10 THINGS I wish I knew as a beginner guitarist

In this video we go over 10 things every beginner should know and understand.
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0:00 Intro
1:04 1. The importance of a good timing
2:35 2. Mapping out the fretboard
3:48 3. Connecting the notes to your voice
5:46 4. What chords sound good together?
6:55 5. Don't be THAT guy at a party
7:51 6. How you can find all chords everywhere on the neck
9:17 7. A basic understanding of music theory
11:25 8. When do you really need new gear?
12:31 9. There are no wrong notes!
13:48 10. Learn kid songs!

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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[m.i.stapes]

Don't stop playing. You'll miss it and start playing again and then regret that you weren't playing the whole time.

[champnessjack]

My tip: always have your guitar within easy reach. Just out and available, on the wall or on its stand, you're far more likely to grab it and play, rather than if you have to unlock some cupboard or dig it out of its case.

[landodragon]

I loved the final comment and explanation. I picked up the guitar explicitly to play nursery rhymes and songs for my kids during the pandemic. Couldn't care less about sounding like Hendrix or Santana or whoever. But I can rock a mean twinkle twinkle. And the smile on my kid's face when I learned 7th chords to make itsy-bitsy spider sound better was the most rewarding Dad moment

[mototurkey]

Favorite statement for the day, “we’ve only got six strings, sometimes we’ve got to pick the right ones”. Pure gold 🙌

[NigramPecudem]

Paul is slowly transforming into Obi-Wah Kenobi. Waiting for his next video to open with "Hello there!"

[joshing_]

1. Practice with a metronome

2. Know the notes on the fretboard
3. Sing the notes while we play them
4. Harmonize the major scale
5. Practice the entire song
6. Learn CAGED
7. Basic theory, triads
8. The instrument does not make a great player
9. MIx major and minor pentatonic
10. Learn kid and birthdays songs

[tonyg]

50 years has gone by since I played, or rather hacked at a guitar! Watching your videos Paul has inspired me to do what my heart and love of music has been pushing towards all my life... to finally learn to play. As a 42+ year veteran of video production it has been a joy to watch you, your easy going style and inventive presentation. In the crazy time we live in, your videos are a breath of much needed fresh air and inspiration! Thank you

[jarl]

I played guitar for about a year and then moved to piano with the intention of coming back to guitar. Well it took me 2 years to come back to guitar (which I regret) but music theory is sooo much easier to learn on piano. It’s helping a lot now that I’m getting back into guitar. Everything makes way more sense.

[ShasCho]

Thank you for including the part you felt insecure about.
Your authenticity and vulnerability add so much
to your power as a teacher.
And you are a great teacher!

[BenLevin]

Wow you are so great at editing ! I can't believe how well my janky, overly-bright footage fit in with this cinematographic masterpiece of a video. Thank you for inviting me!

[TheSarkyGamer]

I've been a guitarist for twenty-odd years (all my years are odd) and I still choose to listen to music lessons and music theory, because there's a small chance that I might learn something new. Doesn't happen often, but you're an inspiration to everyone here.

[vivekgurumayum]

7:32 "become the assistant to the manager in a small paper company in Pennsylvania" ....
As an Office fan, this got me in tears 😂😄🤣

[seanmanuel]

1. The importance of good timing 1:07
2. Mapping out the fretboard 2:35
3.Connecting the notes to your voice 3:50
4. What chords sound good together 5:46
5. Don't be THAT guy at a party 6:56
6. How can you find the chords everywhere on the neck 7:52
7. A basic understanding of music theory 9:20
8. When do you really need new gear 11:26
9. There are no wrong notes! 12:32
10. Learn kid songs 13:50

[kichigan]

Beginners have the greatest guitar emotions. I remember being able to play "And I Love Her" from The Beatles", "Somebody" from Adams and "Sandman" from America. You only feel that Once in your lifetime.

[evanmcdonnal]

This was like a birthday present for me! Thanks for all the videos Paul, you've been great for my guitar playing over the years!

[awesomesour]

Learn to appreciate the small improvements in your own playing! 
That is what makes me pick up my guitar every single day.

[RayJoneMusic]

"It's not sprint. It's a marathon." That's what I would say to my younger self.

[PouyaLucky]

I came for guitar lessons recommended by a buddy ! I stayed because now I am more interested in your storytelling, film making, set design, lighting, audio incorporation, transitions, and every other freaking amazing thing you do that makes your content POP ! 😂

[juancarrasco]

Just picked it up myself and I’m so addicted.
I practice at least twice a day for about 10-15 minutes.
I absolutely love it.

[pindakaas]

Man the colour balance in your shots, and scene design is amazing, even Adam Neely could take a lesson about that from you. Just a whole other tier for youtube video production of this kind.