My Stepdad Blues Licks SUCK. Can Corey Congilio HELP?!

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Hey 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!!!

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@BenEller Жыл бұрын

Thanks for getting a blues education with myself and Corey Congilio! Want my fast track to getting this stuff down, PLUS a fun and funky jam track to practice with? Click here! www.patreon.com/posts/85642062?

@AldeanLeger 11 ай бұрын

It's not a flat third it's a sharp 9 from the ALT dominant harmony. Study your melodic minor

@coreycongilio Жыл бұрын

Had a BLAST doing this with BE! I'm honored to be on the channel, buddy! Blues on y'all!

@sebastianwei7721 Жыл бұрын

A. Mazing

@TheShreddDude Жыл бұрын

Wait, so can we start calling Friedman Amps Ben Eller-100

@jasonpitts8395 Жыл бұрын

Always love watching Corey

@andrewwaggoner1831 Жыл бұрын

Duuuude,that was awesome,thank you. And thanks uncle Ben!

@PlectrumShorts Жыл бұрын

You and Ben are at the top of my “always watch” list on KZfaq. It’s so great seeing you guys hangin’ and jammin’. Excellent lesson.

@denmut Жыл бұрын

Now Ben understands how we feel when we see him play and try to play what he plays :)

@bigfatengineer Жыл бұрын

One of the most compelling things about this video for me is the ease of which both of you know the fretboard, theory, and chords. Fascinating stuff, as I struggle to arpeggiate the first inversion of a Cm scale...

@JJohnson616 Жыл бұрын

Oh this was a fun one! Loved watching Corey play, loved watching Uncle Ben learn, loved the chemistry between you guys. Great stuff

@darrellqueen3333 Жыл бұрын

The etude part is important because it helps the muscle memory for the shapes, but also for cementing the corresponding harmony in your ear.

@krtkllr70 Жыл бұрын

Wow great collaboration, thanks for re- igniting the light bulbs in my head(hands).

@andrewnicon Жыл бұрын

I love the phrase "expensive sounding."

@Wermode Жыл бұрын

Corey is The Man. Great player, teacher, and all-around dude.

@shalomshalom735 Жыл бұрын

Loved this session. Corey is so great!! Loved how you sounded together and the discussion was really very helpful. Thanks Ben !

@mitchpattimusic Жыл бұрын

Oh shit! I just discovered Corey's channel a few days ago and now this! Dope!

@brettbunke9096 Жыл бұрын

So much jazz in his playing

@ey870 Жыл бұрын

Cory is a monster with blues .... erm playing in general. love his stuff - great to see you embracing other styles

@johnnylucid Жыл бұрын

Very cool. I think I will hug my stepson tonight (first time ever) and tell him it's okay if he wants to be a blues man one day.

@upstatenoizepollution7342 3 ай бұрын

Thank you ,thank you thank you ! This was a real treat. I am a guy who learned by ear as a kid (at age 9, watching my biological Dad (lol), my uncles and cousins sit around playing guitar and drinking every time they got together) I developed some bad habits guitar wise and now at age 57, I am diving into uncharted territory. I discovered your channel around 3 years ago. I never knew the mechanics of alternate picking, true arpeggios etc. I always played from the gut. It sucked in a way though because my "guitar heroes" (Jimi, Ritchie Blackmore, Jerry Reed, Eddie, Jan Ackerman, Terry Kath, Steve Howe, Roy Clark etc) seemed so untouchable to me. I always wanted to grasp the concepts and structures that you provide on your channel. I apologize for the long winded post...I just wanted to say thank you so much for the heart felt effort that you provide on your channel. You are a class act, sir!

@listonsssurfer Жыл бұрын

Corey{ is an awesome blues guitar educator and an amazing musician, have several of his courses!! Keep on rocking Ben \m/

@shocker5981 Жыл бұрын

I missed the following 45 seconds of what you said after Francis bubble trousers because I was laughing!!

@ryanhass8716 Жыл бұрын

This is super helpful! There was this significant gap of the blues that I enjoyed hearing, and the painfully rudimentary blues I could play. This points me in the right direction, big time. I've got a bunch of new stuff to practice now. Thanks Ben and @coreycongilio

@israelr6636 Жыл бұрын

EPIC lesson. Looking forward to practicing this.

@tonecaster8102 11 ай бұрын

Love that playing and phrasing! Puts a smile on my face, when I hear someone play the blues like this! 🖤 Thanks to Ben for this Video!

@acousticaacousticduo1458 Жыл бұрын

It’s so awesome to you two jamming together!

@jasonpitts8395 Жыл бұрын

Uncle Ben and Corey. I love these collaborations. What is the dream team? Uncle Ben and Satchel from Steel Panther.

@ThatGuitarKid7 Жыл бұрын

Woah corey is an absolute blues God! Nice vid as always uncle ben! and the tele is 🥰😍😍

@johnsonjuice32 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Unkie Ben. That was super informative.

@ergonaught Жыл бұрын

I also can't do anything but laugh when some of those notes land. That was great.

@LifeHawkeye Жыл бұрын

I need more of this kind of a lesson. I’ve played for over 35 years and I’ve won guitar contests and been known as a good metal/rock player. But I say that knowing I absolutely suck when it comes to so many areas of playing. For instance I never really loved the blues so I am so very lacking in this area. Whenever someone began a blues progression I go from a seemingly good guitar player to a day one beginner in an instant. It’s something that has plagued my playing for years. It’s not that I want to be known as some amazing blues player necessarily because it’s just not in my blood to concentrate on that style. But I think I could expand my playing greatly by becoming more comfortable in this vein. I’d probably enjoy this style more too by being able to speak the language better. Never stop learning everyone! Great video.

@brendanshervington3560 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Uncle Ben, really luv the variety of your lessons, Corey is like awesome! Much luv 😍👍

@artemisnite Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great vid as always, Ben! 👍

@deltalegendsguitaramplific5450 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Uncle Ben and Corey !

@brownsfan7753 Жыл бұрын

Great lesson guys!!

@crate5150 11 ай бұрын

Thank you both for a great lesson. It looks like you both were having a great time. Thank you for sharing the video and lesson.

@kingbrutusxxvi Жыл бұрын

I've been a rock/metal player for nearly 40 years and, as I got older, I realized my playing was getting less metal and more blues. I'd always appreciated blues players but I was all about speed and sweeping and on and on. Suddenly guys like Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan to Jared James Nichols and Corey were putting a smile on my face more than Jason Richardson, Tim Henson or Tosin Abasi. Just getting old I guess. 😉

@cobaingrohlnovo Жыл бұрын

That’s cause jason tim and tosin are trash and the bands they were in all sucked too

@zenlandzipline Жыл бұрын

If you e been playing for 40 years, and assuming you started when you were 15, that puts you at 55 years old. You’re not getting old. You ARE old. Welcome to the club.

@dickeymantle Жыл бұрын

In my 20+ years as a guitar player lurking on KZfaq, this video cut through the static for me more than any (in particular Joe Pass on the bottom, Eric Clapton on the top). Thanks dudes.

@BenEller Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that! Thanks for watching.

@andrewwaggoner1831 Жыл бұрын

Right? I loved that.

@guitarz Жыл бұрын

Francis Bubbletrousers last album was F'n EPIC

@BenEller Жыл бұрын

RIP

@mpesta 11 ай бұрын

Great job Ben and Corey! So many of us are right at this spot where the old, “one scale fits all” approach either just doesn’t work or our solos are boring. This will be a big help!

@christopheredgar7549 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic conversation, thanks for sharing! Also appreciate using interval names, that is so helpful in following.

@michaeleaster1815 Жыл бұрын

This is my kind of crossover content: thanks!

@amd67 Жыл бұрын

anyone know who this francis bubble-trousers he keeps referring to is? He's mentioned him in like 20 videos

@FerdinandEphrem Жыл бұрын

Best match, duo of my 2 favorites online guitar instructors 🎸

@ayybudayy Жыл бұрын

This is the perfect video for me right now. I need more better flavor and he's got all the ingredients!

@anthonymitchellalice Жыл бұрын

Fantastic lesson. Cheers!

@myousic934 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so for this awesome post!

@Dorderhan Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, very useful and fun!

@hearpalhere 11 ай бұрын

Sweet man, Corey's super cool! Really enjoyed the jams and the tips. Blues on!

@travellinguitars Жыл бұрын

Once again a great lesson thanks sir knight Bencelot!

@mike5177 Жыл бұрын

Awesome lesson. I love watching Corey, he's a beast!

@HarlanHarvey76 Жыл бұрын

Love that green on that tele

@HarlanHarvey76 Жыл бұрын

I've always wanted that green finish over the top of a 3 tone burst with areas of the green worn off so the sunburst shines through. - but I can't stand a fake reliced guitar so I'm S.O L.....😔

@thebehavioralobservationsp8311 Жыл бұрын

This was tons of fun, thanks!

@FriedMetroid Жыл бұрын

When you play a minor third over a dominant chord, you're implying the #9. That's why it works

@sooparticular 11 ай бұрын

WELL the sharp 9 is a minor 3rd.....but why does it work??? Nice comment!!

@randallhaney7909 Жыл бұрын

Wow .. How Cool is that? I'll tell you .. Way Cool. And "Way Cool"? is at least 2 steps past.. Very Cool. Thanks Corky & Bengo. Seriously it's always fun & amazingly informative here Thank you You are Appreciated Muchly

@Andyanddiana467 Жыл бұрын

I find the best ways to break out of the Blue Lawyer cliches is to add some more chromaticism. And maybe chill with the bends and instead incorporate more PRE bends.

@stupidusername38 Жыл бұрын

Here's the theory that'll open up your blues understanding. Look at the notes of your 1-4-5 A7 blues progression. They all contain 1,3,5,m7 notes. In each chord you'll see a tritone between the 3rd and m7 and they are all within a semitone of each other. Chord 1 C# and G, slide that shape down a semitone C and F# that's chord 4. If you slide up a semitone to D and G# that's chord 5. When playing through the changes target the m7 note moving down a semitone when the chord changes to D7. You've gone from G (m7th in A7) to F# (3rd in D7). This 7th to 3rd movement is key to flowing naturally through the changes. You can do the same moving from chord 1 to chord 5. Try G and slide up to G# again you've gone from m7th to 3rd.

@wackojacko3962 Жыл бұрын

Think this is the answer to my question. 😉👍

@Gameup2332 Жыл бұрын

i always wanted a guitar like the one you had in the mop intro riff video it would be cool if you show us how to do that

@matthewearl9824 Жыл бұрын

Man your friend has such great blues phrasing!

@BenEller Жыл бұрын

He’s so good!!!

@nychold Жыл бұрын

The keys to the blues-rari? I'm getting a Michael Angelo Batio "I'll give you the keys to the Lamborghini" vibe.

@rikshredder Жыл бұрын

Love Corey's playing! Damn!

@thoth_amon Жыл бұрын

cool ideas, rock on dudes

@jasonmayse5585 Жыл бұрын

Corey is a beast uncle Ben what a great mash of 2 platforms I enjoy 🤘🏻

@VoiceLabNashville Жыл бұрын

From a jazz perspective, you wouldn't think of it as b3, but #9, tension over a dominant chord.

@skinnygumbo9555 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Just wow. I almost understand what you guys are talking about. But arpeggios added to to do list...and Cory's site

@yotacharapone5341 Жыл бұрын

This inspired me to play some blues

@TheShreddDude Жыл бұрын

That HSS strat is gorgeous

@Cherry_Sunburst Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT...Uncle Blues!

@shawnariss1354 11 ай бұрын

What a feikn blast it is watching you interact with these guys Ben! You seem to touch base with a few of my other fav online instructors mang, and your true humbleness to the craft comes thru mega!! Couple yrs ago you cranked me onto Andy, and the Crack the code guy?? I wanna thankyou Fer all the shit you work hard at presenting us bitches mang...truethanks!!!

@DannyKGuitar Жыл бұрын

Nice Anderson you're holding there, Uncle Ben! Best-looking superstrats in the world (totally not biased here XD)

@July4.1776 Жыл бұрын

Such a cool video

@alphalonzo 9 ай бұрын

Amazing lesson/video, Uncle Ben! Some of those licks remind me a bit of Warren DeMartini (I always remember it as the "You're in Love" lick).

@mindofmatter071 Жыл бұрын

Step Dad always has the blues....cause he really sucks at guitar and needs to pay more attention to uncle ben...lmao!!! Another great one,Ole'Dad needs to "step" out of the metal box and broaden his guitar skills...thats why i suck at guitar! Lmao! At least i am trying new things and this one helps alot! Thanks again Uncle Ben!🤘🤘🤘

@Keatingcarpenter Жыл бұрын

I just found your glizzycaster reaction while looking at kramers and it makes me wanna buy it

@Craigonater Жыл бұрын

I was just dreaming about the guitars I can't buy looking at Sweetwater and came across the Hot Dog Kramer. That thing is so sweet. Hilarious paint job, but I love it. Saw Ben on the video spot ✌🏼

@TheArtofGuitar Жыл бұрын

My Stepdad Blues Licks sucked too but everything changed the day I switched to "Cool Uncle" Blues Licks.

@antithesespistopheles8112 Жыл бұрын

What’s the background music (in the beginning)?Sounds killer.

@marks8437 Жыл бұрын

So fun! I know exactly what you mean Ben, when I'm pleasantly surprised by a guitarist's playing, I laugh too, followed by a "Yes! Hell ya!" It's just so tasty, it tickles your brain.

@chemloaf3020 9 ай бұрын

I feel like everyone of bens videos has gold in it.

@wackojacko3962 Жыл бұрын

I'm ignorant.!..but not that bad...@ 8:38 what arpeggios please is Corey Congilio playing.? I love this combination of an what I think is a Dom7 arpeggio answered with Pentecostal. But please the arps names???🙃

@bmoraski Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah !

@LicksoftheLegend Жыл бұрын

Ah yes Francis bubble trousers.

@steevkelly Жыл бұрын

RIP

@suzannecoholic1467 Жыл бұрын

To the woodshed I go....

@rockout55551 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a little jazz flavor in there as well, sweetness at Sweetwater!

@rockout55551 Жыл бұрын

I need to stop commenting before the video is over... Great player and awesome video!

@jasonparkergimplifedisable684 Жыл бұрын

@beneller can you tell me if EMG pickups will fit in a humbucker style cavity similar to a Les Paul ??

@BenEller Жыл бұрын

Yeah as far as I know, should be fine.

@theelderskatesman4417 Жыл бұрын

I got the even more blues

@patandmacmusic Жыл бұрын

Francis Bubbletrousers 😂😂😂

@BluesInSeattle Жыл бұрын

I love Corey's last name. It rolls off the tongue. Coined by the Germans in 1904, they founded the name, which in German means...

@sooparticular 11 ай бұрын

MONSTER

@gagecee5129 10 ай бұрын

I'm a metal player too but Stevie Ray Vaughan makes me want to play the blues more.

@megagalactickanye454 Жыл бұрын

13:13 imagine a slow motion guy grilling some burgers, wife kisses him on the cheek. Kids playing with the dog while running through the sprinklers. You hear "ask your doctor if Cialis is right for you" i'm just a product of the 2000s

@monoswinger 11 ай бұрын

6:53 - actually you can find it in other traditional - "anchient" rooted - music where the instrumental version is naturally grown out from the simple, only singed traditional folklore, without any education. Most of the bands - whats have nothing to do with blues - never heard, so tis not coming from there - plays major chords under minor melodies, and lot of the times the chords don't really have a functional connection - because the do all by ear, and they only know the song. So the chords are coming from the song, they play a simplier version of the melody, with the strongest overtones (what generates a major chord) for example, an A minor pentatonic song, has A, C, D, E and G - or if its not that pentatonic, even can have a B somewhere, all major. And the blue notes like between the major minor 3rd or between the diminished 5th and the perfect 5th are there too in the melodies, as these are coming from the physical nature of the sounds. That's why you can find these in Bartoks music, for example, as he was really into these type of music. And didn't really experienced blues or jazz.

@danielmason7282 11 ай бұрын

awesome

@ROOKTABULA Жыл бұрын

Francis. Bubbletrousers? 😵‍💫

@josephvega3763 11 ай бұрын

Fuckin fantastic stuff gentlemen!! Damn

@jasonpitts8395 Жыл бұрын

One last thing Uncle Ben.....to play blues you need a $30,000+ 1960 something Gibson guitar.

@kane6529 11 ай бұрын

love Cory’s channel! been following him for about a year and the last blues Jam i went too, my homeboys called me a jazzy little bitch😅

@pastorofmuppets1968 Жыл бұрын

Can anyone tell me what model Gibson Corey is playing? It looks like a smaller 335.

@Andrewwds Жыл бұрын

ES-339

@godwinbssdd 11 ай бұрын

I was about to ask the same question lol

@pastorofmuppets1968 11 ай бұрын

@@Andrewwds thanks!

@GroovySpace 11 ай бұрын

Turns out that I am a fan of Blazz and I didn't even know about it until now.

@impoopnrightnow906 Жыл бұрын

*UNCLE BEN!*

@BenEller Жыл бұрын

HELLO!

@RemoteAbductionArm 11 ай бұрын

I still dont understand why playing basically an A minor pentatonic over a major I/IV/V etc. How does that even sound so good?

@AldeanLeger 11 ай бұрын

Joe Pass on the bottom with Eric Clapton on top. It's a blues mullet 😂😂😂

@CameronDelo 11 ай бұрын

There's a kid watching this saying "I have to make Corey my stepdad!" haha

@prophet8photo Жыл бұрын

What guitar is Ben playing? Suhr?

@BenEller Жыл бұрын

It’s an Anderson Sweetwater had in their gear exchange room

@prophet8photo Жыл бұрын

@@BenEller had to be one of the two. That was a beautiful guitar. I wonder if it’s still available for sale…?

@kovokkovariki Жыл бұрын

People hardly talk about Francis Bubbletrousers these days. Not after the incident, at least.

@bobbitchin4310 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately as a new player, I was lost after the first minute 😂, it’s like y’all are talking in a foreign language