The Beatles Uncommon Chords WITH THE BEATLES album by Mike Pachelli

[@sombra1111]

Nice video! It's not just the fact that they were kids in their twenties, but they were kids in their 20's who had no idea what they were doing. It was pure instinct. That's what's so impressive to me. If they could watch this video back then, they would be like "oh, so that's what we're doing? Interesting" lol

[@whiskersb5296]

Dude, you live in the south of France and teach people to play Beatles music on guitar? You are winning at life.

[@paramita_holistic_therapy]

Indeed, the perfect life style !

[@mopunchstudio9289]

completely winning.

[@MPfrance]

Whiskers B, Mincir avec mon coach & Mo Punch Studio - For the record - I worked my ASS off (and still do) for over 50+ years to get here! Been my childhood dream to live on the French Riviera. My dad was a janitor. We grew up pretty poor. I didn't "win" anything. I'm living proof that if you're willing to put in the work - you can obtain nearly anything you desire.

[@mopunchstudio9289]

@@MPfrance hey bud we're not attacking you, you deserve it, you're doing it right and we wish you the best. Fantastic and much props ;-)

[@paramita_holistic_therapy]

@@MPfrance hey Mike, I'm also from a poor family and I did experienced that if you do work hard at something you can get unexpected results. That's how I succeeded to get hired in Guillaume Tell a top recording studio in Paris where I met great artists, musicians and producers like Michel Legrand, Maria Carey, The Rolling Stones or Nile Rodgers. So many magic moments !

[@promerops]

On this particular album, George's contribution is highly significant. Lennon and McCartney provided the super-models (the songs) and George was the designer who dressed them to realise their true excellence.

[@JJ-rn1uvujumpijump]

@promerops nicely put...

[@brianberry5970]

You're still the best Beatles teacher. There are many Beatles tribute bands that could improve greatly by watching your lessons.

[@jodit9932]

I really respect people that still listen to the beatles. Todays music will never match the oldies. Great video as always sir

[@MPfrance]

Jodi99 - Thank you kindly

[@jean-marieboucherit4716]

It’s not a question of listening to the oldies as you say. It’s a question of knowing what was the best music of the second half of the XX th century.

[@david8157]

There is great music in every generation you just have to find it.

[@brunohistoriayletras]

You're right dude, we don´t need crappy stuff like taylor swift, beyonce, my chemical romance, bruno mars, jay z or garbage like that, we need more rock.

[@JBorda]

Music after 2000 is soulless

[@SeadartVSG]

In interviews I've heard both George and Paul saying they liked sitting around and figuring out "naughty chords" to spice up their songs. I think I learned all of my diminished and augmented chords from learning Beatles tunes.

[@rickprice2519]

Hey mike, Im 71 from New Orleans and remember breaking this album down with my cousin back in i guess 1963. glad to see that we were about half right!!!!!!!

[@franchesca8032]

woah that's pretty cool. how many hours did that take you guys?

[@DezTheMacedonian]

how cool Rick

[@filr6465]

When i first heard The Beatles, i knew there was something special about their sound. Everything they played seemed to be new...like they were inventing their own brand of music!

[@nuboyhere]

Hello, Fil. "When I first heard the Beatles I knew there was something special about their sound" Your words remind me of my own experience on hearing the Beatles for the first time. It was "I wanna hold your hand", right from the 1st chord, playing on a valvular radio in my bedroom. It was a shock of beautiful sounds. What impressed me most was the audacity of the bass player using the bridge pickup throughout the entire song. Thank you for your comment, 'cos I can subscribe every one of your words. No doubt we had very similar feelings at the moment.

[@jettramel]

Basically its what they did, kind of like how U2 didn't know how to play & got in a garage & made up their own style, not to equate the two but your right about the Beatles.

[@ejcoppini]

Yes, it is exactly what I felt about Beatles sound. Something special on every song and on every album. That special touch that makes the song sound different,

[@nealixd.3011]

I hear you. It may sound tame now, but back in 1964 Please Please Me just seemed to explode off that record in a fresh and powerful way that sounded so different from anything else I had ever heard to date.

[@simonworman7898]

Like the rest of the World's youth it made me reach for a guitar,they brought me rock+roll + being 12 when they hit,I had little of the late 50's stuff.

[@jerrymammoser9857]

Jesus, Mike, you’re right on, so right about their collective genius. Those chords are what stuck home and gave their tunes depth and meaning, acutally. They hit me in the gut. And I play drums. Nice to see someone who really “gets it”.

[@HarryCollins99]

It's always a pleasure hanging out with you! Thanks for all you provide. Really appreciate it!

[@Philtration]

It is nice to see and hear someone else get geeked by the little twists the Beatles had in their songs that would seem insignificant when explained but is pure genius when you hear them. It gave them their whole sound and it makes you sit in the car for another couple of minutes until the last note of the song is played.

[@TigerRogers0660]

So many people who are casual Beatles fans rate their later stuff as far superior - because the lyrics to the early songs were simple (some called them childish). Many people put "With The Beatles" at the bottom of the list because of this. But the fact is the musicality in a lot of those early songs was pure brilliance!! A lot of the stuff pre "Revolver" needs a closer examination, as Mike Pachelli has done here. Well done Mike - the internet needs more people like you!!!! Tiger.

[@foljs5858]

" because the lyrics to the early songs were simple" Well, the music wasn't that great either and the production was rudimentary...

[@MrGiorgioud]

“With the Beatles” was a masterful album within the panorama of early ‘60s pop music, and very innovative. Every album was a step-up from the matrix of the previous one, except maybe “Beatles for sale”, because it was made in trying circumstances with little original material to speak of. Everyone mention “Rubber soul” as the album of the change, but to me “Help!” Is already there: “Yesterday”, a song of its kind, the Bob Dylanesque rumination of “You’ ve got to hide your love away”, the heaviness of “Ticket to ride” (Lennon, with a bit of exaggeration, called it “proto-metal”, but we understand what he means), the skiffle-bluegrass “I’ve just seen a face”, “The night before” and its syncopated electric piano, I could go on an on.....

[@darensweeney5925]

I love it when people say the Beatles' early stuff was "simple." I always want to respond, "Wow, you know nothing about music, do you?'

[@epipick]

A lot of the early stuff was wrongly transcribed onto sheet music albums by people who weren't guitar players.

[@alexandermatwick5405]

Not bad from some Liverpublians.

[@hotwireman49]

I started playing guitar at 12. I don't even want to know how many years ago that was but it was way before KZbin. Most of my skills were learned by ear except for what I learned out of music books because that's what they had back then. I never could play a Beatles song and I could never pick them out by ear. Impossible! I have progressed more in the last 7 ears are so then I have in all of the years that I've been playing. Even learning Beetle Songz! I can play a whole bunch. Julia is fun to play. I am grateful for my Travis picking on that one.

[@danielmcgarel5105]

The guitar parts on “All My Loving” alone are insane.

[@GeoZero]

@@danielmcgarel5105 Indeed.

[@BruceEEvans1]

I've always wondered what those luscious chords were but I could never figure them out. Thanks for sharing, Mike.

[@MPfrance]

You bet!

[@steveb2343]

😂 the way mike gets such a kick out of the things that the beatles did is so contagious. I find myself smiling and laughing along with him, brilliant stuff 😊

[@chrisraatz6672]

Whenever you talk Beatles, one might be forgiven for believing you were really one of their roadies or techs from the very start of their careers! You know all the details and its a fantastic education to listen to you teach. Keep up the videos please. Nice studio btw.

[@juliussesar7633]

The Beatles were still very young when they put these wonderful harmonies together. It is not only the exotic chords, especially the ingenious melodies with great polyphonic vocals that connect these songs and make them so unique. Even after decades, I can still hear these songs with enthusiasm and admiration and they will remain milestones in pop music. Mike, you are a great musician, at the same time you can see in every part of your clip the joy and respect for the work of the Fab Four. Thanks for that and Greetings from Germany !

[@hotwireman49]

When I was maybe four my mother bought my sister and me our first albums. Karen got the American version of With the Beatles, called Meet The Beatles, and I got "The Beatles Second Album" and we played them and played them and played them until the Groves wore out. And it was "on" for us. Beatle freaks ever since. I'm 62 now and sitting here with my guitar in my lap learning those cords from you. Thank you man! Excellent!

[@Will-sh8kl]

It's refreshing to see someone so enthusiastic about the genius of the Beatles. Imho it takes a genius to recognize the genius. Subscribed.

[@maxtempany3058]

Tbf the Beatles have a massive fan base of all ages who are enthusiastic about the Beatles. It’s hardly refreshing to see another person who’s enthusiastic about them

[@kilgoretrout3966]

everyone thinks its simple until they try and play them. They had been polished in the clubs of Hamburg and Liverpool from 1960 before releasing their early LPs, and were very accomplished at performance....next, to learn the Studio, then re-invent it, becoming more and more dense and complicated with their songs. they started difficult, and kept notching it up...uncanny.

[@LowdownBoy]

I love Mike Pachelli

[@JJ-rn1uvujumpijump]

@@maxtempany3058 actually it is in a thankfully dying world of autistic-tune, literal cloned "artists", with the same prefix to their name - lil this, lil that, lil...basically insert ANYTHING as long as its a word after the word lil or EVAN if its not, satanic puppets and mk ultra controlled prepackaged false idols to deceive the masses and as MUch as they too have been playing and those still publically alive continue to play the "game" in its final death throes, 4 (and more😉😉) working class lads from Liverpool inspired by Hometown Pride, their Love of Black MUseic & just plain MUseic in general along with their :Destined:Dream of something 8eyond and @ the same exact time AFFIRMING everywhere they come from and TAKe1INg over the world to bring more Light, Love, Joy, Power, Passion, Purpose & PEACE (to it) is a MUch 8etter proposition from where I AM standing and I will take it anyday over what I reluctantly reminded U about above...MUch Love to U🙏

[@1Keef]

@@maxtempany3058 you are missing the point here mate! Will is not saying it is refreshing to see someone excited about the Beatles. You are correct in your assertion that they have a huge fan base worldwide. What he is saying is that it is refreshing to see someone like Mike, recognize and get excited about the “genius” of the Beatles in how they used unique chord structures and sophisticated harmonies. The average Beatles fan would not appreciate them at this musical level. Mike is amazing in not only recognizing this, but also articulating it in a fascinating and compelling manner and then actually showing us why!

[@sunking2001]

Thanks for your great video. I'm a huge Beatles fan (67 yrs. old) and your great video shows how advanced the Beatles were...and so very young...early 20's! Amazing...their early music was a real audio treat for the ears regarding their advanced guitar work.

[@yahiko123andres]

You know how is it when Mike uploads a video like this. Probably the best teacher about Beatles. You can't imagine how I'll enjoy it, keep on!

[@jamesbrew3813]

There's something special about the Beatle arrangement of Til There was You. Took me a long time to learn it and do it justice. George did it as a young pup...on stage... on Sullivan.

[@CHlEFFIN]

Incredible

[@ooops372]

Mike is given a Lennon-alike singing voice so the lesson is very much a pleasure to enjoy.

[@CupidStunt72]

Fantastic studio Mike ! Great to see you back, & back with a bang with the Fab Four !!!!

[@brenthooton3412]

It was a revelation when I first heard that Paul wrote the lyrics to All My Loving before the music. If you just say the lyrics freely they come out naturally in triplet rhythms. And suddenly you realize where the constant triplets in John's guitar accompaniment came from.

[@RobRudman]

I walk away from most Beatles tributes disappointed but never with you ! Your research , playing and singing are absolutely top notch, Thank you so much Mike !

[@kevinhellon4348]

Your lessons are the best lessons on KZbin.

[@bobbest8627]

Bravo Mike for this video. And thank you for mentioning how old they were At the time they came up with this stuff. I’ve been screaming this stuff at people I know who don’t think very much of the Beatles for years. I cannot wait to show them this video. I’m 63 years old and I still can’t play some of these cords and make the changes fast enough. I remember learning how to play and I love her, the cords weren’t extraordinary or anything like that but when they came out of the guitar solo they were suddenly in a different key. It was so smooth and subtle that I never actually realized it when I heard it as a kid. Even when they weren’t using oddball chords their structures were so innovative and new for the time. It’s still hard for me to wrap my brain around the fact that they were so young when they did all this. Wow.! Pure genius.

[@HarryCollins99]

I would also like to say, in the midst of all of this deeply troubling political drama in the US, how nice it is to have a peaceful musical respite that provides an escape from the madness. You are very much appreciated.

[@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239]

Michael O'Florida turn off your phone, your computer, and the TV and the world is a fucking wonderful fucking place to live. Media and technology makes life shitty!

[@JJ-rn1uvujumpijump]

Michael O'Florida agreed, 8eautifully said but or and also...@@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 THIS

[@slarsen3854]

We’re the dream. The world is a nightmare.

[@slarsen3854]

And we wouldn’t be having this moment without technology. I wouldn’t be enjoying lessons from the south of France. Do you realize how much that would cost.

[@scottmckenna9164]

@@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 teaching kids to judge by skin color makes the world a worse place.

[@joshuamihalow6054]

I love how you approach these topics so naturally and with enthusiasm! The little way you show the chord notes, how they fit into the chord and their overall meaning does a lot for integration of the intangibles of learning. You have a knack for teaching musical concepts without making the pupil feel like it’s formal. Good job, man!

[@derekbiggerstaff]

If you look at pictures of Beatles guitars and read the history, those axes had an incredible amount of playing wear very quickly. And it was playing wear, not just careless handling. You can see that in the pictures. The point is those guys were putting in the hours and learning by doing.

[@lapelcelery42]

Examples of their guitars with heavy wear?

[@kennywally]

Great stuff!! Thx Mike, Every guitar player should know these uncommon chords. What amazes me is that The Beatles had no real formal musical education. They had talent, great ears, clever minds, and a strong drive to succeed.

[@ww3lstep]

Wow, that studio! And more Beatles goodies too! Not much has put a smile on my face recently but this video sure did. So glad to hear there's more Beatles on its way du sud de la France.

[@666app]

To ALL - It Won't Be Long is one of my fave songs on that album, not only the chords are especially 'Beatles' - even the Backround - Vocals, which in one verse are 'warping' behind the front singing from John, are so great - what an idea ... !!!! Sooo awesome - that's why I love to hear even the early stuff - it's simply genius !! - As well the covers from Please Mr. Postman, Money & Roll over Beethoven made those as they have composed it by themselves. So brilliant made ... YEAH!

[@jackdemolay3545]

This is one of the finest tutorials on the tube! Great moving chord diagrams, outstanding. Your personality, musical knowledge and continued love for the innovations of the early Beatles carries us along and we learned a lot too!

[@MPfrance]

Wow, thanks!

[@staceymenin598]

Congratulations, Mike! Your hand-built studio utterly terrific and absolutely terrific! Ok... my ears are on and digging the music and history!!! We love you Beatles oh yes we do!

[@KILBOURN3100]

Mike, so good to see you again, playing such wonderful tribute to the greatest band ever. Been listening to your great Beatle solos whenever I need cheering up. Your studio is beautiful! And, the South of France...good for you. Love this new video. Keep it up. Missed you. Bless you and your family. Keep well.

[@davidwitter3986]

Thank you. The more I play I appreciate George so much more. So many sounds and passing chords. cheers

[@deancamf]

The Beatles played the ukulele a lot. I found all kinds of wonderful chord patterns when I started playing it. With only four strings (I play a low G uke) it is an amazing instrument on which to compose as well as improvise. I can then take what I've created over to the guitar. I hear a lot of ukulele chording and phrasing in Beatles music.

[@3345646]

I suspect here comes the sun started on Uke. The capo at the 7th fret puts it in the ukulele’s range.

[@richardgreen2043]

Used to love the early Beatles music in my very early teens - still do. Never could get anywhere close to playing any of it on my cheap acoustic guitar. 55 years later, Mike, you've explained exactly why. As you say, quite advanced playing for young rock guys. Nothing that simple even in their early songs. Thanks. Great lesson and analysis.

[@grantporter3715]

Really great contribution to understanding their chord voicings. This is important for all of us trying to get it right!

I am glad you came back-I loved your previous Beatles videos. Just read "Tune In", Beatles almost quit three times before recording a single tune-hard to imagine a world without them. Great analysis, you are a real Beatles scholar.

[@tonym994]

Mike, your enthusiasm for the BEATLES is still contagious. glad you're happy w/ the new studio. Nashville to France. quite a trip. keep up the good work, Paisan.

[@ronfrey6639]

Oh man this is returning my spirit I was 2 in 63 lol and grew up singing this.... love to you sir for sharing this....

[@zzoooomm]

Geez! Thanks. Amazing cool look at the "unknown" details of the Beatles second album. I was laughing with you when you were showing the subtle but fully recognizable cool chords (when pointed out - for the first time by you) . You had me remembering when I first heard the album with my mom and sisters when we lived in England back in Nov 63. Played on a giant console stereo set - hi tech back then. Unique for the day, the stereo separation of the instruments was almost perfect - sometime that added to the innovation of the record. It helped start my guitar playing.

[@JimMcFerry]

Grew up listening and playing these songs. Kids today may have missed the fun of living through all that firsthand but they have videos like this to compensate. Thanks for the love and meticulous work you've put into this great lesson. Cheers!

[@MPfrance]

Yes it was quite a great musical experience growing up in the 60s. So much diversity. And people actually playing music together -at the same time -in studio and being able to re-create it perfectly live!

[@bluesmon54321]

Mike, I started playing guitar at age 13 because I flipped when I saw them on Ed Sullivan and I'm still trying to figure out how to play their songs. I, like them, rejoiced when I learned how to play a B7 chord but then they went into orbit and I'm still on earth trying to figure out some of the guitar parts. I'm 71 now and I still love playing Beatle songs and I still try to figure out the chords or licks that I haven't mastered. I always knew what I'd say to a Beatle if I had a chance to talk to one. I'd ask what this or that chord was or something like that. No one ever asks them stuff like that and it drives me crazy. So, I just want to say Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. It is SOOOO gratifying to finally get some more of these positions, tricks, chords finally.

[@brianconnell6848]

Ha me too. I still watch them on Sullivan and wonder WTF they were playing. Back in the day we had a band and wanted to do beatles, but couldnt figure out the songs. Everything else was so easy.

[@bartonone2005]

At 9 years old, as Lou Reed wrote in song, my "...life was saved by rock and roll." Heard about "Beatlemania" in the UK on a USA news report in either late December 1963 or January 1964. (can't recall exactly) I was fifteen then. When I heard the drum roll and the first strains of "She Loves You" on the news story, it was like hearing r'n'r for the first time all over again. In February 1964, I was glued to the TV entranced by the Sullivan Show performance. Not long after, I picked up my father's f-hole acoustic and began picking out Beatle melodies. And here I am, 57 years later still learning things about them. BTW, Mike P. love your channel & instruction. Can follow most of what you are teaching here, ie. no stranger to °chords, +chords and their inversions, as well as maj7, 6th, 9th & +9 chords. In my retirement, I dabble in music theory. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Bonne chance (buona fortuna) with your studio & move.

[@kbiggs49]

Great vlog Mike I was 13/14 in the UK when The Beatles came on the scene and straight away I was a big fan of their music I got myself a Beatle jacket went to see them when they played at our local big theatre but didn't have a ticket but hung around outside til they came out just to get a sight of them in person, I already had a cheap guitar having been a fan of Hank Marvin and started try to play their music, over the years my wife and I have most if not all of their albums so a big Thank you to you for the vlogs, also we used to holiday in the South of france throughout the 70s and 80s with the kids and they also loved it there too so I really hope your future there is a happy and safe one thanks again mike all the best.

[@jaycaruso6611]

Great video hang, Mike. So great to be able to dissect all those uncommon chords. The lads sure stood out from the crowd. Well done!

[@jameswhitlock8537]

I’m always amazed at your analysis and understanding of the Beatles. Love the tutorials. Thankyou Mike

[@ianmclennon3602]

We see guys trying to blindly stumble through unique chord figures, having no real idea. It's both refreshing and rewarding to see someone with equal parts of exuberance and knowledge sharing the real mechanics of the music.

[@stephencena5604]

Mike, for a year or so my wife and I have talked about visiting Nashville. I intended to look you up during that visit. Then Covid hit and things got wierd. I guess I'm gonna have to visit the south of France now. I've always been a tremendous Beatles fan. You've take my appreciation of them to new heights. Thank you.

[@DezTheMacedonian]

As I always think, "the Beatles were a musician's band, just that lay people also loved listening to them," you can see how this musician - Mike Pachelli - is able to break down their guitar work. Excellent stuff, Mike.

[@tonygallo1104]

The Beatles were also a band/recording artist for the non musicians/music lovers. I they were just a musicians' band they would not have been as popular.

[@raycap]

This is the most enjoyable watch, very lay back but infectious and time just disappears. Loved the chord voicing examples. Thank you.

[@MPfrance]

Wow, thank you!

[@beatisjpgr1]

Mike, I first met you back in the late 80s and into the 90s ran into you a lot in the St Pete/Tampa areas where I used to live. Always loved your sense of humor and musicality. In fact, I opened for your band twice and envied your talent on guitar. I was BLOWN AWAY to see this latest video and learn you're now in So France. Good for you! That studio is killer. The Beatle stuff is great! Keep it coming!

[@markdinkel9006]

Wow that's where I always go on vacation. Treasure island Florida, St Petersburg area

[@TomDavisVideo]

I'm in St Pete.. for whatever it's worth LOL

[@TomDavisVideo]

@@markdinkel9006 stop by a gig, man

[@jimbartimo9090]

I’m a total hack on the guitar but love watching you break down Beatles songs and play them like I never could. You area major talent on the guitar and on camera as a teacher.

[@bobflipse5309]

Have two left hands and could never play the simplest chords, though I did make it to first chair in band on clarinet. What a cool breakdown Mike. Love and will always love the Beatles. Thank you!

[@rhythmantic]

Very informative and well produced video production. You are a blessed man to have some a good recording facility and to live in the south of France.

[@MPfrance]

I appreciate that!

[@tizmo57]

One of the 1st books I purchased was the Beatles Complete. I foolishly didn't think the book was right because the chords seemed silly and outrageous to a beginner. went through my life using mostly power, minor, major and bar chords. What a grave mistake! Now I'm 63 and thanks to you I am going to revisit that book (I still have it) and I will be donating to your website and checking out many more of your videos!! A HUGE THANK YOU

[@EVERYBODYSGOTSOMETHI]

Watching, I enjoyed your ''satisfied'' or "contented" smile. Love it!

[@steveperry1344]

their music really did have a more sophisticated sound than what we were used to hearing. prior to beatles we were buying 45s then with them we got the albums and most of the songs besides the smash hits were great songs too. my mother bought most of the first several albums for us, she liked them too.

[@richardcooper4206]

I'm really enjoying these unusual chords. It explains why, in the days before KZbin and the internet, it was difficult to work out what chord to play as we hadn't heard of F aug 7 Maj for example. I must admit our band knew major, minor and 7th and that was about it. This what what gave the Beatles their edge - not that their audience was aware of their musicality and fortunately neither was ours.

[@MrCranberries17]

That’s what I’ve been telling other people for years the unusual chord structures for pop music at that time that the Beatles used were awesome.

[@brokenglasseye]

Mike, my goodness, your videos are astonishing and so helpful. 👍✌️

[@MPfrance]

Wow, thanks!

[@sapelesteve]

That was great Mike! You hit the nail on the head when you said that the Beatles were the Bomb! Pure musical genius that can't be taught. They obviously had the ear for all of those chords & just naturally used them in their songs. John was definitely one of the greatest rhythm guitar players of all time. Hope that you are doing well & staying safe...... 😉😉👍👍🎸🎸👍👍

[@jacksprat3009]

Like your lesson. Fun and you illustrate the chords clearly. Back around 68, I picked up a copy of "Down Beat" which had an article claiming the Beatles must have studied jazz because of all those "uncommon" chords used in jazz, not seen in rock.

[@nevrens]

George Harrison was a much underestimated guitarist.

[@animalgeo]

No he was not. From Revolver on he found himself on guitar playing. On Abbey Road he made an excellent job. Something’s solo is pure finesse, and his guitar playing on I Want You is incredible, kinda jazzy stuff. I think all guitarists appreciate his work during the Beatles and after the split. He is not underestimated

[@jakek201]

@@animalgeo correct me if I’m wrong but I believe John actually played lead on “she’s so heavy”

[@steveb2343]

@@animalgeo I dunno y'know, I dont think hes as appreciated as a guitarist and as a songwriter as he should be. He said himself that he always felt like john and paul saw him as the 'junior member' of the band. Hence why he drafted Eric Clapton in when they didn't take any interest in while my guitar gently weeps...

[@dakusbrawler123]

@@jakek201 yes, Lennon played the blues leads on I want you but Animalgeo is referring to the jazzy rhythm guitar chords that harrison plays on the track.

[@jonmcdevitt]

@@jakek201 they both played elements I think. John played the stuff that apes the vocal and the cleverer stuff is George.

[@johnboyle2747]

your keeping me from going round the bend during lockdown mike fantastic stuff

[@tommcnamara3303]

I love the style of your lessons - so down to earth "friendly"

[@richardgallo3155]

Can't agree more. 👍

[@word67]

Great idea for lessons. I grew up with the Beatles and as a guitarist I'm more amazed than ever how well they put chords together.

[@RockYouVideos]

I know they played a lot of jazzy songs in the early days but I'm always amazed at the chords those boys knew.

[@marksimpson2321]

That sounds a bit patronising. They did listen to a wide range of music and at least one of them had a vvvvvv good ear .

[@johnwhite9825]

@@marksimpson2321 It is not patronizing at all Mark .. if you listen in the right spirit.

[@tomchristie3199]

I dunno if it's patronising, more just that we've been misled over time to believe that the Beatles were gifted but musically illiterate on a technical level. Of course it isn't true

[@derekec]

My guess is, thinking how most things in life go, is that the Beatles were journeymen absorbed 8+hrs/day in Hamburg playing and picking up from other bands. They were ambitious and creative to put these to good use. They simply had no need for theory beyond the basics and again what pros will pick up along the way. Their technical prowess was developed to fit what they wanted to do. They'd have done more if needed but had no need to. No theatrics, no gymnastics because they got what they wanted. PLUS, a lot of what they did was insanely ahead of their time, trailblazing tech in technique and recording. That's a definition of genius in my book.

[@tomcope1459]

I think the exotic chords are 90% George Martin. I'm sure he re-harmonized all their early songs.

[@olivereverything2776]

Great to see you back Mike. Studio looks amazing and i just love your infectious joy when breaking down these songs.

[@The_910]

Mike - love when do this sort of analysis. These are the things that made Harrison along with others such brilliant and innovative musicians/songwriters.

[@commentfreely5443]

jazz curious

[@Keyboardman88]

I believe that one thing that gave the Beatles their special sound was musical placement on the guitar. George or john would have a lower chord structure while the other took the same chord higher up on the neck.

[@angelomisterioso]

John and Paul's voices blending together were amazing, but when you pay attention to the John/George symbiosis on guitar, especially on the early albums, there's also a lot of amazing stuff going on. I love it!

[@leroygarrett4590]

Oh Mike! Congratulations for your once again newly made world class studio, we were missing you, so nice you have taking us to back to the Beatles magic place you know so well ☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽

[@MPfrance]

Thank you very much!

[@jadeelephants3948]

The Beatles were geniuses from way back when and their music will last forever. ....So creatively addictive to the ear. Thanks for the info. I could never put my finger on exactly why I found their music so mesmerizing. Now I know that it wasn’t just their triads and sevenths!! 👍🏼🎼🎸🎹🥁🧐😉👏🏼😊❤️

[@andymurray8620]

What a great video. I'm a pretty intermediate guitarist and have been for over 20 years. I hear songs I like and love to look up the chords. I've been a Beatlemaniac my entire life. And I've always been flabbergasted at Beatles chords when I try looking up many songs. I often just go "Ok this one isn't happening." I've even discussed this topic with others quite often. It's super cool to finally see a video talking about it specifically, and even shedding some light on how some of these chords "came to be."

[@mantashaft]

Mike, keep it comin' bro. Your content is stellar.

[@MPfrance]

I appreciate that!

[@northerndarklight5305]

When George was in Benton, Illinois, he also visited close by Mt. Vernon, because he heard a local music store, owned by one Mr. Red Fenton, had a stock of Rickenbacker guitars. While he was there, he bought a Rick 425, which had a Fireglo finish. George wanted his to match John's Rick 325, so he had Fenton paint it black, and he later used it for a short time with the Beatles.

[@duncan.5228]

You show how the Beatles got their unique sound so well. To a Very unknowledgeable guitarist, who never knowingly played a 6th, 9th chord in his life, it is mind blowing. I taught myself, as a lefty, who just turned a r/h guitar 180 and off I went playing by ear, ha.

[@freebirdinfranklin]

@Mike Pachelli- I love your enthusiasm for the Beatles music, I bought my 1st Beatles album when I was 7 back in '74 and still enjoy their music as much if not more than I did then. They were a main influence on me picking up the guitar. Thanks for your videos I enjoy watching them all!

[@MPfrance]

Go for it!

[@TimPrentiss]

Thanks for showing those great variations, Mike. Eric Idle said in his autobiography "Always Look on the Bright Side" that George told him The Beatles threw in a bunch of "secret chords." I think Tony Sheridan taught them a lot of those in Hamburg. They put them together in unforgettable songs, for sure. Emjoy the South of France!

[@MPfrance]

Thanks for listening

[@westhamhistory]

I think from With the Beatles onwards you cannot underestimate the contribution of George Martin too. Im sure he would have thrown some interesting ideas into the writing process.

[@jamesdrynan]

Great stuff, Mike! I got this album for Christmas, '63, as well as my first guitar, a Stella acoustic. I was thirteen. The Beatles were the soundtrack of my youth and I became a professional at 19 playing in Toronto. I was always intrigued by the chords they could come up with having no formal music training, just great ears! Fascinating!

[@odoherty9434]

What a video man, was hoping someone would make this about those chords, I spent the last 3 years or more learning all the beatle stuff and iv learned and grew so much as a player because of these kind of songs.

[@cliffhughes6010]

Astonishing invention and musical awareness by all four Beatles. I'm only now (in my 60s) fully appreciating their genius - with your help, Mike. Thanks for all your videos.

[@kheo80]

Believe it or not since i started following your Beatles guitar lessons, one of my dreams is to finally meet you. Few people graced me on KZbin as you do... and knowing you’re not that far from me (i’m italian) gives me some hope! Greetings from Perugia, Umbria, the green heart of Italy! Btw, your surname, Pachelli... it’s quite common here in Umbria... who knows? Thanks again for your passion and the kind patience you put on your videos!

[@dantefrias]

Thanks for the video Mike, Well done! How is it possible that John, Paul and George in their 20's could recreate the song "Till there was you" and create others by placing those notes on the guitars without any previous musical education but only guided by their musical instinct. Unbelievable! 😦

[@michaelmonfils2642]

Yup, there are a lot more major and minor 6th chords in Beatles songs than is generally realized. Also, those descending "line cliches" under minor chords featured big in Henry Mancini's et al. works of the time.

[@fishgazoo5851]

I enjoy your singing along with the guitar as you go through a song. That helps a lot in the timing and placement of Chording with the Lyrics, during your breakdown of a song.

[@cjscala87]

Wow didn’t expect to hear you opened a studio in the south of France. This is great stuff mate!

[@ramah123]

I LOVE IT WHEN YOU SAY ''THANKS FOR HANING OUT WITH ME'' and it true you do answer every email. i was so humbled to get a answer from you. your still the same down to earth guy as when you started out on youtube. one thing that stand out about you videos is you never talk down to us and keep it lots of fun to watch. thanks for the view of your studio. people are very interested in you life without getting nosey but if you made a new friend off camera they would be interested in your life too. so as the years pass watching your videos thanks for the tid bits we learn about you. I hope France will offer you much peace and tranquility something thats vanishing here in the states.

[@josebecerra22]

Hi Mike, South of France is such a beautiful place to live, congratulations. I hope to have sometime the privilege to meet you. We are quite near. I love your tutorials, your enthusiasm and your great skills as guitarist. I learn a lot watching your videos.

[@MPfrance]

José Becerra - Glad I can be of some assistance!

[@youssefkasim7556]

At last, I’ve been waiting for a Beatles video from you for months. Thanks man, keep it up.

[@MPfrance]

youssef kasim - Much more to come now that my new studio is up and running!

[@2011littlejohn1]

I never understand when some compare their later stuff as progressive as though the early stuff was less sophisticated. The progression in my opinion wasn't in chord or music structure but mainly how they approached the sound of the recordings. Even in their early days where others would use a minor chord they would throw in a 6th - the minor would have worked but the 6th adds that little bit of colour - just for a split second. A good example would be Come Together which is a much simpler song than If I Fell. But by then you could rely on the sustain effect on the chord - musically speaking the former is the easiest to play but considered ''progressive''.

[@bendagostino2217]

So true. Their earlier stuff had some complex chord progressions, especially for kids in their early 20s. It astounds me John and Paul were able to write some of these chord progressions with no training.

[@michaelparson-mcnamara782]

That E6th form is the major component of Sun King. Moving it from 5th postion A6 to A#6 to B6 and back to 1st position E6 and up to 13 at the high end.

[@sirfultonbishop]

Nice breakdown! I’ve always been amazed that they had such a “mature” chord knowledge at such a young age.

[@angelomisterioso]

Hearing it is one thing, but seeing it played, broken down and explained is quite the treat. Thanks so much! :)

[@paulinmt2185]

Wow, that was fun! As a guitarist, early Beatles were my favorite. I can't say if they were ahead of their time (probably were), but they sure took their time crafting each beautiful song. That was certainly uncommon. Thanks for the look back at, and into early Beatles. Warmest regards.

[@kjsiii]

Outstanding lesson! Thank you for revealing these chords that I could never figure out and ended up cheating on and never nailing the sound.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

The guys in The Beatles were raised on old fashioned chords, Tin Pan alley, 30's/40's pop, McCartney's dad was a jazzer, and the early rock 'n roll

[@hepgeoff]

Always enjoy your videos! You're my favorite channel on KZbin. I'm 69, and trying to learn Beatles songs as a kid before KZbin was difficult. I was aware then just how complicated and brilliant their songs were.