How To Play Blues (in a few simple steps)

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  • @JoshTurnerGuitar
    @JoshTurnerGuitar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3282

    Just want to give a shout out to how challenging it is to describe and execute ideas eloquently in real time to a backing track. Not sure if this was one complete take as it appears to be, but if not, then complements to the editing as well. You continue to outdo yourself, man.

    • @Nickenthechiken
      @Nickenthechiken 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      triggering the band on the drumpad wtithout missing a beat in the bassline was pretty cool

    • @gitsurfer27
      @gitsurfer27 5 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      So whens the collab you guys? :)

    • @poguie
      @poguie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@gitsurfer27 I totally agree, Josh and Paul... two amazingly tasteful guitarists. Be great to see what they can come up with!

    • @firstandlastswagman269
      @firstandlastswagman269 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      H

    • @meetu_
      @meetu_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      HOLY - --
      JOSH TURNER AND PAUL DAVIDS INTERACTING--
      I LOVE THIS TIMELINE

  • @caioalp5106
    @caioalp5106 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5450

    I hope it becomes a series like, how to play jazz, rock, fingerstyle, soul, etc. Great video

    • @carlosmatos9848
      @carlosmatos9848 5 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      Easily one of the best guitar teachers on the web. I've been playing over 20 years and still learn something from him every time.

    • @fadeskywards1245
      @fadeskywards1245 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      I second the fuck out of this ❤

    • @ConnyYngve
      @ConnyYngve 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes Please!!

    • @petterhouting7484
      @petterhouting7484 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      How to play flamenco

    • @nielskooloos5726
      @nielskooloos5726 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      That's a wonderful idea, he could share some basic ideas, basic techniques, basic theory and we can grow from there!

  • @benwise665
    @benwise665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    Dear Paul. I just wanted to say thank you and thank you again. I've started playing again after nearly twenty years of not playing (I was never very good to start with) but rather than just 'teach' you actually inspire with your unpretentious and heart-warming presentation. With this 'How to Play Blues' you had me playing along in 30 minutes or so and thinking to myself "Wow! I can play blues". Your videos make me want to pick my guitar up and PLAY it every day for which I am very grateful.

    • @MegaMr28
      @MegaMr28 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      i had to give up because of a nerve issue. if you have no physical proplems PLAY.. 10,20, 30mins a day. it dosent matter just keep playing

  • @jamesjmn9624
    @jamesjmn9624 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1792

    I love how he just starts and doesn’t introduce himself for 5 minutes

    • @casualAudience
      @casualAudience 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      cuz everybody already knows him

    • @mmmmkkk
      @mmmmkkk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      introductions on YT meant to trick the audience to stay, 10s of him playing is enough to do that job without any BS and intros 😅

    • @saidkarakoc2526
      @saidkarakoc2526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      eylül cobain Eylülcüm istersen biz de tanışabiliriz. Valla yakışıklıyım ;)

    • @arnieXD
      @arnieXD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@saidkarakoc2526 yani, sen flört mı ediyorsun?

    • @ranhaber1234
      @ranhaber1234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      and all the "don't foget to like and sub" shit..

  • @Outspoken.Humanist
    @Outspoken.Humanist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    As a lifetime blues singer (I'm 62 now) I have heard the blues played by so many people so many times but never have I seen it explained to so clearly and entertainingly. Thank you.

    • @cosmicowboy111
      @cosmicowboy111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      totally agree man, quite well done ; )

  • @justinclayton1451
    @justinclayton1451 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1008

    This is hypnotizing. The look, the accent, the camera angles, the chops ... you’re a wizard sir.

  • @alexscott7226
    @alexscott7226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    There are some great guitar players on TH-cam, but there is something about this guy...

    • @jensmller-christensen9803
      @jensmller-christensen9803 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      agree

    • @neila484
      @neila484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah, he’s Dutch😂😂

    • @A_Man_with_a_Dream
      @A_Man_with_a_Dream 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly

    • @typodhitzemann6851
      @typodhitzemann6851 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      possibly an ease and simple progression confidence in 'sometimes simple does the trick' kin to Billy Gibbons, but we'll wait and see, relatively speaking.

  • @dan7509
    @dan7509 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    The man just showed us how to play every Black Keys song! God bless him

  • @TomoFujitaMusic
    @TomoFujitaMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +624

    So much fun!!

  • @demandt3482
    @demandt3482 4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    "But...don't we need some fuzz, and a band?" That made me smile all the way up to my ears. Amazing stuff! Love your work, Paul - keep it up!

  • @glennwhitlock1272
    @glennwhitlock1272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    When I've mastered thinking and talking at the same time, I'll have a go at this.

    • @MrPnew1
      @MrPnew1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Get back to us

    • @tiqvahone
      @tiqvahone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You mean playing a complex tune and talking. :-)

    • @glennwhitlock1272
      @glennwhitlock1272 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tiqvahone ha ha. No chance whatsoever.

    • @glennwhitlock1272
      @glennwhitlock1272 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrPnew1 you might be waiting a while. 😀

    • @heisenbooger
      @heisenbooger 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tiqvahone *laughs in James Hetfield*

  • @punchtoy4546
    @punchtoy4546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +407

    that was one of the funnest things to solo over

    • @bryanvickers
      @bryanvickers 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah that's what blues is.

    • @themoreyouknow5784
      @themoreyouknow5784 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Punch Toy post it

    • @grayaj23
      @grayaj23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bobby3eb I still haven't watched it all the way through. I had to get my guitar and have been pause-attempt-fail-rewind-listen-repeat for a half hour now. My fingers are very slow to learn things.

  • @760Piper
    @760Piper 5 ปีที่แล้ว +315

    Man...at first I thought you were using a looper for the bass notes! You never skipped a beat. Very nicely done.

    • @jan_777
      @jan_777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here😂

    • @itstomis
      @itstomis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was just listening while working and not watching and I was surprised looking down at my phone to see he was actually playing the bass notes 😅

    • @carlosmatos9848
      @carlosmatos9848 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@itstomis Paul never ceases to amaze :)

    • @rgerber
      @rgerber 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh you're right

    • @carlosmatos9848
      @carlosmatos9848 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/nUUyFrHERpU/w-d-xo.html

  • @jayleecarlisle
    @jayleecarlisle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, I have had a lot of teachers over the years. Including classical and flamenco, as well as, rock/blues... no teachers have made such a difference in my understanding or playing. Best teacher ever!

  • @sagekarlow4339
    @sagekarlow4339 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'm always fascinated by your videos. Your knowledge could be intimidating to those who compare their abilities to yours, yet your smooth and effortless delivery makes these tutorials feel more like a talented friend sharing tips instead of a superior musician blessing us common peasants. Thank you

  • @edsmithmusic951
    @edsmithmusic951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +858

    1. Wake up this morning
    2. Lose all earthly possessions
    3. Sing about it

    • @edsmithmusic951
      @edsmithmusic951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @Kaptain Kid you're describing the blues to someone that plays the blues for a profession. I'm just about to release an album featuring collaborations with Slash, Peter Doherty and Alabama 3. It was just a joke. Thanks, though.

    • @stechapo4009
      @stechapo4009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The dog tho......not the dog....

    • @edsmithmusic951
      @edsmithmusic951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@stechapo4009 'The dog up and died, the dog up and died, and after twenty five years he still grieves'.
      That's Mr..........

    • @stechapo4009
      @stechapo4009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@edsmithmusic951 : I think you should dedicate your album to the memory of
      Mr....
      Or perhaps to Mr Harry Nilsson??
      Or a favourite departed relative...?? (Sorry, I took it too far....)

    • @edsmithmusic951
      @edsmithmusic951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@stechapo4009 'Bojangles' was the answer I was looking for. Control of thr board now goes to your opponents.

  • @yasmiiineee
    @yasmiiineee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    i just spent the entire afternoon yesterday listening to blues and thinking "damn i really wanna start playing like this hmm" and you post this video today...Paul what kinda magical superpowers do you have?
    Thank you so much for the excellent content you always deliver!

    • @almostnowhere915
      @almostnowhere915 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yasmine R. Those are your own super powers my friend, you attracted this into your life :)

    • @arno_ka
      @arno_ka 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It has a name : algorithms

    • @nataliac2734
      @nataliac2734 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The devil works hard but your FBI agent works harder

    • @JJones_1
      @JJones_1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Synchronicitys everywhere

    • @enthra1728
      @enthra1728 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yasmine R. Same thing for me lol

  • @mikhailshalnov690
    @mikhailshalnov690 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1300

    Blues is easy to play but hard to feel.
    J.Hendrix

    • @carlosmatos9848
      @carlosmatos9848 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      Ain't that the truth. I've been playing guitar since I was 14 years old, and some days I just don't feel it. Blues is all about playing how you feel AND hitting the right notes at the right time! It ain't as simple as shredding I will tell you that!

    • @oneeyemonster3262
      @oneeyemonster3262 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@carlosmatos9848 Me too....My HS GF died on easter a week before the prom. I walked her home on good friday. She smile and blew me a kiss.
      That was the last I saw of her. I kind of check out..The only thing that kept me sane was playing my guitar...i was all Fu4k up got into lots
      of one night stand and unhealthy relationships..Broke some hearts
      and got it stump on , Jaded...ect Finally settle down. Got sober..
      then that GF died..I couldnt play my guitar even if I tried. The drinking
      and partying with more women got worst. None of it ever took away the pain...
      Im kind of like Forest Gump on the guitar. play , play OneEye.lmao
      it's all fu$ked up like that....sometimes it'll just hit me during a jam session..
      ( that's why i wear shades when i play)...so the band cant tell the different between sweat, Tears or vomit.The guitar has a mind of it;s own..i check out into the zone.lol

    • @2180storm
      @2180storm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@oneeyemonster3262 man, im sorry for your loss

    • @Nick1-22
      @Nick1-22 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mikhail Shalnov that’s how I feel

    • @jarodandrews7425
      @jarodandrews7425 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      OneEye Monster aye bubby

  • @misfitstranger
    @misfitstranger 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been trying to bring the word "groovy" back into popular use for many years now. The fact that at four and a half minutes you had used it twice is reason enough to give you a subscribe, never mind what a brilliant teacher and player you are!

  • @jocuppa4564
    @jocuppa4564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    How the heck, he doesn't break a sweat, he's in a cool mood, and he's talking and playin and teaching..I can't even hold that bass without sweating on my next chord let alone talking.. chewing gum and all, and yet be so cool..

    • @drnihaalsingh
      @drnihaalsingh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Tis called practice.

    • @DeZomer35
      @DeZomer35 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not really strange if you remember Paul has played the guitar a LOT more over the years

    • @trustmeimaphysiologist
      @trustmeimaphysiologist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@drnihaalsingh practice and being Dutch!

    • @dondamon4669
      @dondamon4669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You sweat playing bass about the next chord?? I’m thinking there’s something medical going on?

  • @iam_xrw
    @iam_xrw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +766

    You added distortion and I felt like I was in a Ford F-150 commercial

    • @alegee79
      @alegee79 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Have you ever tried the Ranger? :D

    • @acidisprettygood205
      @acidisprettygood205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      🤣 I don’t like fords but that’s funny as hell

    • @jaredminton5967
      @jaredminton5967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      😂 “Ford. Built tough for tough people. Try our new 0 down 0% financing with select models”

    • @sirstashalot7441
      @sirstashalot7441 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Super accurate lmao

    • @PikkaaaAttack
      @PikkaaaAttack 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      HAHA

  • @constantinz.7887
    @constantinz.7887 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    That was one of your best and most fun to listen to videos! Even though you know the Blues already ;)

  • @robertlloyd9654
    @robertlloyd9654 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I love these fast style tutorials for us intermediate players. They keep your attention and get straight to the point, great work!

  • @paultolson8626
    @paultolson8626 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ohh man, dreamed of playing electric guitar all my life, turned 60 this year, if I could learn to play just this blues piece before my day's are up I would be a happy man, beautiful man.

  • @MegaMr28
    @MegaMr28 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this guy and his voice, warm comfy looking studio, camera work and smooth playing, reminds of the videos i watch/listen to when meditating.

  • @aljunspy21
    @aljunspy21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +728

    How to make a "the black keys" song.

    • @Stewer1000
      @Stewer1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      thats what i was thinking haha good one

    • @gregsengcorner23
      @gregsengcorner23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Because black keys is bluerock

    • @travistotle
      @travistotle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Literally my first thought when he started playing the riff "this sounds almost exactly like Stack Shot Billy from the Black Keys"

    • @TheAnata1
      @TheAnata1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@travistotle "Stack Shot Billy" or "Everywhere I go" or the entire "Chulahoma" album. Those are all in that Junior Kimbrough blues style with the heavy drone notes that hypnotize you 😴

    • @parham8279
      @parham8279 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Black keys is epic 👌👌

  • @crunxxyy3527
    @crunxxyy3527 5 ปีที่แล้ว +509

    I love how he wears a blue shirt in this vid

    •  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Blues hurt*

    • @dolero
      @dolero 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      that's the blues.
      #BluesChallenge

    • @adriantyler6911
      @adriantyler6911 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Roy Batty I'm no Royalist, however he did fly Sea-King Helicopters in the Falklands from HMS Invincible with 820 Squadron and came under fire....so 'Never worked a day in his life' I would say no.......but why would you tarnish such an heroic past? What a knob!

    • @michaelgallagher3640
      @michaelgallagher3640 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@adriantyler6911... You sir are as much of a "Douche" as any royal. They are just the most overpaid welfare recipients on the face of the earth. Don't care if ha defeated Godzilla, he's still a P.O.S., as are you.🥒

    • @carlosmatos9848
      @carlosmatos9848 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      His clothing choices are as tasty as his licks!

  • @yeyouhd8802
    @yeyouhd8802 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Man this world is full of talents .... how the hell is offset more famous than a guy like this

  • @b.j.thomas3264
    @b.j.thomas3264 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I only play acoustic, only blues (try to play) and if I could play this i'd be a happy man and consider myself a complete player! i' m stuck at a few pentatonics, 7th chords, and cowboy chords. i have played drums over 50 years but have been struggling with guitar for a decade. Frustrating. This video is a true mind blower. Thank you Paul!

  • @tuna22lm
    @tuna22lm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every time and I do mean EVERY time I hear the blues I get goose bumps. That was awesome. I would be so happy if could learn to play just that one blues solo you just played. I used to play guitar years ago not that good but quit due to circumstances and I am 70 now. Blues is my favorite it always wants to make me move, it makes me feel alive and want to keep on living, I regret not learning to play the blues . I gave away my 12 string acoustic ECHO guitar to some one I new, I just loved the sound of that guitar it really did sound like an echo I miss it, but it is at a good home though, the guy has a band called eagle eyes and believe me you would swear that they really the eagles they are that good, they are Canadian and do play in the States.

  • @patafanmarti2913
    @patafanmarti2913 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    That is a sick looking guitar

  • @korkenknopfus
    @korkenknopfus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice. I don’t know what is better: video quality, image quality, edit skills, guitar quality. But definitely, here is a very good musician.

  • @waxonjitehurst
    @waxonjitehurst 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Paul Davids is literally killing it with his content. No better TH-cam musician in my opinion!

  • @WolleHamm-bx3lb
    @WolleHamm-bx3lb 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Paul, never learned in 1000 Videos so much as in these 7 minutes. You're a real inspiration. Playing guitar should always be a lot of fun, not only stupid practicing.

  • @007graeham
    @007graeham 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This lesson is (add profanity or clean exclamation of your choice) unbelievably good. Thank you

  • @CoopAroundTheWorld
    @CoopAroundTheWorld 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’ve been practicing my improv and theory on the fly for months now. I think this is a great video to help sew it all together, thanks a lot Paul.

  • @scottswann2430
    @scottswann2430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love all of your lessons, but this one especially. There's no fat, you just got right into it and gradually built up to the whole thing. I would love a series like this. Love the guitar, too

  • @aranckjomraj1491
    @aranckjomraj1491 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I remember learning this last year in my music class,phenomenal!

    • @wesleyAlan9179
      @wesleyAlan9179 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@memoriesofmercia3809 ..tabs are for posers!
      ..jk, I used to use tabs too when I was a kid

  • @johngriffon2118
    @johngriffon2118 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tried g minor penta and my first blues riff today. Tried to improve for the first time to a blues track. I only had it for maybe three notes but that was the first time i felt like i was PLAYING the guitar.

  • @petersmutny408
    @petersmutny408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ďakujeme.

  • @felixarpa
    @felixarpa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is one of my favorite videos... Thanks, Paul, for sharing this amazing lesson

  • @TriggerManos
    @TriggerManos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "While the sun is setting"...we play this...
    You are awesome teacher! Glad we having you ;)

  • @TenThumbsProductions
    @TenThumbsProductions 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Fuzz and a band goes a long well.

  • @nickbotica5098
    @nickbotica5098 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    easiest way to learn so far after 30yrs finally starts to make sense thanks so much from here in good ole kiwi country NZ.

  • @matthewupshall9123
    @matthewupshall9123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this is the first time I've ever legitimately wished you could like the same video over and over and over again

  • @okitsG
    @okitsG 5 ปีที่แล้ว +327

    This could be part of the soundtrack to Peaky Blinders

    • @ZenSilurushati
      @ZenSilurushati 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You got it rite mate ! Been thinking for a while, i heard it somewhere..yeah peaky blinders !!

    • @andrewbeattieRAB
      @andrewbeattieRAB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ...”red right hand…”

  • @itsEpsilon
    @itsEpsilon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Only if you can hear the solo that I'm playing in my head. Goosebumps.

  • @ferdycom
    @ferdycom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Trots op het feit dat je een Nederlander bent! Ik hoorde gisteren over je op een verjaardag! Dit is het eerste filmpje dat ik van je zie. FANTASTISCH!!! Ga zo door!

    • @heem8814
      @heem8814 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      german?

    • @ethanviktor
      @ethanviktor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dutch

    • @ethanviktor
      @ethanviktor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In South Africa it is similar to Afrikaans which is a variant of Dutch

    • @sasmitroy5480
      @sasmitroy5480 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're right

  • @samspade1841
    @samspade1841 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Paul I admire how easy you make it look. 62 trying to learn the guitar and love the blues. Thanks for helping us out.

  • @xxxlatidudeyyy8617
    @xxxlatidudeyyy8617 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every time I watch this man’s videos I just realize how smooth one person can be
    Like damn!!
    Whenever he plays this man is fire

  • @gypsyarc6639
    @gypsyarc6639 5 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    Blues ain’t nothing but a good man feeling bad.

    • @phenixreturns
      @phenixreturns 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      boring tuto for everything
      people should let tuto- to practice by themselves with many other methods
      but it's just to have more views = more money
      i remember the old times of magazines

  • @taterfight
    @taterfight 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Brilliantly constructed video. Also, impressive that you can hold a normal conversation while playing like that haha.

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I see another Paul vid with Blues, I am all in. Love the blues and the simplicity associated with most blues, it's amazing for anyone to get into. Awesome work

  • @robmbaboy1
    @robmbaboy1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am your biggest fan in Argentina. You have taught me so much. I have played guitar for 20 years on and off, and never seem to progress. I needed a teacher! Anyone who didn't like this video, doesn't like the blues, and therefore their opinion is not valid

  • @smitferdi5660
    @smitferdi5660 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've watched a couple of videos of this guy now and start getting the feeling that he knows what he is doing.

  • @DGaskell_Music
    @DGaskell_Music 5 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    I feel Paul's dictionary defines the word "Simple" differently to mine!

    • @glassncobalt
      @glassncobalt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Simple doesn't equal easy.

  • @ronking2177
    @ronking2177 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dude this was so fun to watch. You made it like a telling a story, enjoyed it.

  • @gamerviciado237
    @gamerviciado237 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Such a fun and entertaining video, really liked this format, you could do a jazz version of this 👍

  • @podcastshawts
    @podcastshawts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i keep seeing the same comments, wow this video is really well put together. U get straight to it, and just give off a great vibe. Lots of guitar videos f-ing suck

  • @paulkirby8903
    @paulkirby8903 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Terrific presentation. This short but simple way of explaining something is great. We need more of this type of thing.😃😃👍👍

  • @p_mouse8676
    @p_mouse8676 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That guitar head-stock is so nice though!

    • @georgetaylorrva
      @georgetaylorrva 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Piet Muijs until you change strings

  • @DanielS-iz8ql
    @DanielS-iz8ql 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Probably the best Video i have ever seen

  • @cannibalsausage5767
    @cannibalsausage5767 5 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    That’s the nicest looking guitar I’ve ever seen

    • @brendanswords4659
      @brendanswords4659 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I despise the headstock

    • @startingfingerstyle
      @startingfingerstyle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I think it's a B&G Little Sister Crossroad - great blues guitar.

    • @robkeogh4593
      @robkeogh4593 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@startingfingerstyle yep its a little sister, i bet it wouldnt sound like that with me though

    • @jgab7042
      @jgab7042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@brendanswords4659 the original guitars back in the day especially the parlor guitar ones had this headstock.

  • @fabiobarbati6029
    @fabiobarbati6029 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Paul is outstanding. Each video is both a story to watch and a true guitar lesson, even more efficient and motivating than those I used to pay for (hard for me to admit, since I don't like virtuale life).
    Here the "how to play blues", I suddenly thought: no man, that's to much... you are going to crash your reputation on something that is to simple and to hard to teach. And yet, now I urge to go and take my guitar to learn exactly what he is doing!
    And damn, the equipment he shows is ridicolously gorgeous!
    Isn't that the Israeli B&G "little sister" guitar ?
    You really rock man! Best TH-cam guitar teacher: in the very full sense of the term Teacher: one who makes you love the matter and believe that it is always at your reach !

  • @shahrizalabdrahman2490
    @shahrizalabdrahman2490 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This the best and useful blues guitar lesson..not like others wasting times guitar lessons were the person who want teaching some guitar technic without realise after half an hour from his lessons still nothing about guitar unless his talk about himself to much and others thing wicth is not important for the lessons..after finishing his very long lessons his actually teaching technic only about 20 minutes and others 40 minutes his talk rubbish...this the right way to teaching on TH-cam he just go straight to point!!!!!!!!😀😀😀😀

  • @bluebelllable
    @bluebelllable 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    When's that blues album coming out?

  • @tylertaylor5490
    @tylertaylor5490 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I'd love one of these on reggae, I'm struggling with just getting that offbeat strum

    • @RAK0_98
      @RAK0_98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Two things:
      1. Metronome
      2. Hit the 1, 2, 3, 4 whith ghost notes

  • @pdrgallo
    @pdrgallo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    he is a GOOD guitarist, but he is also an AWESOME teacher and an GREAT video editor. good+awesome+great= subscribed
    !

  • @Catfordkeith
    @Catfordkeith 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simple easy to follow and totally free of the non stop "gob" of American "teachers" that are more interested in making us listen to their boring endless off subject drivel than getting on with it ! Paul mate, you are a top man !

  • @wolfganggenser913
    @wolfganggenser913 ปีที่แล้ว

    Danke!

  • @johnnykos5262
    @johnnykos5262 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Like Hendrix said "Blues is easy to play but hard to feel"
    Nice looking guitar too! I liked also the p90s with that semihollowish vibe

  • @PeterBuvik
    @PeterBuvik 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    What you played there reminded me of Green Onions by Booker T and the mg's

    • @BluesDoctor
      @BluesDoctor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Steve Cropper would have noticed that right away. Blues is a lot of rehashed ideas, but when it sounds good, it is good. He did a great job with it.

    • @heggy_69
      @heggy_69 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same notes half a step down

    • @user-sz5xs7dm4u
      @user-sz5xs7dm4u 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn I knew I heard something like that somewhere before , just couldn't put my finger on it , but that is it , like he said half step down , bam

    • @BluesDoctor
      @BluesDoctor 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-sz5xs7dm4u yep, I went back and put a little more of the combined organ and guitar riffs together and Bam, cool as it gets. But Paul certainly put his spin on it with great class!

    • @user-sz5xs7dm4u
      @user-sz5xs7dm4u 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BluesDoctor damn , I love Robert Johnson an Keith Richard's an now there are three , this guy is as smooth as a tiger on vaseline , wtf ?????....

  • @EmptyScale
    @EmptyScale 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You the man! I have a whole playlist full of your videos that I watch pretty much on a daily basis. Your videos have helped me improve a lot and they keep me motivated. Thank you so much!

  • @tuna22lm
    @tuna22lm ปีที่แล้ว

    I forgot to mention I loved this video it was awesome. I do have an electric guitar and amp, I might watch this video over and over and practice playing it, although it hard to see what your right hand and left hand are doing at the same time. I would be easier for me if there had been tablature to follow with but I will give it a try anyway, thank you for this video I got goose bumps just watching and listening to it.

  • @steve660917
    @steve660917 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Got to be one of the coolest teachers of anything on youtube!!

  • @gmartins-dev
    @gmartins-dev 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    when you turn on the fuzz remember me the sound of "The black keys" band

    • @joshbouman1654
      @joshbouman1654 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      brb listening to Chulahoma for the millionth time.

  • @frugephoto2191
    @frugephoto2191 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video made me feel the same way that Gordon Ramsey's cooking instructions do. So simple but somehow it never comes out the same. Thanks for another great video Paul.

  • @rhugh02
    @rhugh02 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm inspired! Pulling my guitar off the wall, I need to learn this... Thanks ! SUBSCRIBED!

  • @Rightk777
    @Rightk777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate the fact that you're not trying to sell me something quite the opposite trying to teach me something. Keep it up brother not many of you out there.

  • @threeshocks5769
    @threeshocks5769 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    They're just something so primal about the blues you either feel it or you don't. I never really got into the theory of music it's just something that calls me it's like my old six string says pick me up and work it out everything is going to be all right. Peace to you brother love and harmony.!

  • @magerquark4312
    @magerquark4312 5 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    Oh yeah daddy Paul gimme that sound of a roadtrip in a rusty Mustang down a street in the deserts of america

    • @forfran
      @forfran 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wtf

    • @oldironking6375
      @oldironking6375 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gag

    • @wesleyAlan9179
      @wesleyAlan9179 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      not JesusChrist, yep

    • @carlosmatos9848
      @carlosmatos9848 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rusty Mustang? Through the desert? Are you a bot by chance?

    • @JCDanon
      @JCDanon 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      gib me some sweet'n'tasty meaty snacks!

  • @Shoz3344
    @Shoz3344 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Simply amazing! The first part really reminded me of CCR's Susie Q!

  • @davidb4509
    @davidb4509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    “Simple” got complicated really quick. Sounds awesome though!

  • @alehandro6576
    @alehandro6576 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was the best thing I've watched this year!

  • @TS-Music-57
    @TS-Music-57 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think of this as, " Build a Blues Break"...cool 😎🎸Thanks for sharing Paul

  • @ibji
    @ibji 5 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    "Needs more mojo..." (furiously looks through music theory textbooks...mojo..mojo...what chapter defines mojo?)

  • @jochem420
    @jochem420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I listened to this driving on my Pauley Davidson through the Texan desert

  • @jackshaver1568
    @jackshaver1568 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Why sell your soul to the devil for guitar skills when you can just learn from Paul!

    • @corpluym
      @corpluym 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because the Devil came WITH TH-cam, and Paul 3 Dec 2019 ON TH-cam.
      So Yeah, too late Damn.

    • @Tricerapops
      @Tricerapops 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      One takes your soul. The other gives you soul

  • @funguy4utube
    @funguy4utube 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jeeeezzz …. Probably the BeSt all in one compacted and smooth lesson I have ever seen ! If I had to pick one lesson to live with on a desert island 🏝 this would be it.

  • @rockyroads-p2m
    @rockyroads-p2m 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i started to relearn guitar.. to distract me from my pain and disabilities... you are an inspiration.. thank you sir

  • @urbanmuller139
    @urbanmuller139 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Is this vaguely inspired by Rob scalons 101 videos? Cause I love the style

  • @y234ych6
    @y234ych6 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for giving us a demonstration of how music is made. such a great inspiration. and beautifully done

  • @davidcorriea949
    @davidcorriea949 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I think there was a lesson somewhere in here, but I got mesmerized by that gorgeous guitar!
    Then I saw the price and nearly had a heart attack. lol

    • @verageren
      @verageren 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      it's about the price of a high-end macbook pro or laptop :) so, it's quite a reasonable price for something you use daily :)

    • @Tord79
      @Tord79 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out the crossroads version. It’s cheaper than a Les Paul but much better. The crossroad is made in China, but Chinese quality is you get what you pay for, and that is why it’s not cheap. I have tried out a few crossroads and I always is blown away of how great they are, almost as good as my private build but 1/3 of the price.

    • @user-sz5xs7dm4u
      @user-sz5xs7dm4u 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ditto , I fkn shit , the cheapest was $1,500.00 - $5,000.00

    • @user-sz5xs7dm4u
      @user-sz5xs7dm4u 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That guitar an price is , as serious as a hard on in a whore house on a friday night , omg....

  • @stephenstephenson6614
    @stephenstephenson6614 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s the best blues lesson I’ve ever seen!

  • @john0540
    @john0540 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your great performance made me to start learning blues . Maybe , my neighbour could hear u playing from my HEADPHONES .
    Thanks for Teaching us :)

  • @architt7309
    @architt7309 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A very fine guitarist right there♥️💯

  • @mmlv44633
    @mmlv44633 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautifully executed, eloquently described, I think I might with a little practice be able to play blues. Brilliant! 😍

  • @adamziegler5631
    @adamziegler5631 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So many subgenres of blues... I love this sound, I just wish that someone would recommend songs of a similar style to what's being played.

    • @3rf4nx91
      @3rf4nx91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      im not fan but soem one sug this- Moby - Shot In the Back of the Head

  • @airheartforge1796
    @airheartforge1796 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    . . At 67 years . . I've Grooved To The Blues All My Life . . 3/3's ov That Life I've dreamt ov being a Musician . . and Now Getting Serious about it . . I've see and Heard you a few Times before Now . . Always Enjoyed . . Till Now . . . But after Smiling from the get go on this vid . . . Enjoy . Don't Even Near in On Cover it . . Brother . . Your Grove Here is I believe Having Robert J. Rollin' over in His Ashes and Thinkin' . . Play It Baby . . Play It . . .

  • @Din_Djarin69
    @Din_Djarin69 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man your voice is so soothing and blends perfectly into the music.