DESTROY tension and build speed by practicing this lick! Weekend Wankshop 230

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DESTROY tension and build speed by practicing this lick! Weekend Wankshop 230

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5 жыл бұрын

Downloadable TABS, bonus lessons, backing tracks, and MORE available on my Patreon page! This week, you get Weekend Wankshop 230.5, which puts this speed burst concept into a more vertical scale pattern. Video available to ALL Patrons! / benellerguitars
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Hey kids! Its you good buddy Uncle Ben here back again with a brand new installment of Weekend Wankshop!!!
One of the questions i get asked the most is "what kind of shampoo and conditioner do you use?"... but one of the SECOND most-asked questions i get is "how can i eliminate tension, build speed, and get my doggone hands in sync with each other?!?!!"
Now, that is TECHNICALLY 3 questions, but there is one answer: SPEED BURSTS!
Practicing licks and exercises with bursts of speed rather than straight up 16ths or sextuplets is the BEST way to identify problem areas in your playing; by constantly switching from medium to high speeds, like this lick does, you can easily figure out if you're adding tension in either of your arm hands when you kick it into high gear, isolate those problem areas, and eliminate them!
This lick is in the key of E minor and could be used as a great practice exercise or some nice soloing ideas. Practice it on ALL string sets (yes, even the G and B) and alternate pick everything! A winner is you!
Thanks so much for watching, let me know what you want to see next in the comments!

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@nikkkaforum 5 жыл бұрын

Ben Eller DESTROYS tension with PATIENCE and PRACTICE

@dilligaf4183 4 жыл бұрын

I like to destroy tension at the Asian massage parlor.

@santaclause6839 4 жыл бұрын

Guitar teachers hate him because of this one simple trick!

@LostSoulAscension 4 жыл бұрын

All I heard is Ben Eller DESTROYS PATIENCE and PRACTICE.

@lala-everyonescrazyaunt 5 жыл бұрын

Now if I could manage to eliminate the tension in the rest of my life...

@paytonthompson 5 жыл бұрын

Check out the Dead and Lovely podcast. It helps me on my tense commute. Rate and review on iTunes.

@VerisimilitudeDude 5 жыл бұрын

@john cash MGTOW!!!

@BOnEhEAdD 5 жыл бұрын

Wrong video portal, my friend :3

@MrMetalhorse 5 жыл бұрын

@@paytonthompsonDead And Lovely is the best fucking podcast ever.

@SaintFredrocks 5 жыл бұрын

@john cash isn't "bitchy women" redundant?

@highway5123 4 жыл бұрын

beginners will never guess how massively important is this issues with tension and one day they will get frustrated with their lack speed and quilt praying altogether. This is the single most crucial thing to comprehend, so that countless hours of practice does not go to waste....

@zackgallipeau3596 4 жыл бұрын

My fast playing has always been so inconsistent. I spend hours practicing fast licks and then the next day I can’t play it at half the speed I worked up to, but then next week I can play 20 bpm faster with no effort. I spent five minutes practicing this and already the knowledge and understanding of tension this video gave me has seemed to make me immensely more consistent and I can’t wait to see how I improve as I add this to my daily routine

@musicfriend2051 3 жыл бұрын

Hey bro it’s been a year, how much you improved? Let us know

@cocktailsanddreams 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Uncle Ben...I'm always amazed at how many shredders play with such a relaxed posture and I want to develop that. My picking hand always feels tight.

@oaktreeleatherworks 5 жыл бұрын

He has a video where he talks about relaxation techniques. Next time you play, don't focus on playing so much. Focus on your body while you are playing. Make it a conscious effort to feel whats tight. Work from your toes and move up to your hair. Pay attention to what is noticeably tense and relax it. Spend some time listening to your body. Once you notice what is not relaxing and force yourself to let that tension go everything falls in line.

@Sutich 5 жыл бұрын

7:58 Meow to start using this lick.

@RocstarRagpicker 4 жыл бұрын

I am incredibly grateful I found your channel. You’re one of the best teachers I’ve found. Thanks Ben.

@edgygingerkid9525 5 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I've needed. I've been playing on and off for about two years now, but have been practicing a lot more and notice how much nearly my whole body would tense up. So thank you Uncle Ben! You're videos have helped me so much in my playing

@pedroleal7118 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Uncle Ben! You still the man! Your videos help a lot stripping down recurant problems we, (one neuron guitarists), often struggle with. As usual, great content to chew on. Thank you again and have a great day!

@robertourbina7335 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! You're really addressing the biggest problem of any player, tension, and you do it in a rational yet simple way. 100 precent with you.

@tom434911 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice, as always. Thanks! Perfect timing, too. I've been working on a fast (for me) arpeggio lick in a Dream Theater solo (Along for the Ride is the song) that starts with picked notes and then finishes with a sweep that then connects into the next passage. I have been battling the tension I noticed as this section comes up, slowing it down and really focusing on using as little pressure as possible and getting good clean notes and staying as relaxed as I would be on easy stuff. I still have a ways to go to get it up to speed, but I'm happy with the progress.

@MerelyPassingThrough 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Uncle Ben! I saw Gorod this week and was amazed at how smooth and effortless they made their really hard stuff look.

@edwardtalavera6449 5 жыл бұрын

Another precious lesson. Thanks uncle Ben!

@hinterlander3649 5 жыл бұрын

Impressive discipline! Thanks for the reminder about the tension!

@larrydicus7822 5 жыл бұрын

I am working on getting back into guitar. I am able to do this drill at 70 bpm on my Dove limited acoustic. Thanks uncle Ben. I love you like a real dad who didn't leave me and mom.

@ricstormwolf 5 жыл бұрын

This sounds like a great exercise for those of us really unfamiliar with the realm past the 12th fret. Awesome 👍🎸

@gernblenstein1541 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so impressed by your spirit and your humor, brother. You offer such great advise and interesting practice tips, I keep coming back for more. Love the vids.

@ryanrodrigues5355 5 жыл бұрын

Your approach to improving guitar skills is logical and easy to follow. After many years of stagnation, some of your ideas have helped me break out of the rut I was in with regards to speed. Thanks a lot man - feels good! 🤘😎🎸

@juangambrinus3637 5 жыл бұрын

I wish my step dad could actually play at step dad speed. 😞

@Jurbas4 5 жыл бұрын

So i was yeasterday watching your video about the Punisher exercise for the 1000 time. You talked about this and here is the vídeo. Thx

@kallestiihonen2203 4 жыл бұрын

Man thanks for this. I pretty much stopped playing for a couple of years because of severe issues with tendonitis in both wrists, but this speed burst thing has gotten me back to/past my old speeds in about two months, but way cleaner this time and without any ominous feelings in my wrists. Really appreciate it

@hadipokerface8413 5 жыл бұрын

Your alternate picking exercise from Why You Suck at Guitar 17 really helped me get a lot of speed. Now it's time to practice this and get some more! Thanks Uncle Ben!

@lanceross3633 5 жыл бұрын

Speedburstin' your way into Shredsville!! Epic comment Uncle Ben,and great lesson.

@tenzinttshering7319 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your new knowledge. It really is helpful in one or in other way.....🙏🙏🙏

@regolithia 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Uncle Ben! This works a charm.

@eddiejr540 5 жыл бұрын

UB....you are so right...i noticed i would hunch my shoulders and squeeze the shit outta the neck....i really have to focus to relax and push my shoulders down and my playing smooths out and starts to sound right....great stuff Uncle Ben!!!!!!

@chandeleurbond 5 жыл бұрын

thx a lot dude, i knew i had tension but you show me to avoid it by a simple advice : see the difference in your body/positions between slow and fast. You saved my shoulder xD

@RikJSmith 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing Lesson. Your spoken details really helped me, dude. This might be my all time Favorite Guitar Lesson . It's helped me in so many ways. 🎸 Thanks Ben. You're an Amazing Guitarist and Teacher. Stay safe.

@bigrockets 4 жыл бұрын

wow this is the best instruction Ive ever seen! thanks!

@gonzalocostales47 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot uncle Ben

@rob8482 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful! Thanks, Uncle Ben!

@Bob1sgod 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching all of your videos! You’re a really good teacher there ben!

@knight4christ89 3 жыл бұрын

Hey just wanted to say thank you and I really appreciate and enjoy your videos

@minitipper 4 жыл бұрын

Wish I had you as a guitar teacher many years ago,Fantastic. Iam a 61 year old fart learning a new style of playing. NEVER give up. thankyou.

@williammorris7895 4 жыл бұрын

Great exercise! Not only for speed/rhythm, but also finger discipline/independence. Thanks :)

@kennethnegy9467 3 жыл бұрын

Uncle Ben, I just learned this exercise today and already it has helped me find a new source of tension in my playing (my constant goal being: unlearning all my bad habits from being self-taught): fretting hand wrist tension! I realized that I bend my hand back when fretting (gripping the guitar neck like it's a baseball bat, which causes tension in the tendons controlling my fingers moving down. Just by letting my wrist fall a bit (hand bent forward slightly), I was immediately able to relax my wrist and forearm, and I was able to speed up my fingers to a point that I've never experienced before! Very exciting! Now onto the next as-of-yet-undiscovered source of tension. Thanks so much for your help and inspiration!!!!!!

@rmckee22 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, that eyebrow raise you do totally cracks me up every time I see it!!

@jakemertz2660 4 жыл бұрын

Omg this has been my problem for so long, I get halfway through the ride the lightning solo and my hand just cramps up like crazy!! Thanks uncle ben :)

@xXxThelegend27xXx 5 жыл бұрын

Just as I needed it Uncle Ben, I've been practicing Like Callisto to a Star in Heaven 😄

@felixplaza823 3 жыл бұрын

Very illuminating video! Thanks!

@gabe_dollr4125 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Ben, i really like this idea

@andrewg2998 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are excellent, Ben!

@cheftekard7165 5 жыл бұрын

Im addicted to your vids. Can’t get enough!

@JohnSmithiuyytw 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid aa ever, your a great teacher man.

@jayseb 5 жыл бұрын

oh that tension comment was right on point...cheers!

@WardNH 5 жыл бұрын

As a stepdad I can confirm. That is as fast as my armhands work.

@KiraPlaysGuitar 5 жыл бұрын

How about them foot fingers?

@alanbiggle544 4 жыл бұрын

@Fretboard Burner I'm no expert, but I don't think that's what a cuckold is at all.

@benjamin-papa 4 жыл бұрын

@Fretboard Burner you're an absolute peanut lol

@psemond72 4 жыл бұрын

@@benjamin-papa you're being too generous...

@nickjimenez6138 4 жыл бұрын

@@benjamin-papa good job ben. How did this go from working on speed and possibly indentyfing where we might have areas wherecwe were being to tight? A little douche like fretburner alias "douche" creeps in. Cheers to you for slapping his hand.

@vick2359 5 жыл бұрын

Uncle Ben DESTROYS tension with FACTS, LOGIC, AND SPEED!

@SixString_J5 5 жыл бұрын

I needed this. I'm just getting into shred training and i'm plateauing at step dad speeds.

@MauriceKalinowski 5 жыл бұрын

The statement at ~10:00 about repositioning the thumb is literally me. Thx for the lesson, as always.

@Groteskfull 4 жыл бұрын

He was trying to get the guitar to stop making that "shrill" sound, while I'm here thinking "that sounds cool, how is he making it do that?"

@SixStringStudies 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful Ben, thanks.

@barrybates433 4 жыл бұрын

Good lesson, I must try it right away.

@rudolfhlavaty2034 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’m only playing for 2 months now.. as I’m older and never played before, my hands are stiff and tens.. I’m trying all kinds of exercises to get my hands loosen up. This exercise looks great and sounds really good. I’m going to slow it right down and try to keep speeding up, cannot wait to get home and try it out. Thanks uncle Ben! Love your straight approach! Cheers from Slovakia

@rizzle2702 3 жыл бұрын

You are now my go to channel for lessons

@cantstartafire 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool channel man! Quite brilliant, thanks! Cheers!

@tommacmillan8831 5 жыл бұрын

this is a really good exercise because it mimics/echoes the more interesting kind of stuff you'd want to play in 'real life' (whatever that means). how many songs/solos actually have a constant stream of notes of the same duration? only shitty ones! it's also good for getting different rhythmic patterns down, i.e. with a constant pulse you can involve notes in groups of 3, 4, 6 and even the more odd ones like 5 and 7 (for me i seem to naturally play things in 9s, but that's another story...9/8 is an awesome time signature, especially if you like irish music. spatter the dew is a good place to start - digression over)

@Djeraldancheta 5 жыл бұрын

Super good insights, thanks Unko Ben!🤙 My problem when picking fast is I'll tense up and angle the pick a bit more, BECAUSE I tend to get hung up on the string at times. Time to really buckle down and just grind these burst licks out at a reasonable speed for HOURS!

@RJ-lf8ex 4 жыл бұрын

Mr Ben Mr Ben! Hey dude, please listen. This is amazing advice. As silly and trivial as one would think, it is amazingly simple to tense up, especially in the picking arm and hand! This video has made me realize that. It's simply human nature to clench or tighten things when a fast action is necessary. When I focus on relaxing throughout all speeds of picking then my accuracy tremendously improves. And here is what I have come to realize that is related to this --- my ascending practices are always so much more labored than by descending and I never had an answer for it, other than, just keep practicing! Well, because of this video, here is the deal: My arm position, when starting ascending practices (aka low E string), automatically wants me to tense up, where my arm position when beginning descending practices (aka high E string) is much more relaxed!!! And then to top it off, because my arm is stiff right from the get-go on the ascending then it remains stiff throughout the practice scale! This video really made me see the light, my practices yesterday and today have been quite good and it's completely because of the thoughts you have put in my head regarding tension. Thank you Mr Ben Eller, thank you very much sir!

@jakebergen1837 3 жыл бұрын

This. I'm starting to figure out why I cant break my plateau and how to fix it.

@stringbender11672 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite things is "Let's hear it at Step-Dad speed". That helps me out tremendously!!!🤟😎👍

@John3_16andthensome 5 жыл бұрын

5:55 Not the pinky police! Nooooooo! Pleeze don't call the pinky police on me Uncle Ben! But seriously, this is a great lesson. Thanks for the extremely useful tips and for always injecting a little humor into it as well.

@Kreecher82 5 жыл бұрын

Ben Eller the best guitar teech on the net bar none!

@gregmerritt9366 5 жыл бұрын

Death By Stereo I'd say him and Robert Baker are the best at explaining in a way that gets you off to the races without having to spend time "hitting the books" before enjoying the fruits of progress.

@carlosmgpinheiro 5 жыл бұрын

The lick reminds me of the Plug in baby riff by Muse. Good work uncle Ben. Thanks!

@Lex10999 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video :) thanks Ben !!

@SSandheadd 4 жыл бұрын

This is really helping me out with playing solos,thank you so much man!🤘

@EddieOtool 5 жыл бұрын

Hey! This helped me realized the reason I can't build speed on some licks is that even at stepdad's speed (I'm a stepdad lol), I am way too tense already. Currently working on loosening up those hands a little... Come on sweep picking, I'll be able to someday!

@jonrivera 5 жыл бұрын

Combining triplets and 16ths really help. It's developing a groove overall i.e. practicing with a metronome is really magical. A lot of players will want to play fast with no guidance, and a lot of the tension is caused by uncertainty of (1) what to play, (2) how to play it, (3) at what speed, (4) how it will sound. I'm guilty of this lack of discipline

@fletch5594 5 жыл бұрын

thanks man. excellent tuition!

@CosmogyralOfficial 5 жыл бұрын

Another amazing lesson. Excellent

@jackdellad4602 3 жыл бұрын

It's the slowing down that seems to be the key, for me anyway. I'm syncing without thinking too! Thanks Ben, a masterful approach.

@stjepanbilic9748 3 жыл бұрын

I love you uncle Ben.

@issaajram809 4 жыл бұрын

i start watch all your videos.. thumbs up 👍👍

@finaljesus 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos your awesome keep up the good work

@RecycledRocker2 4 жыл бұрын

Why is it that I always find the best practice videos at like 3am....jeez can't wait to try this one. Thanks man.

@yungchill69 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, uncle Ben!

@stringchild 3 жыл бұрын

Very solid teaching Ben. You just created 1000 new shredders Quit revealing all the secrets! Lol. Nah just playing Good and important f or everyone. Just distinguishing the two rhythms is maybe hard for some. But yes. Conquer 16th triplets to 16ths. Always you should need to try to do this. It's Classical in nature or Baroque even.

@RikJSmith 4 жыл бұрын

Very focused and challenging lesson. I've occasionally seen some of your posts in the Menu section when I search KZfaq. But this is actually the first time I've slowed down to check out one of your lessons. This lesson was definitely informative and made me feel like I learned something useful that will lead me to at least a few breakthroughs with my playing. Obviously now I'll have to look closely to every one of your lessons. Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge. Stay safe. 🎸🎸🎸 Hope you're doing well Dude . Hey , Just in case you didn't hear this this today ; You are an Amazing Guitarist and Teacher !!

@EvilBonsai 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Thank you.

@emanuelemazzoni782 4 жыл бұрын

You're amazing man! Best teacher on youtube! 🤘

@iagobroxado 5 жыл бұрын

Great insights as usual, Ben.

@chiyo-chanholocaust8143 5 жыл бұрын

Man what a great tone!

@teknical100 5 жыл бұрын

12.30 Probably the most important piece of information on the internet. Thank you again!

@azcodemonkey 5 жыл бұрын

Dude. Thank you. I was doing the same thing you used to do with pulling in my thumb. Not as extreme, but definitely screwed with my picking. \m/

@baconshreds1772 4 жыл бұрын

Ben, you are god, you've taken my playing to another level in just a month

@navnithgrewal3915 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent content uncle ben!

@Blindashitmetalasfuck 5 жыл бұрын

God damn uncle Ben, THOSE SPEED BURSTS ARE SENSATIONAL!!!

@I_0..0_I 5 жыл бұрын

Great exercise, as beginner its just what i needed, i will use it as a warm up everyday and lets what comes out :D

@CureEclipse11 5 жыл бұрын

Funny thing: I watched this video while listening to Indoctrinated by Sylosis, and your lick in the intro fits perfectly with the ending of the song

@Miggeddy 5 жыл бұрын

0:58 yeees :) thaank you, i already know this video will have good infos ;p its really hard to focus on building speed, while u feel the slightly tension getting bigger and u want to focus on that,too

@terdcutter3193 4 жыл бұрын

dear uncle ben you rock... that is all

@visionboxed 5 жыл бұрын

top notch as usual !!!

@mineralt 5 жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher

@stevenfarmer1477 4 жыл бұрын

I've never been able to learn anything off vidoes or even in person for that matter except from my dad, he passed away a lil over 5 years ago right as are playing finally brought us together. Anyways long story short your vidoes and way of teaching is the only thing that's been able to teach me since... so for that, thank you for your vidoes 💯🤘🤘

@CoreyPorter420 3 жыл бұрын

This really smart way to look at this. I never thought to to do this . So thank you Unc. Lol

@superinsomniaddict 5 жыл бұрын

Great lesson, Uncle Ben! Tension is totally a progress killer for me...not to mention I never have a solid alibi for the “pinky police” 😂🤘😈

@lManwel 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, u r the best UB!

@sinmilitant8189 2 жыл бұрын

One of best guitar channels by far

@emersongarcia7555 4 жыл бұрын

Gracias. Excelente!!!!!

@marcinkolek252 5 жыл бұрын

This exercise was a milestone for improving my guitar technique

@sexyeur 5 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thank you.

@davebraund1236 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks Ben. I have to try this, my right forearm gets tight and almost "locks up". When I try to play fast.

@leshreddur 4 жыл бұрын

This is an ultra brilliant exercise because you are building chops and timing, and learning e minor all in one. Because you know how it's supposed to sound.