Not kissing ass or anything but Uncle Ben is the best and most thorough teacher on KZfaq that I have seen,......
@bestboy8974 жыл бұрын
Facts
@jeronimomartinezfabregas4 жыл бұрын
Aaaaaand he's got the best rice!
@thathandleistakentrythisone4 жыл бұрын
Just remember to wash your face later
@erichobbs40424 жыл бұрын
Much better than my stupid step dad
@jollyvoqar1954 жыл бұрын
I'd prefer a less tabby approach (less discussion of fret number) but I liked how he did it in this video with a mix of that and MUSIC. One of his best that I've watched though.
@bushwackers374 жыл бұрын
Uncle Ben you’re teaching skills are off the hook
@notan234 жыл бұрын
Mikael Åkerfeldt must have fallen asleep to this scale when he was a child.
@zachwebb85274 жыл бұрын
*Yngwie Intensifies*
@motafov4 жыл бұрын
man i've written this before...lots of gifted players/teachers on youtube these days... ben eller is right up there with them all PLUS he makes everything so funny, entertaining, informaive and SIMPLIFIED (ergo value added).
@jagza13 жыл бұрын
Paul Gilbert described the “note skipping” technique to spice up the old box shape approach to scales in his Shred Alert DVD. You’ve taken this concept to the next level! Thanks for the great lesson Shredi master!
@madolezal4 жыл бұрын
more of this kind of stuff would be so awesome. I'm a pretty experienced guitar player, been playing for 23 years. my chops are pretty tight but suffer at theory. you explain it very well. keep up the great work uncle ben
@Philipmentzingenart4 жыл бұрын
Best damn guitar lessons on the internets. Period.
@thescream18684 жыл бұрын
Hail friend, been playing for almost 20 years and I have to say some of your secret teachings (such as the art of chunking) have unlocked some of my dormant abilities. I have seen improvements that got me excited about playing again., and the world will one day thank you for that. keep it up
@redmetalpanda90514 жыл бұрын
Same for me, played for years. Kinda stopped due to lack of confidence in my ability to pass certain plateaus, now im eager to learn and im eager to practice every day. Thanks Ben!
@thescream18684 жыл бұрын
@@redmetalpanda9051 dude i wrote that comment about 6 months ago....i have continued to practice The U-Ben's tips and techniques since then, and I can tell you my playig ability has increased more in this time frame than I can ever recall...its been awesome to finally play like a guy who's had his guitar for such a long time....i feel like a badass LOL
@tronlady13 жыл бұрын
@@thescream1868 send him some money dude!! Don’t rely on “the world” to thank him!
@thescream18683 жыл бұрын
@@tronlady1 oh, what i meant is, he is giving his info out to the world....and some people are using this to improve themselves, if you believe in karma, he will get his share in due time. You be surprised how powerful gratittude can be, especially when that is all the person has to give at the moment.....
@hansmatheson59764 жыл бұрын
It’s almost SPOOKY how much your lessons have made me (technically) a better guitarist but musician as well. In particular, the insight/knowledge you drop when it’s more theory-based has allowed me to discover all kinds of rad shit/ideas on guitar, piano, violin, jazz flute, washboard, etc. I’ve been playing for a time and tbh it’s been a bit since I’ve woke up in the morn with that goofy excitement to practice some new technique or been impatient to get home so I can record that random riff/lick/idea that popped into my head during work. Can’t express how grateful I am for that Thanks and keep up the great work.
@martynspooner58224 жыл бұрын
An absolutely brilliant lesson especially for someone like myself who has at last got over my paranoia of theory. Thanks a lot
@andymarfoldi54034 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will kick this around n see what happens.
@joebermuda64524 жыл бұрын
I’m a player of 17 years and I never had a problem getting into theory. Out of curiosity why do you think that yourself as well as countless other people learning an instrument get so scared of it and procrastinate learning it
@danson19924 жыл бұрын
This is the scale I have been hearing all these years😩
@Watzline4 жыл бұрын
Uncle Ben, I agree with you, this here Harmonic Minor Scale is SPOOKY! And Dangerous! When I was a kid I used to here it coming from under my bed! I was so scared, the theme music for a hundred B horror movies. Once at summer camp we were telling spooky stories, and I heard that some middle school kid from the Midwest, got involved with learning this treacherous scale from HELL! The next day he traded his Harmony acoustic for a cream scalloped neck Strat, got a wall of Marshalls, because he stole his dads credit cards, and started wearing tight leather pants, boots and puffy shirts, even grew his bowl cut out to long flowing locks! Then he got a fake Rolex, and a bunch of gold jewelry, played THIS SCALE! So fast that he began spinning his Strat around his neck, and flipping picks at people, put a kids eye out with a Fender Medium! Some say he sold his soul to the Devil, at the Crossroads like Ralph Macchio! He has not been heard from since! Some say he changed his name to Ynge-yo-yo Manstain, and got real fat, playing Pagganini Etudes and eating whole chickens. Great lesson though.
@Scottocaster66684 жыл бұрын
HAHA, the best comment yet. Is that the same guy who added a J to his name so nobody would confuse him with other musicians?? While during a workout regimen, misunderstood advise given to him by his trainer, to master "Buns of steel" instead he mastered "Buns of cinnamon"
@Watzline4 жыл бұрын
@@Scottocaster6668 Nah, just like to try to respond to Uncle Ben's, wacky stuff, when I should be pickin', Ben is a fun teacher, I hope much success for him. I'm trying to get Tina S. or Dr. Viochy's, 'Moonlight Sonata' now. Glad you liked my spooky little story, Keep Pickin'!
@Scottocaster66684 жыл бұрын
@@Watzline thanks brother, you too! I know, I should be less clickin' and more pickin' myself. I'm always fucking around on here.
@brianpartridge56544 жыл бұрын
Ya a "little" more advanced is good just don't go full on Beato and you won't lose me lol
@HeadbangoO4 жыл бұрын
What, you don't like a superlocrian mode on an altered dominant chord in the first five minutes of a video about beginner's harmony??
@chasing_tone4 жыл бұрын
Never go full Beato
@han36solo4 жыл бұрын
If you are gonna sell a book, you gotta first confuse people, then offer an answer$
@jimgodofbiscuits4 жыл бұрын
HeadbangoO 😂 I assume wankshop videos are advanced regardless of title. I am not even off the top familiar with the chord locations he is using.. I would need a full course to digest this...
@tommacmillan88314 жыл бұрын
don't go Beato, because he's boring as shit
@IdoN0TneedTherapy4 жыл бұрын
This is the type of video I really enjoy. A little music theory, pointers to how to use it and what to explore. And very well presented. Thank you!
@doubledwrex57694 жыл бұрын
This has been one of my favorite videos from you so far. Ya gawn an dug out hwite board skippy hoppies. More of these for sure.
@KRG544 жыл бұрын
Great lesson. Broke it down very well for theory dummies like me.
@joeg31254 жыл бұрын
I hope that you continue this approach to your videos! You effectively combined your techniques with a dash of Beato and Signals. I really dig that you are able to add stuff like this to your content....thanks for everything you do sir.
@BenEller4 жыл бұрын
Joe G and thank you for watching!
@bestboy8974 жыл бұрын
Truly the best lesson on harmonic minor out there, the chords that make up the scale are so well explained.
@hollywoodactress4 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben, I have to say that the whiteboard and explaining triads and creating chords was great. Perhaps you have been doing this for a while in your videos, if so great. Keep it up as it really helps to visualise and understand relationships of scales and chords 🙌🏻
@edvalcik85593 жыл бұрын
Ty for a great lesson! Opens so many doors to my playing!
@link333xc4 жыл бұрын
Legit, this and the major scale video have blown my mind into how to improve. Major scale showed me the basics of what shredders use and ive been able to pick out stuff from Paul Gilbert. Now this has blown my mind into how to incorporate arpeggios into not only playing, but my practice routine. Thank you SO MUCH! For someone playing less than 2 years this made loads of sense!
@BenEller4 жыл бұрын
vSolitude hell yes, glad to hear all that!
@joebermuda64524 жыл бұрын
vSolitude this is great news, as a player for 17 years I had the same discovery as you and I never looked back and continued learning theory. Once a player learns some theory and is patient enough to practice it and finally see greats results is when someone finally sees the light at the end of the tunnel. That is your turning point
@djkolcun4 жыл бұрын
Okay. You are a superhero. Don't know which one. But you're one. Maybe you're still in the shadows and us mere mortals out here haven't realized it yet, so you remain unnamed, but you are a superhero Great lesson! Absolutely great lesson! Cheers!
@mattx3224 жыл бұрын
Uncle Ben thank you!!! I've been playing for a few years and I already knew about that awesome sounding note in a scale, but you showed me how to unlock it! I can now use it in my playing more effectively. With the few scales and arpeggios you gave me, I now have a base to develop it more. Really man, this i my favorite lesson you've put out. I'm going to join you're patreon!
@dcorrea99994 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Great way to get scales To work!! I would love a mixolidian video like this
@hkyjim4 жыл бұрын
Awesome great to see some depth on the harmonic minor scale and what is possible.
@jimkavanagh95214 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the information presented in such a clear way.
@casehellstrom16364 жыл бұрын
Perfect amount of theory. Useful but not too complicated. Definitely would watch more like this. Thank you!
@aaroncole77364 жыл бұрын
This harmonic minor is fun to play with any group of folks. I love jamming with my all my friends every other weekend.
@cmcp9754 жыл бұрын
Harmonic Minor is one of my favs. Works really well with the 8 Tone Diminished pattern, which is the most evil, but gets kinda stale after a while.
@shark7n104 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot uncle Ben. This trick will come handy! 🙏🏽
@rajsundram56724 жыл бұрын
You taught me more in this video than 11 years of random tabbing has gotten me. Thank you so much for your time, passion and humor!
@chenwen-hao50234 жыл бұрын
BEST GUITAR LESSON ON KZfaq! Thanks Uncle Ben or should I say Step Dad.
@jon2104784 жыл бұрын
The best teacher on YT hands down! Fist bump from the UK dude
@genevai28934 жыл бұрын
straight away i recognized some styles of nick johnston -yes please regard more scale unlocking -best lesson ever
@33jwilliams4 жыл бұрын
Uncle Ben going beast mode on the theory and I love it!
@kodi02234 жыл бұрын
Somehow this video has made more things click to me than all other tutorials i've watched. Ben Eller, you are fantastic at this please never stop
@BenEller4 жыл бұрын
Kodi022 thank you!!
@bestboy8974 жыл бұрын
The scale of choice of all metalheads
@ameralameddine4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing more unique ways to take advantage of this scale Ben! Really dig how you used it to get The Faceless vibe.
@landonrice4 жыл бұрын
Yes more of this please and thank you.
@horuslupercal54374 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Uncle Ben! I definitely owe you some whisky. I never thought the fog of music theory would clear, but you’ve opened up my entire fretboard in this one lesson.
@dustinayres54564 жыл бұрын
This is a very well in depth video on the mysterious harmonic minor. Answered a lot of questions ive had about it for years. Cheers for referencing the faceless
@eriktorsteinhansen4 жыл бұрын
This video reminds me of a band practice when we were working on a new song and I came up with a riff on bass that was going to be for the guitar solo to play over. My guitarist was trying out different things to play over the riff. He started playing harmonic minor over it and I freaked out. I wasn't totally familiar with the scale at the time. It was one of the best things that I ever heard. I miss playing with those guys.
@lamey994 жыл бұрын
Uncle Ben I can't even say it enough you are by far, the best teacher ever! I wish the world had more people like you you are a genuine kind soul
@thipygames38884 жыл бұрын
Very nice Ben, keep it up with spooky and less beginner friendly. Great vid
@BlackNo19184 жыл бұрын
Dear Uncle Ben. Thank you :) I've been a Danny Elfman fan since I was watching the 1st Batman movie so long ago, freezing on my (fake, you are my real one) uncle's couch in the middle of the winter. Long since then I discovered - to sound like Elfman it's a good idea to incorporate in the standard Harmonic Minor Chord if we're in Em - then - Bmaj - in that Bmaj - trow a G note! That's the minor third of the root. I think you've mentioned this in the video. Then resolve to the F# note in the Bmaj chord (the 5th). And voila! Ye got the Batman score vibe!!! After that he does a crazy lots of things , but the main theme remains there - mysterious and creepy as hell! Modulations in his (and not only! most modern metal songs actually) compositions are very often related to the harmonic minor. I'd love to see your touch on the subject. This video was a blast to watch. How am I not a patreon of yours yet is still beyond me?! Geez! All the best from Bulgaria!
@sirstevie34 жыл бұрын
Loved it ben!! My kind of stuff! Keep it up.
@ericeakes77334 жыл бұрын
Coincidence? Was working on leads to YYZ, Rush. Watched this an what Alex was doing became clear immediately. Its a good an simple example of how harmonic minor applies. Thx UB.
@Cd0LegendBe4 жыл бұрын
That's just great ! All I want to do is get back home and grab my guitar. Thank you. Really love this teaching aspect on theory, it's just great.
@FullMetalDMZ4 жыл бұрын
Dude so cool! Please do another one on the Melodic minor!
@joefugere54624 жыл бұрын
Great lesson Ben more of this these please. I really enjoyed this.
@annie49714 жыл бұрын
Awesome lesson Ben, thanks and I will be watching this one for the next 6 months as it slowly sinks in 💃🎶💃🎶
@markdyson26084 жыл бұрын
I recently, like within the last 3 weeks found your channel. It is excellent and very informative. I'm looking forward to catching up on all past episodes. Keep it up brother!
@chrissoares234 жыл бұрын
This was great Ben. When the awesome Uncle Beato talks music theory it usually sails over my head. When you explain the stuff I understand it better. More would be great. Thanks!
@mindsetoverhaul4 жыл бұрын
Natural minor, melodic minor and spoopy minor. Got it!
@lylebarker3244 жыл бұрын
Always good to wake up on Saturday to a notification from Uncle Ben.
@craigcalder72644 жыл бұрын
Fantastic lesson,explained the concept perfectly.
@han36solo4 жыл бұрын
I am afraid that was a great lesson.
@TheEpicSceptic4 жыл бұрын
This is one of those moments where your uncle tells you a story that your real dad once told you but he's adding some colour to it and now you just appreciate your dad's original story even more! Thanks Uncle Ben!
@davidslattery67504 жыл бұрын
great video uncle ben!no nonsense straight to business musical education for the masses.you have a great way of making more advanced theory simple to grasp and apply. the hallmarks of a good teacher basically! i think most folks will be happy for you to keep pushing the theory boundaries bit by bit because you make it so accessible. 👍
@Hard2heart2heart4 жыл бұрын
You packed a lot of stuff in this episode and explained it very well, throwing in pearls along the way. Gave me a lot to think about. Great vid!
@spongebrainsqueezepants71754 жыл бұрын
The best Harminor lesson I've ever seen. By far. Thanks, Ben!!
@Coinmancer2 жыл бұрын
I love the crooked picture on the wall analogy. Thanks so much for the lesson
@Skimer544 жыл бұрын
You're the best, Uncle Ben. In the last few months, the videos and lessons you upload leaped me over my wall of learning. I now sound like someone who shredded for 17 years. And there are alot of youtube instructor videos out there. Thanks!
@stevenbuckley44334 жыл бұрын
Fantastic lesson ! thanks uncle Ben
@JohnDoe-ij7et3 жыл бұрын
I love it when I’ve been doing things because of the sound without knowing any theory then finding out there’s some heavy theory behind it I had no idea about but ur brain just figured it out by the feel of the sound
@SheepWaveMeByeBye4 жыл бұрын
I think this is your best video yet. I found this extremely useful. You are very good at explaining music theory, so pls Uncle Ben, gimme more!
@nathancundy68034 жыл бұрын
I don't know why you do this on KZfaq because you are so damn talented but I couldn't be happier that you do. The way you teach resonates with me perfectly and the amount i have actually learned from you in just a few months has given me at least a years worth of lessons.. Best guitar teacher on the internet that i have seen, period...
@vasia84874 жыл бұрын
Loved the video! Yeah man, whenever you have a delicious knowledge nugget like this, please share. Thank you sir. Now time to put it in good use!
@regolithia4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Uncle Ben. This is absolutely brilliant
@guitarvaultstore80324 жыл бұрын
That thumbnail is fantastic.
@robertadams98444 жыл бұрын
Always,thanks for the lesson Uncle Ben,Harmonic Minor for some Hallloweeny licks.....
@matthewmjb68602 жыл бұрын
I already knew the harmonic minor scale, but I didn't realize you could use the leapfrog method to make chords. Useful teaching tool.
@ray.a73434 жыл бұрын
U need to show us how to play the crossroads duel the vai one
@taylormiller45414 жыл бұрын
I don't deserve an uncle as good as Uncle Ben. 7/7 spookies mastered
@mrk45104 жыл бұрын
Thanks allot for going to all the trouble to make these. Love them. 👊😎
@mrk45104 жыл бұрын
I learned allot from this. Really Cool stuff.
@Crowliflower884 жыл бұрын
Duuuuuude. Fucking great video. What a fun, crazy informative video. You could do as many videos in this style as you could handle and I'd watch and play along with every one of them.
@scottfields58074 жыл бұрын
When's your melodic death metal EP dropping Uncle Ben?
@Eduardot123455564 жыл бұрын
keep doing this, PLEASE!!!
@ivankaran6487 Жыл бұрын
I am so thankful for you Uncle Ben.
@BenEller Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@davidyates88804 жыл бұрын
Great video Ben, I'd be more than happy to see more like this :)
@halfindy4 жыл бұрын
I think it’s great having some advanced lessons too. But keep sending them beginner ones too. Every once in a while I realise I really missed something basic 30 years ago! :))
@CaptainTwisty4 жыл бұрын
Yes, more please! Excellent!
@redith244 жыл бұрын
I love when you do harmonic minor stuff 👻
@elymolloy83334 жыл бұрын
lol the natural harmonic minor scale was the first one i learned from dave celantino monster scales and modes book i litterally just picked a random scale out of it and its been the number one building block of my sound.
@MrBelmontcain3 жыл бұрын
I've have bought 3 copies of this book through the years. I can picture the monster hand cover in my head.
@Groteskfull4 жыл бұрын
At the end of the video.. Is that the Goosebumps theme song I hear in the background? Nice touch! 👌
@BenEller4 жыл бұрын
Groteskfull you dang right!
@TheDorkKnight234 жыл бұрын
The chords that get used in Elfman's scores are also used in a lot of Psychobilly riffs. Very cool chords to use!
@jollyvoqar1954 жыл бұрын
Damn fine video. I'm familiar with this and play around with it but not nearly enough - this makes me want to go practice. Excellent presentation.
@Billy4 жыл бұрын
That answered about a million question I had for my previous teacher but couldn't describe. Thank you.
@supernatural9r4064 жыл бұрын
Nice new Ben Eller Video. Liked already. But iam going To watch it later before i Sleep in Bed. Happy Weekend Good Friday.
@JanisKlinnert4 жыл бұрын
Sick lesson! Really well and simply explained! Thanks uncle Ben 😁👍🏻😂
@wankchung62682 жыл бұрын
Great lesson, Unc. I just started touching on some of this in my theory training and while the material is easily understood, it took this video to help put it into practical application. More like this would be welcome. Much grass.
@guitarmanplayzloud9364 жыл бұрын
Awesome lesson uncle Ben!! Harmonic minor has always been a favorite of mine!!
@RickGuitarist944 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your videos! I love how easy you make it to understand the theory behind things
@mpwhiteloon23162 жыл бұрын
Ben, dammit man you are awesome! I’m 48 and been playing for 35yrs. Learn by ear and records n cassette. Your videos take yrs out of the equation. Very informative, humble, and patient. You are one of a kind my friend. If I paid you like 2g’s, would that be enough to come sit w you for a weekend?
@avps97823 жыл бұрын
1:42 Diff between Natural and Harmonic Minor 2:55 Notes of Harmonic Minor 7:45 Harmonic Minor Progressions : i iv V(Am Dm E) 10:10 A minor Major 7 (minor chord, ie 3 b3 5 with a major 7, ie G# 12:00 Amin maj 7 Arpeggio 14:10 - Dominant b9 chord - E7b9(ie 1 3 5 b7 b9, or E G# B D F) - Cool progression - Emaj Amin E7b9 Amin 15:40 - E7b9 Arpeggio 17:50 - Root 3rd 6th minor chord(Amin Fmin) 18:50 - Amin Fmin arpeggios, similar to Faceless 20:00 Diminished Scale 21:00 Full Diminished Scale 21:42 Chord shape of Diminished Chords - playable across the neck - same shape
@JamesBegley4 жыл бұрын
This video popped up in my Google news feed and I think that's pretty f'n cool, as is the video, as are you! You're awesomeness sir! 😎👌
@DeliciousMorsels4 жыл бұрын
Great lesson, Uncle Ben! Really enjoyed you not only showing the notes in the scale but how to utilize them in a huge variety of chords!
@erikpors97754 жыл бұрын
Wow, I learned something I did not know. I am surprised i did not see that myself. Thanks a million Uncle Ben!
@MetallicAAlabamA4 жыл бұрын
My all time favorite spooky sound by Uncle Ben was 'Tubular Bells' from the Exorcist. That my friends was bad a**!