The Ultimate GUITAR SOLO Guide

How are chords and scales connected ? How do we approach a solo? What if the chord changes? What scales do you use? What's a chromatic note? I'll tell you all about it in this video! Jam along with the backing tracks found on my Patreon page.

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Hi, my name is Paul Davids! I am a guitar player, teacher, producer, and overall music enthusiast from the Netherlands! I try to inspire people from all over the world with my videos, here on YouTube.

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[CatsInDungarees]

Legend says the devil made a deal with Paul for a 3 in 1 deal, editing, soloing and beard grooming.

[youraise.meupbibbssantiago]

I'm now 82. I started playing guitar when I was 18 mostly using chords to accompany my singing as I am more of a singer than guitar player for which I learned to play in all keys but with
limited basic chords. I've done singing semi professionally for 27 years in clubs and pubs
circuits in the UK with my brother who also happened to play guitar
mainly strumming. Ee managed to do this for
27 years and the audience were quite happy listening to us.
I have a friend who is a very good guitar lead player and I can't forget
what he told me that a man at the age of 80 can still learn to play guitar.
Believe it or not, as I am still stuck in the Philippines due to covid travel restrictions, preventing me to go back
to the UK, I decided to kill the time by playing guitar and that's when I happened to see Paul Davids in YTube. I have been following him up for over a year now and I am learning a lot and he influences me to carry on learning and improving my guitar. I'm now 82 and still learning a lot
playing guitar. Salute to Paul and other guitar teachers for their no end
of contributions demonstrating their talents in guitar playing.

[diabetespotato]

This guy makes everything seems easy. Not only because of his musical skill. But because of how he explains things, how he put everything into order.

[jratt]

15:30 “everyone will know you messed up, because it just sounds horrible.”

My guitar playing in a sentence.

[jasonzheng]

My eyes say "That's how I play solo", my hands say "No, you don't know how"

[therepublicrestored]

I started as a bass player then moved to chords on acoustic and thought I wasn't good enough to solo. Then I realized when I was playing bass I was really soloing all along. It's all about practicing day in and day out. Learn your pentatonic, then your modes/scales and start to put it all together. You got this bros 💪

[sarveshjoshi]

This man is the greatest guitar philosopher of all time.

[noahtrock]

Wow, I love the sound on that 335! It's buttery smooth and warm like a blanket out of the dryer. Aaaaahhhh.

[jamesball]

That moment of sheer excitement when I see there's a new Paul Davids video...

[jaxenlapiene]

Paul you making the most mellow and relaxing videos. Thank you. We can watch you without feeling incapable and that is something I think we all can appreciate.

[kenbunkley]

I've been playing for 33 years and learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. It always inspires me to play. Thanks for what you do.

[RCSmiths]

I think the ability to think about and construct a melodic and unique solo is one that is not easy. Solos are probably why most of us picked up the guitar in the first place. Appreciate the information and perspectives.

[jjtcrt]

Loved seeing the progression from quite simple to complex. Loved just listening to your playing even more.

[briankays]

Undisputably THE BEST guitar lesson on the Internet. Paul, you are an incredible guitarist but your greater gift is teaching. THANK YOU!

[ralphculham]

As a senior and not far from 70, I just started learning the guitar during COVID-19 and though my skill level is at a basic level, your video is an inspiration to keep learning and keep practicing.

[adkh]

This is the kind of lesson i wish i had 10 years ago. Being self taught it took me a lot of trial and error to figure this stuff out. The hardest thing for me is to push myself out of my standard bag of pentatonic tricks! Great stuff paul!

[michaelskywalker]

I just wanted to thank Paul Davids for his inspiration and relentless dedication to providing entertaining and useful content for guitar players around the world. I am only a beginner-intermediate player but the vistas shown by Paul help motivate me to keep practicing, listening and studying.

[tsjg]

These must be the best-produced videos I’ve seen. Great content delivered with humour, beautifully lit, imaginative settings changed continuously. A Masterclass in the medium. And those tones ....

[mrCetus]

I just LOVE how emotional your guitar playing sounds even when you're playing on the "basic" patterns, great job as always Paul!

[wizzio]

Best guitar teacher on ytb, in my opinion at least.