The Beatles - I Saw Her Standing There LESSON by Mike Pachelli

[@jrfrondelli2023]

Many guitarists either don't understand, or cannot fully appreciate how John's choice of instrument, The Rickenbacker 325, strung with Pyramid flatwound strings, was SO instrumental (pun partially intended) in how the Beatles SOUNDED. The guitar had a short scale, a vibrato tailpiece, and was semi-hollow. It made for a short, almost banjo-like decay, which worked perfectly for John's oftentimes staccato and/or syncopated rhythm parts. In itself, it lent a pulse to the music. If you were to take a quick triplet rhythm e.g. "All My Loving", and play it on a Telecaster with regular roundwound strings, the individual notes would run over each other. John's Skiffle roots may have had a lot to do with this. Anyway, it's a HUGE factor. Nice work! 🙂

[@georgecase188]

As a guitarist, I really appreciate Mike's easygoing enthusiasm when he shows these parts. Some YT instrumental lessons are pretty stiff, where the instructor dictates the notes and chords as they've been exactly memorized, but Mike seems to be really feeling out the music himself as he plays. It's like casually jamming with a friend, who just happens to have great equipment and who can play the tunes with perfect accuracy. Great fun, great job.

[@drivinsouth651]

Mike is fucking awesome, dudes! Absolutely, fabulous rockin`! & instruction!

[@stewartsnape1231]

This man is an encyclopedia on the Beatles along with excellent covers and instruction of their music

[@mrblank-zh1xy]

He's a machine.

[@chriswarren1618]

Yep, so clear you dont need any paper transcripts

[@theblytonian3906]

Knowledge, skill, experience and a love for the music which has never waned. My favourite Beatles tutorials.

[@milestrotter6844]

Mike to Beatles fans who are also guitarists your lessons are the like Crack. And not to mention the accuracy and enthusiasm. Seriously Mike please never stop these lessons are greatly appreciate. I'm in a Beatles Tribute band and these videos really help.

[@martinreynals]

Mike, you are the best teacher ever and a true Beatles' fan

[@MPfrance]

Martin - thanks!

[@johndunn4182]

Remember..... McCartney was 19 when he wrote this and other classics. That's real talent.

[@allenf.5907]

Probably just 20 but still a young man and creating and playing a rocker that still stands.

[@Vintagephe]

He was in fact 19!

[@alfching2499]

He was 19 you know what I mean

[@PotatoChips1223]

And she was just 17

[@pallen49]

@@PotatoChips1223 'hardly a beauty queen ' lol

[@jackmcdouglas4126]

I wonder how Mike can pick up all the parts of these songs so spotlessly and how long it may take. This guy certainly has very privileged years and great amount of talent.

[@Firetuna1]

I guess you meant to right ;-) "privileged ears"? Yes, it is truly amazing, MIke's ability. Envy!

[@ronniechilds2002]

Not only that, he does it for FREE! You can tell he has a Beatles obsession, like I do (minus his talent). I'm sure that drives him to share this magical music.

[@erwanmaugeri]

0:00 Intro 0:13 Greetings/Backstory 4:13 John’s Part 13:04 George’s Part 20:13 George’s Solo 23:19 The “sound-alike” 26:19 Outro

[@johnbeatle7234]

Hi Mike great lesson in 1963 the beatles played this song at the Azena ballroom in Sheffield England, Peter Stringfellow booked them at a cost of only £85 for the gig my auntie and my uncle went and said it was fantastic the ballroom is now a small supermarket every time I drive passed the building it makes me smile

[@homemovies751]

Oh my. Literally the best tutorial(s) for Beatle tunes on the Internet.

[@naromecuas8635]

By far....and there are lots of them...

[@chriswarren1618]

I must agree, this guy just makes me want to grab the Guitar and play these songs. So gifted!

[@ziblot1235]

1963! I was 13 years old! Mike you have got to be the biggest Beatlemaniacof all time. Really appreciate your videos and the side "patter". I thought I knew a lot!

[@909One92]

Mike is amazing. Again - for 60 years I thought I was playing it well. Now I can! Thanks Mike - be well.

[@MPfrance]

Rock on!

[@boksteve]

Love how you explain the nuances of the studio recordings for each part! For an untrained musician, it makes learning these classics so much more accessible. Thanks!

[@MPfrance]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RobRudman]

Why did you move to France Mike ? Climate Did you receive any formal music education?

[@josephapplegarth]

Mike Pachelli is an outstanding musician. Perfection all the way. Amazing.

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

I don't know why this song is so often referred to as a potboiler, it's as good a rock & roll tune as they ever did! Another great job by the Pachelli brothers!!

[@WJWinstonOficial]

Great teacher with deep Beatle music enthusiastic knowledge.

[@BrianBonacci]

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, this would be it. Just a perfect song.

[@timjbolchoz]

As much as I love his lessons, I come here to listen to his stories of the Beatles. He is as informed as any Beatle biographer.

[@petermitchell5458]

so true!

[@scottamichie]

Yes. He’s obviously well read, this from Mark Lewisohns’ definitive Beatles bio, Tune In: Vol 1, 1940-1962 (pub in 2013). It’s some 1,700+ pages!! A must read for Beatles fanatics.

[@mrblank-zh1xy]

More so because he can communicate the feel of the songs, he can really put you in their shoes.

[@michaeloberly6129]

The lessons are absolutely amazing, but it's just a joy to spend time with Mike via his videos. Just the happiness and glee that he radiates.

[@bradprather6749]

'63...wow, I was eight. Thanks again for wonderful memories.

[@josemeda4592]

I was almost born then.

[@grahamfolkerd2071]

Mike's lessons are fascinating and superbly presented. Very highly appreciated, thanks.

[@MPfrance]

Glad you like them!

[@bongocharm1332]

This is the single most generous, helpful, authentic, know-the-song-before-it's-over guitar lesson in the history of moving image photography. I know a few scales, open and bar chords, but that's it. Mike is the guitar teacher you wish they had at the guitar store when you were twelve. I actually know a song now. And it's one of my top 5 all-time. How about that?

[@alanscott.online]

Hey Mike, I'm 75 and remember following them as they travelled around the UK in the early 60s. There has never been anything like them either before or since...Magic Video, Thanks for sharing.

[@MPfrance]

Very cool!

[@jst601]

Never tire of BEATLES songs & breaking them down, especially with all the historical tid-bits added. Keep this coming. YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!

[@kdpaul6151]

You're really great !! I never realized how great a lead guitarist George was until I saw you explaining and showing how and what he played. I love how you appreciate George's playing so much and explaining it. Thanks for all you do!!

[@MPfrance]

Rock on!

[@DrMorpheus]

Your enthusiasm for these iconic guitar parts and care in teaching them makes it so much fun. Thanks beyond words for saving us countless hours of listening to the recordings to pick out the parts and THEN having to learn them. You are the best.

[@MPfrance]

Rock on!

[@woodshome11]

Great lesson, George sure came up with some catchy solos.

[@dannymarz2568]

JOHN LENNON was VERY under rated in rock history for his guitar playing! He was one of THE BEST non lead guitar players of all time! His sense of beat & meter was always spot on either on electric or acoustic.His chord choices are very melodic & inventive!The Beatle records were simple, yet COMPLEX at the same time, alot of stuff going on on dem Beatle records! And when I've seen even some of the better fake Beatle bands recreate those early Beatle singles, they struggle to get his basic guitar playing just so!

[@eddieconnor8864]

I was lucky enough to be a child of the 60s in Liverpool, never saw the beatles but did see Rory Storm and the Hurricanes and many other liverpool bands at the Iron Door many times. Great lesson, 75 learning to play guitar 🎸. Heard this song so many times now I can play it.

[@jeffrytrefry2469]

Thank you Mike! All of my life I have been perplexed about "I Saw Her Standing There, wondering about its musical precedent. There seemed to be nothing to compare it to in the Beatles catalogue, especially with it being written so early in their existence. I think it is their "hardest" song in their whole catalogue, and to me it is the ultimate early example of the genius of the Beatles, master alchemists at play, and in the same breath, giving the ultimate shout out to the Yeats, Keats, Shaw, Byron etc. Legacy's etc. Now I Can Hear what you "broke down.". Meet The Beatles is the "KING.". All the "secrets" are in there begging to be unearthed as you are doing, and we're not even talking about "I Want To Hold Your Hand " yet! True Genius!

[@ACafe-qj5eq]

I appreciate the way you teach which indeed requires a lot of patience. Good job.

[@bobobrien8968]

Phenomenal. I can’t do those chords justice but men are you fun to watch. I could listen to their music every day, all day long.

[@rozbcoz]

Can't believe how sloppy I've been playing this song all this time. Just never bothered grasping more than enough to fake my way through it. A lot more going on. Thanks, Mike - good lesson.

[@TheCheermeister]

Wow! Lifetime Beagles fan since 1964. Mike totally understands these songs and recreate them masterfully. Trying to adapt on my mandolin and they Really help!

[@neathletics2439]

How does Mike do it? Brilliant breakdowns & lessons on how to play these classics??? And then think of the geniuses who wrote the original parts all those years ago. Makes me appreciate the Beatles’ music even more!!!

[@ww3lstep]

I'm impressed with Mike's ability to sort out the guitar parts in the recordings, particularly John's parts, which when I listen with headphones aren't always easy to pick out of the mix...

[@westfield90]

I really have to give it to you Mike. I had never before heard John’s rhythm like that with those intro notes before the chord. So I went back through my bootleg collection and had multiple outtakes of the song and sure enough it’s exactly as you show. On one outtake you can clearly hear him practicing that before the song starts. The level of detail and accuracy in your videos is beyond reproach. Thank you.

[@naromecuas8635]

You are the man Mike....not only the great playing but the stories as well and all the datails..thanks....

[@MPfrance]

I appreciate that!

[@VoxMax-dl3yx]

George's part always drove me crazy. Well done. Congratulations. Great talent and passion. One of the fastest Beatles songs .

[@guitarhole]

I was a teen in the 80's and wrote The Beatles off . Now I know everything after them , while some of it is good , is just an immitation of them . The Beatles are perhaps the only real deal .

[@johnzaccardi526]

Love the history of the song Mike gives us.

[@daitosf5537]

Love the beatles lessons mike. Keep them coming!

[@MPfrance]

More to come!

[@Zain-xg4kn]

@@MPfrance I could nt find hey jude

[@Jdizzle6969]

@@MPfrance yes plz! I love everything you do!

[@ronroyer1888]

Mike… you’re wonderful in a unique way! You always break down that’s Special Sauce that makes everything so Beatle-y! Really gives the songs that certain feeling.

[@jackmcdouglas4126]

This song is really a classic, it really got off their seats and onto de dancing floor. Elvis said that he loved that song. Everybody did a great job on this song, but I was impressed by George's lead and Paul's bass line.

[@kenschachsieck1357]

Mike Bravo, you demystify these songs I've been trying to figure out for 50 plus years. Thanks, keep it up!

[@MPfrance]

Thanks for listening

[@alansimpson8962]

Finnally somebody who explained the rhythm perfectly nice job mike number 1 Beatles expert on you tube

[@jelau4851]

I was 15 when this came out, we went crazy abaout it, thanks Mike for putting this so detailed, you,re an Ace

[@MrSkywunder]

I feel like I just witnessed a forensic reconstruction of the perfect crime. You covered everything the origin of the song, lyrics borrowed riffs. Thoroughly entertaining and educational. And the end of putting everything together…well it was perfect!!! Thank you for this excellent presentation and lesson.

[@phil36135]

dang you nailed it man, Ive been playing this for a good while and now you"ve showed me the missing parts.I cant wait to try some of these licks with the band. Thanks Mike awesome guitar playing.

[@SS-wr4gh]

Great teacher with an awesome voice n clear instructions.

[@gregcollins3404]

I never get tired of this classic.

[@COBBETT1215]

Your love of the music shines through and your presentation is so warm and good humoured. Under your guidance and analysis my appreciation of the Beatle's skill and musicianship has gone through the roof. Many thanks!

[@kathypiazza7228]

I was 5 but a cousin I idolized was 17 when this song came out in Canada. I think that’s why after all these decades & great songs this is still my favourite. Seriously my heart beats faster, even now just listening to your rehashing the story behind the song.

[@scottmoyer1357]

Thanks for doing all the research and homework on the Beatle folklore and bringing it into these lessons. I was in a band in April of 1963 in Hong Kong BCC doing the entire Please Please Me Parlophone Mono album and playing drums. I learned all their songs on guitar as well studying all their parts and I appreciate your dedication toward defining all of them so precisely. Glad you placed Paul's C Bass note on the A minor chord as, I play it as a C Major and sometimes C7 which adds a nice "Blues" touch in the song. We are all blessed that The Beatles gave us such a wealth of cool music to play ,huh?!!

[@jamestowell2499]

Hi Mike, I really enjoy your insights, tutorials and renditions of these popular sixties songs. You really give comprehensive information as to the chords, notes and playing styles of each individual guitar player. I was privileged to have grown up with the sixties music and was 14 years old when my parents bought me my first guitar, an Ibanez guitar in 1963. I bought myself a 12 string Angelica in 1970. I still have both guitars. I really wish your KZbin videos were around during that time. I never really could play very well. Only managed a a few basic chords. Your presentations are expertly done. Many thanks.

[@WhaleBluePRS]

23:23 for the end of video play-along. Helps a guy with his algorithm if you practice along with his fantastic play-alongs over and over again.

[@dotkennedy7443]

I have been playing this song since my 2nd band in the early '80s. Always an audience fav.

[@ianbuchanan3996]

Many thanks for such a great passionate explanation of the main parts and what a great play through at the end - what a vibe!!!

[@dominasas2448]

Tankyou Mike for all excelence ,from Barcelona Spain I love this song ,♥️♥️♥️

[@gioknows]

One of my all time favorite Beatles songs. Thank you so much. Cheers from Ottawa, Canada.

[@TheTwangKings]

Deceptively simple tune... but not all that simple. There's a lot of syncopation going on, and the lead bits are tricky. Then the solo itself... it's a thing of beauty. Maybe the greatest rock and roll number of all time. Thank you for teaching it!

[@Zonydeep]

Beatles guitar skills highly under rated

[@Hiwaystar396]

Awesome Mike, Wish you were around when I was a Kid! I'm 65 now & finally learning the songs I've loved for Yrs.! Cheers from Canada!

[@MPfrance]

Tom Anthony - I was definitely "around when (you) was a Kid!" Prolly just lived in different cities. :-)

[@sysmith9910]

Thanks Mike. Another well presented, detailed, easy to follow lesson. I've heard many cover's bands perform this song over the years, & none ever captured the groove and & intricacies of this deceptively simple song.

[@TotalSinging]

John sometimes slides the E7 up to A7 at the 10th fret instead of switching to the bar chord. You can see him do this on the Swedish TV 63 appearance.

[@MPfrance]

Total Singing Dojo - I've said in MANY of my lessons that George and John played things differently live. What I demonstrate in my lessons is exactly what they played on the records.

[@jeffperkins7646]

@@MPfrance Great point, and AWESOME lesson! Speaking of "live" variations, on that Swedish "Drop In" performance, and in one of the BCC performances of this song, it sounds like John almost doubles Paul's bass line at times - maybe to accommodate for George's amp being too quiet, or maybe just to keep it interesting for him? Just another example of how talented and versatile of a "rhythmer" John was.

[@judwatkins9478]

Mike, You're the best! Your analysis of these Beatles masterpieces tops anything on the Internet. You deserve your own place in the "hall of fame," along with the rock gods.

[@kendrinkard1921]

Imagine watching your videos as a beginner intermediate player.I don't think I'll pass the history quiz,either.

[@patbrennan6572]

Paul went to a C major on base while John and George went to A minor and it sounded great so they left it that way. Genius.

[@geoffroots8095]

Awesome. Never seen anyone with such an encyclopedia like knowledge of the construction of the Beatles songs. I started playing guitar when I saw the boys doing love me do on a kids program on the telly. 1962 I think. UK. Wish I had then the insight you are providing. Well I have now. Thank you. Keep them coming.

[@MPfrance]

Geoff - Thanks a lot for the kudos - I appreciate it!

[@marksimpson2321]

Fantastic! Possibly my fave Beatles song done by my fave Beatles guitar teacher!

[@GaryAppledale]

Hey Mike, seventeen isn't underage in the UK - the age of consent is sixteen here so I'm thinking probably not an innuendo thing. The depth and detail of your knowledge, by the way, is astonishing!

[@2011littlejohn1]

It was still an innuendo it meant she was available.

[@nath9233]

It's still inuendo

[@petesampras9613]

It wasn't unusual and even it was expected back in the 1950s and 60s to get married when you were 16. So not like today but yeah...

[@localbod]

I agree , it's not related to being underaged. It's just an innuendo about how pretty etc... 17 / 18 year olds are.

[@tiswas]

Mike, your knowledge is extensive and thoroughly entertaining 👍

[@donwhite5129]

Your historical facts on the origins of their songs are just as fascinating as your super accurate deconstruction of their music. I can't get enough of it!

[@JUNGELMAN2012]

Wow, now that's what i call a teacher! I love it.

[@sylvainpaquette6485]

Well explained, Mike! Beatles are the greatest.

[@hstdriver6616]

Spot on Mike, another great tutorial. I love your passion for what you're explaining. George's fills on the verses have always eluded me so this helps alot 👍

[@2JohnnyBerk]

Thank you Mike Pachelli for giving such a detail, accurate and clear lesson on how to play these Beatles’ songs.

[@anitapalmer271]

Mike, if you're not already somehow, an 'Official, Certified Specially Qualified' 'Beatle-ologist' , you've certainly got my vote for the consensus, anytime. Your accurate analysis and observations of the Beatles timeless music is outstanding, and much appreciated. The stories associated with this song are amazing to hear, mostly for the first time, after so many years. Thanks!

[@sapelesteve]

Well Mike you nailed yet another fantastic Beatles tune! How those four lads from Liverpool knew how to do all of that way back then is still beyond my level of understanding. Thanks for keeping the real music alive & well. Hope that you are staying safe in France! 👍😉

[@charlieread]

Great lesson as always, Mike. I was working on this tune with a student before the pandemic shut us down! We're doing the rhythms and leads, working mostly by ear and from TABs. Your information is professionally presented and well broken-down so it can be easily followed. And thanks also for the other info about dates, etc. that is always enjoyable to us Beatles fanatics. :)

[@G1951-w1y]

60 years later and the classic song still being dissected.

[@antoniosantorini9355]

I've been playing this wrong for the past 35 years.. you have a great ear Michael and Thanks !

[@erix777]

What a great lesson! So fun and interesting it is a pleasure to relearn the song over again from scratch. And those who are lucky enough to learn it from here couldn't ask for a better way.

[@emersonward6996]

Mike you are an internet treasure. Love these videos and your enthusiasm.

[@ScarletBuzzard]

I think this is the best Beatle tutorial I’ve come across on KZbin. I don’t need to add anything more to what George Case pointed out in his comment below.

[@garychambers5850]

Wow, I wish they had KZbin back in the late 70's early 80's. Your perfect for learning Beatle Songs! Back in the day I had to listen to the songs over & over, and over to pick out the leads. You know them all and might I say.. PERFECT just like the records. I still watch & learn! Thank Mike! 🎸🚶🏿‍♂️🚶🏿‍♂️🚶🏿‍♂️🚶🏿‍♂️

[@boguszasmann6844]

M Pachelli great respect, excellent lessons

[@bassplayer0148]

I love how you teach..your little laugh means alot, I feel the same way about George's playing..

[@bkhawaii]

Love this song brother! Paul's bass line is super fun to play! Another favorite is I'll Be Back! (:

[@stevenunger3736]

Hi mike....i like ur videos & watch them alot....what's interesting about it is u seem to know alot of details about like paul was dating rory's sister and she 17 at the time...so paul might have got that for the song....they finished the song at paul's house on forthlin rd....u know all the dates that songs we're recorded....that"s neat....steve (drummer) from upstate n.y....

[@andrewpappas9311]

Without a doubt, it still amazes me that he's singing while playing that and it's definitely one of my favourite bass lines from McCartney

[@scottamichie]

Paul’s walking (rocking) bass line-a difficult thing to play as you’re singing the lead melody!!

[@jimmaier1573]

A true Beatles expert, I love the details. Your awesome 👏 dude!!

[@1rwjwith]

The key lick that really gives it that Beatle sound for this tune is that E7th voicing George plays. A lot of bands don’t get that when they cover it. Also I think this is one of George’s longest solos on a song till probably 1968 or so, the only other one I can think of is the solo on She’s a Woman that is this long. It is also one where he really gets some blues feel into the solo, that AND Rock A Billy! The two guitars from John and George here are rivaling the Stones for that early R&B feel. Just my observations. Fantastic job as always in breaking this down, thank you!

[@xxnonstopdancingxx]

The “you know what I mean” line was covered in a bbc radio interview with John that I don’t have anymore (it was on cassette). It had two elements to it. 1 - Paul’s original line was twee and clunky and John wanted something more direct. 2 - It alluded to availability. When they played to youth audiences having a 17 year old in the room.. “like maybe an older sister, meant there was a girl we could.. talk to, if you know what I mean”

[@ivanashley7875]

Mike, remember the Beatles were British, therefor a 17 year old girl is and was not underage. I expect the words just fitted, although I get the connotation. Really enjoy listening to you sing and play. Many thanks

[@timgordon4995]

Thanks Mike! You really allowed me to understand the complexity of this song. I've been Listening to it since 1964 and for the first time I really understand the brilliance of this masterpiece!

[@walter7449]

pachelli #1 for beatles songs

[@joeshmoe7789]

I'm not musically inclined, so at times it's tough to follow, but after listening to the notes over and over, then seeing the 2 guitars together, WOW, FANTASTIC! ....and you look like you're having fun! Thank You

[@rickprice2519]

Mike AMAZING|||||" like I told you before I m 71 been playing this song since I first got ahold of Meet the Beatles. and your exactness is like adding all the right spices to a great recipe!!!

[@paulsimmons5726]

This song feels as R&R as anything by Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, or Elvis. Every version I've ever heard by the Beatles or Paul Mccartney just stops traffic! Pure electricity on a disc! Thanks for sharing the lesson and all the background tips and info. Take care and be well!

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

Exactly!!

[@miguelangelfernandezgonzal5722]

Nicely done Mr. Pachelli! Thank you very much for your teachings !!!

[@tribblebooth1224]

Superb, absolutely superb.

[@chapmanfx8104]

Fantastic break down thanks 🙏🏼

[@michaelchappell6570]

Hi Mike, I have just watched your lesson for this Fab song from The Beatles which I now have to learn as I am in a Band. It's seem fairly complex guitar work and we recently lost our Rhythm guitarist due to illness so I have to sing the song and Play Rhythm so I can play the Solo, I was thinking of Looping the Rhythm part and just play the Solo. Your Lesson is the best I have come across and I will certainly visit your website for the Tab of the Solo. Thks from Downunder in Oz.

[@dennisanthonyp8930]

So great video to watch. He didn’t just want us to learn to play this song, but also learn the story of the song. 🙌