The Beatles Uncommon Chords PLEASE PLEASE ME Album by Mike Pachelli

[@mickymillersson4376]

I was 16 in 1962 when I first saw the Beatles on tv. I recall saying to my younger brother that this band were going to be big. Their music was so different and now as a 74 year old hobby guitarist I understand why. I am now absolutely fascinated by these videos. Thanks Mike for not only showing me how the Beatles did what they did but also for bringing back the memories of my teens in the 60s from a completely new perspective.

[@saintgabbana187]

Man you’re lucky to have lived during the era of good music

[@AlanStransman]

I concur with everyone....There is no one like Mike....in a class by himself....

[@Hammerman48]

Really enjoyed that walk through Mike!

[@MPfrance]

Keith - Glad you enjoyed it

[@imdrrich]

Mike - you're a great teacher - thanks for explaining so clearly what I've heard all these years!

[@earlbroussard7907]

Thanks for your passion and love of this music

[@jamesdewolf5907]

I love watching your videos. Your genuine, humble appreciation for the greatness of the Beatles without any hint of being jaded whatsoever is refreshing. Keep up the great work.

[@MPfrance]

James DeWolf - Thanks. VERY kind of you to say!

[@66ebutu]

All that explains why Beatles songs, no matter how many times one listens to them, there are invariably new nuances, choirs, or even notes that I'd thought did not sound quite like that the previous time I've heard them before. It's great though, that you can explain these things with so much clarity and with such infectious enthusiasm. I love your videos and can listen to them over and over again. Thanks for giving so much.

[@Glicksman1]

These extraordinary chords and inner harmonies were what made the Bs so special. None of this happened by accident or chance. They were unusually curious and attentive to whatever was musically going on around them, what other bands were doing, what was on the records they liked, learning whatever sounded good to them, and incorporating it into their music. Being highly dedicated to it, they lived music virtually 24 hours every day for many years, and this continued right to their last recording. That they had special and unusual musical talents might not have yet occurred to them and was certainly not yet fully developed in 1963, however, by then they were already showing the promise of a magnificent musical future. Surely this was the quality that a serious, classically-trained musician like George Martin saw in them and made him want to produce their music. Thank you so much for taking the time to show us what was special about even these early, simple songs.

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

Lightning in a bottle. Never to happen again. Thank god it happened eh:)

[@MrSahansdal]

Good observation. He brought out so much in them!

[@robm9460]

How did you figure all this out Mike?

[@richardperreault1929]

As always, beautiful lesson. Perfect!

[@ultrajazz5335]

John, Paul, & George loved showing off how many chords they knew in their songs. Know one today uses as many chords in a single song as the Beatles did which I guess is what made their music so lasting. Watching your videos feels like I’m hanging out with an old friend. Love ya man.

[@markdinkel9006]

The most in depth song scrutinizer I've ever seen. Mike hats off to you brother

[@michaelbourke6143]

I’ve been playing songs of The Beatles on guitar for over 50 years and I learned something new on virtually every tune covered in this video. Thank you!!

[@albertotristanrodriguezamenedo]

ME TOO, THAT'S ALL I'VE GOT TO SAY.

[@albertotristanrodriguezamenedo]

THANKS A LOT.

[@tomchristie3199]

Enjoyed the highlighting of that vocal interval in Please Please Me. I feel like a lot of songwriters today are afraid of having any kind of 'clash' - here The Beatles are using one of the most dissonant intervals possible, but it works perfectly because of the brevity and the timbres of their voices. They really knew how to add just the right amount of 'sour' to enhance the overall sweetness

[@MPfrance]

Tom Christie - YES!!! I'm so pleased you understood what I was pointing out. Apparently many folks did not understand. And YES (again) you are SOOOOOOOO correct! That minor 2nd interval is WAY hard to pull off but John & Paul do it effortlessly. SUCH a tension and release to form (as you so eloquently said) the "overall sweetness."

[@Willriii]

@@MPfrance Paul holds the same note, so what John sings is basically a passing tone that creates tension and then resolves. There is an interview with Paul somewhere where he admits he realized that was a very novel harmony. I thank you for what you are doing Mike, not many people are scrutinizing the Beatles this closely , especially from a guitar voicing standpoint. Quite a while back, (I'm a long time subscriber) you inspired me to go back and watch all the live recordings, what's on KZbin anyway, and watch John's left hand very closely and figure out what is banjo, what is Chuck Berry. I think it would be fascinating if you analyzed these covers from a standpoint of this is the original, this is what the beatles made of it. You've already done half that video. On another topic altogether, Yes, there is quite an rambunctious debate on whether Ringo played drums on I feel fine, and who sang what, but you are the go to source on dissecting the guitar

[@rockabillyrevolution]

It is amazing how wonderfully creative the Beatles were. Loved this video.

[@urzathehappy72]

its easy to tell u have so much fun making these n playing the beatles. another great video

[@MPfrance]

Glad you like them!

[@donnsunderland2684]

A lot of fun and detail Mike -- makes the quarantine a little softer.

[@pkramerable]

You're quarantined? That's too bad you're sick.

[@PeasGraveny]

The entire UK is locked down We are only allowed to leave the house to buy groceries or walk our dogs. We are supposed to end this lockdown at the end of June, but I'm starting to wonder if we'll get our freedom back

[@kevinlaing8550]

Thanks for delving again and again into this never-ending source of enjoyment and fascination called the Beatles.

[@6nosis]

How much fun is this?!! Thank you for rekindling the ABSOLUTE GENIUS of The Beatles.

[@andrewpappas9311]

The fact that these young guys were using these advanced (for the time) chords in some of their earliest songs just shows the level of musicianship they had, which would only grow over the years to help them become one of the greatest rock bands in history

[@MPfrance]

Absolutely!

[@codex3048]

Your musicality is brilliant to watch. I wish we all had a music teacher like you.

[@akgeezer]

I turned 13 in 1964 and loved the Beatles music and began playing guitar. Being so young, it was so challenging leaning their music. No youtube lessons. Music store lesson teachers, for the most part, hadn't a clue. Music books were usually wrong and almost always in a simplified basic different key. We learned by moving the needle of the record player and repeating sections of songs trying to figure out what notes and chords they were playing. Of course, they were usually playing different voiceings of the same chords, which made it even harder to really get it right. I still play and appreciate someone that has taken the time to break down these songs to the individual guitar parts. Thanks Mike and keep them coming. PS, Mike I found a video with you accompanying Phil Keaggy playing The Wind and The Wheat. Very nice! Please tell Phil we would love to see him here in the Cincinnati, Ohio area again! Hope you come along, too!

[@albertotristanrodriguezamenedo]

I WAS BORN IN 1948 & LEARN THE MOST OF ENGLISH WITH THE BEATLES

[@oldrrocr]

It's amazing that I started playing in '64 (like millions of young boomers) but I never knew this magic until now... thanks!

[@alangriff1]

Love your dissection Mike ...you've got a great "ear" for The Beatles, And I agree the special chords to these songs are sublime.

[@MPfrance]

Thanks for listening

[@DesrochersBob]

Mike, you are amazing. As a Beatles fan for life and a novice guitar player, I always turn to your lessons. Enjoy the South of France!!!

[@PoppysGuitar]

Just amazing, no I mean your clip here. So relaxing to watch you break these chords and little Harrison runs down.

[@MPfrance]

Andrew - Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Pan3405]

Mike You make me sooo happy. I play for years and I am like a child again rediscovering the magic of these guys who came from another planet!!

[@wd8440]

For us musicians that are longtime Beatles devotees these lessons are the coolest and hippest videos that have ever appeared on youtube. And great explanations and breakdowns of each tune. The only problem sometimes is the guitar is so loud relative to your voice, hard to watch when loved ones are sleeping. But I look forward to each and everyone of these Beatle breakdowns so keep them coming. Woody

[@doodah111]

@W D Have you tried using a headset? 😂

[@sportsmediaamerica]

Headphones.

[@rdekemper]

🎧👍👍👍🎸

[@JasonUmbrellabird]

Discovered yr channel today after playing a few Beatles songs at a jam last Monday. OMG I remember hearing these songs when I was 4 years old in 66 when my 27 year old dad died in a building accident. He used to tape me singing them on 1/4 tape. It's in my blood now I'm nearly 62. Thanks so much, I play guitar, bass, banjo and mandolin. U have inspired me.

[@hectormonclova7563]

Thank you. It is from a time where their magic lied on subtle elements, that you dissect so beautifully... ❤️

[@MPfrance]

So true!

[@gregjohnson1079]

Mike I love it when you are cerebral! No apology necessary. Your explanation on this is excellent. Thank you! Bravo!

[@marksimpson2321]

Thanks Mike. Beautiful guitar. Fabulous sound. You bring each song to life with just a few immaculately played chords. Any Beatles or music or guitar fan is so lucky that you devote so much skill, time and, as ever warmth and enthusiam to explaining the beauty of these songs.

[@jayrocknurse5386]

You know that I've watched EVERY video that I can of yours. THIS VIDEO is far and away the greatest one. Thanks so much.

[@MPfrance]

Glad you liked it!

[@alienskinmusic]

I came for the Beatles but I stayed watching you have such a great time with these gorgeous songs from near 60 years ago. And you nail all the parts so well. It's nostalgic even though we are all here today reliving them being recreated by your good self from the south of France. Thank you!

[@beatlelennon9168]

I'm a fanatic beatles fan since 1984 and i listen to their songs since that time till this afternoon , and yet , you have added so much knowledge to me with your videos because you made me notice things that i've never did before. I salute you. 👍👍👍👍

[@accsceo]

Your explanations are gold. It is incredible how in apparently simple songs, we can find harmonic richness and creativity.

[@monovision566]

The knack the Beatles had for picking the right voicing--the perfect interval--for any given chord is something seldom discussed. Even players who get the chords right with their songs can fail to see the importance of which voicings are in use. There are a lot of ways to play each chord and a lot of ways to move between them. Whether a chord is open or based in a barre form dramatically affects the dynamic feel of attack, and the Beatles switch those options up where others would homogenize their approach to the closest set of voicings. The Beatles seem to magically gravitate to the best possible options every time. They choose the interval which puts the best possible note at the bottom/top, and which underscores a harmony with the vocals best. It's truly remarkable to a degree I think goes unappreciated.

[@MPfrance]

MONOVISION - Absolutley! You have a good ear for noticing that.

[@Vanguardsman]

Agreed. So many bar bands don't pay attention to this.

[@David-Gerard]

Love your studio in addition to your lessons

[@mayran5132]

Awesome!!! Been playing Beatles song for so long, i never thought that it was more complicated. Thanks for sharing

[@peterhattan5048]

well done. love the energy

[@johnthayersr9756]

I love the Beatles music!!! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@keithgeorge2541]

I got my first guitar and started several years of lessons at Canton Guitar School (Canton, OHIO) at age 8 in 1960. Heard "Love Me Do" and became and instant Beatles fan when it hit the US in April 1964 and formed a band with some school buddies. I was 12, the other 3 guys were 14 and 15. Played parties, sock hops and even made an appearance on the WEWS Cleveland Ohio Gene Carroll amateur competition show on Valentines Day 1965. We played "Walk, Don't Run" by the Ventures. We lost to the tap dancers!

[@srkicuk01]

My guitar playing is far lower... and I'm too old now to practice and learn. But, thanks to fab4 I menaged to compose many songs and with help of quality professional player my songs are there. You are definitively great coach, player and musician. Proud to be able to follow you. Cheers!

[@MikefromAlabama]

This great! The Beatles were very advanced guitarist without a doubt. Some try to belittle their abilities, there's nothing little about their abilities.

[@danmiau4206]

Thanks. This is such a good lesson in chords, songwriting and arrangement

[@MPfrance]

You're very welcome!

[@TheC4CD]

Having these together reveals the patterns and variations of style they used to explore ideas. It's a remarkable lesson in musical design thinking.

[@Zafirios]

Mike, I love your enthusiasm, and patience in explaining the great chord choices the Beatles made. Your videos are fun to watch.

[@MPfrance]

Thank you kindly!

[@TigerRogers0660]

Love it Mike!! There's beauty in these songs that was never explained until now!!

[@bobbarcus8310]

Love your stuff thanks so much I have wanted to play these songs for 55years

[@hepgeoff]

Always enjoy your videos! I share your passion for Beatles music.

[@MPfrance]

Much appreciated!

[@kzinful]

Greetings Mike, my mother was a Basque from Northern Spain and we would travel by train through southern France. I just wanted to shout out a very heartfelt Thank you!! for all of your videos, my favorite: I Am The Walrus. Peace, and Good Health

[@MPfrance]

You are welcome. “I am the walrus” is my all-time favorite Beatles song!

[@rossco289]

I started playing in the early 60s, three chords, we used our ears back then. A ten pound Pom arrived in our country, he was the Jazz Guitarist for the Joe Loss Orchestra from London, so from a dozen or so chords I used it just magnified, he is a reader I lug it, the man is now ninety years old we still jam together. Nice archtop you have there, I brought a 1963 335 Gibson back in 67 paid $450, still have it today. Thanks for the video

[@perousback1217]

Absolutely wonderful, your entusiasm shines like the sun, keep it up🎸

[@gigipigi7043]

Your love for The Beatles is so evident and beautiful. Your knowledge is very evident as well Mike. Thanks for sharing with us, fantastic video. As always!

[@meadowqueen8866]

So good and fascinating! Man, you have a FANTASTIC ear to be able to pick this stuff out and share with us!

[@MPfrance]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jacklawer6389]

Your the best and most knowledgeable on the beatles ever Thank you

[@jerryholder6999]

I really enjoy listening to your analyses of the Beatles song chords. You sharpen all the corners and tighten all up to make it sound so spot on --and that just makes me smile and say, "yeah dude! that's what I've been missing!" It's the realization that it's not about my skill so much as my chord selections that makes your videos so rewarding. But beyond all that, and perhaps just as important, your enthusiasm for it all is really inspiring. Thanks for your work.

[@maleake56]

The Beatles were constantly looking for unusual and unexpected chords. It's part of what makes them so special. Most others in popular music are content with hackneyed chord progressions, but not them. Those little touches and diversions into unexpected territory and tonal color make the listener lean forward with expectation. Thanks for detailing these early examples.

[@martyros1234567]

Brilliant analysis, thank you very much for you enthusiasm!

[@JerryD314]

Great job Mike and so interesting. I’ve been a Beatle freak since I was 10 and that was 57 years ago. The Beatles got me playing guitar at 10 in 1963. Been playing Beatle Tunes with my 2 Beatle freak brothers ever since. Your right, the Beatles were way ahead of themselves regarding chord shaping and voicing even if they did not understand it technically. I understand none of them read or wrote music or were trained in any music academy's I used to have all the gear Vox Royal Guardsman, Rickenbacker 360 then. I have a Rick 355 Limited Edition John Lennon signature (long scale) Also still have a mint Rick 620 Tom Petty type. You keep the Beatles alive and interesting for a new generation and that my man is Gods work. The greatest band of all time. If Geoge Martin was the 5th Beatle we may have to make you the 6th Beatle. Thanks Mike for all you do for music in general. Your a fantastic player and you have a great personality. Keep strumming my friend. How do you like living and working in France compared to the USA ? Jerry. PA-US@

[@rodmcdonough6111]

I appreciate how you analyze these songs... not the way your average listener would hear them. but the way listeners like you, me, and others who listen over and over to the various parts of the background instruments behind the vocals which have a life if their own, separately, without the vocals. It takes a patient listener to separate those parts out and do what you are doing and it is very refreshing, even with songs that are 50 years old. Right on bro!

[@aditigupta7401]

Mike you are great. 🙏🙏🙏 Respect & thank you from bottom of my heart ❤️❤️

[@sapelesteve]

Terrific video Mike! It's totally mind blowing that they were able to write the lyrics, come up with those chords, and sing those harmonies to those songs without any formal music lessons. Except for George who did take a few music classes in school. They were obviously great at playing by ear & learning to use progressions of chords to fit their voices. I think you call that musical genius. What's truly incredible is how their music changed over time & became so unreal. Anyway, hope that you are doing well & staying safe....

[@joesenior9139]

what a find! brilliant stuff, Mike, thank you

[@skintslots]

Love this album.My Mum had it in her collection and it was great to listen to all those tunes made a few years befor I was born in the same city as the Fab 4.

[@ronaldkavanagh7983]

Well done Mike, your aww inspired interpretation of the Beatles musicianship is exhilarating, and such a joy to listen to, as too is your knowledge of how their songs came into the domain. Many thanks 😊 Ronnie.

[@jamesdeagle]

You are great teacher and guitarist ... a protege for anyone but particularly the Beatles. James Deagle

[@ronfrey6639]

Mike loved the Beatles since child hood missed seeing them brother got to go I was too little but man thanks for showing this cause im soaking it up and singing again love this alot thank you...

[@Charleybones]

Thanks for going thru this Mike. It is very enjoyable to see other people who play guitar and appreciate the smallest details of the Beatles early songs that show how gifted and unique the fab 4 were even at the early stages of their recording careers.

[@richiewalker0114]

I'm a guitar player as well who started in the 60's and was always searching back then for these elusive Beatle chords. What kills me is how they put these together when they were only 19 and 20 yrs old!

[@AlSalerno1]

How great would it be to have Paul sit with Mike with their guitars and noodle around playing and discussing Beatle songs!!

[@jamesdrynan]

Christmas 1963, I got the " With the Beatles " album. I was thirteen. Right from the get-go of hearing " It Won't Be Long, " I was hooked. Like many others, I became a musician because of their influence. I was always amazed how two guitars, a bass and drums could sound so different from anything I'd heard before. You explain their voicings so well. Brilliant!

[@gerardwalsh5969]

Great video! Really good Michael! Thanks again

[@PeterStrachanMusic]

This guy is a great teacher..... Great

[@samscott54]

Good job buddy. Blessings on your new home. I lived in Holland for almost 2 years. Great memories

[@chrissavage1534]

I missed this one when it first was uploaded, but better late than never. Great stuff.

[@ItalianGuy2357]

Just recently discovered you and I'm glad I did. Your lessons have given me a better appreciation for how the beatles wrote and played their songs and taught me some weird fun chords to play with. Keep it up man!

[@MarcoGonzalez11]

what a great video!!! Thanks so much for sharing Mike!!! Blessings from Uruguay

[@MPfrance]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tick7146]

Mike, your instruction is amazing! Well done!

[@benharton1533]

WOW !! I really like the way you present your videos, sympa, with so much respect to the original versions... Bravo Mike , vous êtes vraiment génial !!!!!!

[@resslerartstudios]

You are the best Mike!

[@markmoscatello9461]

Mike your so great man. Such a humble great man here. Love it.

[@thomasbream3603]

Mike you blow my mind all over again after the Beatles did

[@royhughson9885]

Keep doing this for every album 👏

[@yearsbehind902]

Hi Mike - I'm absolutely loving these deep dives into the chordings! I'm sitting with my acoustic and playing along. Merci pour votre superbe travail!

[@MPfrance]

Glad you like them!

[@theatremad9797]

After seeing this video it takes me back to think what it would of been like in the studio recording the album. Can imagine just what George Martin and Co would have thought of the boys and what they were going to achieve. After breaking it down and listening to the chords and the way they were put together, it's no wonder the Beatles made their mark in the industry and also having the song writing ability to back it up.

[@arcam0789]

Hi Mike, thank you very much for showing us how refined and experienced musicians the fab four were, despite being very young! The years spent in Hamburg in contact with many musicians were precious to them! Greetings from Florence, Italy

[@joncar13jonny15]

One of my top 10 BEATLES songs ever. Man that’s a huge statement.( and hard to say) because they are all sooo good!!!! Thanks Mike you bring me and I’m sure many others a lot of pleasure with your renditions of their songs. You’re actually better than any Beatles cover band!!!!!!

[@kaiserislamtao]

I enjoyed your elaborate speech on The Beatles songs, and I salute you brother.

[@lorenzoandujo1012]

Thank you for the detailed explanation of the songs . You teach very well

[@lukeloop]

There should be a love button not a like button. Thanks Mike.

[@JerryD314]

As always Mike you bring a nostalgic smile to my old soul when you play any of the songs from the greatest band in history. I dig how you do a lot of your instruction on that sweet sounding L5 (I think). I’m with you too with our man Wes. Is funny how complex music can be like in a jazz mode and it takes a lot of study to get there. Then you have a group like the Beatles that were more simplistic at least in the early days but the music, vocal harmonies and just the whole groove worked so well. They were like jelly and peanut butter, they were so talented . It must have been like a dream to meet Paul. Now I’m sounding like a screaming 67 year old kid listening to Tell Me Why. One of my favorites in the HDN movie next to, If I Fell. Thank you Mike for all the joy you bring players of all ages. You are a kind man and an extremely talented musician. Best wishes on your new digs in the south of France. Sounds awful close to the French Riviera. Tuff life but I know you earned it the hard way. Enjoy it and have lots of fun doing what you love. Jerry from The South of PA, USA. Ha ha

[@MPfrance]

Gerald Doherty - Yes, it's a Gibson L5 Wes Montgomery. THE best guitar I own - by FAR!!! and yea - the Beatles were pop geniuses. It's that simple.

[@garyward9502]

Great in depth look into the beatles chord usage and style well done really enjoyed it!

[@cynthiadaw131]

Lennon had a unique way of playing guitar. Even the greats cant get it like him. That's why they were good. Lennon plays it so effortlessly. He had a natural ability to even has off timing with songs like I'm only sleeping. It's just amazing. Were still learning these chores even today.

[@bobdenmore]

Love it, Mike! Your enthusiasm is so infectious, I dragged out my vinyl copy of Please Please Me and played it from start to finish. I think the title track is my favourite - surely one of the first displays on ‘power chords’? Just so much fun to play along to on guitar.

[@glorioskiola]

Fantastic video, Mike. Thanks much!

[@stevensquires4993]

Everything was very very cool your the Man!!!!

[@hmroa3056]

Great background history for us Beatles fans. Thank you

[@frankbarr1101]

Very pleasantly informative as usual. Love to learn more about my lifelong favourite band. Such a creative band even from the start. Amazing stuff.

[@jackdemolay3545]

Mike who has more joy then you playing and teaching Beatles??!! Such an understanding of their evolution as the Greatest rock band! I always learn something Why they got that fabulous sound in I saw her standing there! And that John Lennon playing in Chains, is that the same thing John does in Kansas City in the bye bye part?? I thought that was it but you showed John did it back then. And in Do you want to know a secret a song he wrote for George John plays the Ebm on the 3rd fret which is how John played the Ddm the opening chord of If I fell Only you would figure this Out! You and your tremendous musicality You are a real delight and I have seen every u-tube video you have done And loved them all The End Video and Don't let me down tutorials are some of the best Beatles ever made!

[@jamesvalentimfaria]

WTF gorgeous guitar Mr. Pachelli you've got! what a tone!

[@westfield90]

Excellent. Really enjoyed this video. Didn’t want it to end. Such gorgeous chords on so many great songs. I really loved Ask Me Why