10 ACOUSTIC SONGS that taught me guitar (easy to hard)
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My 20+ years of learning guitar, portrayed in 10 acoustic songs. We start with the most basic techniques, and end with something more challenging!
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@dstog2367 4 жыл бұрын
When Obi-Wan takes his saber and tells you his favorite styles
@waveheart5313 4 жыл бұрын
69 likes...no one is allowed to like this anymore
@marcz3602 4 жыл бұрын
@@waveheart5313 202 likes
@amircj69 4 жыл бұрын
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@nmbreleven 4 жыл бұрын
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@DoktorSkipper 4 жыл бұрын
The Cheetah 325
@slordar 4 жыл бұрын
Learning guitar stages Stage one - Thinking electric is better than acoustic Stage two - accepting that acoustic is better Stage three - Wearing jeans and flannels while sitting on your porch playing acoustic
@UmVtCg 4 жыл бұрын
Accoustic ain't better, that's why most music is electric, nothing beats a good overdrive or distortion. Mellow out on your porch sure, but Rock and Roll ain't noice pollution.
@slordar 4 жыл бұрын
Remko I see you are still in stage one
@ChristianJesseMusic 4 жыл бұрын
oh no I'm finally at stage 3....
@Sean_288 4 жыл бұрын
@@slordar You can not really compare electric guitar with an acoustic guitar imo. Acoustic is for finger picking and calm chord patterns. Electric is fof heavy distortion and nice heavy riffs and shreds. At least that is for me
@pconrz 4 жыл бұрын
Stage four - full frontal lobotomy
@kernelfactory7839 3 жыл бұрын
Literally the first song I learned on acoustic guitar was Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. It took me two years to finally learn to play Hurt by Johnny Cash. Not only am I jealous of your guitar playing, but your hair is incredible.
@tronlady1 Жыл бұрын
What about the BEARD. 🤣
@macmac8122 Жыл бұрын
hurt is not by johnny cash
@Humiliated1234 Жыл бұрын
That is isn't possible my friend
@macmac8122 Жыл бұрын
@@Humiliated1234 It is by Trenz Reznor of Nine inch nails, Cash just covered it
@danb7202 Жыл бұрын
2 years??? That song was the one of the first ones I learned and it took me 15 min lol
@mariosoto2256 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I’m an old beginner, making my second attempt at learning at the age of 60. I keep asking myself “why?”. THIS video was why. Those hauntingly beautiful melodies, the skill, the passion, they all came through. #7 made me want to tear and #9 just made me happy! Thanks so much for giving me a reason to persevere!
@i_amChrisJxmes 2 жыл бұрын
I'm almost 40 thinking about trying again
@nashie16 2 жыл бұрын
I'm 33 and considering starting for the first time. Good luck!
@Z3N1T4 2 жыл бұрын
You always want to keep challenging yourself as you age it's good for your brain and makes you happy
@VespasianJudea Жыл бұрын
Picked it back up at 30 when my dad gave me our old neighbor’s BC Rich Exclusive so I went downtown and bought a black star amplifier and now I can play several Pantera songs instead of just Walk.
@okee9 Жыл бұрын
@@i_amChrisJxmes 55, started back again to try and learn when I was sick last October, signed up to Justin Guitar and started his beginner course, really enjoying it, can play a few simple songs, still a beginner but it’s great when you hear a song and think I’ll have a bash at that.
@ankitkarody3824 4 жыл бұрын
0:47 - Hurt 1:39 - Slow cheetah 2:46 - Is there anybody out there 3:54 - Nobody knows you when you're down & out 5:28 - Here comes the sun 6:17 - Shape of my heart 7:58 - Stop this train 9:00 - Deep river blues 10:24 - Day & age 12:22 - Never going back again
@maps2605 3 жыл бұрын
You mean juice wrld lucid dreams
@damos691 3 жыл бұрын
@@maps2605 they sampled shape of my heart
@hrishiksancheti110 3 жыл бұрын
Making my scroll down worth it!!!!
@maps2605 3 жыл бұрын
Little Strappy its a joke lol but thanks
@vhsenna 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. You did what the channel owner should have done in the description
@abbyc9474 3 жыл бұрын
6:33 every gen z kid: I STILL SEE YOUR SHADOWS IN MY ROOM
@noahjaeger3423 3 жыл бұрын
CAnT tAkE BAcK tHE LOVe yOu GaVE mE
@Player1Pat 3 жыл бұрын
@@noahjaeger3423 Its to the point where I love and I hate you
@justread640 3 жыл бұрын
AnD i CAnnOt chaNGe YOu so I MUsT repLAce yOU (oH)
@tonganpineapple8751 3 жыл бұрын
Easier said than done I thought you were the one
@brayonnery6910 3 жыл бұрын
Listen to my heart instead of my head
@philipp3174 2 жыл бұрын
OMG #8 gave me shivers. Didn't expect that song to show up in your list. Doc Watson was such an amazing and inspiring guitar player. Deep River Blues was one of the first song I learned, because it motivated me to put a lot of effort in learning. After 10 years of very casual plying, it's still the most complex one in my repertoire. Still love it :) Thanks for giving it credits here.
@dharmaofdog7676 Жыл бұрын
I come to hear Paul play often to A. Simply enjoy his playing and B. to keep inspiring & pushing me forward in his Learn,Practice Play Course. Listening to him play ALWAYS re-affirms that I definitely picked the BEST Teacher!
@hatsuno8491 4 жыл бұрын
Next generation guitarists' videos are gonna be like: 10 Music Memes that taught me guitar
@inmemoryofgstringbender 4 жыл бұрын
#1. Coffin Dance Guys
@zir3ael811 4 жыл бұрын
#2 Megalovania
@arara513 4 жыл бұрын
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@morlun838 4 жыл бұрын
#3 Giorno Giovanna's theme
@wesleyalan9179 4 жыл бұрын
Ha Haaaaa!
@gbhrps 4 жыл бұрын
I found this video today ... and I wish that you had been around 58 years ago when I picked up my first guitar in high school. Your style, the delivery, your easy going manner, would have made my stilted journey so much better and enjoyable, and would have taken me so much further. My only regret is that arthritis has robbed me of that ability any more. I look back at it fondly. Thank you for the generations of players you are going to bless with your talents!!!!
@sammeni2911 3 жыл бұрын
Stop eating animal products and you can heal your arthritis in a few weeks. Just like I did.
@charliecosgriff7882 3 жыл бұрын
@@sammeni2911 did you actually
@sammeni2911 3 жыл бұрын
@@charliecosgriff7882 yes I did
@donniebradley9687 3 жыл бұрын
but can you play the blues WITHOUT the smell of BBQ and bourbon?
@Casmige 3 жыл бұрын
Age is a number & it’s over so fast? There’s no time to waste!! So get to it man!!! Never too late!.’ You could have ‘em swayin‘ & singin’ in the retirement homes as a visiting traveling musician......hell, film it, put it on KZfaq & form a 501c & everything (travels & all) simply becomes a tax deduction as you travel about making people smile!!. Son can you play me a memory I'm not really sure how it goes But it's sad and it's sweet And I knew it complete When I wore a younger man's clothes." Sing us a song you're the guitar man Sing us a song tonight Well we're all in the mood for a melody And you've got us feeling alright.....
@sammeni2911 3 жыл бұрын
You have such a clean way of playing. I watch your videos over and over for inspiration. I love the acoustic and classical guitars. I'm 3 chords in now. E, D and A.
@JanTijmes 3 жыл бұрын
I love how you articulate those hard to explain emotions and concepts. Instead of taking the easy way out and saying, "this sucks" or "she's dumb" or "I can't do it," you actually speak through those difficulties and put great words to them. I appreciate that. I watch your videos more for this. The Lord has blessed you with great talents in multiple areas of your life.
@indigoNine 4 жыл бұрын
Dear Paul, could you do a "10 ACOUSTIC SONGS that taught me guitar (easy to easy)" list? Thank you :)
@denispalt9184 4 жыл бұрын
AHAHAH relatable
@passionguitar666 4 жыл бұрын
Hey man :) if you just put a bit of time in a intermadiate song, you will come out of it alot better! :) slow down, learn a bar per day and get em clean before going to the next one!
@aptinrz2131 4 жыл бұрын
😂
@ethan9810 4 жыл бұрын
Every song is easy if you put hard work into it
@nawaal4452 4 жыл бұрын
1. Oasis - Wonderwall 2. Green Day - Boulevard of Broken Dreams 3. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars 4. Johnny Cash - Hurt 5. Ed Sheeran - Perfect 6. Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah 7. Coldplay - The Scientist 8. Pink Floyd - Wish you were here These got me started :)
@aaravrawal7949 4 жыл бұрын
Paul, the only reason I got my first gig is because of you. you just stepped my guitar game up a lot. Thanks
@kendrakrust1244 4 жыл бұрын
Hat be chutiya
@mhitc.4975 4 жыл бұрын
can you tell us how?
@NeoArch 4 жыл бұрын
Well done. Keep pressing. We all need to! Music will set us free.
@octodevil369 4 жыл бұрын
Getting a little scruffy there Paul...🤣
@Roxy-Mara Жыл бұрын
Paul, thank you so much for getting me inspired to play guitar again. I came across your 'Big Love' video a month ago and it got me playing and loving guitar again after losing that during pandemic life. I even ended up performing big love on a little stage last week! Now this video has given me even more inspiration. Heel erg bedankt!🤗
@mintran 3 жыл бұрын
Since watched this last year, I nailed 5 of them. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us, Paul!
@carlostellez8559 4 жыл бұрын
This guy looks like he could be Connor McGregor's friendly older brother who didn't want to fight so he went into the music industry instead.
@johnnyrocker7495 4 жыл бұрын
After some of his recent performances, maybe McGregor should consider taking up guitar :)
@tonysimmons5953 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have proof that he is not Connor's older brother?
@gdevine14 3 жыл бұрын
more like Michael Chiesa
@cosmo3791 3 жыл бұрын
Dued your so right wtf😂
@hunterwildes3646 3 жыл бұрын
Johnny Rocker bro wtf are you talking abt he got a crazy fast knock out
@dylan4689 4 жыл бұрын
Imagine 100 people playing stairway to heaven at the same time in front of a guitar shop
@sabre22b 4 жыл бұрын
I believe that a judicious application of a machine gun would be appropriate. Either a saw or a dooshka. Not fussed which. *awkward silence *.
@maxhumphreys2310 4 жыл бұрын
Calm down satan
@bengeorge4180 4 жыл бұрын
this sounds like it needs to happen
@diegoholguin8019 4 жыл бұрын
Thats rock n roll af
@bretneuer4541 4 жыл бұрын
This joke has to end its fucking all over the place
@tommaxwell429 Жыл бұрын
OMG! I have to say as an old beginner, your tone is so pure and beautiful. You are such as great performer. Thank you for this, very inspiring.
@jerrylevanduski5162 3 жыл бұрын
I don't think I was ever so happy as to hear that you found Never Going Back Again difficult as I struggled with that so badly , I no longer feel untalented, now I only feel less talented, which is GREAT! Love the channel
@gauravmishra5998 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, I would like to appreciate what you do and how it affected my life. 2 year ago was the first time I touched guitar and it changed my life so did you, a partially strict guitar teacher, yes I consider you as my teacher, your approach to make student self independent is commendable, I watched your lessons even when i didn’t understand, still do and somehow managed to get something out of it. I am on the verge to become economically self independent and have decided to buy your course, I don’t know if you are reading this, stay safe, healthy, keep doing the inspiring stuffs that you do... I am grateful to have you as a part of my life. Namaste....... regards- Gaurav 😁
@nudirt1274 4 жыл бұрын
Badiya misharji. Good luck. Admirable.
@tom.guitar22 3 жыл бұрын
how’s the musical journey going ?
@nueto8864 4 жыл бұрын
why is every john in this world so good at guitar. pissed me off
@tiqvahone 4 жыл бұрын
I know a John and he doesn't play guitar. Mind you, I've never heard him try, so you may still have a point. !!
@SUPERSCUMDK 4 жыл бұрын
I actually know a John who is pretty sweet at guitar!
@lyteschhangte8498 4 жыл бұрын
What about John Cena ??
@westopesto 4 жыл бұрын
John Mayer isn’t good
@albertuscilliers8153 4 жыл бұрын
Luke Weston bruh what 💀💀
@haroldclark1787 3 жыл бұрын
Paul Davids, you are amazingly talented, a wonderful teacher, and an exceptional musician. Thank you for your brilliant tutorials; they are inspirational, as are you. Keep up the stellar work!
@akrocuba 3 жыл бұрын
You are an OUSTANDING guitarist!! I just started learning at age 52. It is VERY hard to do the simplest of chords for me. You make everything look so easy. Keep it up!!
@brianj8451 4 жыл бұрын
Plays the first second of shape of my heart. Sting: “I’m taking your house.”
@hamishkay3010 4 жыл бұрын
There is something so swwet about playing an acoustic especially an electro, yes i have a telecaster but what i love is that an acoustic has a sound that fills my lonely sad heart with love. Stay awesome paul
@daro9582 2 жыл бұрын
My list: 1. Fade to Black (intro)- Metallica; first thing I ever learned 2. House of the rising Sun- The Animals; first full song I learned 3. Hurt- Johnny Cash; introduced me to playing with a pick 4. Wish you were here (intro)-Pink Floyd; taught me transitions between Chords with short melody lines 5. Zombie- The Cranberries; first campfire song I learned and first time I learned it through “sheet music”/ cord names written over the lyrics That’s pretty much it, I started playing in December of 2020 and don’t know that many songs
@pulloutking Жыл бұрын
Nice! I have a similar list and i started in 2009. Crazy how timeless those songs are
@alexbrooks5838 Жыл бұрын
I’m thinking of starting to learn acoustic (age 21) is it too late? Will it be too difficult? Any advice would be great, thanks
@Fminus104 Жыл бұрын
@@alexbrooks5838 Never too late! My advice is to learn the basics with a teacher to avoid bad habits that are often hard to unlearn later on. Have fun!!!
@alexbrooks5838 Жыл бұрын
@@Fminus104 thank you
@bubbs4396 Жыл бұрын
pretty much my warmup songs, along with the simplicity of a C D and E in Through Glass by Stone Sour Harder songs I would put 5 at Behind Blue Eyes in terms of picking correct strings for the song
@stephenrivera4382 3 жыл бұрын
Paul, I really, REALLY enjoy your videos! Thank you! I’ve been playing (and teaching) guitar for decades and find your honesty and approach refreshing - and your technique outstanding! Keep it up!
@lizavdberg9380 4 жыл бұрын
I remember getting an old chord book from my dad and his old guitar with the message start with blowing in the wind by Bob Dylan. Perfect song, just basic chords and still feels nostalgic!
@davisunderwood9428 4 жыл бұрын
Paul's beard is growing to Gandalf level. Very nice, my friend. Thank you for your wonderful videos! You help us make beautiful music.
@tommymachinegun 3 жыл бұрын
3:36 DESPACI...wait
@yourcrush608 3 жыл бұрын
🤣
@potatowarrior747 6 ай бұрын
That's what I thought too!😂
@BurtonBoyz715 3 жыл бұрын
Such a sweet sincere video . Paul you're a bit of a miracle. Gives one hope about people... Ya' don't hang back....or hide a thing. It's all here. From the SEA ISLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA...An inspired convert....quietly listening to you in a moving thunder storm . Thanks....
@DanielNascimento 4 жыл бұрын
His voice is so smooth and relaxing somehow that I could hear him talk and play his guitar all day long. Amazing work Paul! Glad youtube recommended me your channel.
@Riyach 4 жыл бұрын
“Never going back again” is seriously in my top ten favorite guitar parts. I tried playing it sometime ago, not easy at all. Your rendition is very nice.
@asonfrederick1126 3 жыл бұрын
I can play the first 9, but oh my word the last one is something ELSE
@MarcOlivierBlanc1 3 жыл бұрын
"Never Going Back again" this song is a style in itself !!😍 I love it and I'd like to be able to play it as well as you ! thanks for sharing 😊👍
@Wizzies_1123 4 жыл бұрын
Who else always felt like he was about to start singing and then he didn’t
@RoshniS 4 жыл бұрын
I think that acoustic guitar will always have a special place in my heart. That beautiful, warm, stripped- back sound paints a picture in my mind of sitting in a garden or something and playing guitar while you look at the trees glistening in the sunlight. It feels like a warm hug. Btw, awesome video!! Your playing is incredible!! 😍 I hope I can play like you one day!
@diatonicdelirium1743 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul, you're a great player and the sheer joy of playing shows every time - that's very motivating to aspire to! I love playing "Nothing else matters" on the acoustic (including solo), and never get tired of Stairway (still practicing solo). "Mood for a day" is another one I'm fighting with, it's just so good but very hard to master.
@Llyrin 2 жыл бұрын
Fleetwood Mac has always been my favorite group, and “Never Going Back Again” has always been my favorite Fleetwood Mac song. It was the reason I started finger picking. Once I could play it, I felt like I’d made it, like I was finally there. And then arthritis set in. 😬 So, now I have to cheat a little-or a lot-and drop tune the A and low E, with the capo on Fret 6, but at least I can still play it.
@guitarguy1381 4 жыл бұрын
Does anyone else notice how good his recordings are on acoustic? His acoustic recordings are better quality than most of the big name acoustic guys on KZfaq!
@StillTypical 4 жыл бұрын
That martin played a huge factor into that aha
@sabre22b 4 жыл бұрын
He is very good at a lot of things.
@Crib5 4 жыл бұрын
Great microphone with a proper position. And yes, the guitar helps too.
@belascialoja4812 3 жыл бұрын
@guitarguy1381 -- Two microphones (stereo) help with this great sound. But yep, Martin & Collings help a lot too!
@mojoefelix 4 жыл бұрын
Here's my list of just the all-fingerstyle acoustic songs in my performance repertoire. These are the ones that have actual fingerstyle arrangements, not just me randomly fingerpicking to chords while I sing. 1. Heart of Life - John Mayer 2. You Can Love Yourself - Keb’ Mo’ 3. Blackbird - Beatles 4. Don’t Think Twice, it’s Alright - Dylan 5. Deep River Blues - John William Oates, Doc Watson 6. Freight Train - Elizabeth Cotton 7. Just Breathe - Pearl Jam 8. Kathy’s Song, - Paul Simon, Eva Cassidy version 9. More Than Words - Extreme 10. Never Going Back - Fleetwood Mac 11. Pacing the Cage - Bruce Cockburn 12. Life is Beautiful Keb' Mo' 13. Last Steam Engine Train 14. Time in a Bottle - Jim Croce 15. Landslide - Fleetwood Mac 16. Vestapol - Open D 17. Water is Wide - Eva Cassidy 18. Tears in Heaven - Clapton 19. Fire and Rain - James Taylor 20. Autumn Leaves - Eva Cassidy 21. Bloom - Paper Kites 22. Stop This Train - John Mayer 23. Whiter Shade of Pale - Martin Tallstrom version 24. Mother Nature’s Son - Beatles 25. For You Blue - Beatles 26. Let Her Go - Passenger 27. Fast Car - Tracy Chapman 28. Never Going Back
@adriankowol 2 жыл бұрын
You’re such a positive person, you deserve all your subscribers. Keep up the good work!
@fredful10 3 жыл бұрын
This guy is such an amazing guitar player, and the audio quality in his videos is amazing
@swapnil867 4 жыл бұрын
Given the condition of your hair and beard; After quarantine: Paul “Harrison” Davids . . . . . . . Keep uploading more contents to inspire us in these times of isolation and lockdown! ❤️🇧🇩
@RaphiGiraffi 4 жыл бұрын
Tears in heaven and More than words.
@johnnyrocker7495 4 жыл бұрын
Paul, I got back into playing again during the lockdown after a few years of nothing. I'm glad to see that concidentally 3 of your top 10 are among the songs that I'm trying to learn. Thanks for your great channel.
@insignickyfant 3 жыл бұрын
beautiful list Paul. All of these are now on my 'to learn' list.
@morocho_christian_f Жыл бұрын
It bless me so much how cleanly and beatifuly this man plays every song. Feeling and mastering them.
@marcusofthestoneage 4 жыл бұрын
"Never Going Back Again" is killing me right now 😩
@Mcrossova 4 жыл бұрын
MOH yo SAME the chorus is so tough
@ryangelder3240 4 жыл бұрын
One of those songs where you think you have it and then realize it's 10x faster than you can play it
@jamescroft8297 4 жыл бұрын
I’m 16 and i’ve been practicing the song for like 3 months now it’s difficult
@nickshields1011 4 жыл бұрын
3 years into this song, still a nightmare. What a songwriter.
@thomasilzig4783 4 жыл бұрын
@@ryangelder3240 Speed doesn't matter. This song sounds even in a much slower tempo amazing!
@Lennyroquai 4 жыл бұрын
Wahoo... there is "something" in this "version" of Slow Cheetah... it's marvelous to hear
@aldenunion 3 жыл бұрын
That trimmed Martin I saw in last video,is majestic dream.. My cousin does not play but her father gifted her a early Guild I get to play when I visit,sounds like what I imagine heaven to sound like. Very Petite model with that bassy trait.Nice tutorial..
@jackmurphy1081 2 жыл бұрын
It's been such a long time since I tried learning someone else's songs. This is a good list to choose from. Thanks Paul
@igork.2271 4 жыл бұрын
I can listen to this guy for hours, the way he talks, gestures, the beard, calmness...
@Giorgi.Japiashvili 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, a beard always elevates the listening experience
@mustaphafares1546 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah his appearance fooled me too...Then he hits u with fingerstyle
@johnjosephskorski 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been playing since 1967 and one of my favorites was “mood for a day” by Steve Howe from Yes. I slowed a reel to reel to half speed to learn it back in ‘78. I can still do some of it. Anyway my favorite from you is “Neon” by John Mayer. I kind of expected it to be on your list. Blessings to you. I love your videos. I’ve learned so much, thanks!!
@fullmetta2764 Жыл бұрын
Some great choices! While the last two are fresh in my memory - #9 was gorgeous, and #10 I've loved most of my life. Lindsey was blessed with not only being able to write and play but to also be able to sing it beautifully.
@scoots8519 4 жыл бұрын
You sure lifted my spirits today. I have struggled with "never going back again". Especially the part in the song that almost breaks my hand in two playing it. I notice you play it differently than Mr Buckingham does on that part.
@Ryan_Austin 4 жыл бұрын
scoots Same man. Same.
@adrianfernandezviedma5351 4 жыл бұрын
My list (Im from Spain): Dust in the wind-Kansas 26-Paramore Shape of my heart-Sting Mi vida entera-Morat A dios le pido-Juanes Let her go-Passenger La camisa negra-Juanes Here comes the sun-The Beatles I see fire-Ed Sheeran Yo no merezco volver-Morat
@steveg.3022 4 жыл бұрын
Paco de Lucía, Entre dos aguas
@adrianfernandezviedma5351 4 жыл бұрын
@@steveg.3022 esa aun no llego a tocarla😅
@trinhuc8565 3 жыл бұрын
I just love how you make your videos and your way of sharing things as well. Looking forward to your new videos
@aaronbennett1266 2 жыл бұрын
Shape of my heart is my favorite sting song, when I first heard it on the professional movie soundtrack, I immediately fell!♥️ Such a great practice song as well, great list Paul, really. Beautifully put together my friend.
@arsenioberlin268 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the vid. Here are my ten: House of the Rising Sun, Hey Joe... 40 years of not playing a guitar. Then ... Happy just to dance with you, Here Comes the Sun, Perfectly Good Guitar, Behind Blue Eyes, My Funny Valentine(Elvis Costello version), Life on Mars, Baby please don't go(the Lightnin Hopkins version) and Eu Sei que vou te amar(Caetano Veloso version)
@p3chv0gel22 3 жыл бұрын
Now i've got Like half of these songs stuck in my head Nice
@ConneRRylanD 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like it happened a few days ago. I’ve went from just learning songs and understanding the songs to learning guitar and having an understanding of the instrument. It’s another level of joy. Like it’s great when you get a song down you’ve been practicing for a long time but it’s another joy altogether when you understand how the song works, why the thing you like works. It’s super fun
@ece-hr5fg 3 жыл бұрын
Conner Ryland wow. i'm super new to guitar and i can't wait for that to happen to me too. lots of practice ahead for me though, haha.
@Weaseldog2001 2 жыл бұрын
@@ece-hr5fg It's been 11 months.... Has it happened yet?
@ece-hr5fg 2 жыл бұрын
@@Weaseldog2001 lol i completely forgot about this comment. i'd say i'm at an intermediate level now so i know a bit about basic music theory, so in that sense perhaps? but i haven't really had an enlightening moment if that makes sense
@Weaseldog2001 2 жыл бұрын
@@ece-hr5fg when I was first learning, the joy was in reall basic accomplishments. Like struggling for months to plY a certain chord, then waking up one morning, finding it's so easy, that couldn't I understand why I ever had a problem with it..
@ece-hr5fg 2 жыл бұрын
@@Weaseldog2001 i see, in that sense i suppose so then :)
@howardcroft3748 Жыл бұрын
I loved his explanation for the inclusion of each piece. So personal... and so delicate... a CGP
@bulatbudaev 6 ай бұрын
I think, Paul has made one of the best guitar channels ever! Thank you for an amazing job you do, Man!
@mrsprinkles1641 4 жыл бұрын
Non guitar related compliment- he's very articulate.
@dishantjoshi6374 4 жыл бұрын
This video should be titled as- "Top 10 acoustic songs you hear in Paul David's videos and don't know their name"
@alexheppner9142 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video Paul. Your passion for the guitar is what draws me to your channel.
@yhuide7521 Жыл бұрын
every video by Paul is a mini concert. just wonderful...
@williamwesemann8770 4 жыл бұрын
"Is there anybody out there" Is such a simple song, but its beautiful and still one of my favorites!
@zeroforced1853 3 жыл бұрын
I was thrilled that you have “Is there anybody out there” on your list! Definitely one of the first that I learned as a young guitarist
@tronlady1 Жыл бұрын
One of the first!? Sheesh. What do you now play for a challenge???
@ericvinson4628 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow nice list, Paul - and that #1 choice was a stunner! My first guitar teacher in ~ 1978 could play that song and I have adored it ever since! Brilliant choice, and you played it with great feel! Cheers from Texas!!!
@cloudbloom Жыл бұрын
I've always felt that some acoustic notes sound like droplets of water and rain, I was reminded of that when you played shape of my heart it's so pretty
@fernandomilan8754 4 жыл бұрын
As a 90s teenager in Brasil, I learned all the basics playing Raul Seixas.
@colonelburton8451 4 жыл бұрын
No shit, on another video someone commented "This is the Bob Ross of guitar playing" and when I just showed my wife this video, her first comment was "He's like the Bob Ross of guitar playing" XoD
@ronglass5968 10 ай бұрын
Love this list and so beautifully explained. The sound of the Martin is to die for (to say nothing of the aesthetics).
@thoughtmachine6176 2 жыл бұрын
Your playing is so clean.. notes are so clean.. amazing..
@DerJoe92 4 жыл бұрын
I really love you mentioned "Never Going Back Again" as a personal one at the end. I'm still struggling with that one but it has fascinated me ever since. Definitely a hevily inspiring song for me as well. Just sounds like there are two guitars. I guess the first non-beginner level song for me was "Trains" by Porcupine Tree. Back then I had a tough time getting it down but I've learned a lot from it and it has a really amazing sound to it although it is not "that" hard. Other important guitar songs for me: More Than Words Blackbird Wonderwall (well, ofc ;) ) Solitary Shell (without the crazy Jazz part at the end...)
@jkoleee7107 4 жыл бұрын
Overall, Frusciante's songs are great to learn, he does things with open chords, that are monumental. Past Recedes, Time Goes Back, these songs are amazing
@robertkirk8348 3 жыл бұрын
Buckingham's " Never going back again" Impressive! A hypnotic riff!
@collinbirkett2568 2 жыл бұрын
Paul, your playing of “Day and Age” was spot on, and so beautiful. That’s been on my top 10 list for years. Great video!
@collinbirkett2568 Жыл бұрын
@@jesuslovesyou2616 You’re brainwashed my friend. As a recovering Christian, I can assure you that the kingdom of heaven isn’t legitimate. Best of luck forcing your beliefs upon unwilling strangers :)
@recolaq 4 жыл бұрын
QCL 00:45 - Hurt - Johnny Cash 01:37 - Slow Cheetah - Red Hot Chili Peppers 02:45 - Is There any body out there - Pink Floyd 03:56 - Nobody Knows you when you're down & out - Clapton Version 05:27 - Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles 06:16 - Shape of my heart - Sting/Dominic Miller 07:59 - Stop this train - John Mayer 09:00 - Deep river blues - Doc Watson 10:23 - Day & Age - Julian Lage 12:20 - Never going back again - Fleetwood Mac
@ericjohnson7070 3 жыл бұрын
learning how to play is there anybody out there and playing it for my mother whos a huge pink Floyd fan on mother's day was the crown achievement of me playing guitar and like paul, i had nightmares of how hard that song can be to get the nuance of it just right. Cheers paul for putting that one in here
@grantstewart457 3 жыл бұрын
Always love watching Paul’s inspirational videos,
@willjohnson4579 3 жыл бұрын
This guy's courses are the only ones I would buy, nobody loves the guitar like Paul does
@samteuscher7049 Жыл бұрын
This is my list! I started to learn guitar to accompany my singing! I’m still learning a lot! 1: we are gonna be friends by the white stripes 2: Folsom prison blues by Johnny cash 3: house of the rising sun by the animals 4: yesterday by the Beatles 5: when I was a boy by ELO 6: I can only imagine mercy me 7: rocket man by Elton John 8: blackbird by the Beatles 9: Gold by Glen Hansard 10: say in to me now Glen Hansard
@himmelhund69 3 жыл бұрын
"Over the Hills and Far Away" for hammers and pulls. People always used to ask me to play "far away" but I never knew what they meant.
@williammcdonald3147 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve only had a guitar for a month now and satisfaction, break on through and wish you were here were great to learn and quick too
@johnmarston9328 3 жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration, dude. Keep up the good work. You inspired me to start playing the guitar.
@Lopro94 4 жыл бұрын
Here's a list of my milestones: 1. Horse with no Name 2. Mad World 3. Cookie Jar (jack Johnson) 4. Road Trippin 5. Tears in Heaven 6. Fly me to the moon 7. Hideaway 8. Windy and warm 9. Tears (Django Reinhardt) 10. State of mind (Raúl Midon)
@marcbayman5098 4 жыл бұрын
is it weird that my first actual song i learned was tears in heaven?
@strwrs3m64 4 жыл бұрын
Marc Bayman you’re not alone. it was my first song too
@pietervanheerden565 4 жыл бұрын
Horse with no name also on top of my list. Still learning the song but it was my beautiful late wife's favourite.
@JadeSync 3 жыл бұрын
Tears in heaven is so satisfying once you get it down
@sxnxqa2335 3 жыл бұрын
Marc Bayman that song is the reason why i wanted to learn guitar
@TheFilmsKaper 4 жыл бұрын
My everyday inspirations to keep practicing are "mr sandman" by chet atkins, "embryonic journey" by jefferson airplane and also "never going back again"
@alexmolloy3711 4 жыл бұрын
mr sandman got ruined by tik tok
@MrFreeth26 2 жыл бұрын
Never heard the Day & Age piece before. Wow super impressive I see why your drawn to playing it. What a groove.
@jonsdad6604 3 жыл бұрын
Leo Kottke, "The Fisherman," live version with the 8-note thumb-bass pattern in the B-part of the song was one of my learning vehicles, along with many of the early (indy) acoustic albums of Michael Johnson, and a few of his later acoustic releases
@artemiopantoja7756 3 жыл бұрын
Shape of my heart guitar is such a masterpiece
@RC32Smiths01 4 жыл бұрын
Acoustic guitar is the true test of a guitarist's knowledge of the instrument, as you can learn finger picking, the fretboard, chords, etc. All in one! Cheers for your advice and thoughts here!
@JarodWilliam 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I love the acoustic!
@RC32Smiths01 4 жыл бұрын
@@JarodWilliam Very much!
@jimi272 4 жыл бұрын
Well it’s great but you can learn the same on the electric, just my opinion
@oisinmcphillips2090 4 жыл бұрын
You can do all those things on an electric too, y'know
@michaeljorfi3552 4 жыл бұрын
The thing about the acoustic is that it strengthens the fretting hand because it usually has higher action than electrics and usually takes heavier string guages better
@TopMostFlavor 3 жыл бұрын
As I watched the video I thought wow all of those songs look very difficult and I was pleasantly surprised to see number 10 being the first song I committed myself to learning when I picked up the guitar again seriously for the first time in years! Yes my fingers are now blackened after hours of practicing it. Thanks for the recommendations
@chancesud Жыл бұрын
Stop this train is one of my favorite songs. I just wanted to say that you played it beautifully, I hope one day i could sound that good
@paulmcanear825 2 жыл бұрын
Your playing and explanations are just mesmerizing. I can't decide if I am inspired to play better or ready to give up playing and just listen to folks like you. But thank you for sharing your expertise so freely.
@harrison5419 2 жыл бұрын
He Had to start somewhere himself too! Keep at it!
@Jakeoni 3 жыл бұрын
Classical Gas has always been one of my favorites.
@theflamingsnowman8463 3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you put Doc on your list! That's so awesome!
@jonathanwebb3035 2 жыл бұрын
Always love your videos. Great song choices and beautifully played!
@PianoCinematix 4 жыл бұрын
the 10 acoustic songs that taught me guitar were: (No particular order) 1: stairways to heaven - Led zeppelin (obvious reasons,) 2: nothing else matters - metallica (you was cool if you could play this) 3: road tripping - RHCP (one of the best intros into finger picking) 4: when children cry - whitelion (packed full of nice chords and arpeggios shapes) 5: love song - tesla (simple but beautiful sounding) 6: snow - RHCP ( such a simple progression yet hard to master) 7: A-team - Ed Sheeran (don't hate but the strumming pattern in this taught me alot) 8: Jared Dine "Biggest Shred Collab" - polyphia - tim henson (honestly one of the greatest acoustic style riffs i've heard yet. makes me want to give up lol) 9: dust in the wind - Kansas ( this song was one of my proudest moments when i learnt guitar many years ago) 10: kiss the rain - Yiruma ( the finger style arrangement is such a great piece and taught me no matter how simple it is, it can sound beautiful) ohh, here's a bonus one for you. Tribute - tenacious D ( you can write the "best song in the world" by mainly using Am".
@aaronrodger5165 3 жыл бұрын
let me guess......u dont have an electric?
@PianoCinematix 3 жыл бұрын
@@aaronrodger5165 sure do, I'm a lead guitarist however.
@HerbAndriMusic 2 жыл бұрын
I like this list! Mostly because some songs of my song list are in there too, including tenacious D's Tribute 😂