The Beatles - Day Tripper LESSON by Mike Pachelli

[@Berniewahlbrinck]

Let's not overlook this: Mike plays the iconic riff on bass and simultaneously sings, which is definitely no mean feat!

[@MPfrance]

@Bernie - Thanks for noticing that. It took me a while to get it right!

[@mrcarloselche248]

I just wanted to say the same thing. Even Paul had to think about it for a moment when his band proposed to do this one.

[@mrcarloselche248]

As always a very neat and accurate job Mike! Thanks! I would love it though if you also taught us the bass lines

[@paulnicholls3377]

And left-handed!

[@jerrykoger6356]

Great job Mike! I've been waiting for Daytripper. I thought I played George just right, but as usual you find the little notes & riffs that George does and only dogs and Mike Pachelli can hear! And you're sure he used the Strat? I've seen others say it was the Casino or even the Tennessean. But you DO have the right sound, soooo....winner goes to Mike P!

[@bbbart77]

Mike , you are the best at breaking down these iconic songs. Thanks for all you do.

[@marksimpson2321]

Mike Pachelli must be one of the very best KZbinra at breaking down the guitar tracks ! Fabulous quailty presented in his inimitable style! Ty! ❤😂🎉😊❤😂

[@RantGrumps]

It's 4am--haven't slept yet--and I'm here with my guitar out

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

5:00 am for me.

[@PeterNJStafford]

Thanks, Mike…forever grateful for these videos…a fabulous tribute to the originals!

[@MPfrance]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bradpedellvids]

Awesome as always Mike. Lennon’s unique rhythm style makes the song drive and thrive. Genius chord progressions along with how he brings out individual notes and sounds. Plus his strumming style is so distinct which to me is superior compared with other players and groups of that era. He was such a force. You help us notice and reinforce our respect for John Lennon as an innovator on the guitar. Thanks as always Mike!

[@MPfrance]

@brad - You are SO right! Lennon was world's apart from other rock/pop rhythm guitar players of the time.

[@bradpedellvids]

@@MPfrance Yes indeed. Thanks again for enlightening me. I wouldn’t have been able to notice this by myself. Grateful to you for your hard work.

[@RobRudman]

Hi Mike , How about a Paul McCartney song- maybe wanderlust.

[@COBBETT1215]

That was brilliant!!! The soundalike was a bloody marvellous cover in it's own right. Your wonderful unselfish musicianship illuminates the Beatles own unique, musicianship. Thank you so much.

[@MPfrance]

Thank you kindly!

[@phylliscanning7664]

If it weren't enough that you give us all the guitar parts down to the most minute details like when someone does NOT play a particular chord or string in a chord, but then we get to watch your soundalike performances, which are a pure JOY for me to watch. I have to watch several times, because I'm so interested in all the different parts. Thank you!

[@davebowman6497]

Oh-boy, oh-boy, oh-boy! Mike has a new one out! Every time you break dow one of my many favourite Beatles songs, some things (and often a lot of things) are revealed that I haven't grasped for the last 50+ years. It still amazes me how some sounds are actually put together by their parts. In this case the solo/bridge - which I've always enjoyed immensely, but now have another level of insight into. And those pick-aparts never "destroy" anything. They only add to the value. Thank you, Mike!

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

John's exact part has been a lifelong mystery for me. It's SO cool! Thanks for this!

[@ziblot1235]

Great job Mike. Thanx brother. We Can Work it out, is next of course. Im 74 now but Im gonna do your whole thing. Started playing in 65, but life caught up with me. I had a garage band. Made pocket money. But if I just stay with you, do a song a day, Il be educated!

[@MPfrance]

You can do it!

[@westfield90]

I’ve always loved John guitar sound and strumming on this and you’ve captured it perfectly.

[@andrewpappas9311]

The first Beatles riff I learned as a kid and still one of my absolute favourites to play, definitely one of the best guitar riffs ever

[@danielrockmyer949]

Thanks Mike! A great Fav! Strat played by George! Always Loved It! 🎸🎼💥

[@Rawbtube]

I stunned by how close the main riff guitar's tone matches the original recording. Like, it's shocking. Very impressive. Thank you for yet another (typically) thorough and helpful examination, Mike.

[@MPfrance]

@Raw - Thanks, I appreciate your ability to hear the similarity of tone. I spent a LOT of time experimenting with different guitars, mic placements, various pre-amps and compressors to find that sweet tone spot.

[@jimpepper1]

one of the coolest songs of all time! Love the breakdown of Johns part! And i agree singing and playing this is crazy hard.

[@karimba45]

Mike. This was the song that got stated on my guitar journey. What an absolute joy to see you play this together piece by piece. BRAVO ❤

[@sapelesteve]

Mike, your breakdown and performance of these Beatles songs is always spot on and amazing to watch! Thanks so much for keeping their music alive and well. Hope that all is well in France! 👍👍👏👏

[@rickalexanderguitar]

Fantastic video Mike! Loved the re-creation at the end. Great point about how well the guitar parts mesh and drive it along. The bridge is especially good.

[@robertcrowe1269]

Your respect for the group and the instruments is exceptional.

[@Berniewahlbrinck]

Wow - one of the greatest riffs ever - and songs - thank you!!

[@julian65886]

The breakdown of the guitar parts during the middle/solo was majestic! Many people overlook the ascending B scale riff. You are the best on You Tube!

[@DrTBD-pg1qz]

Well done Mike. Bring on Strawberry Fields - love your cover!

[@MusicMotivator]

You are the archeologist of guitar parts!! SO great!

[@bobbyjonkey13]

Your Best vocal on a Beatles song.. in my band (68- 76) I played lead and sang it too... it takes a lot of practice, it then afterwards it comes natural if ? You were a Beatles music freak as I was .. LOL!! Great as always Mike!!!!

[@listairgin]

Brilliant lesson complete with a fantastic explanation of the original recording in detail. Thank you so much Mike. 🌌🌅🌠👌🏻

[@MPfrance]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@listairgin]

@@MPfrance 🌠🌅👌🏻

[@ciarraibuzz]

Hello Mike! I don't know much about the guitar, but for some nutty reason I enjoy your videos. Maybe it is simply how much I enjoy these Beatles songs. Not alone, but together with your explanations it is so, so good. And your sound alike at end is outasight. Pleasure. What a talent you have.

[@hagar2167]

You get this so right. I've seen many try to show how to play this and they get it wrong. I'm no guitar player but I know what I hear and your right on. Always. Just great.

[@MinezaFender]

This is just BRILLIANT, Mike. You have great musicianship, and the soundalike recording is superb.

[@MPfrance]

Many thanks!

[@jamesdean7294]

Excellent lesson and one of my favorite songs. This single was a turning point in my life. Thanks!

[@ralphwest8156]

FANTASTIC Mike so well researched and performed.

[@erikhack8099]

An iconic riff, an iconic song by an iconic band, but also an iconic way to explain and teach the guitar parts, and an iconic sound-like...Mike thanks for this really great work....

[@alexleyva3751]

Marvelous, impressive and brilliant. I played the look-alike over and over on my sound system, and it’s just so amazing.

[@MPfrance]

@alex - I'm humbled by your very kind words. Thank you!

[@kenschachsieck1357]

This was great! I had no clue about John's rhythm part..thanks Mike.

[@keyscook]

Really enjoy your "Sound Alikes" - Great work on all the parts. Thank you & Cheers from Seattle! 🍻

[@1114gabby]

Such detailed and nuanced lessons. I appreciate all the effort you put into this. If I want to learn a Beatles song I go to Mike.

[@bajorekjon]

Wow you actually give the historical context of the song, amazing. I'm definitely subscribing

[@MPfrance]

@baj - Great. Welcome aboard! And yeah - if ya wanna play something accurately - it helps to know its backstory.

[@bajorekjon]

@@MPfrance Thanks. I can't wait to watch more of your videos👍

[@josephschwartz2180]

I always thought Paul did the 2nd half of the solo. Love John’s jangly rhythm part! Thanks for a great lesson!

[@chipcavallo7287]

Well Done, as usual!!!! Totally enjoyable and educational...

[@kirbyg9495]

Mike, I'm not surprised the algorithms are going after your sound-alikes and especially this one. They just keep getting better and this is the best one yet. I too am blown away by your combined bass/singing skills, but also the rawness of your lead vocals and the feel of the drumming. As always, your lesson has given me a deeper appreciation of a much beloved song. Although it's the lessons that have made me a longtime loyal fan of yours, I will miss those sound-alikes if you should drop them. Thanks again, Mike, for another magical trip inside the music.

[@kareemettouney265]

Mike , thank you so much for your amazing videos where you teach every part of the great Beatles music and give us the back stories .. your contribution to music and music history is un quantifiable. Your playing and singing is magical…thank you so much 🙏🙏🔥

[@oao8227]

Great video. I thought usually in beginning of videos you discuss what amps were used and stuff? Great tone on that main riff. Sounds close to record. Awesome

[@88Nunya]

One of my favorites from the first time I heard it long ago, Thanks Mike I 've been looking forward to this one, and great lesson and performance as usual.

[@MPfrance]

Thanks for listening

[@steveconklin2264]

Another excellent job Mike, you really invest the time, resources and your talent as a musician to make these productions in a class of their own! Thanks

[@toddmiller508]

Mike, these videos are a true labor of love. Thank you!

[@richiewalker0114]

Damn! 👏👏👏👏👏You even nailed the bridge harmonies. Wow.

[@pbsteamatspeed7683]

Great sound, great video. Best cover of this song I've ever heard.

[@Cbcw76]

For most of my life, when the opening riff is played, audiences go wonderfully crazy. I'm rather cheered that John's rhythm work followed his great work on I CALL YOUR NAME and YOU CAN'T DO THAT.

[@Cbcw76]

Mike, in your playing career, when did you learn this song? Was this one of the catchiest Beatles' songs you heard, and how influential was this song compared to other songs were learned?

[@Cbcw76]

BernieW's earlier commented about the great bass playing. Yes. And I find your drum work is yet another integral part that drives this song forward in power-mode. There are so many previous songs that I think of as "Every Beatle Is Integral" and DAY TRIPPER is one more, but maybe I think of it first in that list. How could that be done without Ringo's opening power-up run and all the other - even the tamborine work is all-but-required for bands.

[@MPfrance]

@Cbcw - I learned it in December of 1965 when it was first released in the USA. It was QUITE an impressive feat to be able to play it back then. I got my sister her first date 'cuz I made a deal with a boy she liked that if I taught him the main riff - he'd ask her out - True story!!

[@Cbcw76]

@@MPfrance And she's forgiven you? Er, at least let you LIVE?!! ha ha... I'd love to hear a personal anecdoate about your learning and/or playing experience with each song. Our band has 4 veteran musicians that are virtual jukeboxes. Plus we've got 300-400 own compositions for any setting. But I'm a relative baby in this stuff, but I am always blown away when our band decides "This audiene is now tired and dull - let's crank 'er up with ___" some standard opening riff. And watching the excitement spread like fire. Or occasional shockwaves as they are concussed awake again. I love seeing that audience reaction. I'd love to hear a performance-tale or goofs and re-learning experiences about any of these songs.

[@SirSneakerPimp]

@@MPfrance Mike, I would not have guessed that you are the age you state! I’d never put you a day over 40! I guess playing Beatle songs keeps you young. And that is a cool story about your sister.

[@TheWevano]

I learn something new with every video you post!

[@trawlertrash9515]

Awsome lesson mate,great work You explain things very well Cheers 🍻

[@mvp019]

Thanks for showing me I have been playing this solo incorrectly for years! ;-p Outstanding work - as always.

[@JESSICABell-l6b]

Mike is all the Beatles at once, or am I definitely Tripping ❤😂🎉

[@uschimyers]

Let’s hope they won’t take this down and we'll have to wait again! But it shows how great a musician Mike is!

[@ciarraibuzz]

I got the 45 with the two songs for Xmas, 1965. So did my lil sis along with a small record player. We got it all early to help us get through the death of our mother.

[@skywardpictures]

Very nice; one of the first our 6th grade garage band learned in 1976....you killed it Mike❤!

[@jackdemolay3545]

The F#7 reminds me of “I got a whole lot of things to tell her when I get home’’ As usual Mike a great job teaching this song from the back story to Ringo’s drumming! YOU ARE TALENTED AND GIFTED MUSICIAN AND A GREAT GUY!!!

[@jamesgarmirian8869]

Great Mike: been back playing the guitar for three years now and just ran into you.

[@jeffcole2860]

thanks so much for making this video!! and all the many others. I have been watching you for years. what you do is fantastique!

[@Steven66b]

Wow! Your breakdowns are high quality. Optimal cool and One Man Tribute Band at the end is great and should go on tour.

[@guitarandbeyondplus]

Excellent and ever so meticulous Mike. Thanks.

[@hugechimp]

LOVE...Always Great, Mike..TY..

[@dazsaxon7967]

Great video and tone on guitar with excellent vocal harmonies Mike. 👌☝️👏👏👍

[@MPfrance]

Many thanks!

[@martyros1234567]

Great story and brilliant rendition as always - thank you!!

[@MPfrance]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jackyzahretsem9693]

Mike, You are excellent, I think this version is the same fantastic like oryginal. I fell real living soul off the song.Thanks Jacek

[@bobmarkee6859]

Love it Mike. No one does the Beatles as good as you!

[@MPfrance]

@bob - Thanks, but really - prolly no one is boneheaded enuff to spend two entire weeks recording a 3 minute song. lol

[@SirSneakerPimp]

@@MPfrance Mike, Your dedication to making sure the songs are expertly done, is the reason you have legions of fans. You are always note for note perfect. And you play EVERY instrument. This channel is the only one I use to learn The Beatles. Mike, what you provide for us is FABulous. Thank You.

[@homemovies751]

God, I just love your videos 😊

[@paulnicholls3377]

Fantastic Mike. Even though this is a guitar tutorial i really enjoyed the sound/mix you get on the drums!

[@MPfrance]

@paul - Nice of you to notice - thanks! I take a LOT of time on the drum sound.

[@ericleon6482]

One of the most iconic Beatles riffs, if not THE best. Thank you Mike for bringing so much fun and enthusiasm to your lessons, always sensational. Thanks again!!

[@MPfrance]

My pleasure!

[@rotanal9563]

Here it's another example of Mike Pachelli at his very best, thanks so much for such a stimulating chart! As regards vocals, maybe it should be noticed that though the song is John's, the first line of each verse is shouted by Paul, perhaps simply because John could not sing that high?

[@MPfrance]

@rotanal - Thanks - very kind words indeed. And I think they just instinctively knew who's voice should go where to propel the song along.

[@coleccionartestore2949]

Great job, Mike. Thank's.

[@MPfrance]

You bet

[@TheEndemicOrchestra]

Excellent analysis as always and well played. 🎯

[@luthravin4774]

Even McCartney says it’s his hardest bass line to sing over!! Way to go Big Mike!! Nailed it

[@rager-69]

The guitar riff was the first thing I learned to play on guitar. I was shopping for my first guitar in 1987 and the salesman taught it to me. It was on a Korean made Squier Strat, but I didn't know George played Strat on this song (or any Beatles song) until a couple of years ago. I still have that Srat - my favorite guitar because it's so easy to play on.

[@Hammerman48]

Great lesson Mike!

[@douglasparise3986]

I've played this 10 thousand times wrong great job Mike thanks

[@anthonycolantuono8783]

Bravo, Mike!!! 😊

[@rhoydotp]

great breakdown and I enjoyed the sing alike very very much!

[@MPfrance]

Awesome, thank you!

[@1heybulldog]

Excellent Mike!

[@johnstanley6681]

So great Mike

[@carlotomass119]

Great lesson Mike thank you

[@MPfrance]

Very welcome

[@felipetamayozepeda387]

Maravilloso, thanks!!!🎉

[@louisleppard]

Great lesson. I've always admired John's guitar part but like a lot of their early songs I just wish the dial was turned up a little higher so we could hear it more in the mix.

[@Arielarecords]

Amazing, Mike! Thank you so much!

[@BobSperber]

Perfect as ever.

[@1rwjwith]

Fantastic as always! I never realized Lennon was doing the rhythm like that in that position….you really get Maximum Rick 325 on this. He really worked it kind of Stones- ish .That Riff.! I hear the “Watch Your Step” influence on I Feel Fine but not on this one. I wonder If George refined it? Lennon’s primitive R&B style on Rhythm really drives it ,then that fantastic riff..I actually relate the influence more to Orbisons “Pretty Woman”..it is unique though…a good mashup can be done of those two songs..Day Tripper and Pretty Woman..I have done it! Thanks.

[@gmg5396]

Awesome video Mike!

[@MrOlegBoldyrev]

Especially one man Beatles so much pleasure!

[@erict1917]

Fabulous. Superb vocals.

[@MPfrance]

Thank you kindly!

[@gdholmfirth]

Nailed it! Until I bought an electronic tuner I tuned my guitar by playing along with the opening riff of this.

[@WillyPDX94]

Great job as always. ✌❤

[@wookieezzz2551]

Hey Mike, thanks for providing the charts and tabs in your videos now! I'm keen to buy a few charts and tabs for some of the older lessons to help support the channel and I find reading notation more comfortable. However, watching your vidoes has definitely improved my ear 10 fold

[@paulking283]

Great video, Mike. Especially you becomes a lefty when playing bass !

[@joshwmusic6838]

Ahhh! What a classic! Thanks Mike😃

[@dannyspencer6304]

Excellent as always!

[@davidcleminson5319]

Brilliant as always...

[@stephenstrang590]

The fun facts cut was a nice touch

[@dashmagic6211]

That’s a good one. Cheers again.

[@nilse7793]

wauw! flabbergasting good stuff!

[@ron1ndon]

Was just watching season 8, episode 10 of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Saw a familiar face on the HOA board! Awesome!

[@ОлегЗимогляд-з9п]

Thank you, Mike!