I don’t know if he’s that talented. What I do know is he has put in a lot of effort into playing guitar. Talent is kinda nonsense, you get better at playing by practicing.
Looks like I'm early enough, I just wanna say I started looping after seeing you, I love the inspiration and motivation that your content and playing give me. Thank you for making me a better guitarist Paul! Love from Romania
Tommy Emmanuel is one of the very BEST guitarists I've EVER heard in my life. I had the opportunity to see him live once and even did a meet & greet with him as well. I had him sign my acoustic guitar and we took some pics...great experience all around as the concert was AMAZING as he's is absolutely PHENOMENAL live! Great video! :)
This style of playing is exactly what Mark Knopfler introduced me to. He taught me a lot of these folk music kind of techniques that totally blew my mind back then.
Hello there Mr. Paul Davids, To borrow this moment, I have just recently followed your YT video’s , and will join the “acoustic adventure” course I am very excited about. I had some trouble sharing comments on the mini samples you’ve offered and wanted to comment here. 42yrs old American/Japanese raised in Japan, leaving my guitar collecting dust for 10+ yrs, and my oldest daughter, 13 this year wants to learn. A little research brought me to your channel, and thank you, you have 2 new students now 😉👍🏻 Love the way you teach , Arigatou gozaimasu 🙏
Sometimes I just let my fingers loose and they do what they want and I'm surprised how good it sounds. I've been playing for 40 years and there's a definite mental/physical release where my brain stops "thinking" and I just feel the music and my fingers do what I feel. Beginners won't understand this but after decades of playing it's like you hear something and your fingers just start playing it and you become one with the music. Like a connection between your heart/spirit and your body where the thinking part of your brain is bypassed. Those are the times when playing music becomes magical. Finger picking for me does this.
Highly enjoy the contrast in content between each consecutive level. Makes every one vital from beginner to advanced players, and I will always appreciate a nod to Chet Atkins haha.
Hey Paul! I have recently moved to the Netherlands from Ukraine. Been a fan for like 6 years! I saw you a few weeks ago near Rotterdam, You were on your bike!
I joined one of his courses, and I must say I am really happy with it! Not disapointed at all. It is very well structured, easy to follow. Really enjoying it!!!!
So good to hear freight train played beautifully. Tommy, Chet, really any fingerstyle player would have been proud to hear you play those with flair whilst keeping to the melody. Love your work Paul, all the way from Australia. P.S. That Collings sounds gorgeous.
Freight train is one of my favourite guitar pieces!! The legend Tommy Emmanuel teaches this one for fingerstyle blues which really helped me. Great lesson as always Paul! 😁👍
I play the guitar, much like a 2 year old plays the drums. So I cognitively understand what you are doing, but knowing how I struggle just to play some bar chords... I salute you. You. Are. Guru.
Wow, I love how you can add such beautiful flavors over simple songs like that. I do stuff like that too but I'm not able to do it as extravagantly as you. BTW, I've almost completed your list of 10 guitar solos everyone must know. 😀 Awesome video as usual.
Chet was the GOAT. He had a keen sense of “overplaying” a song and because of this he was always able to keep perfectly in the wake. His arrangements were both ideally ergonomic as well as true to the originality of the song (not skipping out on any important dynamics). If you watch his right hand, it usually looked like he was barely even moving his fingers, yet he was playing hundreds of notes (without overplaying). As good as Tommy Emmanuel is, he sometimes will overshoot the threshold of playing too much. Chet Atkins was a wizard, definitely best guitarist of all time and one of the greatest stewards of the guitar world.
I was looking for this comment because I immediately recognized “The Clap” from the Yes Album. This song MUST be the genesis of Steve Howe’s composition.
I am always amazed at both your playing ability and excellent teaching style. While i would have to practice a while to play any of these levels, your explanations of style and mechanics are so very helpful. You are great
How did I go 56 years (and almost 40 years as a folkish fingerstyle player) without knowing Elizabeth Cotten's history?! Thanks for sending me down this rabbit hold, Paul! I'm working up my own version of this, though it will be pale in comparison to either your or Libba's.
Have to say that the Elizabeth Cotton version struck the perfect balance between intricacy and simplicity. Versions "above" that took a lot of the magic out of the sound.
Paul I’ve gotta say that’s pretty inspiring. Acoustic guitar and finger picking isn’t really my thing but you’ve made me want to start! Love the channel
I was fortunate to be one of the few that got in the initial test group for acoustic adventure. A year ago i think. I would highly recommend it. It takes time and effort but it has helped me to improve and get exposure to a wide variety of styles and techniques. I would highly recommend getting the pdf of the tabs printed which allows practice without having to login every time. The videos tell you what to do, then it takes time with the tabs to get the hang of it.
As a young man meeting chet for the first time and Jerry before he became famous.,.I'll hafts say tommy emmanuel is an absolute beast...he is the consumate Entertainer on top of all that..giving us mortals something to aspire to...
Thank you sooo much for the shots of your fret hand. You're a wonderful instructor, and a charming enough fellow, but watching your hand is all I need to learn the song. Not enough videos include those shots.
Great music often starts with simple Melody. You just proved it! I'd love to see each level broken down more, but I love your teaching style, delivery and the content. Your humility is seriously infectious!
That song indeed goes up to level 6. Some others songs can be brought to level 10 or 12 but this song serves your point very well. I enjoy all your vids. They are always very relevant and agreeable. My daughter, who plays guitar to an advanced level, asked me once “do you know Paul Davids?” and I answered “who doesn’t?”. 😄
Hello Paul. Great video as always. Love the progressions to give me places to get to without being overwhelmed. I was waiting for the percussive slaps and knocks in the Tommy Emanuel version. Maybe that’s level 8?
Nice nod to Tommy :) Paul also makes Travis Picking look simple, dont you hate that...i do. I played guitar for over 35 years, only thing i couldnt get my head and fingers around
@@adrianmiller1971 Did you see his Travis picking video? I though i'd never be able to do it but after a month or so I was doing it on autopilot. (The turnaround bit took a bit longer lol )
@@floydgilmour3994 No i didnt see it. Ill look it up. Sadly after shoulder injury i had to give up playing last year after 35 years (just when id managed to buy my dream setup including an SRV Signature Strat and my first nice tube amp and decent pedalboard with some great pedals)...still enjoy watching it played however!
6:20 - Sorry brother - didn't give you a gentle thumbs up. I smashed that thumbs up button like a wild beast because your playing is off the charts and deserves it.
It's like you read my mind sometimes. I've been playing this lately (an attempt at Tommy Emmanuel's version). I was playing Fleetwood Mac before you posted that one, too. Good lesson, Paul.
35 thumbs down? Why? Great job as always PD!! PS the acoustic guitar course is worth every penny. This guy poured his heart and soul into every lesson...must have taken quite a long time to put it all together.
I've been learning for about 3 years watching your videos and Rocksmith hopefully one day I can come across some extra money to get your tabs and lessons!
I really enjoyed this video! This is the stuff I'm after. Thank you! Ever seen Justin Johnson on TH-cam? Amazing fingerstyle work and a pleasure to listen to.
Paul David: “Check out this cool little simple thing”
Also Paul David: proceeds to shred at levels previously unknown
This man is insanely talented
Makes us feel great right :)
???
Are you joking?
Ever listened to Merle Travis, Doc Watson, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Stefan Grossman, Marcel Dadi, Mark Knopfler, Tommy Emmanuel ?
@@christianlacheze3323 Calm down sweetheart. Yes, those people are insanely talented too.
@@christianlacheze3323 just because some people are better than others doesn't discredit someone's talent lmao
I don’t know if he’s that talented. What I do know is he has put in a lot of effort into playing guitar. Talent is kinda nonsense, you get better at playing by practicing.
Looks like I'm early enough, I just wanna say I started looping after seeing you, I love the inspiration and motivation that your content and playing give me. Thank you for making me a better guitarist Paul! Love from Romania
Early enough for what exactly ?
@@treaceeames4697 i was early so my comment would get noticed as i wanted to thank paul for inspiring me
Tommy Emmanuel is one of the very BEST guitarists I've EVER heard in my life. I had the opportunity to see him live once and even did a meet & greet with him as well. I had him sign my acoustic guitar and we took some pics...great experience all around as the concert was AMAZING as he's is absolutely PHENOMENAL live! Great video! :)
Tommy is the best Guitar player in his family. Before his brother Phil passed away, Tommy was second.
This style of playing is exactly what Mark Knopfler introduced me to. He taught me a lot of these folk music kind of techniques that totally blew my mind back then.
Paul Davids long ago entered the zone of... 'well I'll never be that good'.. this has well and truly cemented it.
Level 4 is so perfect. Everything fills its role so flawlessly. So full and awesome.
Paul is at one with the soul of guitar, the technicality of guitar, the passion of guitar players... very inspiring
Hello there Mr. Paul Davids,
To borrow this moment, I have just recently followed your YT video’s , and
will join the “acoustic adventure” course I am very excited about.
I had some trouble sharing comments on the mini samples you’ve offered and wanted to comment here.
42yrs old American/Japanese raised in Japan, leaving my guitar collecting dust for 10+ yrs, and my oldest daughter, 13 this year wants to learn.
A little research brought me to your channel, and thank you, you have 2 new students now 😉👍🏻
Love the way you teach , Arigatou gozaimasu 🙏
Sometimes I just let my fingers loose and they do what they want and I'm surprised how good it sounds. I've been playing for 40 years and there's a definite mental/physical release where my brain stops "thinking" and I just feel the music and my fingers do what I feel. Beginners won't understand this but after decades of playing it's like you hear something and your fingers just start playing it and you become one with the music. Like a connection between your heart/spirit and your body where the thinking part of your brain is bypassed. Those are the times when playing music becomes magical. Finger picking for me does this.
Highly enjoy the contrast in content between each consecutive level. Makes every one vital from beginner to advanced players, and I will always appreciate a nod to Chet Atkins haha.
Yes! Chet Atkins was one of the reasons I learned guitar and doesn’t get enough love. He truly is the father of guitar and fingerpicking.
Hey Paul!
I have recently moved to the Netherlands from Ukraine.
Been a fan for like 6 years!
I saw you a few weeks ago near Rotterdam, You were on your bike!
I joined one of his courses, and I must say I am really happy with it! Not disapointed at all. It is very well structured, easy to follow. Really enjoying it!!!!
Thank you teacher. Honoring the lady who wrote this, Elizabeth Cotten who fought for years to reclaim her song.
The last level reminded me of Tommy Emmanuel live performances. Sounds really cool!
Поддерживаю! Хотя по качеству игры ближе был 5 уровень, у Томми оно как-то вообще легко идёт с виду, без напряга молотит
Also Chet Atkins. th-cam.com/video/Zxt1THeWpP4/w-d-xo.html
So good to hear freight train played beautifully. Tommy, Chet, really any fingerstyle player would have been proud to hear you play those with flair whilst keeping to the melody. Love your work Paul, all the way from Australia. P.S. That Collings sounds gorgeous.
You sounded just like our hero, Chet Atkins. Excellent!
Wow... that's the best compliment one can get 🙌
@@PaulDavids it's real the random Giveaway?
@@fabiotini4647 Pretty sure those comments aren't him. I reported the one on my comment. This has the verified user checkmark, though.
Freight train is one of my favourite guitar pieces!! The legend Tommy Emmanuel teaches this one for fingerstyle blues which really helped me. Great lesson as always Paul! 😁👍
Watching you play is always a bliss. Big up, Sir.
I litteraly searched for a lesson on this song last week..
Couldn't time it better!
I play the guitar, much like a 2 year old plays the drums. So I cognitively understand what you are doing, but knowing how I struggle just to play some bar chords... I salute you. You. Are. Guru.
You are one of the main reasons why my joy for playing guitar never fades, thank you so much.
Wow, I love how you can add such beautiful flavors over simple songs like that. I do stuff like that too but I'm not able to do it as extravagantly as you. BTW, I've almost completed your list of 10 guitar solos everyone must know. 😀 Awesome video as usual.
There’s special place in heaven for ppl like you man
Chet was the GOAT. He had a keen sense of “overplaying” a song and because of this he was always able to keep perfectly in the wake. His arrangements were both ideally ergonomic as well as true to the originality of the song (not skipping out on any important dynamics). If you watch his right hand, it usually looked like he was barely even moving his fingers, yet he was playing hundreds of notes (without overplaying). As good as Tommy Emmanuel is, he sometimes will overshoot the threshold of playing too much. Chet Atkins was a wizard, definitely best guitarist of all time and one of the greatest stewards of the guitar world.
Very timely! This song was on my learn next list. I really appreciate the multiple level approach to learning a song.
Steve Howe's "the clap" comes to mind here :-)
I was looking for this comment because I immediately recognized “The Clap” from the Yes Album. This song MUST be the genesis of Steve Howe’s composition.
Wow. Just mind-blowing. I thought I did a pretty good version of this, but I can see I have a long, LONG way to go!
I am always amazed at both your playing ability and excellent teaching style. While i would have to practice a while to play any of these levels, your explanations of style and mechanics are so very helpful. You are great
He's such a good teacher. Super likable and easy to watch/support.
How did I go 56 years (and almost 40 years as a folkish fingerstyle player) without knowing Elizabeth Cotten's history?! Thanks for sending me down this rabbit hold, Paul! I'm working up my own version of this, though it will be pale in comparison to either your or Libba's.
Paul has got to be one of the best teachers on TH-cam. Never stop you beautiful man!
Cant recommend Acoustic Adventure enough. Just amazing work.
Awesome playing Paul !
Excellent subtle build up from level to level
Just discovered this channel today. Props to the TH-cam algorithms for leading me here. Great videos my friend, play on
Have to say that the Elizabeth Cotton version struck the perfect balance between intricacy and simplicity. Versions "above" that took a lot of the magic out of the sound.
It's great to see someone enjoying not only playing but teaching also!
The sixth level is amazing
The bend on the b string is my favorite part of the song and all the covers seem to miss it. Very simple but so beautiful. You got it!
Thank you for this , wonderful demonstration of the evolution in a simple melody.
That Collings sounds so gorgeous, also, amazing playing Paul ♥️
Freight Train! Man, I'm excited about this one.
Paul's videos are always great, whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, there's always something to take... Many thanks for that Paul
I’ve only been playing for a month and just about got my fingers around moving between C-D-G chords, so watching this was super motivating :)
Weekly inspiration just dropped. Thanks Paul
I highly recommend the course "acoustic adventure". I'm having much fun 😀
Awesome course Paul
Thank you!
I'm not sure if he realized this, but he has a hair out of place. I think it's number 1,342.
@@PaulDavids It's real the fact i won the random giveaway? Good Sunday
Can’t wait for levels 7 to 10.
I really love the structure of your videos! It's just really nice to watch!
I always forget how good this man is absolutly amazing
Paul I’ve gotta say that’s pretty inspiring. Acoustic guitar and finger picking isn’t really my thing but you’ve made me want to start! Love the channel
Thanks Paul!
Cat in the window at 2:37 loves level 4!
I was fortunate to be one of the few that got in the initial test group for acoustic adventure. A year ago i think. I would highly recommend it. It takes time and effort but it has helped me to improve and get exposure to a wide variety of styles and techniques. I would highly recommend getting the pdf of the tabs printed which allows practice without having to login every time. The videos tell you what to do, then it takes time with the tabs to get the hang of it.
As a young man meeting chet for the first time and Jerry before he became famous.,.I'll hafts say tommy emmanuel is an absolute beast...he is the consumate Entertainer on top of all that..giving us mortals something to aspire to...
Cat spotted at 2:37. What we're all really here for.
Paul, could you maybe do a tutorial on Tommy Emmanuel’s Guitar Boogie, at least the main part? It’s so awesome!
@PaulDavids Haven’t seen you use your Collins guitar in a minute still sounds absolutely amazing
Fantastic! Once you got up to level 6, it reminded me of Steve Howe - The Clap.
Glad to see the cat at 2:37!
Thank you sooo much for the shots of your fret hand. You're a wonderful instructor, and a charming enough fellow, but watching your hand is all I need to learn the song.
Not enough videos include those shots.
2:38 cool cats trying to look over the stadium fences and sneak a peak at the concert
Always inspiring, exceptionally crafted videos! Thanks for sharing your talents
Depending on my mood I get inspired or depressed but I’m always impressed 👍🏻
Lol too true
Paul, another great video showcasing your ability to play as well as teach in a manner everyone can enjoy and understand.
Great segment Paul!
Great music often starts with simple Melody. You just proved it! I'd love to see each level broken down more, but I love your teaching style, delivery and the content. Your humility is seriously infectious!
That song indeed goes up to level 6. Some others songs can be brought to level 10 or 12 but this song serves your point very well. I enjoy all your vids. They are always very relevant and agreeable. My daughter, who plays guitar to an advanced level, asked me once “do you know Paul Davids?” and I answered “who doesn’t?”. 😄
My fav Guitarist will always be Dax Andreas 😍😍😍😍😍
Please add these tabs to acoustic adventure. It would be awesome to see what level I have progressed!
Can’t wait to take your lessons..
This was mesmerizing
Paul Davids is awesome as always! a fan from Philippines. I want to play like you someday.
Awesome walk-through! Inspired by your playing as well as your collection of monkeys out back 2:38
I thought i was the only one who saw it👀
Just pure beauty
Yup that’s my comment folks, thank you my good man
beautiful again Paul
Level 20 Molly Tuttle. Love this video really well done
Hello Paul. Great video as always. Love the progressions to give me places to get to without being overwhelmed. I was waiting for the percussive slaps and knocks in the Tommy Emanuel version. Maybe that’s level 8?
Nice nod to Tommy :) Paul also makes Travis Picking look simple, dont you hate that...i do. I played guitar for over 35 years, only thing i couldnt get my head and fingers around
@@adrianmiller1971 Did you see his Travis picking video? I though i'd never be able to do it but after a month or so I was doing it on autopilot. (The turnaround bit took a bit longer lol )
@@floydgilmour3994 No i didnt see it. Ill look it up. Sadly after shoulder injury i had to give up playing last year after 35 years (just when id managed to buy my dream setup including an SRV Signature Strat and my first nice tube amp and decent pedalboard with some great pedals)...still enjoy watching it played however!
@@adrianmiller1971 Aw gutted for you mate. It's Paul's best video ever.
th-cam.com/video/m6b371mNkCw/w-d-xo.html
6:20 - Sorry brother - didn't give you a gentle thumbs up. I smashed that thumbs up button like a wild beast because your playing is off the charts and deserves it.
SO much fun to watch and listen. Can’t wait to keep working to this level ❤️🙌
That level 6 was sick
It's like you read my mind sometimes. I've been playing this lately (an attempt at Tommy Emmanuel's version). I was playing Fleetwood Mac before you posted that one, too.
Good lesson, Paul.
Love it - Paul’s coursework is amazing BTW!!!
The final version was insane brah- nicely done!
Super cool video. Six levels that each prevent a challenge but helps you see how learning the guitar is all incremental. Cheers!
Thank you Paul!
I just love listening to you play and watching your fingers go. Awesome stuff.
That was too crazy for me... absolutely brilliant performance.
35 thumbs down? Why? Great job as always PD!! PS the acoustic guitar course is worth every penny. This guy poured his heart and soul into every lesson...must have taken quite a long time to put it all together.
Nice played, and kudos for trying anything Tommy does! Hes been an inspiration for many of us.
Beste Paul. Je hebt echt aanleg. Met n paar lesjes kom je er wel. Haha, wat een leuke les weer. Genot om naar te kijken. Keep it up. Roffa rules
You're showing off, Mr Davids - and I love it! So good 👍😁😁😁
I enjoyed listening to all 6 levels
I think this is my favorite video so far from you. Very cool.
At level six I felt like a dog watching a magic trick.
I've been learning for about 3 years watching your videos and Rocksmith hopefully one day I can come across some extra money to get your tabs and lessons!
2:38 that is some big cat behind the window man 🫣
Dude makes it look easy✌️
Truly awesome, beautiful, and inspiring. This is one of my all time favorite guitar songs to hear and you have made it even better. Keep it up!
Awesome. The only thing missing is a Merle Travis-style "galloping" lick.
I really enjoyed this video! This is the stuff I'm after. Thank you! Ever seen Justin Johnson on TH-cam? Amazing fingerstyle work and a pleasure to listen to.
I’m a huge Justin Johnson fan!
Paul with the fresh cut 👌
Peace of cake! Where are levels 7 &8? Kidding man, amazing playing Paul 👏