Polish guitarist Marcin Patrzałek released a video titled “How Music Works” to address internet users who believe his performances are staged. Using only an acoustic guitar, he seamlessly blends percussion, tapping, fingerstyle, and melodies at an impressive speed, giving the impression that he’s playing multiple instruments simultaneously.

In the video, Marcin demonstrates step-by-step how he constructs his tracks and produces all the sounds live with just a guitar. This technical demonstration has reignited the online debate: some viewers remain convinced he uses additional tracks, while others simply applaud his extraordinary talent.

With his highly percussive style and rapid execution, the musician literally transforms his guitar into a drum kit, bass, and melodic instrument all at once. This spectacular performance explains why many find it hard to believe that everything is played live.