7 FUN guitar LOOPING songs | and HOW TO DO IT!
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- Guitar looping. An endless source of inspiration. In this video I'm sharing 7 songs that are great to play with a looper! Hope you'll learn something ;)
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I've just got a looper and I'm convinced every guitar player should own one now, because if nothing else it's an excellent way of demonstrating how bad a player you are. That's a good thing, because it forces you to be spot-on with your timing. I think I've become sloppy with timing - too focused on doing the flashy stuff rather than the basics. Really enjoying it.
Exactly! We got an RC300, and I feel as though it's yet another instrument to learn. It took me so many trial and error attempts to figure out what this video instructed within 60sec.
@Andrew Ramirez Nice to hear cause I (and I thought I was okay to almost good player) just bought a looper and am totally depressed over my incompetence.
I'm crying right how "fluffy" my rythm is :'(
Semantic Samuel Great honesty in that comment. And you’ve convinced me to get my first ever looper pedal, and I’ve being playing for 35 years on and off.
Agreed everyone should have one, such a fantastic teaching tool. I am using mine now for learning how to sing, very fast feedback loops. "I thought that sounded pretty good, I say, lets find out, um, no, not exactly, good but not great, try again, repeat!".
0:00 Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
1:57 I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
3:45 Slow Dancing in a Burning Room - John Mayer
5:22 Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
6:28 Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve
7:55 Big Black Horse and a Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall
9:14 Magic - Coldplay
Thanks! Folks, please vote this up so it floats up. For most of the tune titles, I couldn't quite make out what Paul was saying. I guess Paul assumes we all know all these, but I was only familiar with three (and one of them I didn't know the name of anyway!)
thanks
MVP
The one thing that's annoying about looping is the time it takes most people to get their loops sections going, they way you achieve it quickly every 4 bars is awesome and adds to the progression of the song. Well done
Paul, your ability and talent are nothing short of amazing.
I agree.
The coldplay one was absolutely nuts!
Beard on point like always! Great video Paul
Took me at least 18 years of dedication and hard work to be able to grow a beard like that!
Now this is a life goal and let me tell you that it was definitely worth it :D
Great Content as always
If only you had that discipline with your guitar...
(Sarcasm)
Paul Davids I just love the results you showed in 18 years(you stayed honest :D). I really wanna have beard like you with my own touch.
Thank pal , you give me motivation not only for beard but more for guitar.
@@aryamannverma Let I as
Paul - I have just started quite possibly the hardest part of my life: Starting my first teaching job in a High School as a Maths Teacher.
This month (September), I have barely picked up my guitar or had time to watch any of your videos, until finally today.
Hearing you play I'm Yours brought a tear to my eyes because of how much I've missed music since starting this new job and you made me feel so reconnected to my music. I was feeling those Fleetwood Mac vibes with those amazing harmonies that you used for that song ~
Thank you.
I would find other employment, good luck!
Man.. that loop of 'Slow Dancing..' came at the most perfect time in my life.
Loving the song to bits and changing my entire guitar perspective from long roots in extreme metal to wanting to play the style he used in that song.
PLUS getting really damned interested in looping.
Totally agree that song is amazing and beautiful I wanna learn to play it so badly
@@whitneywilson6347 Look up Jamie Harrison's version, he made tab for it. Video title is "Slow Dancing In A Burning Room (Live in LA) - John Mayer - by Jamie Harrison (Lesson In Description)"
His other tracks are beautiful too, Little Wing especially.
I absolutely freaking love it when you cover Mayer. One of your best videos yet. Thank you for the constant insight and motivation.
Every time I watch a video by Paul It makes me wanna pick my guitar and learn something new. Thanks man you've inspired me keep up the good work.
I've been playing guitar for 30 years and just got my first looper. I have also been playing drums for over 50 years so the looper was no problem. Had it mastered in about 2 hours. Absolutely love it should have bought one years ago.
Amazing how he manages to fit right in every aspect of the guitar. I mean, how versatile and talented is this guy?
The moment you pull off a successful loop the joy on ur face is unmistakable !!! I can see it here !!
For me, at least, this was less a "how to" video and more of a "how awesome" video... it might take more time than I've got left on this earth to be able to do any of this. But I'm hugely impressed/envious of your ability to do it!
deserately need to sleep, but am just binge watching these videos. GREAT WORK!
Sean Sutton same
Legend has it Sean is still watching this video.
PLEASE DO A PART 2!!!!! THIS WAS AWESOME!!!
Please part 2 🎸🤘
Agreed
I listen to you now and then. Seeing you 7 years ago is special because i'm used to the more recent video. You were fine but you're more comfortable and natural at what you do. I guess your like fine wine...
that's the best bittersweet symphony loop cover I've seen.
So glad you included Kate Victoria "KT" Tunstall, the master of looping. Black Horse and the Cherry Tree is awesome.
you did the best "i'm yours" cover ever...
with ONE guitar
awesome B)
Sungha Jung
Everytime I want to learn something new on guitar you already have a video! STOP BEING SO AWESOME! .. Kidding. Love you. Don't leave.
just jaw dropping talent this guy is just a joy to watch
I love the last one with the coldplay song!!
That was the best Magic cover I've ever seen, flawless😍
That John Mayer loop is incredible man! So is the MJ one. Well done!!
Magic loop is professional!
great stuff you have here Paul.
oye , soy mexicano ,y cree me que no encontre a nadie que haga lo que tu haces ,neta aunque no entienda lo que dices eres el canal mas útil que he encontrado ,gran video
Going to Patreon right now, what a great platform!
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man, I would listen to your rendition of Magic for like an hour straight. So good.
Double chorus of Dani California would have been cool too. First time around it's just lower power chords, second time a few harmony lines are added and it opens up really nicely. The entire song has bends and harmonies on top of each other but the double chorus sticks out especially imo
4 years later and Paul Davids is still in style...some guys get all the luck! Awesome videos
Miss the mother of all loop songs... Dosed, by RHCP
Henrique Bonfim was about to suggest it :)
nice
Yessssssss
Gorgeous song btw
Snow too
Every video you upload I start thinking more why I didn't pursue guitarplaying further in my youth. Inspiring stuff. Dankje :)
I need to get my tempo right. As you said for some songs the little delay is very noticable. Either way I'm glad you played songs I know and love. Nice Video
Bittersweet Symphony sounds incredible!
Great content again Paul! I will definitely loop some of these. The clean background when you're speaking makes it look very professional. Keep on going!
:) Thanks
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Paul Davids I loved slow dancing in a burning room, any chance you would collaborate with samurai guitarist?? He lives in Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦 he’s awesome and so are you
best channel ,the most relaxing, always brings smile to my face :)
Well time to learn all of these!! Other big question...does anyone know of a Looper that exists with multiple channels AND as you stop one channel, you can start immediately recording on another? That's the one downside I find with Loopers is that you can't use multiple chord progressions on them
This Video was Fire! you know what? I m gonna learn the song magic right now, althought it is 1 am here in germany😂
This is what music is all about, your skill motivates me to keep practicing
Maybe you should start adding more bloopers to show you're human like everyone :)
I think he'd have to fake some :D
1994savvas you're wrong! Guitarists like him aren't human! Their Gods! 😂😂
What? Not superhuman you mean? 🤩
1994savvas but y tho
1994savvas maybe try counting in your head 🤯🤪
Great video!
Any advice on how to deal with more complicated song structures?
I would love to arrange my songs using a looper but I'd like to avoid the "the same song for the whole gig" effect! 😋
Just bought a boss rc-1 and I thank you for this video! I feel the hours will go by like minutes lol
Great video once again dude!
I love the freedom that loop pedals can give you, but the coordination can be pain in the ass... cheers!
best looper for price is the ditto x4 . ( my opinion) best about it is the ability to loop once and stop
The shimmer in bittersweet symphony is gorgeous
I don't watch your video to learn..i watch it because they are awesome
I'm a drummer and a long time subscriber, and every time I watch one of your videos it makes me want to learn guitar!!
everytime i watch you, i feel the immediate urge to practice ;)
Yooooo, I got legitimately tears in my eyes GOOOOOSH I LOVE MUSIC
You can use the sound hole on an acoustic to loop other instruments. Shakers, tambourines, chimes, even vocals.
+jdiggitty Not on this guitar, but some do have a microphone in the soundhole indeed.
You're just too good Paul. You always make it look easy. And what you are doing is art.
Big Black Horse And The Cherry Tree is the best loop pedal song EVER
I just bought a looper pedal last week. Thankyou this video has opened my eyes up to all the possibilities
that guitar is beautiful
Spot on thanks for sharing. You inspired me to knock the dust off my looper and explore.
So cool! I remember a while ago I saw one of Ed Sheeran's studio sessions and it's definitely a great skill to have.
I bought a loop pedal a few years ago and honestly I believe it's massively improved both my lead and rhythm playing. I love your videos Paul, keep up the amazing content! x
I almost like this intro version of Shape Of You more than Ed's own actual live version 👀😂
Same
Paul - you can shred brother. Plus you’re personal. Keep it up my man.
Ok. That's it. I'm buying a loop pedal. 🤓
this has been inspiring as i just got an RC-1 looper.
Nothing like saying "kak" :) My favourite word in a related language, Afrikaans.
Ur palm muting is amazing!
If your acoustic has a microphone pickup inside you can loop vocals by shouting inside you guitar :o]
I've seen that done with microphonic electric guitar pickups, as well.
I've reached a point with your videos I hit the like button before I even see it. It never fails to live up to the high expectations! :-)
For the new loopers out there, a huge part of looping is knowing when too much is. Don't overdo it
Less is more.
Instruments make all the difference in songs. Thanks Paul. I really enjoyed.
I just use them to write music. All that wizardy that you do escapes my domains
Hi Paul, I hardly call myself a guitarist (just some simple chord pickings for songs) but I keep watching your videos because they are so cool. Groetjes uit Denemarken.
Fantastic video! Keep it up!
Not often do I hit that bell after I subscribe, but this was such a smooth and awesome tutorial. Bravo! Thanks for the content! I would love a newer version with an updated list of songs you have worked out!
Where is when I come around by Green Day?! The perfect example!!
Guacamole this guy knows what his doing, good job!!!
where are the names of the songs?????
You're such an inspiration mate! You've really motivated me to keep on growing musically... cheers!
Hey Paul, that's an amazing video. I am living in South Africa and have been playing as a solo guitar act for twenty years using backing tracks and six months ago I purchased my first loop station and am totally hooked. I can't say I am a producer or engineer but I'm learning daily. I am looking into buying a Helix and adding a Maton guitar and Strat to my line up. I have also been testing out push2 and have decided as it's so expensive here that I would go for the Novation launchpad pro and use it with ableton, I'm trying to combine the two loopers. I was just not sure that I could do the same as with push or launchpad as I can with my RC 300. Would you offer some advise here. I perform 5 times a week in a five star hotel. As I say this is all new to me so I need to try and get it all working in my favor. Many Thanks for the great video.
You aren't alone in South Africa bud!
Same here. Playing some 23 years and gigging on and off for 15 years as a single act and occasional duo, wen I can get someone to play and rehearse with enough. Been very interested in the loop pedal idea and how difficult it is to do live.
Wallace Nock where did you find a loop pedal in SA, everywhere that I have looked doesn't stock them
I get them from Coastal Music who get them from a distributor of Roland Boss pedals. I have owned three. A RC30 a RC300 and now a Voicelive 3 Extreme
Solid Snek, type in Google: "Loop pedal price comparison South Africa" and you should come away with quite a few options. If you are in Cape Town, check out www.thegearjunkie.co.za for solid 2nd hand gear specials in Salt River. Sometimes they have them available, but they go quickly.
I hope everyone’s paying attention, because this dude is badass...
Great vid, great beard.
this video is the reason i became a patreon. great content.
Hey Paul!! Do you listen to Explosions In The Sky or Mogwai? They have some really cool songs that I have tried looping. You should try them yourself, maybe including them in a second part for this video (if you decide to make one of course)
Lately I've bought guitar of my Dreams... But instead of practicing I am watching your videos! :)
Awesome video man! What do you use for the shimmer in the coldplay loop? Cheers
Sounds like something in the DAW -- maybe a long multi-tap delay effect?
A lot of reverb pedals do it like Fenders Marine layer reverb and the TC electronic flashback.
These are great demos of a looper, however there are so many other things you can do. If you have 5 minutes you can just play a song from beginning to end instead of a small loop, and you can just play freely without worrying about tempo if you can predict what you are going to do, and are just playing rhythm, then a solo, or melody. Great for jotting down ideas, and trying them out.
Hi Paul can you please elaborate a little bit about the mixer connection and the microphone for the vox. I have the same problem. (No xlr on my looper) You said you plugin both mic and guitar to the mixer, pan them both to the left and connect them to the amp. Where is your looper in the chain? Thanks.
+jax502 Ah yes, sorry. The output of the mixer -> looper -> amp.
Paul Davids Thanks for the quick reply!
Can you please tell me the name of that mixture , I want to buy it but don’t know how to search . Thankyou
My new Boss RC-1 has just arrived. I somehow had the feeling that Mr. Davids will be the perfect tutor to introduce me to looping. I wasn't wrong 🎸 great video 🤘
If I just knew cord shapes and techniques that you use, I could go so far with my own music. That's definitely what's holding me back.... BUT NOT FOR LONG!!!
Jack Narloch I think music theory is what is holding you up :)
Do you mean not knowing music theory? Knowing music theory really can't hold you back unless you get paralyzed by how much you can learn. It's really a way to understand why things sound good, it can only help.
+Isaac Weston actually it can hold you back
+Isaac Weston actually it can hold you back
Jose Bocanegra it helped me a lot actually, there are tons of informations in the internet. It lets me construct some chords in different shapes and ways, lets do solos easily, lets create good sounding music.
Without a doubt my favorite new channel. Thank you so much for such great videos!
"They just don't make the video's" KAK (💩)
Nice one 😂
Paul Davids you're one of the all time greats and Magic was stunning
Paul, there's a guy in the background mimicking you.
Dude you are AMAZING!!Your humor almost put me on the floor. Yeeesss thumbs up
me: oh look a video
*shape of you starts playing*
me: nope
+C T02 Did you watch the rest? I promise you, you won't be disappointed 😎😉
C T02 shape of you is an awesome song. Stop being so fucking boring
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Paul Davids ok the rest is better i just cant stand shape of you (your voice is very nice btw)
Felipe Santos im sorry i hurt your feelings it's okay to cry but dont take it so personal next time. bye for now
Last loop is really magic!
Fuck me looks like I'm gonna spend money again. Only now have I realized I need a looping station
Marnix van Gorkum what did you get
Excellent Video Paul! Very Informative. Nice one :)
I like the idea of this but how does one perform a song that has multiple chord progression structures? eg the chorus chords are completely different to the verses? Does the looper cater for these 'sections'??
if you get a looping pedal that has two banks - like the ditto xl - then you can have 2 different sections.
There are limits on what you can do with looping and it is a skill of its own, mostly though it comes down to how much you want to spend on a loop pedal and what features you want or need.
thank you for all your explaining and tips.
been playing guitar for a while now and im going to start looping.
about your singing , i got a tip for you! :)
Dont bend the notes, on the big black horse song... just OEH OOOEEEHHH OOEEHH instead of OEH OOOEEEHHH OOEehh
keep it straight and you will notice it sounds a lot better, when bending (in harmonies) it will sound like your off pitch.
bye bye now, take care and thank you
Connor Mcgregor?
Lol
I like the synchronicity of the big black beard and the big black horse.
Good vid!