Understanding CHORDS (Ep. 3 Music Theory)

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:...
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 overal knowledge of the instrument and music theory in general.
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Bob Ross of guitar I swear, you are unbelievably good at explaining stuff

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He's the Paul Davids of guitar

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I would argue that Chords of Orion is the Bob Ross of guitar (in terms of personality at least).

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just gonna add some happy little chords...

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I don't know. Precisely how long ago was that?

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[@PaulDavids]

CHORDS! Not only for playing your basic chords, but also for soloing very good to know how chords are built! *Chords are everywhere*

[@Sh4dow9666]

I think it would be very useful for beginners if you explain the order of the notes in the most common shapes. E A D shapes are 151351 and G C shapes are 135131. It´s easy to understand EAD like shapes that go to the right (on the fretboard) and GC go to the left. So, if you know the order of the notes in this basic shapes figuring out how to play diminished, augmented and 7th chords is really easy.

[@nilsolofsson4338]

Could you maybe show the chords from autumn leaves a bit more in depth, because I'm a pretty new guitarist and I couldn't make them sound right by looking at your fingers?

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[@oneeyemonster3262]

There's 9 Diatonic ( 7 notes) scales. 9 x 7 = 63. Just keep it simple...that's 63 modes. FULLY EXTENDED CHORDS are the SAMETHING as MODES. It's basically going to give you every possible 7 notes INTERVALS within the 12 notes (chromatic scale) BASIC TRAIDS stacking is just EVERY OTHER NOTE..NO MATTER the SCALE....That's FORMULA . IT's SIMPLE and EASY it's easy to play EVERY OTHER NOTE on the PIANO... THIS is GUITAR LESSONS....You DONT Have to stack it EVERY OTHER NOTE....an example of that are the SUSPENED chords. It's not every note anymore is it...KEEP it SIMPLE. Example...the HUNGARIAN MAJOR = ION #2, #4, b7 1..........#2 3...........#4 5........6.......b7.......8 1,3, 5, or 1,3,5, b7 = Maj or Dominant 1, #2, 5 or 1, #2, 5, = min or min7 1, #2, #4 or 1, #2, #4, 6 or 1, #2, #4, b7 = dim, FULL dim or Half dim Here are the list of those scales..... IF YOU LEARN the REST of this..MUSIC THEORY will make more sense and EASIER to PLAY. If you ONLY KNOW the MAJOR SCALE...Will, that's like trying to figure shit out WITHOUT ENOUGH DATA or INFORMATIONS I dont know what else to tell you...EITHER LEARN THEM or DONT ALL 12 NOTES WORK....You can never play the wrong note. IT"S EASIER THAN YOU THINK. The scales works TOGETHER. They CREATE DIFFERENT SOUNDS. NOT RIGHT or WRONG...just DIFFERENT SOUNDS. MORE OPTIONS or UNLIMITED Possibilities...as from play the Major scale in 12 different PITCH. KEYS are JUST PITCH. The circle of 5th helps KEYBOARD pLAYERs or wind instruments plays the Major scale in different PITCH...THAT IS ALL. ITs BASIC. MOST SONGS are WRITTEN via MORE THAN JUST USING the MAJOR SCALE..EVEN MODERN DAY MUSIC i listed the scale in this order for REASONS.. SO you'll see how the notes are SHIFTING. They had to LABEL/TERM them something PUSHING DOWN from MAJOR to it's PARALLEL minor 1..........2..........3..4..........5..........6...........7..6 b2 b3 b5 b6 b7.....( Notice these 5 notes) b6 = Harmonic MAJOR b3 = Melodic b3, b6 = Harmonic Minor b2, b3 = Melodic minor b2 ( N6) b2, b3, b6 = Harmonic minor b2 ( N6) b3, b5 = Melodic minor b5 b3, b5, b6 = Harmonic minor b5 ( III mode of Hungarian MAJOR) b3 #4 = melodic min #4, Lydian b3 or IV mode of Harmonic MAJOR b3, #4, b6 = DOuble harmonic Minor b3, b6, b7 = NATURAL MINOR These notes are also the SECOND ARPEGGIO of the I, IV, V chords. COUNTING from A NATURAL Minor... PUSHING UP to it's PARALLEL MAJOR ( A MAJOR) Amin.......Dmin.......Emin A min.......Dmin......E7 = Harmonic minor A min D7 E7 = melodic minor A min B7 (II) EMaj7 = Lydian b3 ( E Harmonic MAJOR) It's EASY....RAISE the note BACK UP Maj7 Maj6. Maj7 #4, Maj6, Maj7....ect example... Lydian #2 = the vi mode of Harmonic minor You can make it maj7 or min/Maj7 You can also make it FULL diminished....1, #2, #4, 6 Just like the Locrian b4, bb7 ( VII mode of Harmonic minor) G#, C, E = AUGMENTED = 1, b4, b6 You can also make the angmented chord using the Phryigan dominant....1, 3, b6 you can also play Augmented using the Loc b4 ( VII of melodic min) The Phryigan b4 = III of HARMONIC MAJOR You can make it MAJOR. minor, Dominant. AUGMENTED It's easier than you think. Just go through them an learn them. SHIFT ONE NOTE at a TIME Aeo Maj7 loc maj6 ion #5 dor #4 phry Maj3 lyd #2 Mix #1.....converted to Loc b4, bb7 Ion b3 dor b2 phy b1.....converted to Ion #4, #5 lyd b7 mix b6 aeo b5 loc b4 ion b6 dor b5 phr b4 lyd b3 mix b2 aeo b1.......converted to ion #2, #4, #5 loc bb7 DORIAN with LEADING TONE (maj7) = Melodic minor. Mix with LEADING TONE = MAJOR Aeo with LEADING TONE = Harmonic minor aeo b5 with LEADING TONE = harmonic minor b5 dor b5 with LEADING TONE = melodic minor b5 Mix b6 with LEADING TONE = Hamonic MAJOR You can use the Harmonic or melodic minor b2 to help you cycle down to the 4th example Bb maj7 using the A harmonic minor b2 If you play it as a sort of Lydian = D min/F MAJOR As Ionian ish = G min / Bb MAJOR as Mix Bb7 = C min / Eb MAJOR You can even play Bb7 , C7 into F minor or Bb dim into B minor Or play C augmented into F minor/Maj7 ( F Harmonic minor) from A harmonic minor.. The Phrygian dominant is also a possible augmented chord ..yes??? if you play it as a diminished...it could be B lydian #2 to D harmonic minor You can even play A min B dim...C# dim into D minor ( D melodic minor) G7 , A7 into D minor The A7 or Mix b6 You can continue to PUSH UP Play A mix b6 with a LEADING TONE = A harmonic MAJOR Then raise the b6 into Maj6 into A MAJOR in other words from A minor to it's PARALLEL MAJOR A MAJOR = F# minor While using the A Melodic minor or A lydian b3 It's F# aeo b5 or F# dorian b5 aeo b5 or Dor b5 with LEADING TONE...yes?? You can get to A MAJOR from Aminor...like this too. or you could had easily played F diminised into F# minor via A harmonic minor or C Harmonic MAJOR A harmonic minor = F lydian #2 C Harmomic MAJ = F lydian b3 They're not the same scale...but simular If you played A Harmonic minor b5... It's F Hungerian MAJOR.....you can make it a diminished too...yes??? It's making F7... It'll over lap ....F7 , G7 into C minor ( C melodic minor) or while in A harmonic MAJOR it's D lydian b3....E mix b2....These two chords will over lap with A harmonic minor....D dor #4....E mix b2, b6 You can easily modulate back to A Harmonic minor The VII, II, IV, Vi chords of the Harmonic MAJOR or minor both are Possible FULL DIMINISHED In other words into MAJOR or Minor. The Harmonic min b5 or melodic minor b5 are also FULL DIMIHISHED If you play A lydian b3 it'll over lap It might be easier for you to see it...as D harmonic or melodic minor b5 while in A Minor....modulating to D Minor D dor #4 = possible diminished A is the IV of E to E Minor circling up to the 5th..... A lydian b3....B7 mix b2 into E minor or B7 into E MAJOR or C# minor.. You also could had play G# phrygian b4 ( G#7 into C# min) or G# augmented into C# minor....C into C# The chords/modes will INTERSECT more in different ways. IT"S EASIER TO MODULATE. It's not hard...you'll get used to playing, hearing and using them.

[@kevintorgersson80]

I really liked this video, although it was very basic. This information is very useful for beginners! However, in the future do you think you could go through more advanced chords? (not major and minor). That would truly be awesome!!! :)

[@cherrysmoke33]

"I always wanted to learn​ to play the guitar. but the beginning seemed so slow and frustrating; with Paul Davids, practicing became motivating and fun. "

[@ratna1779]

Lmaoooo

[@kittenswithketchup]

I've been playing guitar for years but haven't had much of a clue about music theory. I've gotten decent at making stuff that sounds good but I couldn't tell you why it does. I have always wanted to learn music theory, but it seemed almost too much to handle and don't really have time or money for a person teacher. This series has already changed my perspective. I love this series and I love the way you teach it, and I've already learned stuff I didn't know. Thank you and please keep making this series.

[@WillyQ60]

Zippopotamus dude I’m the same way!

[@Murderachi]

Same I'm just now grasping it

[@TheCtillia215]

I’m two years in to playing and now trying to tackle theory again. Still way over my head(at least with loud kids in the house)…

[@huntergoudeau8134]

I am learning the theory before i start learning about how to play. For me it's just hard not knowing why

[@jamoman0277]

This is actually the best series on KZbin, thankyou so much for spending your time to make these!

[@Dieg0dsg]

Hi Paul ! I've been playing guitar for a couple years now and I have never taken a chance to learn music theory... These videos are great, thank you so much !

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Dieg0dsg Np

[@rossreed995]

Like 3 minutes into this video I couldn't stop laughing because of how awesome he is at explaining and making sense of things. Flattening the third note to make a minor chord blew my mind so hard I laughed until I cried 🤣

[@antoinepilote5900]

I've been playing guitar for around 7 years and never got interested into know why some chords gave me different vibes. I only learned the shape by heart... Now I started to be curious and because of your videos I understand! I feel like I learned different pieces by heart but with your help I know how those pieces fit! Thanks a lot, your videos are awesome. ❤

[@WoodWhisperer1]

20 years playing and you've explained theory in a clear way that has always escaped me. Thank you!

[@thebluefrog951]

I had no idea this is how majors and minors worked. I watched 100s of instructional videos, been playing 5 year, and no one ever explained it so well! Thank you 😊

[@noobpro9759]

Omg... ive probably watched this and the previous ones like 5 times and this one just finally clicked in my brain.

[@thorsten9211]

I finally got it. Every now and then I dive a bit deeper I to the theory behind the music and today I got the point of that video and understood it completely. That’s so satisfying :-)

[@collinbelshee3141]

I’ve spent 8 years by myself trying to figure out This stuff when I couldn’t afford to get lessons, and since I’ve found you, I now am able to understand music better than I have before. Thank you so much Paul, I hope I can learn much more! Do you have any programs I can purchase to learn better?

[@JamesReyes01]

1 guy obviously hates theory LOL Thank you so much Paul !!! We are so thankful that you exist!!!

[@ahmedksontini6576]

It was really enjoyable discovering the chords and checking them( cuz we all know the shapes) to find it's was correct

[@marcelocoirazza7612]

Paul I just wanted to say a big thank you for your time and effort putting all this material together. I really appreciate it.

[@miguelfontenele221]

I "learned" to play stuff on the guitar by just memorizing chord shapes but always felt weird as to why they're like that and how they were "made". Everything makes so much more sense now, nice video!

[@pauljames7259]

I started taking piano lessons at age 6 because my parents thought the guitar lessons, that I really wanted, would lead to rock n roll. I played several years of Sax in high school music class and after many years I am now retired. It has been a life goal to learn guitar and it is my first stringed instrument. A few months ago, I did what many people do, I bought a guitar and tried my level best to play like Angus Young. I had some small success but soon hit a wall. I stopped playing for a few months and I am back at it now, with renewed interest. I realized that I was lacking the theory and real understanding of what I was playing and why I was playing it. Your lessons in this series are excellent. The pace is good and it is enough information to really give me something to work on before moving on to the next. A pen and paper have now become essential pieces of equipment for me when practicing, as well as my guitar of course. Thanks, and I am looking forward to the next video in this series as I move ever closer to my ultimate goal of world domination through rock n roll !

[@humpenjhang]

Paul you're simply the BEST. Now I'm 53 years old an you make me understand things in theorie in few minutes where I stuggled hours over books an other videos an finally gave up. Thx so much an please continue making this great videos 👍🏼😍😎

[@JM-nz7tx]

You made me understand this bit of theory when I was a sophomore, I’m now commenting as a senior thanking you for teaching me about chord formulas, keys, and notes, Making music way more fun. Thanks paul

[@mokshyadanandamahanta9908]

This is the best lesson I have had on music theory, at 3:48 when Paul says magical, I got it. Thanks Paul !!

[@Jack-cm5ch]

Great video! Loving these series.Supporting you on Patreon

[@MikaMononen]

I'm glad that you have passion to make these helpful videos for everybody! I guess quite many people underestimate the importance of music theory, even though the little time you spend learning theoretical side only opens more doors for your playing and progressing as a guitarist. Thanks a lot!

[@manuelfaust3988]

I play guitar for about 21Years now, and theory was always so hard and not logical for me.. now I am watching your channel for a few weeks and I am so impressed how good and simple you explain and converse these things on a guitar! I can finally write music on a paper and understand what I am doing before even taking the guitar and listen how it sounds! Thank you so much and keep doing this! Great 👍👌

[@TheVitorReis7]

Man, mindblowing happening here... seriously nobody never teached me these patterns that make it really easy to visualize it... When I was learning and jamming with people someone would ask it I would try to do the math by mind and fail miserably or take too long to realise it. thanks for sharing

[@_tor]

I spent hundreds of dollars of lessons years ago, and wasnt told about this. This is One of the best lessons,

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Really really great explained, shared it with my mates! Thx from germany

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Thanks! Sharing is caring, as they say.

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LoL @ "If you get this ... You're destined to become a Theoretical Mastermind"

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THE GOD OF MUSIC THEORY !!!!! Being a beginner, isnt easy. Wish you live in Argentina !!!! Best teacher ever !!!! So glad that I found you in this universe. The course is amazing. This particular lesson, is diffciult for me to follow. As Yoda says "Dont think you are. Know you are." Muchas gracias por las clases ! Sos un genio !

[@graveeygames]

Thank you for providing important information with no unnecessary stuff. I've learned more in 3 videos than I have in a full guitar course

[@michael_caz_nyc]

I subscribed. Paul - this was so Helpful. Appreciate it brother. Easy to understand & digest. I am a pretty-good player ( but I suck at music theory ). Your lessons have really changed-the game for me. oNe LovE from NYC

[@MetalGamer666]

On a piano you can play any major chord by placing your fingers on the 1st, 3rd & 5th notes of the major scale. But on guitar you also have to consider what notes your open strings are, so you sometimes have to fret the same note twice if the 1st, 3rd or 5th note of the scale is already on an open string. That's interesting. And it makes chords a bit more complicated on guitar.

[@morhogeg]

You are by far the BEST guitar instructor on the internet. I've been playing for 15 years and I'm just now learning countless concepts thanks to your videos!

[@walkinguphill5178]

It’s like I want to fly my butt to the Netherlands and wash this guys car, buy him drinks and re-roof his house. His channel has been insurmountably helpful to learning theory. Been a Patreon fan of his for a year I have no more words other than thank you good sir

[@conradreiling4600]

Thank you so much! I have been trying to figure out this whole music theory thing and no one has explained it to where I can understand but you did. I just started playing about 5 months ago, and it's crazy to see your videos are still helping out 5 years later

[@franzferdinand5810]

Super bedankt Paul! Ik speel al een paar jaar gitaar maar deze video heeft me uitgelegd waarom alles zo werk!

[@cadrat1962]

Very well explained Paul !! over 40 years ago I learnt to play the organ (only for a couple of years) and can still easily recognize the notes on a keyboard............fast foraward an 20 years playing guitar and I still struggler with the notes on the fretboard.

[@chrisallen9193]

I've been trying to wrap my head around music theory for a few years now and in just 3 videos you just made it all so understandable thank you, Subscriber for life.

[@im215exempt]

Your lessons and teaching style are amazing. I have played for 35 years, and I certainly wish I had a teacher like you when I was a kid.

[@eldjennemo2122]

Thank you so much. The way you explain the chords, particularly the logical or theorical link between the major chord and the related minor one, is so interesting ! Your video enables me, as a young french guitarist, to understand the positions of my fingers on the guitar ! Really exciting !

[@suwaaa.8306]

this is really helping me as a young beginner playing guitar, also at 0:56 i was very suprised when you said g note ( i know most of yall wont get this but this is just funny, hint: it is about my chemical romance)

[@killamonjarudragonborn8722]

So glad I found this channel. Thank you for teaching us music theory in a way we can actually grasp it. It's phenomenal really.

[@ogorangeduck]

I know all of this, have known all this for a while, and yet I'm still watching because these videos are just beautifully made. Great job!

[@kimmaston6631]

Paul Davids is right at the top of "go to Patreon and become a Patron for this person". His instructional videos are most excellent in both content and delivery, and I am learning so much more these past few months than I have the past two decades.

[@lucascopp4050]

Never understood music theory until I found this series. I get that feeling that I finally get everything other videos have been trying to teach me.

[@dendr203]

I swear I´ve watched like 10 hours of video where others were explaning chords. Your video was the only one that after watching, I can say "I understand chords". Big props to you.

[@TheLily97232]

This. Is. The. BEST. Video I have ever seen about chords. The fact that I play the same notes blows my mind lol thank you

[@openjcd]

I cannot describe the satisfaction of having music theory click for me this well. Thank god it's free, because it doesn't deserve to be.

[@davidroberts2875]

Well I have been playing for 15 years and with dyslexia I have never understood music theory. But wow this bloke is fantastic I soon was able to sharpen up my tools and progress with guitar he explains music theory in a very unique way I would highly recommend 😁🤟

[@mayarchithung4683]

I usually came back to re-watch your tutorial after every one week....they make much more sense

[@akmalmaulanaazzam6815]

from the perspective of the people that is never had a music theory before like myself, you did a great job explaining all the important basic stuff

[@ryderboyer2761]

This never clicked till I watched the past two videos wow thank you so good at explaining

[@dancingroses4629]

I really love your explanations! You make it sound so light hearted and fun, that makes it fun for us to learn and easy to understand too. Thanks for making these videos! 🙂

[@jayTzanTG15]

Extraordinary theory mentoring always a describing and demoing few seconds after I sparkly thought of something in the fretboard! So thankfull for bumping in this channel cheers!

[@brandontighe4040]

Wow. I've bought several music theory books and waded through them as best I could - and always felt like I was drowning my brain in mud. The first three videos of this series have helped me grasp more in under an hour than all those books and years combined. Bravo Paul, and thank you.

[@patrickbbale]

That's exactly what I needed. I've been playing the guitar for 10 years but I didn't have absolutely 0 theory and I didn't know what I was doing on the guitar, until now ! I felt I couldn't get better at guitar. Thanks Paul!

[@Divionist]

I quit guitar somewhere around gr 8/13 yrs old or was it 14 which was 8 years ago. I never was good because I never practiced at all. I had a passion back then but it died down over the years (started when I was in 5th or 6th grade) but after watching a couple of your videos and even finding this gem of a playlist(music theory)/series, I've really gotten into guitar again. It's fun now. It felt like a chore/passion back then but really, playing instruments is fun. You practice, you learn, you struggle, you accomplish. Thanks for helping me move a bit more forward in this life- no, thank you for guiding all these people including your students and igniting and re-igniting their passions and interests. I guess I never gave guitar any time since I was always out playing with friends, haha. Well... I wish you all the best in the youtube career. I along with many others (roughly 736k) with be supporting you. Thanks, Paul. Also, I dig the cleanliness and simplicity of your vids, that's what you're going for I assume and It's really a nice direction. Also, nice camera, I also like the fact that you shoot some of your videos in a beautiful location, nice microphone, and nice garden lol, oh, and nice guitar too, I googled that thing a day ago and saw it's price($5k-$7.4k), that's mad expensive LOL.

[@williamlinville3162]

Another great way to teach is learning your chords in every position all the way up the neck , its a great way to learn your chords tones and soloing that way. the Melodic way lol.But I'm sure you will get there and I cant wait . Your by far the best teacher ive ever seen

[@PollyannaDarling]

Omg you are the BEST!!! I have been trying to learn music theory as it relates to the guitar for 30 years and it would never go in. Somehow when you explain it … I get it!!!! So exciting. THANK YOU for being you 🙏 😊

[@YEM_]

Mind blown 🤯! This explained so much.

[@eddrh3202]

Thank you you so much!!! I got my guitar 4 days ago and I've improved a lot during this short time by watching your videos, you helped me a lot, made music theory not scary at all :D

[@sazopro]

If only my music instructor had been this clear and straight to the point... if only

[@manojkamble7925]

You have this incredible ability to make such taxing theory into something so engrossing. Your explanations are detailed yet brief enough to cover the key concepts. Quite honestly, I tried many online resources to learn music theory, but your way is outstanding. You have the gift of making thing easy and very interesting. Hats off to you and God bless you.

[@timothyyy1259]

Thank you Paul - I've read so many music theory explanations and nobody put it in such simple terms. You're a true teacher mate. Thanks again!

[@user-nz5em5wg2h]

You're a really good teacher! Thanks so much from Warren. 😎

[@geornik]

Not only have a few of your music theory episodes made me a much better guitar player (still very novice) but these videos have helped me teach myself basics on piano too! I can't believe how much everything translates. Very excited to see what your paid for course is like when you finish with your first round of students!!

[@lilbich6576]

This is really what I'm looking for!! Some learners really want to fully understand the nature of chords before diving into practice and I'm one of them! ❤️ thankyou this is genius

[@johnny_b_dude]

"And if you like this video, make sure to do whatever you want beacuse... it is your life" - that's just pure gold Paul, thanks for the lesson :)

[@nanocowie]

"We're only playing three unique notes." And it all suddenly makes sense! Easily the best music theory from the lens of a guitar video I've come across, A+.

[@twareProductions]

I watch a lot of theory videos all day while I'm at work, but your series so far has been the easiest to understand and the most insightful, thanks!

[@lewismcintosh8303]

Been playing guitar wrong for 5 years, thankyou Paul for your stuff man well explained

[@JasonfromEarth]

I got this far into the Music Theory series before you lost me. I think I'll go back and practice Ep 1 & 2 first. Then come back. Great series!

[@thecreepycritique3006]

Oh my god finally I understand the connection between chords and scales

[@xGULFx]

Thanks so much for being so generous and putting these videos up for free!

[@scro0213]

Thanks obi wan for teaching me how to shred my guitar!

[@tristan-tyson]

Really enjoying this series Paul. I started learning guitar at about 15 years old but learnt from terrible tabs not knowing what I was doing. It’s great to be able to go back to the very basics and you have a great way of explaining things so clearly!

[@EnglishRain]

Notes for myself: 1:50 = Every major chord is made up of 1st 3rd & 5th note always. One or more may be douled. 4:20 - Same, 1st 3rd and 5th but lower 3rd note by 1 semitone.

[@JustinTaylor1098]

Another wonderful lesson, I never thought music theory would be so interesting. Thanks again Paul.

[@achichilha]

Paul, this is amazing!!!! You are such a good teacher. After 3 1/2 years of struggling to understand the laws, constructions and relationships between notes, I finally starting to understand through your tutorials. I'm not a professional, and I can play songs, but I wanted to start learning the music theory. Sometimes I struggle with concepts due to their simplicity while my mind is actually looking for complexity. Ironic, right? Music learning is full of knowledge gaps that an amateur like me find sometimes discouraging. Glad that I'm older,stubborn and disciplined so I don't give up. Thanks Paul!

[@kylenaumann2318]

I wish that I had all of the money I spent on school for music, and could give it to you. Incredibly clear and so so helpful filling in the blanks of all the things I’ve done for years.

[@maryk6780]

Nice instruction. So sensible and clear. Thank you. I get so much out of your videos.

[@MegaSuperAwesomeBros]

This is actuallyfantastic. Ive never learnt theory but can play guitar well enough.. This should take my playing to the next level.. And find out why things work and sound good. Very concise information. Thanks!

[@spacebroad2192]

Extremely helpful for this newbie who wants to fully grok

[@ryee86]

I decided 3 weeks ago the time had come that I wanted to learn guitar. I spent the last 3 weeks looking for *my* first beginner's guitar at different stores until it was love at first strum. Now I am super excited by this video and to start learning.

[@maxaugustsson6150]

This is the alternative universe where obi wan kenobi lives on earth and teaches guitar instead of Jedi war strategies.

[@345kobi]

This gent is very good at explaining stuff. I know that because even I understood it.

[@piqton]

Dude, not often you come across info dense, pleasant, FREE sources. I mean this stuff is so basic, and i couldn't find it... very fantastic stuff. Keep learning the world this stuff and ->major

[@gregjohnson1079]

Thanks very much Paul! Your videos are easy to understand and it’s pulling the theory all together for me. I’ve been playing for years but you help me to understand the mechanics of what I am doing and where I am on the fretboard. Thanks again; I appreciate how you help us.

[@davidjermy2524]

Brilliant Paul just what I knew but you have made this so clear. Many thanks my friend.

[@normanprotorczyn5017]

I already know it... But man ,the way you explain it is just mind-blowing. If only I had known those videos in the past xD You are a gem for KZbin's guitar community. Logical, straight to the point and not patronizing! Amazing!

[@gerhardhauptfleisch5021]

Paul, I subscribe to a few KZbin channels. But I have to be honest. You have a real gift for blending great production value with great musical talent and a gift for teaching. I get the sense you are successful because you harness great work ethics and your other talents. Thank you!

[@glisteningkabana8154]

This series is a real eye opener. Thank you so much Paul!

[@cristofergutierrez3882]

I've never been able to understand this till this gent. I feel confident now because I can even discuss it with others.

[@luisfernandourangahernande2456]

It´s amazing, now all the mixed knowledge I had from the years make sense. Thank you so much

[@espedale]

Wow. Every lesson you've made is crystal clear. You are an amazing teacher!

[@flol3266]

Finally I understand how chords are built. Such a good explanation. Thank you so much. Was asking me this a lot.

[@BunniBuu]

Not just for showing beginners some basic chords and chord shapes, but giving them the tools to build those on their own! I love it! :D

[@UrinatingTheCrowd]

the only guitar teacher that the world needs

[@kylezakk]

These lessons are amazing! The information really clicked with me, thanks