Here's a lesson on all the guitar parts played in "Michelle" by the Beatles. www.MikePachelli.com
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@johnn.cooperiii60883 жыл бұрын
I'd say Mike is a national treasure for Beatles musicology mais il vie en France maintenant
@polytheneprentiss15342 жыл бұрын
Mike lives in France??
@alfiebenzie23152 жыл бұрын
@@polytheneprentiss1534 Yeah he usually says in the start of videos "From my studio in the south of France" if you go on his website there is more info
@richiewalker01143 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT! I'm a fellow Beatle guy (72 yrs old) who was there in '64 when the Beatles hit. I promptly dumped my Fender Jag for a Rickenbacker and Gibson J160 from Manny's Music in Manhattan.
@tomeasley35383 жыл бұрын
No-one teaches or replicates the Beatles as well as you, it makes my day when you post a new video. I named my daughter inspired by this song so thank you!
@rickprice25193 жыл бұрын
Mike, don't forget that a lot of people thought Paul was really singing "Sunday's monkey won't play piano songs , play piano songs"!!
@GaryAppledale3 жыл бұрын
🤣 First class mate
@dcool2u22 жыл бұрын
That's great 🤣
@thesilvershining2 жыл бұрын
LOL, oh my lord 😂
@justsayin2049 Жыл бұрын
Haha! Very funny! First time I heard that. 😂
@andrewpappas93113 ай бұрын
That’s brilliant
@homemovies7513 жыл бұрын
Love the backstories especially this one. Incredible dissection.
@MPfrance3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@macgp443 жыл бұрын
Yup. Here, there and everywhere.
@dcool2u22 жыл бұрын
@@MPfrance Love when you do the Lennon voice 🙂
@brianyansen Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I agree with all of what you said, Don. I'm also really impressed with the spot on Lennon impression. Genius! 🎶🤩
@mvmmotovlogmusic28153 жыл бұрын
Mike. This is super. It’s not missed on me that you’re wearing a striped “French style” shirt for this “French” song while you are in the South of France. 👍🏻
@ipsurvivor3 жыл бұрын
Similar to Cary Grant’s shirt in _To Catch A Thief_ (Hitchcock 1955) which was filmed on location in the South of France.
@dashmusic94542 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Classic. From Brittany I believe. Can’t recall the French name for them…
@michellebabicz70652 жыл бұрын
@@dashmusic9454 Une marinière.
@joepalooka21452 жыл бұрын
It's just amazing how these songs like "Michelle" that the whole world knows and loves---- are so beautifully and expertly written and recorded. They were just young guys who had only been playing together for less than 10 years, and most of that time not in the recording studio. They didn't have the huge digital technology available today. All they had were guitars and their voices. How did they do it? What divine inspirational power touched them on their collective heads? It's even more amazing to me now all these years later, since I first bought their records as a teenaged fan back in the '60s and '70s.
@JFFM73011 ай бұрын
unfortunately its not the 60's anymore. the majority of people you ask wouldnt know this song
@polytheneprentiss15342 жыл бұрын
Love the John impression, Mike! I gave my daughter the name Michelle, because of my lifelong love for the Beatles 💖
@alexmachota68253 жыл бұрын
Your channel is the jackpot for Beatles fans. I feel like I know everything about them but always learn something new from your videos. Cheers !
@patriottothecore62152 жыл бұрын
The more you do to replicate these songs, the better they get. The effort you put in is phenomenal - thanks. Also highlights just how brilliant and sophisticated Beatles songs are. No wonder they are timeless.
@RAUL1104593 жыл бұрын
Mike: you seek perfection and you achieve it. Keep it up
@Deliquescentinsight3 жыл бұрын
Not only do we get the musical directions we also gain a cultural context and lots of historical details-great work Mike
@jeffj3182 жыл бұрын
As Ed Sullivan would say... Here are The Beatles...John, Paul, George, Ringo and Mike!
@Ciscoho3 жыл бұрын
Très bien Michel. Merci beacoup ! Vous êtes le meilleur professeur de guitare de musique des Beatles de tous les temps.
@NateWard3943 жыл бұрын
Once again Mike, absolutely fantastic lesson! One of my favorite songs from my second favorite Beatles album Rubber Soul. I’m glad I could finally find a proper lesson. There are other lessons but they don’t use a capo! I even have a Beatles songbook that tells how to play all their songs on guitar and it even says you need to capo at the 5th fret. I’m glad I’m learning a lot of Beatles songs from you, they’re my favorite band and I’m really happy that you have the same passion for them as me. Can’t wait for more lessons in the future! -Nathan Ward 17 year old guitarist and hardcore Beatles fan North Carolina, USA 🇺🇸
@MPfrance3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nate - kind of you to say!
@robnic522 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, thanks Mike. I don't remember Michelle played quite so 'chunka-chunka' but your reconstruction sounded dead right. Amazing how pinpoint tight their timing was. All those hours playing at the Beer Keller really paid off. They just needed a reliable drummer. Their very early recordings in Germany showed how a faltering beat threw the guys off. Love these videos and all the fun facts.
@starshipgus85782 жыл бұрын
I was born in 1950 and grew up with the Beatles and all the great groups of the times,I played my guitar with those tunes and great songs,and Mike that’s and excellent video,informative,tutorial and funny.I enjoyed it.👍
@macrobertson89253 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! A few secrets in Michelle revealed! Great! You are doing a great and meticulous job!
@chezbranski3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike, another great lesson, I am a native Liverpudlian and thought I knew it all about the Beatles, but I am constantly impressing people with your knowledge, just finished recording This Boy from your lesson, this Michelle is going to take up a lot more of my time I think
@MPfrance3 жыл бұрын
Colin - very glad I could be of some help to you. And thanks for subscribing to my channel!
@theboulevardierofbroadway4659Ай бұрын
Man, you have the greatest ear of all time to get these incredible details, like the differences in strokes and partial chords. I'm having a lot of "Oh, THAT'S what they're playing!" moments. I wouldn't mind hearing a breakdown of those harmonies, but you nailed them. I appreciate you, brother!
@geo.cgeier34353 жыл бұрын
Also love the history of the song ! Mike is a true Beatle historian and we are all loving it ! Great job Mike, your the best!
@dbrew2u3 жыл бұрын
Damn Mike . I cannot begin to Thank You enough for the Wonderful Beatle Lessons . And the awesome Back Stories that you share with us . As a Beatle's Fan since 1964 i will never cease to be amazed by the Music left to us by The Beatles . Keep up the great work .
@peterreid15442 жыл бұрын
Wow, I learned the guitar to the Beatles starting way back in 1980. Early to mid Beatles were fairly easy, except for Michelle!! Thanks Mike for filling this gap for me, great stuff
@brackinsteve2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I'm watching these videos after my late shift every night now. I cant have a guitar in hand but still learning a lot ! Thank you!
@MPfrance2 жыл бұрын
B.B. - You are welcome AND - a good way to learn is to FIRST understand and then figure out the 'how-to' mechanics afterwards.
@raymari76583 жыл бұрын
Beautiful done Mike. Never put down you vocal ability. You handled this song just fine.
@eoinkavanagh89623 жыл бұрын
Aw man, I've been playing it so wrong for thirty years. Thanks Mike.
@MPfrance3 жыл бұрын
Eoin - Glad I could be of some assistance!
@justintroyka88552 жыл бұрын
I've been listening to Michelle for years and I only just recently noticed that it wasn't really a Bbm7 chord but rather a Bb7 chord with a D-flat note on top as you said. So cool and weird! Thank you so much for fully explaining that and really delving into the origins of that chord. I didn't realize it was the same chord as in George Harrison's solo in "Till There Was You"!
@i.ehrenfest3494 ай бұрын
Jesus Christ, for years? Do you ever take a break?
@martinwalker30883 жыл бұрын
Once again you've nailed it. A faultless and informative lesson. I can hear the lads play in my head when you're showing us how they actually put it all together. It's just brilliant. Thank you so much.
@stevekoehn16752 жыл бұрын
Just a beautiful vibrato sound on that "Beetle Bass"
@darkchocotony33912 жыл бұрын
This is so good! I can watch it over and over and over..
@billysea7769 Жыл бұрын
I have never enjoyed play the TheBeatles on my Rick and acoustic until I ran across you. Your chord instructions are superb and challenging. That u
@MPfrance Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@ginobass663 жыл бұрын
Grazie mille Mike!!!! Every time a new Beatle lesson pops up it’s like Christmas morning. This was an incredible back story. I’d love to see a couple of Paul’s bass lines broken down. As a Beatle fan since seeing them on Ed Sullivan 02/09/1964 it’s one great trip. Over the years I’ve acquired some reissue Beatle instruments: JL Rick 325, Gretsch Country Gent dual mutes, JL Peace Model J-160E, 1965 Epiphone Texan, Rick 360 12 string, Hofner 1963 reissue Bass and Rick 4001 bass. Unfortunately I had to sell Rosewood Tele and Revolution Casino. It’s so great to use the guitars you are using in the videos. Thank you so much!!!!! Your videos are such a joy to watch and love the passion you have for Beatle music.
@bryngiton2 жыл бұрын
Bought the LP on the week it was released and learnt most of the songs with my band in our front room. Great memories which you relive for me. ...thanks, Bryn.
@1530max2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant lesson Mike, thank you. I echo everyone else's comments. Just brilliant.
@MPfrance2 жыл бұрын
Max - Thanks! I'm humbled by all the very kind comments.
@darrenschuberg43943 жыл бұрын
Another great lesson for another great song. You really are a treasure Mike. I always found this song funny in that the singer doesn't know how to say "I love you" in French, but he can say "These are words that go together well".
@perlowmfm2 жыл бұрын
So glad to have found your videos Mike; you are the embodiment of TALENT!!! It's impossible to not feel uplifted by the stories, the music and your performance!!
@MPfrance2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@bernardpiraux14113 жыл бұрын
Ce que vous faites est incroyable, vous avez un immense talent. Plus la connaissance de l'histoire des chansons des Beatles. C'est un régal de vous écouter 😍
@pedrammaghsoudi18113 жыл бұрын
Your John impression was spot on man. Loved it.
@martinziese742 жыл бұрын
Mike... First off you sir are a great teacher... Thank you so much for short but in-depth explanation of the music produced by one of this worlds most Awesome groups ever. I think that it's safe to say people for generations and probably centuries will be listening to their music and marveling at it. I will also step out on a ledge and say that every song they cut on every album they made is as good as the one before it. Peace Out Dude, you rock.
@Keule200013 ай бұрын
Hi,Mike. You are the Best Beatles Teacher ever. Warm greetings from Germany Klaus
@tambalas71042 жыл бұрын
you are the master of beatles song and history! awesome mr pachelli!
@davecostello5603 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial Mike. This is one of the most complicated Beatles songs to play in my opinion. How about doing a video on Beatles' use of the diminished chord? Whenever I can't work out a song properly, I have learned to try a diminished; and it's usually the missing link!! George seemed very fond of diminished chords, and Paul too in his solo works.
@MPfrance3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave - that's a good suggestion!
@Stevesk00112 жыл бұрын
@@MPfrance augmented chords too. Those two together could be a great video.
@Geronimo1223 жыл бұрын
Fantastic-- and complete with the slow down toward the end. Bravo!
@sapelesteve3 жыл бұрын
That was a terrific lesson Mike! Classic Beatles for sure. How the Fab Four ever came up with all of those tunes and composed all of that music is way beyond my comprehension. However, I am sure glad that they did! Hope that you are doing well & staying safe.... 👍👍🎸🎸😉😉👏👏
@MPfrance3 жыл бұрын
Steve - Thanks and I agree - the amount of fantastic compositions those lads came up with is mind boggling!!!
@JRLNeal2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike another great piece of work not only for the guitar but also I think you nailed the harmonies really well. One of the best examples of their backing singing they probably ever did.
@MPfrance2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@michaeloberly61293 жыл бұрын
Can't get enough of Mike doing voice impressions of Lennon. Almost as dead on as his transcriptions.
@Vincentlpp083 жыл бұрын
Great great lesson! And probably the only lesson that covers all three parts correctly. I thought there was a 12 string on this but now I hear it here you’re right. Probably isn’t one
@erictayetaye55915 ай бұрын
so far the best tutorials on youtube, thank you for giving it to us for free
@timgrogan63533 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Mike, lovely deconstruction of Michelle and a great performance too!
@195019603 жыл бұрын
Another great back story and time saving chord share...super Mike.
@dashmusic94542 жыл бұрын
Love the stories about the writing of the songs at the start of these vids. Really adds to the whole thing :)
@curtism74092 жыл бұрын
By far the most accurate lesson for this song! Thanks!
@MPfrance2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and please subscribe to my KZfaq channel. My new posts will appear in your KZfaq feed.
@josephapplegarth3 жыл бұрын
My gosh. What a masterful musician. Amazing. Precision hence perfection all the way through. Truly impressive.
@warren52nz3 жыл бұрын
In "Till There Was You" that chord at the end of the instrumental has always stumped me because I can hear a low C# in it. Now I know where it came from, thanks.
@douglasplautz12682 жыл бұрын
Not that I’m saying anything new, but the vid is wonderfully instructive and and a great view. How fun would it be for someone to break down the background vocals in a similar way.
@gaetano19543 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic lesson. The most fantastic is that You're doing this with smiling face what shows that You love what You do for us. It's a pure pleasure watching Your lessons. Thx very much!
@iturbez3 жыл бұрын
It seems to be a simple song... Now we know its secrets... Thank you very much, Mike.
@MPfrance3 жыл бұрын
Jose - You are welcome - glad you enjoyed it!
@leonardpoindexter52892 жыл бұрын
Mike, I just found your channel this past weekend. Been binge watching since. Recently returned to guitar after years away and you've inspired me. Thanks
@Draganism3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Mike. Every video is an absolute pleasure that keeps me smiling the whole way through. Michelle is a lovely song. So sweet and really shows how the Beatles experimented with sounds. Just amazing for such young men. They could have just stuck to the same sound that had already given them such success but it was just not who they were. The bass line on MIchelle is also an excellent example of Paul raising the stakes on that instrument. The bass line enhances the song significantly. Your vocals on this are also very good as usual. Kinda half way between Paul and John. Now I've just got to sit down and learn it. I'll enjoy this one!
@MPfrance3 жыл бұрын
Jeff - glad you like them and yeah - the Beatles have repeated themselves and been fabulous. Instead they re-invented themselves on every album and it was miraculously fabulous!!
@johnzaccardi52611 ай бұрын
MICHELLE is definitely in top 50 Beatles songs. Why ? French lyrics and John's Nina Simone verse. The "oohs and aahs" of John and George are gorgeous. The girls in my high school LOVED this song. Classic.
@andreasfetzer75593 жыл бұрын
You are a fantastic guitarplayer and teacher!
@markalmond23992 жыл бұрын
Mike, a massive thank you for this and all your other videos. They are so detailed and clearly taught. You're so generous to provide us these for free - they must take ages to put together!
@ewenjones14583 жыл бұрын
It is the old rule isn’t it? A simple song, to sound simple, is incredibly complicated. Great lesson.
@lucaspage35383 жыл бұрын
Awesome lesson😀! I cant wait for another 🙂
@jessedax73332 жыл бұрын
Great! Absolutely spiffing! There are no video lessons like yours Mike. Plus all the stories and details you have make them unique. I'm going to get my guitar right know. Thanks! 🤩
@jasonlovell3685 Жыл бұрын
I love this channel so much, I get to learn Beatles guitar properly and I learn so much Beatles history. Your enthusiasm for the Beatles makes me happy
@bespoken1003 жыл бұрын
Another great tutorial, Mike. Thanks a million. I'm off to practice...! I bought my first guitar from Hessy's in Stanley Street, Liverpool...A Yamaha FG 335/2 acoustic, in 1982. I've recently had it set up again by 'Harmonics music' in Crosby,, and it plays so sweet, still.
@johnzaccardi526 Жыл бұрын
What a great lesson !
@samanello33823 жыл бұрын
Another beautiful lesson Mike. Im one of those that can't play guitar that still enjoy your videos immensely. I look forward to your videos more than any others on you tube.
@chirilas5217 Жыл бұрын
Great video Mike. Well explained and now I got it. Something was missing in my version. You teach very well, and with all historic details. Congratulations.👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
@herkhaston19153 жыл бұрын
Love every thing Mike does
@davenicholson90032 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike....! Love the rendition...great vocals too.....!!!
@mikemcconville24953 жыл бұрын
Thanks for including the bass, Mike. Great job as always.
@deanxxi3 жыл бұрын
It's just amazing the history context you bring with such story telling talent and skill.
@CarlWinter-oy8uf2 ай бұрын
Well thank God ---here is a guitarist-- who use on screen TAB diagrams to show us learners how those triads are fingered ! Well done --thankyou !
@simonmarsh75293 жыл бұрын
Fantastic version and lesson as always ...never knew about the Lennon Spanish guitar part. Great job and the vocals were awesome - you shouldn’t be so modest!
@AlanStransman3 жыл бұрын
Mike, even if you weren't so genial and generous, we'd still love you based on your talent and expertise, but, of course, you are.....
@jpmahoney563 жыл бұрын
You sang that well made me smile another great tribute.
@MPfrance3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@claudeabraham23472 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful! That song is really special & you did it justice!
@billysea7769 Жыл бұрын
You have the spirit of Lennon in you. Your very articulate in playing. Amazing
@MPfrance Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks
@ursulastahl43122 жыл бұрын
Beatles forever. Well done !!!
@skyreacheducation7485 ай бұрын
Thank you for your detailed guidance and analysis of each part of all the Beatles songs.
@martyros12345673 жыл бұрын
Just brilliant! Thank you so much for this job very well done!
@MPfrance3 жыл бұрын
Thank you too!
@garycraw97813 жыл бұрын
Excellent and helpful. Thanks Mike.
@guitar10673 жыл бұрын
Another fine, informative, enjoyable lesson. Saw your great video doing "This Boy" with Phil Keaggy and Randy Stonehill. Well done!
@MPfrance3 жыл бұрын
guitar1067 - Cool, thanks! And yeah - those gigs with Phil & Randy were SO much fun. We laffed so hard - Randy is a coocoo!!
@R3TR0R4V33 жыл бұрын
Amazing stuff here. Thanks for sharing! I'm definitely going to work on this one. 😎
@thomblinn4731 Жыл бұрын
What a thoughtful and thorough translation! YIKES! THANKS SO MUCH!
@Patriot-jc5wi3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic cover, every note perfect on all parts.
@MPfrance3 жыл бұрын
Patriot 1776 - Thanks and kudos to you for having good ears to notice the parts are spot on!
@GD-ns8wf3 жыл бұрын
Great job, well done. Thanks!
@TheSeventhSelf3 жыл бұрын
Great material, thank you👍🏻
@davidgilder59 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos and the passion you show for your love of the beatles and their music absolutely shines through.
@MPfrance Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@Macrobish3 жыл бұрын
Great job Mike thank you
@brunomoria3833 жыл бұрын
That was really good. Thanks, Mike!
@MPfrance3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@horizontaal3 жыл бұрын
So much fun to watch this! Thinking about dusting off my old guitar and learn a few songs.
@JohnDoe-tw8es2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, always loved this song.
@neilmcclelland49243 жыл бұрын
What an excellent lesson. you know so much about the Beatles.............
@loshomusic10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the great analysis you provide. It really helps.
@tunemeister99 Жыл бұрын
One of the best intricately played ballad song by the Fab 4 and Paul really did a good job of writing and arranging it to become one of their hit songs. You did justice to the song Mike so kudos for a job well done also.
@resslerartstudios3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Mike, always a pleasure to see you!