great mysteries! The opening chord to “A Hard Day’s Night”! Thank you for this Mike! My life is now complete!

[@caseyeisenman]

This man is a gift for Beatles fans and musicians! I love the Beatles but only learned about 40 songs through the years for my band. I love this shit!!!!

[@jeffj318]

The 5th Beatle does it again. Thank you, Mike, for bringing The Beatles music and how to accurately play it to the masses. 👏👍😊

[@andrewpappas9311]

This was one of the first songs I learned to play on guitar back when I was younger and one of my go-tos whenever I try out a 12-string at my local guitar store, such an absolute classic that's easy for everyone to check out (I also always learned the opening chord as a G7sus4 since that's what The Beatles chord book I've had since I had since I was about 13 or so (which has already started to fall apart after 12 years of constant use lol) says it is). Also on a side note, I just got to play Twist & Shout at my cousin's wedding last night (Her now-husband was the one who invited me to play it) and I used Mike's lesson to refresh myself of the lead parts that George Harrison did and it was a lot of fun, nobody knew I was going to be playing so I'm incredibly happy that I got to help make their special night a lot more memorable

[@delayedpilot]

You're truly one of the greats Mike. Appreciate the effort you put into these very much!

[@MPfrance]

I appreciate that!

[@Merseyrock]

Sixty-year old song, still sounds new! Great tutorial.

[@carldutro7336]

Just brilliant.....! Great job........ It amazes me what those young twenty year olds did..!! Simply amazing ! Thanks Mike

[@NDFlyFisher]

These lessons are always so fascinating. I love all the info on the songs history and breaking down each part.

[@COBBETT1215]

My God Mike. The real 5th Beatle in my humble opinion. That was a real tour de force that was thoroughly worthy of one of their very finest records. Thank you so much.

[@細井邦生]

I am glad to see you again.

[@lewisgreen1633]

That acoustic guitar sounds absolutely beautiful Mike..

[@sashamoghilla2919]

Well done Mike! This is the first time in my life when I watch the proper playing of my favourite song ever. Thanks a lot!

[@bradpedellvids]

Mike, another masterful job demonstrating the interplay of Lennon’s artful strumming syncopation on his acoustic with young Harrison’s tasty 12 string prowess. This time, though, YOUR vocal chops really stand out while singing McCartney’s part on the bridge. WOW! His vocal range is so wide and high and you nailed it during your sound-alike. Congrats! How many Ricolas did you need after recording that? 😂. Great job teaching everyone this iconic song. And thank you!

[@andychan5720]

Thank you Dr. Pachelli.......for your wonderful lesson........take good care ......all the best!

[@beckylarson6274]

Mike!! You are amazing! I love the Ringo cymbal swish. You are so talented. Your hard work comes through.

[@gfar4964]

Superb work

[@sapelesteve]

Yet another fantastic rendition of a classic Beatles tune Mike. I just noticed that you played the Bass lefty just like Paul, very impressive! Thanks for keeping their music alive and well. 👍👍

[@mikewilson9349]

He didn’t play lefty. He flipped the picture around. Good touch though.

[@mikesanders1863]

Great job, Mike. This is when music was music.

[@jake105]

Wow! That was really great Mike. 🤗

[@MPfrance]

Thanks so much!

[@vzshadow1]

As always, great job. Thanks!

[@guitarandbeyondplus]

Mike what great ears you have !!! Great job now I have to relearn it.

[@johnstanley6681]

Thank you again Mike

[@rogerjane1350]

FANTASTIC JOB, Mike‼️ I just decided when I start my channel seriously I will NEVER do any Beatles lesson - you’re the BEST 💪💪👏👏👏

[@erict1917]

Brilliant.

[@tomm9155]

Thanks for the back story. Never knew Lester's role in the beginning and end of the song. His instincts were good. I don't play guitar but appreciate the songs in new ways after watching your lessons. Cheers.

[@aceopinions]

Great lesson Mike on one of my favorite Beatle songs! Although I am not a musician myself, you lay this out so well that I have received such a great education and understanding from this and ALL your videos on how they are put together! Many thanks!, Tom

[@jimfesta8981]

If we only had your website back in the 1960s it sure would have made learning Beatle songs so much easier.

[@robinmoore3618]

WOW Mike. I always thought the opening cord was G minor7 +11. I wrong I was . Thanks Mike that was great.

[@johnwilson7809]

Don't feel bad. There are so many notes in that opening chord, pretty much everyone played it wrong for a long time.

[@jakeredshade]

Excellent run-down sir Mike!

[@user-kt6qh7lp5c]

Excellent as usual

[@MPfrance]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rzh3443]

I remember crowding into the local movie theater to see the HDN movie a “few” decades ago! So much screaming by the young ladies it was hard to hear the dialogue and the music notes. Always hear that opening chord to the title song.

[@BerlindaAnderson-q5n]

Good job again Mr.. very in depth too❤😂🎉

[@khyung8]

GREAT ! ❤

[@nige-g]

Looking good and sounding good. ❤

[@TR4Ajim]

Nice job as always Mike! How about a video on “I’m Happy Just to Dance with You”? I’ve always loved John’s rhythm work on that song.👍

[@MPfrance]

@TR4 - I agree that the guitar on that song is cool but I can't get past the banal silliness of that song and the droll way George sings. Certainly couldn't stomach spending two weeks recreating it. Sorry...

[@patindaytona]

Another song that changed history

[@catmando7262]

The soundalikes are so good I'm surprised Apple aren't trying to get a copyright strike against you.

[@MPfrance]

@cat - there's no need for them to do that - they already take the lion's share of the $$ earned. They love me!

[@willianbillig]

Great video Mike keep up the good work

[@mightyal100]

Whenever I think I know a song I watch this guy and realise I didn’t know it at all!

[@dexrus7659]

Mike 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@JoeCooper-b4t]

There was so many cool things going on to make this song a magical barn burner, from the iconic opening chord layering, the harmony vocals on the bridge, the 12 string rhythm and lead guitar line, but maybe the wildest thing was the rollicking bongo track, lol!

[@davidcox8945]

Brilliant!…thank you

[@luckygambitz6082]

Please do “Don’t Bother Me” next. It is my favorite and I’d love to see a precise breakdown along with the history and fun facts you always share. Thanks.

[@johnwilson7809]

Please don't make requests like that. Just enjoy what Mike did. Jeez.

[@2011littlejohn1]

George played the solo at half speed!? No wonder it took me ages to get it right as I was playing too many notes until I figured out it was a hammer on. At the time it came out I was in London and the film promotion in Piccadilly was something else.

[@robertoburioni7467]

Great! Thanks!

[@Berniewahlbrinck]

Fantastic as always! By the way, I noticed in one of the b/w live performances here on YT that George plays the solo somewhere in the upper fret regions ...

[@johnwilson7809]

Probably because it was too hard to play live on the low strings.

[@howardkwellerm.d.510]

Bravo👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻!!! I need a Rick 12 string !!!!

[@wmg1958]

Excellent! I still have trouble getting the solo up to speed. I studied classical guitar so it isn’t due to lack of discipline or knowing how to build speed, it just seems elusive. Any words of wisdom?

[@MPfrance]

@wmg - Like EVERYTHING you want to learn - first practice it VERY slowly with a metronome and then increase the tempo slightly ONLY when you can do it perfectly at the first VERY slow tempo. Rinse & repeat 'til you can do it up to speed.

[@bobfennell3717]

Excellent analysis and performance as ever Mike. Thank you. One question: do you know how George performed the solo live, given he would have had little technological back-up in those days?

[@MPfrance]

@bob - Thanks - George played the solo fine live. Not exactly as it is on the record (like I explain) but he did fine.

[@shadowsoflife000]

Hi, Mike. I doubt you remember me, but I worked as an “intern” for you at WTMV/TV-32 in Tampa in 1989. It was just a couple of weeks in the summer. During the hiring interview, we talked about The Monkees (which TV-32 was running back-to back), and, of course, The Beatles. I had been a fan of your late-night video/comedy/music show since you started it in Lakeland, in…’85? ‘86? Once they built WTMV a shiny, new studio out in front of East Lake Square Mall, I knew I had to apply! A few of my friends from high school remembered your show, and we’ve seen (and swapped links to) your Beatles tutorials online for a while now. I also saw you were working with Gibson a few years ago, which I’ll bet was pretty cool. Anyway…I really had no point with this, other than to say “H!, Mike!”. And having done that, I’ll yield the floor to the…gentleman from Bartow and the…cows he brought with him into the meeting…. Steve

[@gdog2815]

The song credit on this based on George's amazing guitar work which seemed to be improvised, might more aptly be "Lennon/Harrison?"

[@chuckpoore]

I'm not sure why this thought hit me while watching the video, but it just occurred to me that two of their most iconic songs are anchored around a single epic chord. The opening chord in this case, and then the last chord in Day in the Life. I know it doesn't mean anything, it just seemed like an odd symmetry that knowing their personalities, I could almost believe was deliberate.

[@Rockmyer]

Freaking Great Mike! 💥🎼🎸

[@mvp019]

I wish I could do thumb over for that first chord. I can't even get 1 string covered, let alone 2.

[@garybratton7756]

Hey Mike, great tutorial video as always. Thank you! Have you thought about reversing the string setup on that HB to be heavy string first? I think the Rickenbacker nut for models with the wider neck would probably fit without too much drama, flip the saddles, and you’re good to go! I was seriously thinking about doing just that, but Rickenbacker has their hooks in me and I think I’m going to try a 1993plus. I know the HB would do the job but wouldn’t scratch the itch long term. :)

[@MPfrance]

@gary - Thanks for the kudos. But NO - even when I owned Rik 12's I re-strung them octave string first. I always thought Rik's were half-assed strung. For me - OF COURSE I want to hear the octave string first when I strum down. The antithesis always seemed ridiculous to me!

[@AndyHess-jy6vx]

Question: Could you do a short video on how George played this live - Example "Live At The Hollywood Bowl" album?

[@R3TR0R4V3]

😎

[@josevictordiogo4174]

♥

[@JGmedia18]

That 12 string gives the exact sound and the mystery to me of that double speed part busted. No wonder I struggle trying to play along on my strat!😂

[@Berniewahlbrinck]

Same here!!

[@tpxrp6244]

The band was amazing as we know, however George takes these songs to levels they would've never been. Would be cool to see your 1 guitar take trying to blend both guitars together, and how hard to sing while doing that? BTW, The Beatles songbook isnt transcribed like this, or maybe it is and I gotta get better. Thanks Mike

[@sheistcoff]

Vocals sound better than ever, especially Pauly's part! Been doing vocal exercises, saw Dr Robert? Or perhaps you followed John’s remedy on ‘Twist and Shout’ and sucked on a couple more Zubes, had a bit of a gargle with milk and away you sang? Cheerz

[@apace003]

Nice job with this. I wish George's part was brought out a little more in the original recording. It sounds buried.

[@mirandak3273]

Mike? Is it possible you lived in Bellingham, WA in the early 1990s and we were acquainted?

[@MPfrance]

@miranda - Nope. Not the slightest chance what-so-ever.

[@mirandak3273]

@@MPfranceWell, the guy I appreciated from 30 years ago was named Mike, was a musician, and impressed me. So my confusing you with him is a compliment. (To him too.) But anyway, you’ve now gotten a new fan in me. I love your lessons and your sound-alikes!

[@shuichihiyama697]

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[@shuichihiyama697]

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[@worldsgreatestride]

Nothing wrong with that voice! Is this the first lesson since the loss of your voice?

[@MPfrance]

@worlds - Thanks and yes. Laryngitis doesn't cause any permanent damage.

[@RaphaelCervera]

If you were older you could have gone in for one of them

[@user-kt6qh7lp5c]

Sacrilegious to say, but I'm usually not a fan of G Martin either making himself a featured player or using the "wind up piano" gimmick...in this case likely because of his lack of confidence or patience in Harrison's abilities. The same gimmick is IMO the only thing that makes me cringe on In My Life. Short of bringing in a horn player or whatever, let the guys in the band play their instruments. Stay in your lane sort of thing.

[@MPfrance]

@user-kt - I totally agree with you!

[@carlotomass119]

Mike brilliant as usual thank you Everett thought of making a Beatles songbook ? I’m loads of people would buy it or even a music /guitar theory book ?

[@MPfrance]

Thanks, and yes, I already have a guitar music theory book out -published in 1983 called “Modal mastery for guitar improvisation” available online

[@carlotomass119]

@@MPfrance thanks Mike I’ll have a look again great work

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

🌴🌴 < < < NUMERAL UNO > > > 🌴🌴

[@tomasringstrom9380]

Have you made a video on "I me mine" ? Btw love your channel

[@johnwilson7809]

Stop making requests. Just enjoy the lesson Mike gives you. Jeez.