Tired of Picking at STEPDAD SPEED? Try THIS! Ben Eller 2024-05-18 | Downloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED AND Guitar Pro files AAAAAND a super extended and AD-FREE cut of this video with even more tips and tricks to build maximum speed! Sign up today!Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerGet sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Tired of picking at STEPDAD SPEED? I know you are! That's why I designed this sick sextuplet speed burst workout, to help you gain alternate picking speed, power, dynamics, and control, all while reducing tension so you shred it smooth as silk!!! Or your money back!This workout in A minor has us shifting between 16th notes and sextuplets in every measure; with every section, the sextuplet moves to a different beat, which will help you build control and rhythmic awareness. It's a winner, and you'll get even more out of it with those practice tracks, TABs, and guitar pro files on my Patreon page! Gear:Jackson VirtuosoSynergy 800UA OXWhat do you wanna get more better at next? #alternatepicking #guitar #workout
What the Paul Gilbert Lick ISNT Teaching You! Ben Eller 2024-05-11 | Downloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED AND Guitar Pro files!Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerGet sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0What is the Paul Gilbert lick NOT teaching you?!? Paul introduced us to his favorite alternate picking lick back on his OG Hot Licks video, and he has since disavowed it as being the be all end all alternate picking workout. It's a great outside picking exercise, but there's a lot it DOESN'T show us if you want to become an alternate picking PRO!In this video, I'm going to show you variations on the PG lick that will get you inside picking, outside picking, and crushing the game while learning the fretboard MORE BETTER! It's a smashing little etude that's gonna turn you into SHREDDY KREUGER! Playing my Schecter USA KM6 Pro into the Synergy Soldano SLO module. UA OX. What do you want to see next on my channel?! Tell me in the comments!
Joe Satrianis Legato is INSANE! Ben Eller 2024-05-04 | Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Fender Strat with Uncle Ben and my friends at Sweetwater HERE: sweetwater.sjv.io/R5Vg02Downloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patrons get TABs to go along with these legato concepts plus access to HUNDREDS of exclusive posts, lessons, and bonus content! Sign up today! Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerGet sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0You ever wanted to UNLOCK Joe Satriani's one of a kind legato phrasing, style, and technique? You've come to the right place! Your buddy Uncle Ben Eller here is gonna show you 3 different phrasing concepts in the key of B minor that are gonna turn your fretboard into the dang ol' Crocodile Mile. If you've ever wanted to play the hot licks of classic tunes like Flying in a Blue Dream, Surfing With the Alien, Time Machine, Always With Me Always With You, and countless others.... you NEED these techniques! In this lesson video, I'll show you the concepts you need to adapt, such as his floaty odd note groupings, then give you the tech tips you need to keep it sounding squeaky clean (just like Satch's dome)!Gear:Ibanez RG550Fishman Fluence Classic pickups Synergy Friedman HB DLX module What legendary shredder do you want some insight on next?#joesatriani #surfing #alien
I Tried Learning Cliffs of Dover in 1 DAY. Heres What Happened... Ben Eller 2024-04-27 | Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Fender Strat with Uncle Ben and my friends at Sweetwater HERE: sweetwater.sjv.io/R5Vg02Downloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patrons get a TON of bonus goods! You'll get a SUPER EXTENDED 38 minute long AD-FREE cut of this video with WAY more detail and practice footage, PLUS my transcription of Cliffs of Dover, PLUS the Axer FX Ben Dover patch I made to use in this video! Sign up today!Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerGet sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0You good buddy Uncle Ben Eller here tried learning the legendary intro solo to Cliffs of Dover by Eric Johnson in just ONE DAY.... here's what happened!In this video, I'm bringing you along for a mega challenge as I try my best to master this insane solo. I'll take you through my transcription process, details about Eric's signature downwards pickslanting technique, tips on how to practice this stuff, and SO much more! I'm also gonna show you something about this song that may potentially ruin it for you forever (you can thank my wife for this one)!!! Using my amazing Fender American Ultra Stratocaster into the Fractal Audio AXE FX 3. Grab the patch I made on my Patreon page now!What song should I attempt to learn at hyper speed next? Let me know in the comments!
Did Synergy Just NAIL the Dual Rectifier Sound?! DRECT Review w/Ben Eller Ben Eller 2024-04-19 | Download that hot new tune Large Moving Torb here PLUS get access to TONS of bonus videos, TABs, and lessons here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsSnag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerGet sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0The new Synergy DRECT preamp is here, but does it NAIL the classic Dual Rectifier sound?! I feel like we've been waiting on an alternative for that sound since the 90's, and nobody has been able to capture the massive low end, roaring gain, and overall tubbiness of the Dual Rec. When Synergy told me they were developing a Rec module, I was excited but skeptical. Let's see how it stacks up on this new episode of Meet the Machines with your good buddy Uncle Ben Eller!!!Mainly playing my various Schecter Keith Merrow models into the DRECT module + the Synergy 50/50 power amp into the UA OX. I'll be whipping out a couple different boost pedals plus my darling new/old Ibanez Universe UV777BK with it.That moment of absolute Meshuggah worship was mixed and mastered by @erockomania ! Hit him up for ALL your audio needs!
…coming tomorrow… Synergy DRECT UNLEASHED! Ben Eller 2024-04-18 | Full Meet the Machines is coming at you TOMORROW (4/19) on my channel with a DEEP dive into the new @synergyamps18 DRECT! Meshuggah worship, 7 string mashin, amp comparing, stylin and profilin!!! Stay tuned!
Rip It Like ROMEO! Shred THIS! Ben Eller 2024-04-15 | Downloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED AND Guitar Pro files!Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerGet sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Become a Copy Cat KING like your good buddy Uncle Ben Eller! I STOLE this rad shred picking sequence from Jake E. Lee's Bark at the Moon (Ozzy Osbourne) solo and disguised it just enough that you'd never know.... ever good artist is a thief, and I'm here to show you how to do it! This is an excellent way to get more mileage out of everything you learn and to start finding your own voice on the guitar. I'll show you the original, the variations I made, the alternate picking techniques you need to play it, then how to flip it and reverse it Missy Elliot style for MAXIMUM GAINS! Lets go!Gear:Jackson American Series SL2 HT Soloist (amazing!!!!)Synergy Soldano SLOUA OXWhat player do you rip off, copy, and steal from the most?! Let me know in the comments!
The EASIEST Way to Learn the Modes on Guitar! Ben Eller 2024-04-07 | Get assets for this video, downloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and a HUGE bonus video showing you how to navigate these 3+4 scale patterns here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsSnag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerGet sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0You want the EASIEST way to learn the modes on guitar??? Uncle Ben Eller here has your back!!! I'm gonna take you all on an epic journey through ALL 7 MODE SHAPES in the key of G major as you've likely never played them before. These 3+4 patterns are SO easy to learn and SHRED. Whether you're a modal master or a scale n00b, these shapes are gonna change the way you play! They're a lot easier to visualize and memorize than big clunky patterns you've seen and used in the past, and they'll help you learn the notes on the fretboard more better by locating root notes on various strings. Your mind gonna be BLOWN.Playing my Jackson SL2 American Series Soloist into the Synergy OS module into the UA OX, and it sounds NICE!!!!What theory topic do you want to see a lesson on next? Let me know in the comments!
Conquering Petruccis HARDEST 7 String Riff! Ben Eller 2024-03-30 | Downloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson plus access to hundreds of bonus posts! Get some!Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerGet sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Is Acid Rain by Liquid Tension Experiment John Petrucci's HARDEST 7 string riff??? I don't know, but I think it's the hardest one I've learned! It's an obstacle course of pull-offs, open strings, position shifts, and picking patterns, and I've never learned it.... until today! And Uncle Ben here is bringing YOU along for the ride and showing you all the tips and tricks that helped me NAIL IT!This video was inspired by the BEAUTIFUL new Ernie Ball Music Man JP15 7 string that I got from Sweetwater in their EXCLUSIVE Sapphire Iris finish. It plays and sounds every bit as good as it looks!!! Playing that through the Petrucci Rig on the Fractal Axe FX III.What's your favorite Petrucci riff from Dream Theater, LTE, or his solo career? Let me know in the comments!
I Stole This from Jake E Lee (and so should YOU!) Ben Eller 2024-03-21 | Downloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED AND Guitar Pro files!Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerGet sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Become a Copy Cat KING like your good buddy Uncle Ben Eller! I STOLE this rad shred picking sequence from Jake E. Lee's Bark at the Moon (Ozzy Osbourne) solo and disguised it just enough that you'd never know.... ever good artist is a thief, and I'm here to show you how to do it! This is an excellent way to get more mileage out of everything you learn and to start finding your own voice on the guitar. I'll show you the original, the variations I made, the alternate picking techniques you need to play it, then how to flip it and reverse it Missy Elliot style for MAXIMUM GAINS! Lets go!Gear:Jackson American Series SL2 HT Soloist (amazing!!!!)Synergy Soldano SLOUA OXWhat player do you rip off, copy, and steal from the most?! Let me know in the comments!
This is Why You Suck at Guitar: Learning Scales SUCKS! Ben Eller 2024-03-14 | Assets for this video, downloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsHere's the Major scale video I mentioned (you need this): youtu.be/agmKvakQT6g?si=SwuEQvzarjfkd4w5Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerGet sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0This is why you suck at guitar 28: You suck at learning scales!Scales? What are those, something a fish wears on its outsides??? Nah man, they're the basic building blocks of all music, and most players SUCK at learning them.... well, to be more accurate, the way we are taught to learn them sucks. Endless numbers of shapes the memorize, none of them telling us what's REALLY going on inside a scale... all that does is keep you tied to playing PATTERNS instead of MUSIC! But if you take Uncle Ben Eller here's advice and approach every scale 4 different ways, you're gonna be free as a bird and covering that neck in sweet sweet music. Lets go!!!!Using my Jackson USA Virtuoso into a Marshall 1987X Plexi, into the UA OX.What do you want to see on the next TIWYSAG? Let me know in the comments!
Why Do Guitar Players Like Fixed Bridges?! Ben Eller 2024-03-07 | Downloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsSnag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerGet sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Why do guitar players like fixed bridges?! What's the hardtail lifestyle about, and why has it attracted legendary players like Eddie Van Halen, Jeff Beck, Zakk Wylde, James Hetfield, Paul Gilbert, Angus Young, Francis Bubbletrousers, and MORE?! On this week's video, your good buddy Uncle Ben is gonna give you 6 of the reasons why hard tail guitars RULE!!!I made this video due to the immense inspiration I got from my new Schecter USA KM6 Mach III Pro that I got from Sweetwater. This guitar is seriously FLAWLESS! I cannot believe it. Let me know if you all want a full Meet the Machines episode on it, I wanna tell you guys about this one!!Why do you like fixed bridge guitars? Let me know in the comments!Gear:Schecter USA KM6 Keith Merrow signature Mach iii ProHorizon Devices Precision DrivePRS Archon 50UA OX
How Eddie Van Halen REALLY Played 5150! Ben Eller 2024-03-01 | Downloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for the legendary EVH riff, plus a special bonus video showing you how I'm cooking up that juicy Van Hagar tone! Sign up today!Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerGet sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Because YOU asked for it! How come none of the TABs or lessons on 5150 by Van Halen sound right??? It's because they're neglecting to mention this latching little finger trick that Eddie did to transition from chord to chord smooth as silk! It's a TINY detail, but it REALLY makes a HUGE difference once you put it into action! Uncle Ben Eller here is gonna show it to you, as well as a few other tricks you can do to get this riff sounding MORE BETTER!Gear:EVH BumblebeeCarl Martin PlexiToneMarshall 1987XUA OXWhat Van Hagar song should we break down next?! There's some AMAZING guitar work on those albums that NEEDS to be covered! Let me know!#vanhalen #eddievanhalen #evh #5150
How I Keep My Hands IN SYNC While Shredding! TRY THIS! Ben Eller 2024-02-21 | Downloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this workout PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED AND a Guitar Pro file AAAAAND the MIDI file so you can build your perfect practice session! Lets go!Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerGet sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Welcome to Our Daily Shred with Uncle Ben Eller, the ULTIMATE guitar workout play-along series! Think of me as your sherpa up the mountain of SHRED GUITAR. Grab your favorite guitar and work out with me using the onscreen TABs!Today's workout is all about HAND SYNCHRONIZATION! You've GOT to develop your hand sync if you want to become the next Shreddy Kruger, and running this workout a couple times a week is exactly what you need to make it happen. Use the speed controls Youtube has to find a comfy tempo (or, better yet, use the Guitar Pro file on my Patreon page), and let's RIP! 2 rounds of hand sync drills going up and down the neck, you can do this! Stay relaxed, and take breaks if you need to.Playing my EBMM Luke III into the Fractal Axe FX III.What kind of workout do you want to see on the next episode of Our Daily Shred? Let me know! -BE
This Lick Builds MORE BETTER SHREDDERS!!! Ben Eller 2024-02-15 | Downloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED AND a Guitar Pro file AAAAAND a very special Patreon exclusive video showing you how to get even more mileage out of this concept!!!Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerGet sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0This lick builds MORE BETTER SHREDDERS! On Weekend Wankshop 366, I'm gonna show you a killer switchback sequence that you can use to build mad picking speed and spice up your shred soloing! It's a hoot AND a holler!!!Gear:Ibanez RG3120TWAxe FX 3
Alternate vs Economy Picking: Which is Better? Ben Eller 2024-02-08 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED AND a Guitar Pro file AAAAAND a very special Patreon exclusive video showing you how I choose whether to alternate or economy pick hot licks! Lets go!Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Alternate versus Economy Picking: Which is more better?! This is the ultimate guide! The right hand shred camps are hotly divided between your hardcore alternate pickers (Paul Gilbert, Al Di Meola, John Petrucci) and your economy picking pros (Frank Gambale, Eric Johnson, Tosin Abasi, Yngwie Malmsteen). But which technique is better for YOU!? This lick will help you decide!Your good buddy Uncle Ben Eller here has devised this lick as a way to practice both picking styles and find which one is best for your mitts. I'll show you the lick, both picking styles, then we will go over the pros and cons of both!Gear:Jackson SL3 SoloistSynergy Steve Vai moduleUA OX
This Neoclassical Shred Trick Works EVERY TIME! Ben Eller 2024-02-01 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED AND a Guitar Pro file AAAAAND a very special Patreon exclusive video showing you a RADICAL new way to think about learning scales using relays! Its gonna make your big toe shoot up in your boot!Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Scale relays!!! Bach and forth action!!! Neoclassical madness! All these things and more await those of you bold enough to check out the newest lesson here with Uncle Ben Eller.There's a magical formula for making these scale relay shapes fit rhythmically inside a couple bars, and once you learn it, you'll be able to throw out lightning fast shred licks and land on your feet (and the downbeat) every single time! I'll show you the key to making this work, hit you with a sick Symphony X or Yngwie Malmsteen style shred etude to practice it with, and give you some tips before I send you along the way. Lets shred!Suhr Modern SatinSynergy Friedman BE DLX moduleUA OX
Impress Your Stepmom with THIS Shred Workout! Ben Eller 2024-01-24 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED AND a Guitar Pro file AAAAAND a very special Patreon exclusive video showing you a RADICAL new way to think about picking SMOOTHER and FASTER than ever! This is probably the missing piece of the puzzle for you, you gotta see it!Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Your mom LOVES when I mix up those subdivisions when we're alone together. Blending 16th notes and 16th note triplets is an awesome way to build control, speed, synchronization, and endurance (all things I need when I'm with your mom), and this workout is gonna show you how!!!4's and 6's is a killer workout I made up to help you learn subdivisions and play them with ease, no matter the BPM. I'll show you the exercise, we will talk about the alternate picking strategies & fretboard hacks, then I'll give you some other resources you can use to improve your grasp of 4's and 6's. Seriously, you've GOT to watch the Patreon bonus video I'm uploading this week! It's gonna blow your mind, you've NEVER seen this approach to picking. Gear:Ibanez RG3120Fractal Axe FX III
John Sykes/Mastodon-style Double Picking: Start HERE! Ben Eller 2024-01-18 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED AAAAAAND the special bonus video showing you even more double picked delights!!!! Sign up today!Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Double the pleasure, double the fun! When you master double picking (Ala John Sykes of Whitesnake, Mastodon, Cynic, Death, and more), your riffs and leads are gonna be twice as nice. But where to start? Right HERE with Uncle Ben Eller!I'll show you the technical essentials you need (namely downwards pickslanting), then we are off to the races to learn the best double picking starting point: the bridge section of Still of the Night (no violin bow required!)! It's a perfect starting point if you're new to the technique. Plus after that, I'm gonna show you the real key to practicing this and making it work. It's EASY and I know you can do it!Gear:Jackson VirtuosoMarshall 1987X Plexi UA OX
Why DOWNSTROKES Are the KEY to Picking SPEED! Ben Eller 2024-01-12 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED AAAAAAND the midi file so you can build your perfect practice session AAAAAND a special extended cut of this video with way more music technical info AAAAAAAAAAND a bonus video showing you how to MASTER ascending and descending 3's and 4's! Sign up today, y'all getting SPOILED over there! Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Want to SHRED alternate picked leads?! The key may very well lie in your downstrokes, and Uncle Ben Eller here is gonna show you why!!! If you've got a Hetfield downstroke, you could easily adapt it into a Paul Gilbert alternate picking machine. This exercise uses a combo of downstroke 8's and alternate 16's. It's gonna make your alternate picking way smoother and more powerful, and help you make that transition from rhythm god to lead shredder in no time!!Speed bursts are CLUTCH for improving your picking speed on guitar! I've used them for years, prescribed them to my students, and you're gonna see why. Grab all the bonus goodies on Patreon and lets go!!!Ibanez RG550Marshall 1987X PlexiUA OX
The LOST Van Halen Songs! Ben Eller 2024-01-05 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS to go along with these incredible Eddie Van Halen riffs, plus a BONUS video show you the secrets of how I'm getting CLOSE to the EVH BROWN SOUND! Sign up today! Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Here recently, your buddy Uncle Ben Eller here has been on a HUGE Van Halen kick! Some of you all spotted me in @andywoodmusic 's EVH Wet Dry Wet Ultimate Pedalboard video, I know, and I've just come across the legendary Gene Simmons Van Halen 1976 demos here on Youtube! I was SHOCKED by how sick some of these unused riffs were! These are the LOST Eddie Van Halen riffs, and I'm so excited to share them with you on today's Riff Retrospective! Want to know more details about my tone in this video? I'm giving all my Patreon supporters a full rundown this week, but here's the basic idea:Suhr ModernBareknuckle Pickups Holy Diver bridge Carl Martin Plexi ToneMarshall 1987X Plexi UA OxNothing but net! It's that sweet sweet BROWN SOUND!What's your favorite Van Halen riffs, lost OR found?! Let me know in the comments!
The Top 7 Workouts to LEVEL UP Your Playing in 2024!!! Ben Eller 2023-12-30 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS, practice tracks, and midi files for all these workouts to help you become a MORE BETTER SHREDDER in 2024! Sign up today!Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0You want to become a MORE BETTER SHREDDER in 2024?!? Of course you do!!! Thankfully, your Uncle Ben Eller here has provided you with the ultimate shred guitar toolkit. These are the workout you need to get MORE BETTER at ALL the major techniques you need! Alternate picking, economy picking, sweep picking, hybrid picking, cross picking, legato, string skipping... it's all here! The best workouts I posted in 2023 are gonna turn you into a BEAST in 2024. Lets go!!!Here's links to all the videos I referenced in this:Alternate picking: youtube.com/watch?v=LUwOW074RmISweep picking: youtube.com/watch?v=fM7txtFLIqkLegato: youtube.com/watch?v=lqdjXiYeHIAString skipping: youtube.com/watch?v=hWrK-xsIDC0Economy Picking: youtube.com/watch?v=29NJcqlj1koHybrid Picking: youtube.com/watch?v=ftGyic6Q6agCross Picking: youtube.com/watch?v=9jLR8qS5Mio&t=53sGear:Jackson VirtuosoMarshall 1987X 50 watt PlexiUA OXWhat do you want to learn in the new year?! Let me know in the comments! Thanks for all you've done for my channel in 2023!
My Jared Dines Shred Collab 2023 Solo! Ben Eller 2023-12-25 | My contribution to @JaredDines_ Shred Collab 2023!!! It was a blast to participate in this and be amongst so many hunks and foxes that RIP. Hope you all enjoy! Using my Fender American Ultra Strat, Carl Martin Plexi Drive, Marshall 1987x 50 watt Plexi, and UA OX. Should I do a lesson on this???
Combining Scales + Arpeggios sounds INSANE! Ben Eller 2023-12-20 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED AAAAAAND the midi file so you can build your perfect practice session AAAAAND a special extended cut of this video with way more music theory info! Sign up today! Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0You want the ultimate scale + arpeggio obstacle course?! You got it!Uncle Ben Eller here is gonna learn you a magical series of arpeggios hidden within scales. Its a GREAT way to blend techniques together like alternate and sweep picking, or work on your crosspicking, too. Its also a great way to learn how arpeggios fit inside of scales! It slices, it dices, it sounds cool!!!Using my Jackson Virtuoso into a Marshall 1987X 50 watt plexi with a Carl Martin Plexi Drive in front. Sounds sooooo good going into the UA OX!!!What do you want to learn next? Let me know in the comments!
PERFECT Position Shifts EVERY TIME! Uncle Ben shows you how! Ben Eller 2023-12-13 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED AAAAAAND the midi file so you can build your perfect practice session! Sign up today! Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Its time for a new Weekend Wankshop with your Uncle Ben Eller! On episode 359, I'm responding to an urgent message from one of my loyal and lovely patrons who is looking to change positions faster than your stepmom on prom night! You wanna move all over the neck faster than a cheetah in a speed boat? You want Jack Butler-level precision and accuracy? I know you do!I'm gonna give you all an awesome neoclassical etude to practice, then show you the secrets of shift! You need these position shifting strategies, and Uncle Ben Eller here is gonna show you how to do them!!!Gear:Suhr Modern TerraBad Cat Jet BlackUA OXWhat technique do you want to learn more about next? Let me know in the comments!
Exploring GALAXIES of TONE W/ the New Soldano Astro 20! Ben Eller 2023-12-04 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED AAAAAAND the midi file so you can build your perfect practice session! Sign up today! Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Holy moly, Soldano just dropped their most versatile amp EVER! The new Astro 20 has GALAXIES of tones inside it, and Uncle Ben Eller here is gonna explore them all on the newest episode of Meet the Machines! Can this amp serve up the classic Van Halen/Van Hagar era Soldano tones? YES! Check out the tune I wrote inspired by this amp (mixed and mastered by the amazing @erockomania ) then slip off those socks and shoes and hang out for a deep dive of all 3 channels of versatile tones this 20 watt all-tube amp has to offer! With its built-in IR's and tone switches, it's just as at home in the studio as it is onstage. All options included, A/C blows COLD!!!Playing this amp with my Jackson Virtuoso and the amazing UA OX! For more details on the IR capabilities, check out @RiffsAndBeards video!
This Lick Will Make Your Stepdad RESPECT You Ben Eller 2023-11-30 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED AAAAAAND the midi file so you can build your perfect practice session! Sign up today! Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Its time for a new Weekend Wankshop with your Uncle Ben Eller! On episode 358, we're gonna earn a lucky patreon supporter's respect back from his stepdad with this super sick blazing hybrid picked e minor pentatonic shred fest run! It moves down the neck faster than a cheetah in a speedboat, and its gonna help you blend multiple techniques together for fast and effortless shredding. Its a winner!!!Playing my Jackson Virtuoso into the Bad Cat Hot Cat. Dig it!
Perfect Rock Tones: The Bad Cat Jet Black! Ben Eller 2023-11-21 | Learn all about the new Bad Cat Jet Black right here: badcatamps.com/jet-blackSnag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get a super extended cut of this video with even more sweet tones and riffs, PLUS a download of that happenin original tune of mine at the start of the video!Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0On this episode of Meet the Machines, your Uncle Ben Eller is checking out the new Jet Black head by Bad Cat! It's a 38 watt, two channel rock and roll MACHINE, and it's my favorite amp they've ever made! I wrote and recorded and original song with it that you'll hear at the top of the video, then we're gonna spend some time checking out the amazing sounds this amp has to offer. MEOW!Fender American Ultra StratGibson Les Paul Standard 60's Custom ColorUA OX
I DITCHED My Old Warmups for THIS! Ben Eller 2023-11-15 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED AAAAAAND a bonus extended AD FREE cut of this video with even more details, tips, and tricks so help you shred with maximum speed! Sign up today! Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0I ditched my old warmup for this new hotness, and I am LOVING IT! On Weekend Wankshop 357, Uncle Ben Eller here is gonna show you my new favorite hot warmup. It's a sequenced lick you can put into any key, and it works all the major alternate picking food groups! Try tossing it into a sick lick like the one i'lll show you in the key of D minor, and you'll be blazing in no time. Lets go!Ibanez RGT3120TVFriedman JEL-20UA OX
This LP is RED HOT! Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Custom Color w/Uncle Ben! Ben Eller 2023-11-10 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsGet all the specs for this lovely Wooden Lady here: bit.ly/45YEX5NGet sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Welcome to a new installment of Meet the Machines with your good buddy Uncle Ben Eller! Today, we are checking out my incredible new Gibson Les Paul Standard 60's Custom Color in beautiful Cardinal Red! I'm gonna give you a sneak peek of a new song I'm working on called "Grip", then give you a tasty batch of tones using my Marshall JCM800 and Diezel Vh2. Lets go!All guitars are running into the UA Ox. Zero post EQ!
Paul Gilberts Picking is INSANE Ben Eller 2023-11-02 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED AAAAAAND a bonus video showing you how to IMPROVE your practice of the classic "Paul Gilbert Lick"!! LEVEL UP your skills TODAY!Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Paul Gilbert's picking is INSANE, and it's all because of his incredible hand sync skills! His use of legato + picking insures that his hands stay a well-oiled machine and perfectly locked into the groove. This half-picked pattern I'm gonna show you on Weekend Wankshop 356 is the perfect lick to practice to capture some of PG's magic! Let's get into it!Gear:Suhr Modern TFriedman JEL-20UA OXWhat do you want to learn next?! Tell me in the comments!
The GREATEST Riffs of GHOST! W/Uncle Ben Eller Ben Eller 2023-10-25 | Downloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get an additional ad-free extended cut of this video with more riffs, more theory, and NO ADS! PLUS all the TABs I made to go along with the riffs, PLUS a bonus vlog video telling you all about the wild night I was introduced to Ghost!!!! Sign up for a gold mine of ghoulish goodies! Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerHow about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0On today's spooktacular installment of Riff Retrospective, we're diving DEEP into one of Uncle Ben Eller's favorite albums EVER, Opus Eponymous by @thebandGhost !!! This is the one that started it all. Possibly the best album for Halloween season listening EVER! We're gonna talk about what makes their dual Ghoul guitar team so great, plus get into the theory and scales the band uses on the regular. This album has so many sick riffs on it to break down and learn from!Gear:Dunable Minotaur USA custom Universal Audio Lion '68 Super Lead pedalMarshall JCM800 power ampWhat album do you want to see on the next Riff Retrospective? Let me know in the comments!
Uncle Ben is the PHANTOM of the FRETBOARD! Ben Eller 2023-10-19 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABs to go along with this lesson! Sign up today!How about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Its Halloween time once again, and y'all know your good buddy Uncle Ben Eller can't resist the opportunity to give you all some spooky stuff to shred on! So for this week's lesson, i'm giving you all the rundown on a Bach Rock neoclassical shred version of Toccata & Fugue by JS Bach! This has some killer phrases you can add to your playing so you can work on becoming the next Yngwie Malmsteen... or YingYang Milkshake!Strat and a Marshall, what else do you need?Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Marshall JCM800Horizon Procision DriveI've got some really fun halloween content coming next week, so stay tuned!
How to Get the MOST Out of Kirk Hammett’s Favorite Warmup! Ben Eller 2023-10-11 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED!! LEVEL UP your skills TODAY!How about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Here recently on @RickBeato 's channel, Kirk Hammett of Metallica showed us the "jazz chord relay" workout that he learned from Joe Satriani many moons ago. This is a killer workout, and you can make variations on it to improve your alternate picking, sweep picking, cross picking, and pick slanting skills! It's a beast, and I'm gonna show you how to target whatever technique you wanna get more better at. Let's do it!!!Jackson VirtuosoEVH 5150 III EL34UA OX
An EASY Way to Improve Your SHRED Phrasing! w/Uncle Ben Eller Ben Eller 2023-10-05 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED!! LEVEL UP your skills TODAY!How about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Here's a hot one for ya! Are you tired of the same old boring predictable scale sequences? You need to add in some John Petrucci style licks that cross over the measure lines in interesting ways, like this sick 14 note sequence I made up to help you improve your shred phrasing! It's an easy concept with so much to add to your playing, plus a great lick to practice your alternate picking with. Lets go!Gear:Gibson Les Paul 60's Standard Custom Color Cardinal RedDiesel VH2UA OX
DESTROY Tension with Uncle Bens Speed Burst Bonanza Workout! Ben Eller 2023-09-29 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED!! LEVEL UP your skills TODAY!How about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0On the most recent episode of This is Why You Suck at Guitar, I showed you all the picking hand tension problem I developed, and how I fixed it; today, you're gonna learn the workout I made up to help me RELAX! This one string speed burst workout is just what you need to destroy tension in your playing, stay loose, and shred your best. Lets go!Using my Jackson Virtuoso, Steve Vai Synergy Module, and UA OX.What do you want a workout to focus on next? Let me know in the comments!!!
This Is Why You Suck at Guitar: You Dont Pick SMOOTH! Ben Eller 2023-09-20 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get tons of exclusive content, including a sneak peak at next week's Weekend Wankshop PLUS an alternate cut of this video! Lets go!How about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0This almost RUINED by playing!!! This time, it's Uncle Ben Eller here that SUCKS AT GUITAR, not you!!!On this very special episode of Blossom, I'm going to show you the tension-related issue that was destroying my playing, and how I fixed it! Every struggled getting a SMOOTH sound out of your alternate picked shredding, especially on the high strings? Me too. Let talk about how to beat it, and how to keep tension OUT of your playing so you can rip it like a real Shredi Knight!!!Gear:Gibson Slash November Burst Les PaulSteve Vai signature Synergy module UA OXWhat topic or technique do YOU want to see covered on the next installment of This is Why You Suck at Guitar?!?! Uncle Ben is listening!!
Uncle Ben Ellers Arpeggios from HECK + Sweep Picking Secrets! Ben Eller 2023-09-14 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED!! LEVEL UP your skills TODAY!How about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0You trying to sweep like Yngwie Himself?!?! Practice my ARPEGGIOS FROM HECK! This arpeggio etude is a great way to learn common 3 string sweep arpeggio shapes, see how inversions connect, and learn how to make those daring death-defying leaps across the neck! Lets go!!!Playing my glorious new Jackson Virtuoso into the Synergy VAI signature module for the creamiest tones!!!What do you want to learn next? Let me know in the comments!
Eric Johnsons Cascading Pentatonic WORKOUT! Ben Eller 2023-09-06 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED!! LEVEL UP your skills TODAY!How about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Well what the heck, I played onstage with Eric Johnson at the Woodshed Guitar Experience 2023!!!! No big deal!!! Madness, right? Anyway, since then, I've been on a quest to add more of EJ's signature cascading pentatonic runs into my playing. To help you all master these legendary licks, I came up with this exercise to help you all master the 2 most essential EJ picking principals:1: alternate picking even numbers of notes per string 2: the double downstroke dangler (AKA limited economy picking)Practice these licks with the practice tracks from my Patreon page and you're sure to be ripping faster than ever in no time!!!Gear:Suhr Modern SatinSynergy VAI module UA OX
Does Your Economy Picking SUCK!? TRY THIS! Ben Eller 2023-08-24 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED PLUS Guitar Pro files to create your perfect practice session!! LEVEL UP your skills TODAY!How about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Want to become an economy picking MONSTER like Eric Johnson, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Francis Bubbletrousers?!?! Well, come along with Uncle Ben Eller here for Weekend Wankshop 350, in which I show you all an awesome etude I created to help you all get DOWN with the REST STROKE! It's the BEST STROKE! Practice this on the daily and you're gonna see BIG improvements to your playing in no time! Especially if you use those practice tracks over on my Patreon page!Gear:Suhr Modern SatinSynergy Friedman BE-DLX moduleUA OXWhat guitar technique do you need a lesson or etude for? Let me know in the comments!!!
Reacting to My First Bands Album! Ben Eller 2023-08-17 | Downloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get a SUPER LONG cut of this video, plus downloads of all 6 songs from Out of Time by Human Fuse! All that and tons of bonus goodies can be yours for as little as $1 a month! Plus, last week, I also uploaded another super long uncut riff by riff breakdown of the first song I was ever a part of writing, Color of the Sun!Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerHow about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Did I used to SUCK at guitar?!?! Well, there's no better place to find out than my first band's first album! So, on today's episode of Riff Retrospective, we're going on a guided tour through "Out of Time" by Human Fuse, the 6 song prog metal wankfest we recorded in 2003! We're gonna talk about the whole album, plus reminisce with the other dudes from the original lineup about what was going through our teenage brains when we were writing this stuff. It's a stroll down memory lane, for sure!Playing this amazing Tom Anderson Angel Player 7 I've got on loan through my Diesel VH2, boosted with a Peper's Pedals Dirty Tree! It's a tasty combo!Wanna hear what happened with Human Fuse after this record? Let me know in the comments!
Jake E Lee’s Tone in a Box! The Friedman JEL-20 w/Ben Eller Ben Eller 2023-08-09 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsHow about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Do you need the legendary shred tones of Jake E Lee in one box?!?! Do you need a low wattage all tube amp that can deliver an entire range of British rock tones, from Plexi to 800? DOES IT NEED TO ALSO BE RED?!?!?! If so, you've come to the right place! On today's episode of Meet the Machines, Uncle Ben Eller here is gonna take you through everything you need to know about one of my new favorite amps, the Friedman JEL-20, the 20 watt cousin to his long-standing 100 watt signature amp!Use the captions in the bottom left corner to navigate through the videos and hear the entire range of tones this 2 channel amp is capable of. I think you're gonna be impressed, I know I am!!!Playing it with my Suhr Modern Satin, an occasional SD1 boost, all going through the amazing UA OX. Any delay or reverb is a Logic plugin. Enjoy!
Practice THIS to MASTER Downwards PickSlanting! Ben Eller 2023-08-02 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this lesson PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED PLUS Guitar Pro files to create your perfect practice session!! LEVEL UP your skills TODAY!How about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Want to master downwards pick slanting so you can keep up with the likes of Yngwie Malmsteen, Zakk Wylde, Eric Johnson, Joe Bonamassa, and other monster shredders?! You need to be practicing THIS workout daily! Based on my legendary alternate picking Punisher exercise, this easy workout is gonna turn you into a more better shredder FAST!I'll show you the workout, then dispense some neck-saving pick slanting tips and tricks to make sure you practice this exactly right. This is a perfect companion to my recent picking video I did with @RobertBakerGuitar , so be sure to check that one out on his channel, too!!!Gear:Suhr Modern SatinBoss SD1Mesa Boogie Dual RectifierUA OXGrab those practice tracks on my Patreon if you wanna SHRED now!
LEVEL UP Your SHRED SKILLS!! Ben Eller 2023-07-27 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this etude PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED! LEVEL UP your skills TODAY!How about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Davey Stranger of Skankbanger thumbnail photo by the amazing Little Rocker Photography! Check her page out on Facebook for more!You wanna LEVEL UP your shred skills? Here's what you need! In this video, Uncle Ben Eller here is gonna show you 3 increasingly harder approaches to shredding, plus talk about the pros and cons of each, PLUS give you technique tips all along the way to turn you from zero to hero FAST! Become the next Shredi Knight! Gear:Bad Cat Hot CatIbanez RGT3120UA OXWhich approach do you like best? Let me know in the comments!
Monsters of Yacht: A Bass Odyssey w/Uncle Ben Eller! Ben Eller 2023-07-18 | Downloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get a SUPER LONG cut of this video! It's almost an hour's worth of practice, tips, tricks, live show footage, and MORE, and it's yours for as little as $1 a month! Plus, last week, I also uploaded another super long uncut practice session showing you all how I learn crazy new tunes FAST!Check out the full yacht rock playlist on Spotify here: https://spotify.link/k1YHVXDqxBbSnag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerHow about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0It's about time to hop aboard with Uncle Ben Eller here for a brand new MONSTERS OF YACHT! Knoxville's own Smooth Sailor (@smoothsailorknoxville) needed some low end assistance for a sold out show at Merchants of Beer (@mobknoxville) , and I was happy to lend my bass might to the task! But rocking soft requires lots of hard work, and I wanna show you all how I do the thing. So on this video, I'm giving you all the details about my practice routine, the set list, the new songs by artists like Steely Dan, Andy Gibb, James Taylor, Christopher Cross and many more, PLUS gear details, show footage, tips, tricks, and a Pina colada! It's yacht rock time, let's go!!!Playing my lovely new @fender American Professional II P Bass for this video. This is its maiden voyage, and I am in love with it! The "P" stands for "perfect", obviously. What's your favorite yacht rock tune? Let me know in the comments!
Is This a NEW LEVEL of SHRED?! Ben Eller 2023-07-12 | Follow shred MONSTER Spiro Dussias over on his channels: youtube.com/@spiroripsinstagram.com/spirodussias?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw==Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for this etude PLUS practice tracks to help you get it up to MAXIMUM SPEED PLUS a very special bonus video showing you one of my FAVORITE metronome hacks that's gonna increase your picking speed TODAY! Get some! How about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0There’s a new generation of MONSTER shredders out there, and my buddy Spiro Dussias is at the front of the pack! His chops are absolutely out of this world. He played this insane string skipping pattern on Instagram the other day, and I liked it so much that I had to rip it off and create a sweet practice etude for us so that we can try and catch up to him! If you’ve ever struggled with string skipping (who hasn’t?), this is the lesson for you. I’ll show you how to play the etude, then we’re gonna get technical and talk string skipping strategy secrets. Let’s go!!!
My Stepdad Blues Licks SUCK. Can Corey Congilio HELP?! Ben Eller 2023-07-06 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patrons get a special bonus lesson showing you how to easily add some jazz influence into your blues playing, PLUS a fun backing track I made to go along with the lesson! Jam away!How about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Hey kids, it's your BLOOZ BUDDY Uncle Ben Eller, and my blues playing sucks! Maybe my buddy @coreycongilio can help me out? I hooked up with him for a lesson at @sweetwater Gearferst 2023, and I'm bringing you all along for the ride! In this lesson, Corey shows me his approach to jazzing up his blues playing with arpeggios, passing tones, chromatics, and more. There's so much good stuff to learn here, Corey is a MASTER of playing over these changes! Get into it!We are both playing through Boss Katana's, with guitars provided by the Sweetwater Gear Exchange! I found me a lovely Tom Anderson here that nearly came home with me... so nice. Enjoy, and grab that bonus lesson + backing track on my Patreon page today!!!
Getting WEIRD at Gearfest 2023! Ben Eller 2023-06-27 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsHow about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Uncle Ben here got WEIRD at @sweetwater Gearfest 2023!!! Was it the overwhelming amounts of guitars, pedals, amps, and COFFEE AND COFFEE AND COFFEE???? Probably, YES DEFINITELY!I'm bringing you all along for my #gearfest2023 journey, showcasing the REVV Chat Breaker (a drive pedal designed by Chat GPT! Yes!), PRS NF3 and Myles Kennedy signature T style models, DOD Freqout, a devious game of chance with Bryan Kehoe of MXR/Dunlop, Ibanez EHB1005 fretless 5 string bass, and a plethora of rad Marshall reissue dirt pedals! It's all the stuff!!!!Be sure to watch out for me appearing in other videos by @RiffsAndBeards @SpectreSoundStudios @RobertBakerGuitar @60CycleHumcast and more!AND WISH ME HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN THE COMMENTS! Cheers y'all!!!What's the coolest piece of gear you saw?!?! Lemme know so I can buy it!
How Metallica Wrote the BEST Metal Song EVER Ben Eller 2023-06-19 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for my transcription of Queen's incredible Bohemian Rhapsody solo, PLUS a very special bonus video on the how's and why's of sharp versus flat! This is a VITAL music theory video you don't wanna miss!How about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0What's the SECRET to Metallica's BIGGEST hit ever?! It's the OVERTURE APPROACH, and you're gonna learn about it with Uncle Ben Eller today!!!Enter Sandman by Metallica is probably the most popular metal song of all time. It propelled them from their thrash roots into the worldwide success they've enjoyed for the past several decades. But what makes it great? What makes this song work, decades after its release? The answer is hidden in plain sight, and it can add so much to your songwriting!Gear:Jackson SL3 soloistPeper's Pedals Dirty TreeMesa Boogie Dual RectifierUA OXWhat's the best Metallica song ever? Let me know in the comments!
Brian May and the POWER of the PREBEND! Ben Eller 2023-06-14 | Snag your official SHRED TILL YOU'RE UNDEAD merch here!!!! vonkowen.threadless.com/collections/ben-ellerDownloadable practice tracks, bonus guitar lessons, and MORE here: patreon.com/BenEllerGuitarsThis week, ALL my Patreon supporters get TABS for my transcription of Queen's incredible Bohemian Rhapsody solo, PLUS a very special bonus video on the how's and why's of sharp versus flat! This is a VITAL music theory video you don't wanna miss!How about a treasure trove of drone tracks that i made!? 12 root notes, 12 major chords, and 12 minor chords, for a total of 36 super long drone tracks! Its everything you need to learn all your scales in every key! Here's the direct link you need: patreon.com/posts/49828461Wanna learn ALL the notes and master the board? Here's the lesson you need: patreon.com/posts/45181774The BEST Half Hour of Alternate Picking Practice EVER: patreon.com/posts/33563344 The secrets of note targeting revealed: patreon.com/posts/38535524My followup to my Ditch the CAGED System video: patreon.com/posts/40492155Get sweet deals on all the nice things i use here @Sweetwater !!! Sick deals on all kinds of good stuff: imp.i114863.net/jxdA0Prebending is a vital technique to add into your lead playing, no matter your skill level of genre of choice! But there's more than meets the ear as to why its such a great technique, and players like Brian May of Queen, Slash from Guns and Roses, and Francis Bubbletrousers himself all know why. And now, so can you! I'm gonna show you 3 reasons you need to prebend, plus how to practice them for maximum impact! Lets go!gear:Suhr Modern TPepers Pedals Dirty TreeMorgan AC Synergy moduleMarshall JCM800 power sectionUA OX
