The Beatles - And I Love Her LESSON by Mike Pachelli

Here's a lesson on the guitar parts of John Lennon & George Harrison for "And I Love Her."

[@josephrubinstein285]

I discovered the Beatles in 1963 when I was 15 living in Transylvania, Romania. It wasn't easy listening to their music that was broadcast by Radio Free Europe because the Russians heavily jammed the sound waves, so we had to listen to the music between electronic noise breaks. You cannot imagine what a revelation their music was on me. Left the country in 1964 and spent an amazing 8 months in Rome. A few steps from our apartment was a square called Piazza Vittorio where among the pinball and fuzzball machines there were some coin operated jukeboxes, where to my delight I found several Beatle records. The funny thing was that the Italians would only listen to the latest hits from the San Remo music festival and not the Beatles. Never the less I was in music heaven and spent every hard earned coin listening to the fab four. Thanks Mike for bringing back those memories and giving them life once more.

[@vinceboston7451]

Great story!

[@federicotraeger2332]

That's a great story. Thanks for sharing it.

[@milestrotter6844]

Cool story, I can't imagine what it must've been like to hear The Beatles when they first started. I am a 15 Beatles fan and love playing these songs, glad they mean something to other people too.

[@snakeeyes4424]

@@milestrotter6844 Same here I lived in Cuba and the goverment did not allow any American music in the goverment control radio...the Voice of the America play it and I love it

[@videogeekin]

“ Always good to hear from people in other countries tell their feelings about The Beatles. In 1965 when I was four years old and began having very vivid and solid memories I remember riding my rocking horse to Beatles LP’s my mother had acquired… and from then on I grew up with all their albums. In 1969 I was eight when they broke up😐”

[@timmckeown1313]

What amazes me about this song is that it was written and arranged by very young (early 20s) Beatles. Such a mature song for young lads to create. Brilliant guys those Beatles.

[@davelouis4004]

So true

[@patpatpat1969]

Mike, you are a treasure to Humanity....and I Thank you.

[@vidols1718]

🎵 And i love him... 🎵

[@nicoladibara1936]

We ALL love him. What a great person.

[@michaelgaspari343]

Let me see your picture

[@jaxsonm4986]

Thank you for not just going “hey guys watch this” like everyone else and actually teach us the whole song

[@d8ma663]

The first studio attempt to record "And I Love Her" on February 25th, 1964 was George Harrison's 21st birthday. No doubt he was a young musical genius...Paul was right, that song wouldn't be as cool without George's riff. What a beautiful acoustic classic!Thanks Mike 🙏🏻

[@MrOTHANNER]

Should be Harrison/McCartney tune.😠

[@paulisthelegend]

The best Beatles tutorials ever!

[@amadeuxm]

Amazing !!

[@georgescarlett2320]

AMEN!!!

[@1224JOHND]

Mike as a 78 year old guy from Liverpool who saw them so many times on the cavern. Cant tell you how much I love your take on their music and of course it helps guitar players like myself learn so much more. Many thanks, Regards John

[@MPfrance]

1224JOHND - Must've been amazing seeing the lads rock with youthful abandon!

[@jackorbit7258]

You're a lucky man.

[@DanielLeoSimpson]

The two things that stood out to me as a 7th grader when I played this album for the first time in 1964 in my bedroom, was 1) the key change jump going into the lead - that was stunning to me. and 2) George "creeping" back in after the lead. It was so great - he just "snuck" back in ... no doubt, as Mike pointed out, because they were dealing with with a 2-track recorder. So great.... what an impression this song had on me and how it contrasted all the screaming and shouting that surrounded them on Ed Sullivan TV performances - with this song, for 3 minutes of this 7th grader's life, the world stopped turning and everything in it was perfect...you don't forget things like that... -The Composer

[@garychambers5850]

Im suprised being " *THE BEATLES* " the best and most popular band on the planet didnt have access to an 8 track or 16, even a 24 track recorder? The things they would be doing. They did so much just on 4 track! 🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏽‍♀️ 🌞

[@JimmyJoeization]

The key change, beautiful.

[@dbrew2u]

The True Brilliance of The Beatles cannot be realized . At least till we see a beautiful song such as " And I Love Her " broken down and played by someone like you Mike who truly Loves the Beatles Music both as a Musician/Fan . Thank You so much for sharing your wonderful Talents & the Beatles with us .

[@christinemusselman5499]

Yes, I have always thought And I Love Her has been undervalued. It's subtly genius, not flashy. It's greatness sneaks up on the listener.

[@johnmcdonough141]

Oh my God , music genius in every song they wrote .

[@joephillips4082]

Amazing, Mike. You and previous posters have about said it all, particularly about George: "genius," "big ears," "maturity," etc., so I can't add much. His musical choices never fail to astound, and your analysis, breakdown, and expert presentation of them make them so accessible. Guitar-pickin' Beatles fans (me) owe you a debt of gratitude.

[@MPfrance]

Thanks Joe - and yea - George was amazing and at SUCH a young age!!

[@antonioortiz4544]

This song is so lovely and intimate. We often take these songs for granted because we've listened to them hundreds of times but it's such a stunning composition and performance.

[@stephendecatur189]

Thanks Mike. I was born in 1951. I somehow managed to purchase each Beatle's album as it was released here in the US. My father wouldn't allow their music to be played in the house so each day as I got off the school bus (and my mother wasn't home) I went right to the stereo and played Beatles albums until a car pulled in the driveway. (I stood in the window). I started playing music when I was young. I was in my first band in high school and have played in bands on and off ever since. Music has been important to me my whole life, but it was never more magical than in those hours spent standing (and singing) by the dining room window.

[@resslerartstudios]

There's something so special about the way you express your love for the beatles and how they worked; and what they did, That I get. That actually can't be expressed in words. The suble smiles, the hmm moments with a shift of the head. I listen to the Beatles everyday. Thanks Mike.!

[@Berniewahlbrinck]

Exactly!!

[@bryandthompson]

NOW I understand how you're able to so perfectly analyze Beatles songs. You're trained as a classical guitarist! Deepest respect and even deeper THANKS for the way you share your gifts!

[@MPfrance]

Thanks! 😃

[@Tonetwisters]

Was in a Beatles/British Invasion band for five wonderful years. I came up with the idea of going from "And I Love Her" directly into "This Boy," on that final "D" chord. Works great! Try it!

[@louispacetime1576]

The best teacher on KZbin!!!

[@steveprudell4006]

Been wanting for this guy somebody had to be guitar instructor extremely interested .

[@steveprudell4006]

Search as You may other good at other things / artist his Beatles shift is the best.

[@jamesdrynan]

Mike, you not only offer an historical narrative on the Beatles' material but a definitive examination of their material. Your extraordinary dedication to these iconic songs is a true blessing to players and fans. God bless you!

[@shynessboy]

One of thee most beautiful songs ever written. That's an understatement! We'd be so fortunate to write one that comes close to matching the brilliance of this song, but we'll try!

[@DDEENY]

I can't say enough positive things about your Beatles guitar tutorials. Your enthusiasm for their music comes across so positively. Thank you for everything.

[@MPfrance]

Glad you like them!

[@HopHeadSeattle]

Phenomenal analysis of one of the greatest songs of all time. Thanks so much for putting this together!

[@dgibson2314]

His unbridled enthusiasm for the topic is amazing. After all of these years ,his passion for the Beatles and their virtuosic musical chops is inspirational. Thanks so much for the education. I loved hearing Mike play a lick of Spanish guitar. Bravo.

[@davidmyton6057]

Brilliant Mike. Love your passion and commitment to the song.

[@JRLNeal]

Mike is brilliant. Beatles were exceptional.

[@jeffj318]

Mike, you are absolutely the best! Your love of The Beatles shines through on every song you do. I really enjoyed your own classical playing which shows how brilliant you are in your own right.

[@MPfrance]

Jeffj318 - Thanks for those very kind words. That was very nice of you!

[@jamesthompson316]

When a everyday guy like you Mike (as talented as you are) gets so close to the original feel of these classics it gives some of us mere mortals hope! Thanks 😎

[@leeanucha]

What's the coolest thing is that we not only get to learn the beatles songs but also with all the fun facts and back stories from Mike. So thank you so much :)

[@jeremiah7176]

Mike, I especially appreciate your analysis of this song because in the video of the Beatles playing it live, the cameraman focused on George playing the solo for only about half a second. Thanks for relieving some of that frustration!

[@scottmoyer1357]

I taught myself the entire song with solo and all of George's cool parts way back in 1964 when it came out. Later on, when I studied Theory in College at UNC in Chapel Hill, I came to understand the precise scale [ Bb/ G minor] the solo came from as, initially , I simply just found the notes and followed my eyes and ears. Knowing theory is the big game changer that I recommend to all. It's the ultimate problem solver. Thanks for this tutorial . One of my favorite "acoustic" songs of The Beatles. I teach all these songs as well. Thanks for doing all your homework on these classics and for your genuine enthusiasm for their music.

[@everettmercer9737]

I really appreciate your expertise and musicianship. Thanks your one of the best ever man. Take care

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

Your beautiful Classical guitar sound perfect and haunting here.

[@charlie-obrien]

Yes, very lovely and It is worth pointing out that even though none of the Beatles had formal music training, they did compose and play many of their songs with a Spanish/ Classical flavor. Besides Rock and Roll I also have an affinity for listening to that style of performance.

[@kenbobek5207]

Mike..... YOU are brilliant! Your love and appreciation of the Beatles music comes through with every video. Thanks so much for what you do!

[@deanxxi]

Your back-stories are something very special. On so many levels, nobody does Beatles better than you. And thanks

[@kirilroianov7369]

I thoght i am a beatlemaniac but you blew up my mind.

[@jamieminsky9436]

Very good, Mike! I am 64 and playing guitar since 9 years young...Thank you for keeping The Beatles alive for the next generations..Very good and I appreciate it and you!!!!

[@davidbolls4850]

Mike, my brother, you absolutely nailed Paul’s vocal part!! And, of course, the two guitar parts were spot on, also. Bravo !

[@JA-io8nx]

Your reverence and appreciation for the songwriting, maturity and soloing on this song is in full display. I love it. There was no better band on the planet and it's not even close. A friend of mine and I started getting together once or twice a week at the onset of the pandemic and play guitars just for fun... and every time we dissect a Beatles song a little more closely we realize the brilliance on an even deeper level. Really well done and your lesson was one of the best online. He and I are in the middle of learning this song which was what brought me to your channel. The Beatles stuff has all been incredible for me particularly because I'm a drummer primarily, so getting to dive in on the genius of their writing has been eye opening for me as a musician and very mid level guitarist. My pandemic Beatles jam sessions have helped get me through the pandemic. Keep up the great work!!

[@daviddavis-vanatta1017]

I altogether agree regarding George's special forms of genius in his work on many Beatles compositions, including this one. Think of it this way: he was all of 28 when he left the Beatles as they broke up. Anyone who could that much superb work by the time one is 28, that is genius.

[@malikba8048]

And bear in mind that they learned their playing mainly by listenning to records ! No tutorials, no vidéos ! God's gift. And thank you Mike

[@jetto1970]

Soo beautiful.. this was the song that inspired me to learn the guitar. Much love

[@MPfrance]

Mike Jetson - that's cool to hear! And yeah - it's such an unbelievably mature composition written by such a young man.

[@cherifbenyahia5425]

Thank you Mick. Bravo . Everything is just good the voice the plays tge talk and the way you make US confortable . Cherifblues from PARIS. SINGER and Songwriter in three (3) languages.Nice to meet. you Mick.

[@scottwiley3181]

So simple - so beautiful- genius

[@ejcm55]

As much a music appreciation lesson as a technical lesson.. I was about 9 years old when this was played on a Hard Days Night. It was so different then the other music they played. It always resonated with me and could never get old.

[@KennCramerHanberg]

I´m surprised how much details and love for the sounds and expression there are even in simple songs. They are really not simple

[@MPfrance]

Kenn - You are SO right. Their songs are deceptively simple.

[@jamesthompson316]

Very true, I’ve actually heard early Beatles called a boy band and even a 3 chord band! I’ve played guitar nearly 50 years and like any musician who has learned and dissected their songs..they are beautifully constructed, their brilliance was no accident.

[@bespoken100]

Superb, Mike. Love this song. I'm 90% there, so I'm practicing this weekend. 👍👍👍

[@joemartucci4786]

Love this song. Learned it played it for my beautiful wife at our wedding at the Hard Rock in Niagara falls. It'll be 9 years this May. Love her more everyday.

[@patriciaenochs3094]

You should have been the fifth Beatle. You play there music just like I remember back when I first saw them on The Ed Sullivan show. How great it was to be a young teenager back then. I long for those days. Thank you for all your music

[@andrewpappas9311]

As someone who’s been a massive Beatles fan since I was a kid (first got into them when I was 10 and I’m 22 now) I love your analysis videos, it’s always cool learning about the various intricacies with their parts and how they fit into the music so keep up the awesome work Mike

[@frankb518]

Nice Mike! such a great Ballad! love that song. I grew up in N.Y.C., Went to Chelsea Voc. H.S.. Got my Electrical background and sell supplies now for the Last 30 years. Anyway, I graduated IN 76' I was playing guitar for several years already, and My H.S. started a Music class in my Junior year. so...... I got to find out who else were Musicians. Played with some good players. Bob Shaw from Brooklyn played bass. Jeff Olshen played lead / rythum and Myself the same. and Also , A fella named John Tagliarrino. John and I started a Band that summer of 76' and two other Fellas. and that song was one of our Favorites ! And A Great Bridge song from the Faster stuff. did also, 8 days A week. Steve Miller songs, B.T.O..... All the Fun R&R stuff of the day....... Once in a while, I strum that. Oh, so, in 1979, I Got saved and accepted Jesus in My life. so Bid the band farewell ..... The music I was playing changed. I still play. Thanks for Cover and Great Info !

[@WJWinstonOficial]

Mike you're great ,and you describe exactly the Beatles feeling on creating arrangements for 2 guitar parts.Thank you for your precious time.

[@Berniewahlbrinck]

Fantastic! With all the passion and joy you put into this song analysis and performance, the only "genius" thing about George that I was missing is this: The seemingly simple lick he plays at the beginning is just 4 notes: B E D# C#. However, the first time he plays it, it leads into the F#m chord - the second time it leads into the E6 chord. Thus, although it is the very same "simple" lick, it creates a whole new feeling when leading into the E6 chord. Incredible.

[@edcrutchfield3447]

Man you do the BEATLES justice. Thank you for your beautiful perfect Interpretation. Your something special 🕺🏾🎸🕺🏾🎸🕺🏾👍😁

[@XLCOR]

I had song down bout a year after picking up the guitar, which must have been about 1972. I wore the grooves out of my Beatles records. Mike has it down to a 'T'. God, how I wish I had KZbin in my younger years.

[@tomeasley3538]

I really enjoy how you always give the back story with dates and explain the process, there is a theme in watching your lessons in how the Beatles constructed music -really revolutionary for its time , it makes me wonder why more composers don't use it today? Also side note I can't imagine on how you felt when you met Paul what a highlight...

[@sapelesteve]

Fantastic lesson & history of a classic Beatles song Mike. I can never wrap my head around how musically astounding they were. Call it Genius but how they were able to write & play music like that is anyone's guess. Your performance of that song was right up there with the original version! Thanks for keeping this music alive & well for all to hear & be amazed by! Hope that you are doing well & staying safe in France.... 👍👍👏👏😉😉

[@MPfrance]

Saeple Steve - They were 100% geniuses - and modest about it. Thanks for those very kind words and yeah, yeah, yeah - we're doing well in France!

[@marksantora6646]

Thanks again Mike! Your love and passion for the Beatles comes thru every time. You make me appreciate them even more...if that's possible!

[@MPfrance]

Mark - I appreciate that!

[@jamesrichardson771]

My God !!! You are quite amazing Mike ! - I could "and have" listened to this over and over' it's absolutely unbelievable just how talented you are ! 'Gee wizz it's inconceivable what you must be capable of really doing with a guitar ... You absolutely make people's day's better, by posting things like this on KZbin !!!

[@MPfrance]

Wow, thank you!

[@David-Gerard]

Although I was influenced to play guitar by instrumentalists like The Ventures, Duane Eddy, etc. when I heard the Beatles at 13 in ‘63 it changed everything. At the same age, I used to go to record shops in Black neighborhoods and buy 45’s by Otis Redding, Albert King, BB, & Ray Charles, etc. It all came together in a few years with Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, Savoy Brown, the Beano album, Hendrix and many others. Great time to have experienced.

[@DagohTheMago]

Absolutely stunning song!!!

[@sidneymerkouris103]

I could watch you all day Mike, thanks for the appreciation of Beatles music and the teaching skills you give to us all. FOR THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER BEATLES!

[@greggtomchick1837]

Fascinating history and guitar lessons. You are great Mr. Pachelli!

[@danmcmahon8566]

And I love this, so much. You knocked it out of the park again. Thanks. This song was another great example of the Beatles' magic.

[@captainsun4581]

Thank you so much Mike for putting this up. Bless you. It's just great to play along with it. You do a great performance.

[@Macrobish]

Can’t tell you much we appreciate these brilliant videos Mike and you’ve done a great job on one of Paul’s best songs

[@edcrutchfield3447]

Mike you’re very inspiring to watch . I can learn from you ( which I have a hard time ) but you got a way of being with that guitar 🎸 that is SPECIAL. Thank you 😊

[@MPfrance]

I appreciate that

[@josebecerra22]

Beautiful and very clear as usual. Thanks a lot Mike !

[@bradleyrieger1517]

Their instrumentation and and arrangements are unrivaled. Nice job!

[@johnzissis2306]

Mike, I love how you celebrate their artistry with joy as you faithfully disclose it for all of us to marvel at. Thank you!

[@jordanperlow3125]

Mike; this is so beautiful on so many levels! Your knowledge, talent and enthusiasm for this music is truly captivating!! Thanks so much for doing these lessons!

[@theborba1970]

Mike, você sempre me emociona quando fala dos acordes, da simplicidade e da genealidade dos meninos. Você mostra todo seu amor. Eles eram tão simples e tão complexos ao mesmo tempo. Acredito que só existe uma palavra para descreve- los: Beatles. Muito obrigado por mais esta aula brilhante. ✌🏻🇧🇷

[@BarkerT]

Love how this guy delights with a little chuckle at the small improvs in the various parts of this song.

[@erev1540]

I love the intro in that song. The way that the final note of the 2nd intro riff hits the E6 chord made me fall in love with the song. It gives off such a unique sound effect where it feels like he's hitting that note in such a different way, but it's just the same riff each time. That always mesmerizes me and sets the example for the rest of the song.

[@bradprather6749]

Wow..... I had it right! Thanks Mike for this one. Always a favorite. 🎸

[@MPfrance]

Great job!

[@barrybr1]

Thank you so much Mike. The genius of these guys never ceases to amaze me....and you it seems

[@olivereverything2776]

So glad i stumbled across your channel a while back. You're a joy to watch and your love for the Beatles is undeniable. Your little classical interlude was awesome.

[@michaelferraro8232]

Love this guy's show, because the Beatles were so famous,their instrumental talents may've been underrated from a fan like myself who really doesn't play an instrument is intrigued of the cord changes,yes l've seen many of live video performances by the Beatles,l like the ghost strumming.wacthing the videos I did when John stops stumming and uses his hand to keep the beat.Ghost strumming she goes,thank you for the lesson,as much info I have in my memory of the boys these lessons know puts my appreciation level to a new high......

[@michelemmerechts5596]

Wonderful dissection and reconstruction..! Beautiful presentation and moving performance...!

[@Fastfritz63]

Thanks for posting this and all the others as well, a wealth of great lessons with an amazing attention to detail!

[@Fab4-Clips-ig5fc]

You are doing an amazing job ! Absolute respect !! Thank you so much for showing us your Beatles-lessons. Trying to play their music is a great experience and you are the best instructor on KZbin ! Best regards from Germany...

[@jesusmtz29]

Mike that was an amazing guide and rendition of a masterpiece. Absolutely amazing!

[@samanello3382]

That was absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much. You definitely do this gorgeous song justice.

[@1tigercat2]

Beautiful mastery as always. Thanks so much!

[@ponzu1230]

The work of geniuses well revitalized and described! A job very well done! Thank you for sharing such an beautiful art of guitar music!

[@richard21995]

Absolutely beyond words, another really great tutorial, so exact and true to the original.

[@dexrus7659]

Thanks, Mike. Your lessons are the best.

[@johnnelson8210]

Fantastic Mike! Thanks so much for these videos, you do a great job of explaining and demonstrating.

[@ricardoespinoza5307]

Mike, you are a great teacher and musician ! Gracias

[@phil36135]

Awesome Mike, as you are always inspiring. Thanks

[@RaulRodriguez-pk3xk]

Hi Mike. I played in a group in the early 70’s called Young,Gifted and Brown. We played at various venues with the band you were in at the time. I have an old poster from one of them but I don’t know how to send it to you. So proud of what you’re doing.

[@captainsun4581]

Hi Mike. Just to express my love and deep gratitude for your work here. I really enjoy playing along with you. Thank you so much again for breaking all of those guitar parts down.

[@michaelstrickland6592]

Fabulous! Thank you, Mike!

[@martynspooner5822]

I absolutely love your work, thanks for all you do, that you share it is so generous of you and truly appreciated.

[@donnrutherford7059]

Wonderful lesson on a great song Mike quite inspiring And George's master guitar work shows just how great he was Simple but not easy to get the essence of this

[@thefleaflop]

Thanks Mike,... I can always tell when an artist captures the essence of a song,... because when the cover is played, I well up, just as I do when listening to the original artist!..... nice job!!!!

[@l.thegirl2581]

New subscriber here. There is so much to dive into with this extremely detailed, extremely wonderful tutorial. Overwhelmed. In a good way. It's like when my physics professor proved to us that time isn't the same for everyone, it's relative to the individual. Mind blown. The sum of these parts created a masterpiece. 🤯

[@MPfrance]

Welcome aboard!

[@leascaart]

One of my all time favorite Beatles song. I don't know why I always come back to this song. I guess it's because of the vocal phrasing, melody, sing a long style... it's just awesome!!

[@greenedad]

Love the impromptu classical noodling. It’s OK to show off a bit. Obviously, your talents are concealed but not hidden. You give the Beatles new life and energy. Also a constant reminder that I’ve learned some songs wrong. I appreciate learning the right way... Kudos!!

[@martinwalker3088]

Mike. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your videos are superb and really wonderful. You've nailed it again.

[@triveshsingh6068]

Absolutely fabulous! Thank you Mike! :))

[@christinemusselman5499]

Mike, thank you so much for the lesson on And I Lover Her. it's my all-time favorite song, actually favorite piece of music. Period. I have a wide range of loved music, my second favorite is Beethoven's Seventh Symohony. That's how great Paul's song is it compares with the greats. And I'm so glad you pointed out how advanced the guitar work is in this song.

[@sadaakisugii5798]

Mike, Sound excellent! I have learned from you a lot. Thank you!

[@apineda75]

absolutely BRILLIANT tutorial and explanation video of this beautiful song!

[@user-zn9bz9pn6y]

Thanks Mike - really insightful analysis of how the Beatles, on occasion, worked. And you break this down so well, you make it something interesting to work on.