The beauty of Sus2/Sus4 and Barre Chords! (Music theory ep. 4)

Episode 1: The most ESSENTIAL thing when you're learning music theory - • The most ESSENTIAL thi...
Episode 2: What you need to know: The most important SCALE - • What you need to know:...
Episode 3: Understanding CHORDS (Ep. 3 Music Theory) - • Understanding CHORDS (...
In this series we're exploring how you can make chords on the guitar yourselves. From a complete beginner to a player who can freely make, alter, break down and analyze chords. I'll take you through the steps you need to learn to master these techniques and make them your own. This will greatly benefit your playing and overall knowledge of the instrument and music theory in general.
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[@PaulDavids]

Seems a lot of folks would like to see some suggestions of songs featuring sus2 and sus4 chords. Please share your favorites!

[@jamespearson4927]

David Bowie - Kooks

[@TakaHondaGuitar]

I Need You - The Beatles, Happy Xmas - John Lennon

[@nickmonk7631]

Don’t Dream it’s Over - Crowded House

[@danielkrause7914]

Maybe Dust in the Wind by Kansas... allthough that includes maj7 and add9's aswell. But it's on of those songs that lends itself well to explain how to "beautify" simple chords.

[@mattsnyder4754]

Tom Petty - free falling.

[@pascallardin]

Why isn't there a Gsus Christ chord?

[@DiastroYT]

Pascal Lardin If he gets a Gsus Christ chord then I want a Satanic scale.

[@SteelyEyedMissileDan]

Congratulations sir, you have won KZbin.

[@josuastangl7140]

Pascal Lardin chromatic scale aka the Kerry King scale

[@SteelyEyedMissileDan]

Josua Stangl it’s a joke you nitty.

[@jacknarloch9879]

Pascal Lardin I make that joke all the time at my church, so great

[@c_wonder]

I’ve been playing for a while and slowly learning bit by bit. My head exploded with this lesson

[@miteshambre9936]

Same brother same

[@aadityap.bathma9179]

Same...

[@jeromedelisle5104]

Exactly the same

[@haffa0905]

Same

[@rockyevans1584]

Sem

[@sshnrub]

I hope this series never ends. I’ve been playing guitar 6 years, barely any theory learnt. I’m learning so much every week with this

[@nichenry5220]

This comment will disappear into the ether but I stumbled onto your channel a couple weeks ago and it's unreal how much your videos have helped me already. Been playing guitar for a long time and understanding this stuff that has evaded me forever. You make it so simple and even fun to practice. Thank you so much, Paul!

[@N_A_243]

Looks like it didn't end up disappearing into the ether

[@saikatmalakar3288]

This series should not be stopped 🥂🥂

[@KevinBanyai]

As someone who taught themselves with only tabs several years ago, this theory series has been amazing! Thank you!

[@prabhatkiranchaulagain1095]

You haven't learned a Thing!!!

[@m1dnight-danger]

2:22 That Cat gave my Exact reaction!! 😂 "Hold on Paul, you're going too fast for me to understand!!" 😆 Thanks for the lesson btw, can't wait for part 5 👍

[@bjrnrdsethhjelvik3833]

Played guitar for close to 30 years. And learned by ear. Wish i had this lesson when i was young. Your lessons are great since you explain simple and with practical examples. Probably the best basic guitar lessons ive seen on youtube 👍🏻

[@mytubeworldmayhem]

If there were anyone the guitar world was waiting for as teacher it is u, Paul. We are absolutely grateful for your hardwork in putting these zen like videos with such great detail in theory. I wish if all category of chords like dim, aug, the 9ths, the 5ths, 6ths ....be explained this way, no students would ever fumble in finding or forget their chords but infact be able to replicate every chord in all shapes all over the fretboard

[@GrimBernhoft]

A good teacher is essential in learning anything. Wish someone had explained the sus your way, way back while trying to grasp music theory. :( Thank you! you've got the gift!:)

[@ciancian2861]

3:20 you just explained sooo much in 1 sentence omg THANKS

[@WeyounSix]

You're really good about not saying "um" and not stumbling over your words while demonstrating. It's really nice, you're very clear.

[@michaelhalim511]

Man why are you so generous with those knowledge? I praise you with all my humbleness. Thank you man !!

[@paulemccullough]

Thank you for making this simple for those of us who are still learning! I’ve tried studying this for months and it never clicked until now.

[@PhaseLockedLoop]

the chord boxes on the screen are super helpful, i wish all YT lessons had that feature! good stuff.

[@YTIsTakingOverMyLife]

the beauty of this channel

[@AIYOU_]

This is the best music education I will ever get and it makes so much sense! I am a recreational player who practices guitar every day and I am very good at naturally picking up songs fast. I always feel sad that I never went to music school so its impossible for me to ever understand people with music education. This is a good step. Please make more such videos. I really appreciate it.

[@Kevinschart]

buy a guitar theory book...paul's a great teacher, but a good book will put all this information in one place for you. you don't need music school unless you plan to become a teacher or performer.

[@canobenitez]

@@Kevinschart any recommended book?

[@kevinhone4048]

Paul that lesson was mind blowing

[@CristiNeagu]

For a classic major-sus2-sus4 riff check out the transition from verse into solo from Stairway to Heaven.

[@168vfk]

My dude, you are absolutely wonderful! I am SOOOO happy I found your channel. This video in particular has helped me understand the guitar SO much better. 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🤯

[@valldemart]

It just makes me really happy to finally understand this stuff, creating chords and listening to them in another way. Thanks Paul!

[@DR-nh6oo]

That Asus2 chord has really got me reaching for the stars, wish me luck and good management, am not surprised i didn’t come across that pattern by myself!

[@jimmysimard1429]

Been trying to learn guitar for too many years, my mind is blown by this series, awesome

[@jakerizzle4261]

These videos are so helpful! I’ve been playing for 12 years but never learned even the basics of music theory. Everything makes so much sense when you explain them. I’m extremely excited to watch the rest of the series. I’m assuming that if major scales go with major chords then there must be sus scales and minor scales too. If that’s the case I cannot wait to learn more about them! Thanks for the videos! Keep up the great work.

[@patrickvr17]

You're the best Paul. I've improved a lot since I started tracking your videos. I put everything into practice in my church.

[@moorish-mellow9285]

as someone who has played guitar for half a decade, this is really helping bridge my gaps in knowledge from not knowing any theory. Thanks Paul, this is very helpful

[@0dinko]

These series are really g00000000d! Started watching these really early in my learning journey, but not even the first video made much sense. Also when I started, I didn't need theory..."Im only gonna play songs anyway". 2 years into playing (now i can pick up the guitar and play something), it happens more and more that all these how questions started popping up... "How do I do that, how can i know that?". And the answer to 90% of them was, well he probably knows music theory... Going through your videos, learning the Travis pattern, the blues licks, etc and today I kinda stumbled upon these theory videos again....and I was like, "Lets give 'em a go again." Landing on this one I'm like "Oh Shit, Its like that & Ahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa". So I think I found my new joy to music theory in your vids and they arre really g00d!!! TY! (transcribing and explaining this also putting on to Patreon to DL would be too awesome even for you... :P ;) )

[@Andrew-vj7gw]

Asus2 is one of my favorite chords. That voicing at the fifth fret sounds awesome but that grip! "Maybe a little hard"... for sure.

[@adamulc]

After two years of playing guitar, I am finally learning music theory! I just love every bit of these lessons, thank you for posting these videos

[@hibernianmelody6761]

Ditto

[@twareProductions]

Another great video explaining some parts of theory I've had trouble understanding in the past. Hope to see more of these videos.

[@AdrianJames28]

Awesome Paul! I already know all of this but the way you present the information is impressively clear. This series will be a fantastic resource as you build on it. Keep it up!

[@mhz6687]

Looks at title Takes a deep breath *AMOGUS*

[@dionysiak-4683]

Ooooooooooooh! Yeah, I totally get it now! I feel so smart right now 🤘🏻 Thank you for making me feel like a wizkid, great video's.

[@fenrir7969]

Looking forward to the next lesson in this series. Excellent video as always.

[@girishchingangbam9036]

Your teachings are soo smooth i love it

[@ojikakun]

Hi Mr Paul, i have been playing guitar for two years already and i never took the time for theory. I decided to change that this year and your series just fall at the right moment. Thanks for the knowledge, this is very clear and well shown. I love also all your videos and your channel it's like a realm of peace. Have a good one Love send from France 😊

[@ojikakun]

After 2 years of playing without theory, this serie looks like the pieces of a missing puzzle hehe

[@ereboi122]

Even though I don't understand almost anything: I could listen you talking about music theory for hours.

[@PaulDavids]

If you start with episode 1, you'll understand everything! And you can hear me speak about theory for around one hour.

[@trydigama3]

Erik Sievänen that is gay

[@DavidLaFerney]

Keep at it and eventually you will understand.

[@mostlyharmless88]

Trydigama, that is a comment from the 80s. Way to go, cave man.

[@conquerncam]

Paul is the only person who makes the words “theory” and “fun” work together

[@dustinlewis5354]

ALWAYS love your videos! You inspire me to delve in deeper than the root stuff I know. Thank you!

[@juanjosepatricio6264]

I guess I've been playing enough where I can actually understand wtf you u are talking about now...pretty coolstuff

[@NassosConqueso]

Great video Paul! Wouldn’t it be cool if you also described how an Esus4 is equivalent to Asus2, etc? Just a thought... Btw, some of your diagrams feature different fingerings than the ones you are using.

[@Lets_Go_to_School]

Always good to watch you Paul,, thanks

[@vKarl71]

An elegant and efficient presentation of a simple but profound aspect of theory. I never really understood this before. Got it. Thank You!

[@poisenbery]

I've been watching all of your videos and I'm having a hard time coming up with things to criticize you on =/ You are, quite literally, an example and a good role model to look up to on this platform. Thank you for what you do.

[@vicarrighi]

video sponsored by ASUS

[@andrepotts3898]

It took me some time to catch it , but thats well said

[@hrishinair4372]

Ur profile pic is Gsus

[@hibernianmelody6761]

Paul this is awesome stuff. You make it all make sense. Thank you very very much.

[@struong57]

As always, your videos are extremely informative and helpful, Paul. Keep them coming. 🙌🏽

[@GroteJasper]

I don't know why but the cat showing up at 2:20 made me laugh my balls off

[@TheAlexLamberty]

LOL same

[@anantkumar4355]

Hehe same here and his reaction.😂😂

[@leejaybirdmusic9829]

Jasper It has been two hours since your comment. I hope you put them on ice after they fell off.

[@ptrgriffin75]

his reaction was purrfect...sorry had to. love these lessons by the way

[@steven3257]

I mean, I still have my balls, but I did crack a smile.

[@BLITSFRAPPS]

I wish you could also recommend some songs, to practice the theory on....and....I feel the improvments in understanding guitar better because of your videos.

[@KrausKeysGuitar]

Sarthak Atul check out "Again" by Archive or the ballad motive in the middle of Master of Puppets.

[@antoniopaonelumastro]

For this topic, the D chord on "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen may be a good example.

[@antoniopaonelumastro]

Also, in the instrumental part of "Summer of '69" there is this movement: Dsus2 D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D (and the same for the A chord). It's full of examples out there! :)

[@G0G125]

Check out Fake plastic trees by Radiohead

[@PearlJamaholic]

Tangerine by Zeppelin, Free Fallin by Petty, Pinball Wizard by the Who

[@PriKoljan]

One of the best videos on the music theory I could find. Thank you for your dedication!

[@jamoman0277]

These videos are just so helpful! Thanks Paul!

[@mrgobbsmacked466]

WhEn the ChoRd iS SUS😳

[@instrumentenfreak]

Fret 3 on the g-string (4:50)? aaahhh you tested us :D

[@RockNRoll__]

🤘

[@mechomics]

What about 10:32 ? :p

[@maufigueroa6181]

I’ve been having some doubts for a long time and now everything makes sense! Thank you so much for making these vids. Love the way you explain boss.

[@RockLobster223]

Brilliant video - great pace, great content, nice tab diagrams and just great explanations! Just great!! Thank you.

[@kotborduyam6056]

When the chord is sus

[@AGShoomno]

Cat: "you've got to sus-tain me with some snacks, hoomin!"

[@tuxido4913]

sus!!!!1!!1

[@naruss65]

I’ve been playing guitar for years and never dug into theory. I would start and quit shortly after because it becomes overwhelming. But you sir allow it to make so much sense. I’m mind blown. Thank you. I’m watching all of the videos

[@nanispiderman]

Thank you so much Paul!! your concepts are so well explained, really precise and organized, it's solid! you are a great teacher!

[@N3ONLUV]

"One semitone" *squeak* "Two semitones" *squeak* "Three semitones" *squeak*

[@bfish89ryuhayabusa]

Aeolian Three! Three semitones, ah, ah, ah!

[@rmistry123]

Hahaha

[@MrJoshlewis111]

all I could think was count Chocula! LOL I kept waiting for the haha afterwards

[@dlrss1v274]

when the chord is sus! XDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@yzy99]

You are an amazing person Paul, don’t ever stop doing what you’re doing!

[@wombozombo]

Beautifully presented lesson, sir.

[@ievgenieris300]

when the chord is sus

[@fenyx2558]

ඞ

[@dcoch2000]

Best explanation and demonstration I have ever seen! Thank you!

[@persalba]

What an amazing lesson! Thank you Paul!

[@EliteWhiteNinja]

7:25 Paul: “A will Be a C” Me: wait what

[@nguyenquannnn8942]

yeah im confused by this part also lol

[@hydroid7273]

AMOGUS

[@bernicekemp953]

Excellent .... Thank you for taking the time to explain these chords!!!

[@Zosojuan]

3:56 who else hummed free fallen after he played that? 😂

[@Kevin-vr9np]

ZosoJuan I certainly did

[@jacobthomas9364]

@ 2:25 That was a cat I think,..

[@AGShoomno]

:-D

[@Nnang82]

*MEEOOWWWW.....*

[@flbiker57]

Thank you for this simple yet very clear explanation.

[@jayh2187]

Invaluable information Paul, thanks for sharing this!

[@Iqbal1808]

Don't check newest first for the sake of your own sanity

[@fenyx2558]

ඞ

[@PuyDestroyer-cy5sr]

Didn't know Obi-Wan Kenobi played guitar.

[@clarajays]

Hood Doggo 😂

[@AnkitSaiyan]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@keeplookingup2]

Paul, you are doing an incredible job with these music theory videos. Thanks for all you do

[@jeremyfaamausili8078]

Your lessons are so helpful. Thank you very much, I've seen a lot of improvements in my playing.

[@arontgimeil8976]

Amogus

[@samturner8177]

another brilliant video - thanks paul!!

[@dimibrije7302]

Paul, I really really love your videos, man. You've made me so interested in Music Theory, thank you, I'm forever in your debt!

[@sophiaknollmuller6175]

I feel enlightened. I cannot thank you enough for your work!!!!!

[@abysquicktips3246]

Thanks a ton!! Been trying to get the sus chords and this simplifies it so very very well!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@misterrhombus]

Sus? Amogus?

[@thenoobguitarist7618]

WHY ARE THERE NO AMOGUS SUS JOKES IN THE COMMENT SECTION?🤔

[@RX12345ABCDE]

This video cleared so many of my confusions about chords. You, sir, are awesome!

[@shaunyap9663]

awesome video! Paul never fails to make music theory simple yet interesting to learn enough and experiment with the rest.

[@bryanmacam6127]

Paul this is amazing. I didn't think of chord structures this way. Thanks a lot. I hope you continue this series. I have learned a lot from you. You are indeed a great teacher.

[@Grommie122]

Awesome video Paul. Very comprehensive

[@toro6466]

dunno bro, Thats kinda sus

[@kierandoyle6313]

Simple and understandable, another great lesson Paul

[@Grimsbyfella]

Cheers for this lesson Paul, most helpful.. keep up the class videos mate x

[@patricklintho242]

When the guitar is sus

[@oozzyknob]

Sussy 👀

[@nave94]

This theory series has completely blown my mind and allowed me to get over those first terrifying steps of music theory. Thank you so much for your knowledge and great ways of teaching. 👍🏻

[@veljkoradosavljevic5655]

Great work Paul! Amazing series! This means a lot!

[@jorgegutierrez574]

Sussy chord

[@MrVickers91]

Hey Paul. I have just been loving your videos. I have always wanted to look into music theory but it was all just so daunting, you have made me realize that it is not as hard as you may think.

[@Lobishomem]

Great teacher, I've seen many on-line, you are one of the best. Thanks