i know the feeling of trying to come back after letting it go. it can actually lead you to new places, but its painful. that you have gone through this and express it is one the most interesting things about your channel. best
Love your candid videos Ben, they are great watch / listen. Nuno obviously great. Pete! Canadian here. I cant believe you mentioned him. I seen them a couple times when i was young in the bars here in Canada...always watched with great respect. Truly underrated. No wonder i like your vids. : ) gregor
Man what a fire-y version of He-man! I started in the 90s and hit road block after road block with Nuno. I have NO idea how you worked all of that out by ear! I eventually stopped playing for a decade, but Nuno grabbed me back in around 2010, this time I had the internet so things where a little better, enlightening maybe! Couple of things we've learned from Nuno is, whatever you think it is, it's probably not as hard as that, and hammer-ons from nowhere are your best friend! But even saying that, I'm still no where near!
IMO Nuno picks strings lightly but with a lot of precision and punch. It's all about timing, precision(both hands, i.e left hand only plays with fingertips close to nails, not the meaty part of tips) and relaxed approach
@@algor8541 interesting, yes I see Nuno picking very slightly on the upstrokes for like Peacemaker for example, but his fingers are quite flat really generally, not close to the fingernail at all really, hmmm
Amazing stuff as always Ben! You are incredible! Totally agree on all things you mentioned about Harem Scarem & Pete Lesperance✊💗 (finally a proper shoutout!!) My introduction to the band were the albums 'Mood Swings' & 'Harem Scarem' 11 years ago: let's just say I've had them on constant rotation since then! Love your stuff man!🙏
I do agree with you 100% Ben and just to add some more weight to the topic, playing something right "wrong" or close enough, it´s not only beneficial to building your technique, it´s also beneficial in building your own style, vocabulary and sound.
There’s a video of Nuno explaining the exact same thing. He never believed in the guy in the video telling you everything and how to play it. He use to play / learn things wrong. Which developed his string skipping, as he thought that’s what sweep picking was .. At some point you have stop trying to imitate and just be yourself and I totally agree.
Ben, I’d like to hear you play the country-ish intro to Take Us Alive by Extreme. I just recently discovered that song, and it’s one that I’d like to learn.
I like how you use a room mic for your videos, no extra bullshit. Keep up the great work, I've watched all of the videos you've put out so far.
Recording the guitar directly is infinitely better, it's not bullshit.
That’s some sick playing man!!!
Nuno is the best 🤘😎🤘
You are the first guitarist I've seen so far, who can play effortlessly so fast with such a powerful attack. Amazing!
Dude, you hittin that guitar like it owed you rent! Love it!
Props for the Brett Garsed mention!
Rambo!
I love these lessons and breakdowns. Especially of Nuno. I love the relaxed vibe of the lessons and ferocity of the playing. Keep going man, thank you
Wow played the tapping part with alternate picking. Clearly a natural with picking hand.
I saw Nuno clicked instantly! Love you ben, great as always
i know the feeling of trying to come back after letting it go. it can actually lead you to new places, but its painful. that you have gone through this and express it is one the most interesting things about your channel. best
That’s one signature thing about Nuno where he plays so percussively that it sounds picked.
Outside of being incredibly skilled with outstanding chops, you're also funny as hell! Refreshing!
Love your candid videos Ben, they are great watch / listen.
Nuno obviously great. Pete! Canadian here. I cant believe you mentioned him.
I seen them a couple times when i was young in the bars here in Canada...always watched with great respect. Truly underrated.
No wonder i like your vids. : )
gregor
Any friend of Pete is a friend of mine!
The room mic is a nice change of pace.
See you at the gym!
Nuno needs to see this video! Amazing
Happy new year! 🍾
I'd really love to see you play in a big and important rock/metal band in the early future! You deserve It 🤟🏼
My God, that was SICK!
Like Nuno on steroids!
Man what a fire-y version of He-man! I started in the 90s and hit road block after road block with Nuno. I have NO idea how you worked all of that out by ear! I eventually stopped playing for a decade, but Nuno grabbed me back in around 2010, this time I had the internet so things where a little better, enlightening maybe! Couple of things we've learned from Nuno is, whatever you think it is, it's probably not as hard as that, and hammer-ons from nowhere are your best friend! But even saying that, I'm still no where near!
Same. I started back in the 90’s and immediately wanted to learn every Nuno riff and solo. Boy was I discouraged. 😂
IMO Nuno picks strings lightly but with a lot of precision and punch. It's all about timing, precision(both hands, i.e left hand only plays with fingertips close to nails, not the meaty part of tips) and relaxed approach
@@algor8541 interesting, yes I see Nuno picking very slightly on the upstrokes for like Peacemaker for example, but his fingers are quite flat really generally, not close to the fingernail at all really, hmmm
You're incredible, and your guitar is really cool too.
Thank you 🙏
Absolutely bloody brilliant!!!!
Amazing stuff as always Ben! You are incredible!
Totally agree on all things you mentioned about Harem Scarem & Pete Lesperance✊💗 (finally a proper shoutout!!)
My introduction to the band were the albums 'Mood Swings' & 'Harem Scarem' 11 years ago: let's just say I've had them on constant rotation since then!
Love your stuff man!🙏
Incredible playing Ben!!
The brick wall behind him was made yesterday, but all the hot tasty face-melting shredding caused them to age 60 years earlier
great job :)
Damn super impressive :)
I do agree with you 100% Ben and just to add some more weight to the topic, playing something right "wrong" or close enough, it´s not only beneficial to building your technique, it´s also beneficial in building your own style, vocabulary and sound.
Happy New Year Ben 🤘
That tele sounds mean. What bridge pup is that?
Yeah my pinki is permanently split its jut got a line tbrough it
you are a freak
In the best way :) - cant believe how good your picking is.
nice metalcaster.
The thumbnail is half gymshark advert 😂
How the hell you are sooooo good😊
Now that’s a guitar player!
...why are you always as sawing entire forests ? hahahahahaaa, cheers pal, u give me the will to return.
This is crazy
Actually,,,there are musical phrases which might be way cooler when being played slower.😅
Make a Marty Friedman video please :) !!!!!
There’s a video of Nuno explaining the exact same thing. He never believed in the guy in the video telling you everything and how to play it. He use to play / learn things wrong. Which developed his string skipping, as he thought that’s what sweep picking was .. At some point you have stop trying to imitate and just be yourself and I totally agree.
More RedBull.....fantastic
Yes must keep practicing love feedback on my original guitar compositions and artwork yes originals are the way to go
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Ben, I’d like to hear you play the country-ish intro to Take Us Alive by Extreme. I just recently discovered that song, and it’s one that I’d like to learn.
NOT HUMAN
At least he knows 10:34 😴
I love Extreme, but I think they were always lacking in the lyrics dept. I think that held them back.
Why using an amp when we can clearly hear the guitar unplugged?! 😂 Maaaaan you pick hard af
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forget the guitar playing...........the facial gymnastics are extraordinary......next to none.!
Your g string was out off tune, your voice stays normal! 😮