As a guitarist, I really appreciate Mike's easygoing enthusiasm when he shows these parts. Some YT instrumental lessons are pretty stiff, where the instructor dictates the notes and chords as they've been exactly memorized, but Mike seems to be really feeling out the music himself as he plays. It's like casually jamming with a friend, who just happens to have great equipment and who can play the tunes with perfect accuracy. Great fun, great job.
Mike to Beatles fans who are also guitarists your lessons are the like Crack. And not to mention the accuracy and enthusiasm. Seriously Mike please never stop these lessons are greatly appreciate. I'm in a Beatles Tribute band and these videos really help.
I wonder how Mike can pick up all the parts of these songs so spotlessly and how long it may take. This guy certainly has very privileged years and great amount of talent.
Not only that, he does it for FREE! You can tell he has a Beatles obsession, like I do (minus his talent). I'm sure that drives him to share this magical music.
Hi Mike great lesson in 1963 the beatles played this song at the Azena ballroom in Sheffield England, Peter Stringfellow booked them at a cost of only £85 for the gig my auntie and my uncle went and said it was fantastic the ballroom is now a small supermarket every time I drive passed the building it makes me smile
1963! I was 13 years old! Mike you have got to be the biggest Beatlemaniacof all time. Really appreciate your videos and the side "patter". I thought I knew a lot!
Many guitarists either don't understand, or cannot fully appreciate how John's choice of instrument, The Rickenbacker 325, strung with Pyramid flatwound strings, was SO instrumental (pun partially intended) in how the Beatles SOUNDED. The guitar had a short scale, a vibrato tailpiece, and was semi-hollow. It made for a short, almost banjo-like decay, which worked perfectly for John's oftentimes staccato and/or syncopated rhythm parts. In itself, it lent a pulse to the music. If you were to take a quick triplet rhythm e.g. "All My Loving", and play it on a Telecaster with regular roundwound strings, the individual notes would run over each other. John's Skiffle roots may have had a lot to do with this. Anyway, it's a HUGE factor. Nice work! 🙂
Love how you explain the nuances of the studio recordings for each part! For an untrained musician, it makes learning these classics so much more accessible. Thanks!
Yes. He’s obviously well read, this from Mark Lewisohns’ definitive Beatles bio, Tune In: Vol 1, 1940-1962 (pub in 2013). It’s some 1,700+ pages!! A must read for Beatles fanatics.
How does Mike do it? Brilliant breakdowns & lessons on how to play these classics??? And then think of the geniuses who wrote the original parts all those years ago. Makes me appreciate the Beatles’ music even more!!!
Can't believe how sloppy I've been playing this song all this time. Just never bothered grasping more than enough to fake my way through it. A lot more going on. Thanks, Mike - good lesson.
Hey Mike, I'm 75 and remember following them as they travelled around the UK in the early 60s. There has never been anything like them either before or since...Magic Video, Thanks for sharing.
JOHN LENNON was VERY under rated in rock history for his guitar playing! He was one of THE BEST non lead guitar players of all time! His sense of beat & meter was always spot on either on electric or acoustic.His chord choices are very melodic & inventive!The Beatle records were simple, yet COMPLEX at the same time, alot of stuff going on on dem Beatle records! And when I've seen even some of the better fake Beatle bands recreate those early Beatle singles, they struggle to get his basic guitar playing just so!
This song is really a classic, it really got off their seats and onto de dancing floor. Elvis said that he loved that song. Everybody did a great job on this song, but I was impressed by George's lead and Paul's bass line.
dang you nailed it man, Ive been playing this for a good while and now you"ve showed me the missing parts.I cant wait to try some of these licks with the band. Thanks Mike awesome guitar playing.
This is the single most generous, helpful, authentic, know-the-song-before-it's-over guitar lesson in the history of moving image photography. I know a few scales, open and bar chords, but that's it. Mike is the guitar teacher you wish they had at the guitar store when you were twelve. I actually know a song now. And it's one of my top 5 all-time. How about that?
I was lucky enough to be a child of the 60s in Liverpool, never saw the beatles but did see Rory Storm and the Hurricanes and many other liverpool bands at the Iron Door many times. Great lesson, 75 learning to play guitar 🎸. Heard this song so many times now I can play it.
You're really great !! I never realized how great a lead guitarist George was until I saw you explaining and showing how and what he played. I love how you appreciate George's playing so much and explaining it. Thanks for all you do!!
I was a teen in the 80's and wrote The Beatles off . Now I know everything after them , while some of it is good , is just an immitation of them . The Beatles are perhaps the only real deal .
Mike… you’re wonderful in a unique way! You always break down that’s Special Sauce that makes everything so Beatle-y! Really gives the songs that certain feeling.
Your enthusiasm for these iconic guitar parts and care in teaching them makes it so much fun. Thanks beyond words for saving us countless hours of listening to the recordings to pick out the parts and THEN having to learn them. You are the best.
I'm impressed with Mike's ability to sort out the guitar parts in the recordings, particularly John's parts, which when I listen with headphones aren't always easy to pick out of the mix...
I really have to give it to you Mike. I had never before heard John’s rhythm like that with those intro notes before the chord. So I went back through my bootleg collection and had multiple outtakes of the song and sure enough it’s exactly as you show. On one outtake you can clearly hear him practicing that before the song starts. The level of detail and accuracy in your videos is beyond reproach. Thank you.
Wow! Lifetime Beagles fan since 1964. Mike totally understands these songs and recreate them masterfully. Trying to adapt on my mandolin and they Really help!
Thank you Mike! All of my life I have been perplexed about "I Saw Her Standing There, wondering about its musical precedent. There seemed to be nothing to compare it to in the Beatles catalogue, especially with it being written so early in their existence. I think it is their "hardest" song in their whole catalogue, and to me it is the ultimate early example of the genius of the Beatles, master alchemists at play, and in the same breath, giving the ultimate shout out to the Yeats, Keats, Shaw, Byron etc. Legacy's etc. Now I Can Hear what you "broke down.". Meet The Beatles is the "KING.". All the "secrets" are in there begging to be unearthed as you are doing, and we're not even talking about "I Want To Hold Your Hand " yet! True Genius!
Your love of the music shines through and your presentation is so warm and good humoured. Under your guidance and analysis my appreciation of the Beatle's skill and musicianship has gone through the roof. Many thanks!
Hi Mike, I really enjoy your insights, tutorials and renditions of these popular sixties songs. You really give comprehensive information as to the chords, notes and playing styles of each individual guitar player. I was privileged to have grown up with the sixties music and was 14 years old when my parents bought me my first guitar, an Ibanez guitar in 1963. I bought myself a 12 string Angelica in 1970. I still have both guitars. I really wish your RU-vid videos were around during that time. I never really could play very well. Only managed a a few basic chords. Your presentations are expertly done. Many thanks.
I feel like I just witnessed a forensic reconstruction of the perfect crime. You covered everything the origin of the song, lyrics borrowed riffs. Thoroughly entertaining and educational. And the end of putting everything together…well it was perfect!!! Thank you for this excellent presentation and lesson.
Deceptively simple tune... but not all that simple. There's a lot of syncopation going on, and the lead bits are tricky. Then the solo itself... it's a thing of beauty. Maybe the greatest rock and roll number of all time. Thank you for teaching it!
I don't know why this song is so often referred to as a potboiler, it's as good a rock & roll tune as they ever did! Another great job by the Pachelli brothers!!
Thanks Mike. Another well presented, detailed, easy to follow lesson. I've heard many cover's bands perform this song over the years, & none ever captured the groove and & intricacies of this deceptively simple song.
Thanks for doing all the research and homework on the Beatle folklore and bringing it into these lessons. I was in a band in April of 1963 in Hong Kong BCC doing the entire Please Please Me Parlophone Mono album and playing drums. I learned all their songs on guitar as well studying all their parts and I appreciate your dedication toward defining all of them so precisely. Glad you placed Paul's C Bass note on the A minor chord as, I play it as a C Major and sometimes C7 which adds a nice "Blues" touch in the song. We are all blessed that The Beatles gave us such a wealth of cool music to play ,huh?!!
Well Mike you nailed yet another fantastic Beatles tune! How those four lads from Liverpool knew how to do all of that way back then is still beyond my level of understanding. Thanks for keeping the real music alive & well. Hope that you are staying safe in France! 👍😉
I was 5 but a cousin I idolized was 17 when this song came out in Canada. I think that’s why after all these decades & great songs this is still my favourite. Seriously my heart beats faster, even now just listening to your rehashing the story behind the song.
Spot on Mike, another great tutorial. I love your passion for what you're explaining. George's fills on the verses have always eluded me so this helps alot 👍
Your historical facts on the origins of their songs are just as fascinating as your super accurate deconstruction of their music. I can't get enough of it!
Thanks Mike! You really allowed me to understand the complexity of this song. I've been Listening to it since 1964 and for the first time I really understand the brilliance of this masterpiece!
Thank you so much for all you do Mike! I love your way of dissecting the songs and really showing just how clever all the Beatles were in their song construction. Also, the little history lessons behind each song and the types of guitars and amps used.
Wow, I wish they had RU-vid back in the late 70's early 80's. Your perfect for learning Beatle Songs! Back in the day I had to listen to the songs over & over, and over to pick out the leads. You know them all and might I say.. PERFECT just like the records. I still watch & learn! Thank Mike! 🎸🚶🏿♂️🚶🏿♂️🚶🏿♂️🚶🏿♂️
Hi mike....i like ur videos & watch them alot....what's interesting about it is u seem to know alot of details about like paul was dating rory's sister and she 17 at the time...so paul might have got that for the song....they finished the song at paul's house on forthlin rd....u know all the dates that songs we're recorded....that"s neat....steve (drummer) from upstate n.y....
Great lesson as always, Mike. I was working on this tune with a student before the pandemic shut us down! We're doing the rhythms and leads, working mostly by ear and from TABs. Your information is professionally presented and well broken-down so it can be easily followed. And thanks also for the other info about dates, etc. that is always enjoyable to us Beatles fanatics. :)
I'm not musically inclined, so at times it's tough to follow, but after listening to the notes over and over, then seeing the 2 guitars together, WOW, FANTASTIC! ....and you look like you're having fun! Thank You
Such energy in the singing and mastery of the guitar plus your enthusiasm in performing Beatles' songs are beautiful to see and enjoy. I love your lessons, Mike. I Saw Her Standing There is a brilliant song by the Beatles but you make it even more interesting with your quotes, history and magnificent explanations of how they, individually, went about playing it. Thanks for sharing!
What a great lesson! So fun and interesting it is a pleasure to relearn the song over again from scratch. And those who are lucky enough to learn it from here couldn't ask for a better way.
Mike, You're the best! Your analysis of these Beatles masterpieces tops anything on the Internet. You deserve your own place in the "hall of fame," along with the rock gods.
Awesome. Never seen anyone with such an encyclopedia like knowledge of the construction of the Beatles songs. I started playing guitar when I saw the boys doing love me do on a kids program on the telly. 1962 I think. UK. Wish I had then the insight you are providing. Well I have now. Thank you. Keep them coming.
Hey Mike, seventeen isn't underage in the UK - the age of consent is sixteen here so I'm thinking probably not an innuendo thing. The depth and detail of your knowledge, by the way, is astonishing!
Thank you for all the awesome information, Mike, in addition to a great lesson on how to play this song! You're a tremendously entertaining teacher! Thank you, thank you🎸🎸
MIke - Terrific job showing, not just the fingering, but the style and intent of George and John. My (old guys rocker's) band was tasked with learning this song, and I and the other guitarist played it just like you taught us - and it came together really well! Thanks so much for your training! -Gordon.
Mike, if you're not already somehow, an 'Official, Certified Specially Qualified' 'Beatle-ologist' , you've certainly got my vote for the consensus, anytime. Your accurate analysis and observations of the Beatles timeless music is outstanding, and much appreciated. The stories associated with this song are amazing to hear, mostly for the first time, after so many years. Thanks!
