The Unpredictable Complexity of Mull of Kintyre INTRO - Galeazzo Frudua

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www.fruduamusic.com - The introduction of Mull of Kintyre as played by Paul Mccartney and Wings, embodies a few recording and guitar tricks that are quite difficult to detect ad reproduce. In this video I am showing some of them to you so you can have a better understanding of how, even what looks like the simplest guitar part to play, can be complex and articulated.
Learn how to play Mull of Kintyre by Wings guitar lesson tutorial exactly as played by Paul McCartney on the original recording. Mull of Kintyre guitar tutorial by Galeazzo Frudua. Como tocar guitarra Mull of Kintyre. ギターでマル・オブ・キンタイアを弾く方法
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[@vecernicek2]

Paul is indeed an unsung guitar hero. I am a jazz guitarist used to navigating complex harmonies, playing up-tempo stuff, etc. Paul can't do any of that. But it took me 3 days of good work to learn the guitar part for "Her Majesty" to make it sound half-decent and I still can't play it as well as he does it on the recording. It's tricky to make it sound as natural and effortless as his version. Paul isn't a very technical musician but his musical instincts and feel are second to none.

[@frlango6082]

It’s only because he has created it, and you’re an interpreter. When you play your own creations no one can sound like you.

[@kmg2480]

Very informative, Galeazzo. It's great to see you uploading so frequently. Mull of Kintyre would have been a career defining hit for most people, but for McCartney it was just another song. He will be remembered as the Mozart of our time...

[@charliek6467]

I am from NY and on a whim my best friend and I heard he was playing in Toronto the same weekend as the Buffalo Bills game we were attending. We couldn't pass up the opportunity to see him and so we went. We were in standing room only seating and I hoped I'd hear this song. I wasn't aware that he never played it in the states at the time. Suddenly this intro starts and out come the Toronto Scottish Pipe Band to back him up and I still get chills to this day thinking back on how amazing that concert was for us.

[@kaktusdoften]

THEY created this magic and YOU help us understand how and whats going on and what really makes it so fantastic. You do that very well and in a interesting way! Keep on the good work/Johan

[@michaelgutman4910]

I've loved the Beatles since they first arrived here in the United States. I certainly have achieved a deeper appreciation for their artistry watching your videos.

[@TheBeatlesVocalHarmony]

This is my goal, having you appreciate the inner nature of these guys music

[@MrVictorMcCartney]

Amazing how your lessons gets better and better all the time. I would love to see Band On The Run vocal harmonies, and other Beatles solo harmonies 🙏🏻

[@TheBeatlesVocalHarmony]

Coming ;)

[@alexissongsforyou]

I have nothing to say except I more than greatly admire your absolute devotion to what is after all the best sounds that were ever committed to tape ... those of Lennon and McCartney. I started watching you years ago with your Beatles singing lessons ... somehow (to my discredit!) I lost track ... I'm sooo happy you have somehow randomly popped up on my phone! Thank you for all you do!

[@mrmullett1067]

Lets us all remember Denny Laine who co-wrote the essay .. RIP Denny I bet you taught Paul how to play it. ❤

[@lyndarosborough869]

This is really great ! Thank you for this detailed work !

[@seansinclair257]

This is amazing! I never realized this, but now I can't unhear it! Thanks!

[@b1j]

Galeazzo, I’m so glad to see you back on KZbin; I’ve watched you for years. This one was fascinating. I went straight to my HD-28 and found that spot just outside of the rosette for the pick. Sure enough, there’s that tone! As they say, it’s the little things…

[@mtlman12]

WOW! Amazing details that make it so unique!

[@oskarmac14]

I am so grateful to have found your posts. Being a Beatles ultra fan, as I know you are, makes your incredible explanations of their works all the more beautiful. I’ve watched every one of your posts in total awe. From Martha My Dear, Lady Madonna to Mull of Kintyre, your sharp hearing is amazing! I too play bass and a little guitar, so I maybe appreciate your explanations more. Thank you!

[@eileenlewis303]

Great tutorial! 👌

[@tonywilbanks3541]

Brilliant! I love these kinds of things.......Thank you!

[@charwest9449]

Great episode!

[@habeascorpus6604]

Great work! Often when a part is so brilliant, it sounds so natural that only when it's not there do you notice something is missing.

[@lauriecroad3186]

Awesome analysis. NOW I listen more carefully. Thankyou.

[@FabioVilches-nu7gn]

This is the first video watching you. Very impressed and nice one. Looking forward to watch the others :-)

[@MPASTORM1955]

Always so interesting to listen what you describe. You have the gift of perfect pitch!

[@adrianwells769]

What you're talking about is not something hidden, or complexity, but the fine detail which exists. And indeed your observations are well made. Good stuff.

[@tomdmann]

Wow! Of all the songs Paul has written I would have said this is one of the most simple, and yet even in a fraction of such a song there is all this complexity. Respect to you, sir, for bringing this to light.

[@MrOpentuning]

Well done you're so right !

[@HarborLockRoad]

Wow! Awesome 👍😎 job! Id absolutely no idea! Thank you!

[@tomasgrounauer6180]

Always top quality videos. Thank you for your art, Galeazzo!

[@mrcarloselche248]

Wow. Never noticed this. Thanks!

[@chrispark4310]

Just when you think you play it perfect…well it is deeply interesting and fascinating. And I totally agree with you, The Beatles had a way of making their music sound simple only if you did not pay enough attenton. Great video!

[@Tiberiodasilvaamusician]

Great job again, Galeazzo ! Grazie mille !

[@alejandroc4960]

Great analysis! Looking forward to seeing you uncover more of the magic behind these McCartney songs :)

[@livergen]

This is so very true, I'm glad you pointed this out, there are so many gentle complexities behind the scenes As a guitar player who treats each string as an individual,,, like So many voices in a choir. I know when I sit and play everything matters and I paid close attention to the subtleties. I know for myself, the emotional element within you has a profound effect also as you bring forth style and music and especially the tones you wish to let sing out From your instrument...

[@milhouselucas]

Fantastico, Galeazzo!! Grazie mille!

[@mikemcconville2495]

Love this song! Thanks for sharing

[@ellenbeckmann4293]

So good..du bringst mich noch zum Gitarre spielen. Lg Ellen 🥰

[@frlango6082]

Et ben, c’est trop cool. Merci

[@paulhodges333]

You are a genius, my friend! You have inspired me.

[@TheBeatlesVocalHarmony]

That's my goal, inspiring you guys to ejoy Music and the Beatles more.

[@bobbybroadway9513]

Thank you. First time viewer here. Wow.

[@crazy4beatles]

I started learning guitar and I love this song - so was excited that it was relatively "easy". Ha! Your video is helping me improve my musical ear and better fine tune my playing. Excited to watch the Band on the Run video. Glad you're doing more solo Beatles.

[@maurocoimbra9624]

Great work!!! You've nail all those amazing details... This says a lot about the perfection and careness of your analisys!

[@relevantbrother8964]

Incredible and so intricate. Wonderful stuff.

[@rwsfwifi]

Great detail, really appreciate this. Great job

[@moko8237]

That was a fantastic video! I always loved this song and you explained the intro very good!

[@paulcooke1]

Thanks

[@b1j]

Galeazzo, another labor of love from you. Please know that you connect with us around the world who love and appreciate the Beatles. I can always trust that you are going to share your comprehensive ear for detail with us.

[@richklein4491]

wow, well done!! I can't believe how technical and detailed Paul went into this when making this intro... how long did it take him to come up with that combination to make that sound for just a small part of the song? Knowing him, was just second nature, like breathing lol

[@TheBeatlesVocalHarmony]

I think the first two clues were instinctive and the last one (muting the first high E string) was more of a "production" embellishment that came out after relistening to a previous take. These are not the only tricks in this intro, there are two or 3 things that I left out because it was too much and it's better TO LEAVE SOME MYSTERY AROUND ;)

[@Revolution9Beatlesfanclub]

Genius. You are better and better

[@marcuspaul0815]

Your second point: I have heard it all the time though I rather thought there were two guitars involved, also, the sound seems to be processed somehow - though I might be wrong with that. However, when I saw the title of your video I knew that you will talk about that particular change between c sharp and e as top of the chord. Great stuff!

[@RobertoPoncebk]

Simple but very deep

[@joaopaulodasneves9331]

Excellent!

[@BeatlesGirl]

I've always loved this song; it is truly inspiring. Almost no one I know has even heard of this gem. Thank you for making me appreciate it even more.

[@slowuncle]

It was number one on the UK charts for weeks in 1977. In the US the DJs were so blasé' about it they played the b side instead and turned Girl's School into a turntable hit.

[@wdechand]

Not only that, I think it was the biggest selling record in UK EVER until Thriller.

[@garycraw9781]

Galeazzo - you have a beautifully sensitive ear! And your generous sharing of your insights enriches our understanding and appreciation of the very special music of the Beatles. Thank you.

[@fb9532]

that's why I always liked it so much without knowing precisely why. Great!

[@bvandijk]

Maybe I'm amazed! Wonderfull

[@NickRobbMusic]

Enjoyed this thoroughly

[@yamyam1692]

Understanding is enjoying more. Thank you so much

[@desaperu]

It's good to see you again, Galeazzo! Saludos desde el Perú!

[@jbaumun]

Thank you so much for your hard work and attention to detail as well as your dedication to the Beatles music . I'll help out financially when I can .

[@randysolvang9056]

You have such a great ear, Galeazzo. Thank you for this.

[@collinjames1174]

wow. very interesting, you showed it so well and understandable. Thanks.

[@karlkrasnowsky3895]

And to think it seemed so straight forward. You've got great insight into these subtle features.

[@powlobo.m.b.]

Sempre mi domandavo come un semplice A chord poteva suonare cosi' magico nella canzone ma non quando io lo facevo... Hai sciolto il mistero, l'hai azzeccato!! bravissimo!

[@dudeduderino2872]

Bloody amazing!!!!!!!

[@andyarmstrong1493]

Awesome, many thanks.

[@ugavemedanswur7653]

Sir, can you please do a vocal harmony lesson of the song "I Am Your Singer" by Sir Paul Mccartney and Linda. Thank you sir!

[@mariaalejandra2913]

It seems so simple but so difficult to sing ....

[@stewartedwards3810]

Thanks for that…

[@TheBeatlesVocalHarmony]

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[@andy65guitar]

Fantastic

[@maximes7205]

Hello. Could you make a video on how play correctly "I Will" ? Because it's hard to find video who show us the most trully way to play this song. Thanks !

[@TheBeatlesVocalHarmony]

That's coming along with Junk :)

[@jennifertrevathan1236]

Wow. That's awesome 👌 👏 👍 😍

[@TheBeatlesVocalHarmony]

Thank you so much 😊

[@paddyt4043]

I didn't belive you till I picked up the guitar ,and I thought I had it down 🤯 chio

[@rafamericano]

What gauge is your string-set?

[@jimilove7773]

Thanks!

[@FuzeItOut]

ive always noticed that on the first notes of the song he strums twice but then kinda hits a string and it makes a third noise? do you think this was intentional or what

[@ellaschilling6215]

very cool

[@Cycle1001]

I believe he plays guitar this way; it is style that repeats . On piano he plays in a style alternating left bass notes on off beat of treble melody, Ie: Let It Be… he seems to play that style on many things. Back to his guitar style , the muting before beat 1 so as the clearly accent beat 1. I automatically do such things too, but I never really notice it is just a style. The sixties folk things had a lot of interesting things going on with strumming styles and grace notes. I agree with moving along the string for particular sound quality /timbre. Last six or so years I use different picks for different sounds : such as a very very thin pick-I like the percussive click the pick adds. Microphone placement is a whole other thing… Paul really is very hard to copy when it gets right down to it.

[@davederave792]

Thank you sir.

[@robertrussell9336]

Finally , someone who listens even closer to their music than I do. Thanks for this wonderful insight. Excellent videos.

[@leokimvideo]

Just proves it's what you don't hear is the most important sound in a song

[@curtisrobinson9696]

grazie ancora

[@geoffhutchins3823]

The most creative genius in modern music cheers Paul

[@musicman5768]

I’m going to say this : I enjoyed this presentation. Thank you.

[@TheBeatlesVocalHarmony]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fritzzipar4829]

Nice 👍👍

[@SaulAnibalRR]

Amazing! I bever noticed any of this but, being an amateur guitar player myself I can tell I consciously apply some of this "tricks" when playing! When I want a crunchier sound , specially when I play a riff originally meant for electric guitar but in an acoustic one, I hit the strings closer to the bridge. And I always emphasize the sound of specific strings by hitting them harder than the rest, like trick no. 2. Very interesting to see that Paul applied this to this song that I always loved.

[@Prellium]

I think Paul played without using a pick. You can hear how bassy his plucked notes are from the flesh of his thumb and you can also hear how it sound like a similar playing style to 'Yesterday' which was played without a pick.

[@TheBeatlesVocalHarmony]

I thought the same. In fact I had always played with nails but it's played with a pick, try a recording with both as I did and you'll get it too.

[@alfredodoardi2717]

thats amazing, i woulda never asociated some of those tricks, as 'mechanical'. With the unique blends of talents possessed by the beatles, and chemistry between them, its no wonder I love them so much. Either way, particularly when seeing how you break things down, I'm always wondering how much of that was due to George Martins influence. Thank you for this, and all your posts!

[@TheBeatlesVocalHarmony]

Nice take this is the subject of a next videos.

[@SmogandBlack]

Wow... I couldn't agree more: while playing, dynamics, accents and articulation (how a note or any other musical event is sounded) make all the difference in the world... when you get those things right, anything you play is infinitely more pleasant to hear. And only practice can make you good at it. Now... since the Beatles didn't have any sort of formal training, I suppose that they (all of them) were simply blessed by innate 'musicality', which is the gift that makes your playing sound catchy and appropriate. My compliments, dear Galeazzo, for the ear, the skills, the passion (and the English) 😊.

[@MrLikeAsatellite]

1:30 "right hand guitar turned left" The compensated bridge inlay is upside down then, I wonder if it's properly in tune, probably not.

[@TheBeatlesVocalHarmony]

You'd probably had a few problems playing very high on the neck

[@robpinter5431]

Mull of Kintyre was written and recorded long after the Beatles broke up....It was written during the Wings era with Denny Lane and Linda

[@coutinho3007]

Good ear for music 👏

[@scottsinger]

Kudos for demonstrating the nuance of this intro. Bravo! Am I also hearing a partial muting of the A string, possibly caused by the palm of Paul's left hand as he chops the string? It doesn't seem to ring out fully. (new subscriber to your channel)

[@donian4928]

What strings are you using on that D28? Sounds nice!

[@TheBeatlesVocalHarmony]

Original Martin strings: "Authentic Acoustics Custom light 11-52" set.

[@donian4928]

I’m using Martin monel strings, my own combination of gauges. Yours sounds really warm and balanced. I wonder if I need to add in some relief, neck is really straight

[@eddyj3862]

Fabulous!!!!! What gauge strings do you think Paul used on his Martin D 28???

[@TheBeatlesVocalHarmony]

I can not tell for sure but I am using Martin's Authentic Acoustics 0.11 and a medium thick plectrum on this guitar. On my electrics (basses and guitars) I use Pyramid.

[@b1j]

@@TheBeatlesVocalHarmonyI use 11s (light) on my HD-28. People will tell you a dreadnought must have mediums (12), and in fact Martin ships them with mediums. But I think the lights give you a larger range of possible tone. When I use a pick (

[@stegokitty]

The word in the title should be "Unpredictable" (with an N), my friend Frudua :) And thank you again, for another wonderful instructional music video.

[@TheBeatlesVocalHarmony]

Good call!

[@paulbadoo9326]

The Beatles are deceptively simple. That's their genius.

[@tjcint]

Galeazzo, firstly I love your work, so much. I have a special request for you ... could you please make a video all about the exquisite, most beautiful John Lennon song "Out Of The Blue" .. this song has a magic all of its own .. it is so, so moving .. please do seriously consider doing this. All the best.

[@k3v1nso]

We like to hear you sing a songs the Beatles with full songs

[@RDRussell2]

Well this was amazing. I love "Mull of Kintyre" and I have loved it for years. But I saw the title of this video and thought it must be a joke. "Complexity?!" It's just an "oom-pah-pah" waltz rhythm - this is one of the easiest introductions of any song ever written! Or so I thought. Your video made me truly hear that opening for the first time. I always thought "Only Paul McCartney can get away with being so simple." Now, I'm almost embarrassed-especially that I never noticed your 2nd point here. Actually, I've noticed it, but never really thought it through. I must have thought my ear was playing tricks on me. "Obviously, it's just root-strum-strum, right?" is what I thought. Well, I thank you for clarifying what is really going on, and doesn't it further underscore how brilliant Sir Paul is? Most composers/musicians wouldn't have bothered to add that "complexity," that little extra something that makes a song stand out from the crowd.

[@howellbuzz]

Tremendous excavation, sir! I've performed Mull with a real life bagpipe player and was stunned to realize Paul likely pitched the tape at a different speed than standard tuning in order to overdub the bagpipes on his studio version of Mull. Because I learned it same as the record but when playing along live with my bagpipes guy, my guitar was a half step off key from what he was playing. And bagpipes, it turns out, can't be "tuned" but rather it is what it is and the notes are achieved via the player's mouth and pitch, rather than sort of tuning pegs on the instrument (there aren't any, like a wind instrument etc). That said I wonder if you could speak to that... have you noticed this, and do you suppose Paul discovered this the same way I did, which is to say after the fact..and consequently the speed of the recording was altered to match the bagpipes pitch, and then clocked back to standard tuning on the tape machines? Hope I'm making sense. I welcome anyone's thoughts on this. Beautiful video lesson here, Cheers

[@TheBeatlesVocalHarmony]

Right, the recording pitch had surely to be altered to fit the pipes. There's another tuning hint in the intro which I filmed but eventually left off so we leave some "mystery" ;)

[@howellbuzz]

@@TheBeatlesVocalHarmony Ah, at last... validation from one of the best! Thank you and all the best

[@jimmy5634]

McCartney is a genius. Listen to anything on the “Ram” album where he did everything.

[@mariaalejandra2913]

The vocals in Dear Boy....my God!

[@slowuncle]

You're thinking of his first album "McCartney" on which he overdubbed all the parts himself. On Ram, he contracted session musicians in both London & NYC.

[@davidskelding7384]

Nice observation. It seems to work best for me if I mute the E string with my left hand.

[@TheBeatlesVocalHarmony]

Me too tried that way and it also works.

[@deemdoubleu]

My only claim to fame is that I accidentally stood on Denny Laine's foot at a gig in a pub in Preston.

[@LoransClapton]

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