Legato 101 with Ben Eller! Try THIS to improve your hammer on's and pull off's! FAQ You

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    Hey guys! Its your good buddy Uncle Ben Eller back with another installment of FAQ You, the best FAQ series on my channel GUARANTEED!
    On this week's installment, we are gonna talk about the new Mastodon single. "Fallen Torches", and then get some some awesome questions my lovely Patrons asked, like:
    -The best way to improve your legato playing; what are the magical secrets of hammer on's and pull off's?
    -What would a Ben Eller signature guitar look like? I take my beloved Suhr Modern Satin as a base and make a couple tweaks that would become my dream machine!
    -How to improve the sound of your home recordings, or why Eric Hill at Blue Room Recording Studio (blueroomrecordingstudio@gmail.com) is your new best friend!
    Got any questions you want me to answer on the next FAQ You? Let me know in the comments!
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  • @BenEller
    @BenEller  4 года назад +37

    Thanks for watching the newest FAQ You! If you’ve got questions you’d like to see covered on a future episode, drop them here!

    • @ryanwest942
      @ryanwest942 4 года назад +1

      Been waiting for a new one! Always love them! Thanks!

    • @johnsonchan5955
      @johnsonchan5955 4 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Uncle Ben! I am currently working on legato and searching for exercises and tips! Btw, could you please teach us how to do bending with vibrato (especially in high speed) in the future?

    • @stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203
      @stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203 4 года назад +2

      How about covering alt tunings.

    • @BenEller
      @BenEller  4 года назад +3

      Stephen Adams: Musical Interpretations & Satire ruclips.net/video/8XXl15pbq8g/видео.html

    • @GiovaniGatto
      @GiovaniGatto 4 года назад

      Hey! What do you think of newer techniques like tosin's slapping or math rock-ish Instagram guitarists? Cheers!

  • @Darkaileron
    @Darkaileron 4 года назад +136

    Ben hasn't shown me Why I Suck At Guitar lately, I guess I must be getting better!

    • @kingbrutusxxvi
      @kingbrutusxxvi 4 года назад +8

      And THAT is how you jinx yourself. Enjoy your finger cramps. ;-)

    • @MICKEYISLOWD
      @MICKEYISLOWD Год назад

      Double funny:)

  • @JohnSpo
    @JohnSpo 4 года назад +76

    hammer-ins and pull-outs

  • @brandonringo7459
    @brandonringo7459 4 года назад +61

    Domo Origato Uncle Ben legato

  • @jwspitz35
    @jwspitz35 4 года назад +34

    If ANY RUclips shredder deserves a signature guitar, it's Uncle Ben. SOMEONE GET THIS MAN A SIG ASAP

    • @Lawrence330
      @Lawrence330 4 года назад

      Call Kurt at Rondo Music, he'll probably do a run to spec. They may not have the "clout" of some of the more household name brands, but you can get a great guitar affordably.

  • @iburry
    @iburry 4 года назад +21

    The point here is to improve your legato skills to the point where it completely hides your poor picking skills

    • @burttheburger
      @burttheburger 2 года назад +1

      I feel so attacked 😂

    • @RikJSmith
      @RikJSmith Год назад

      I never thought of that before , but I guess that applies to me . 🎸

    • @hexn00b52
      @hexn00b52 Год назад

      Lolz

    • @johnnyRandomadness
      @johnnyRandomadness 2 месяца назад +1

      Ouch hahaha accurate though 😂

  • @Dragonfirebello
    @Dragonfirebello 4 года назад +36

    PLS DO FALLEN TORCHES

  • @SpicyTrifongo
    @SpicyTrifongo 4 года назад +8

    I wish I had proof but I stared you down on screen, pointed at my PC monitor and said "timing" at exactly the same time that you did.
    I'm working on the guitar chops but it's nice to know we can relate on the comedic timing side of things.

  • @MrMetalhorse
    @MrMetalhorse 4 года назад +34

    I have the shittiest legato in the solar federation

    • @unclejack2093
      @unclejack2093 4 года назад +1

      i'm quite sure i'm the second shittiest bro

    • @dusty3913
      @dusty3913 4 года назад +6

      Assume control...and all your wildest dreams will come true.

    • @MrMetalhorse
      @MrMetalhorse 4 года назад +1

      @@dusty3913> this guy gets it

    • @chrisadams5939
      @chrisadams5939 4 года назад +2

      Nay. It is I.

  • @mrmonsieur7583
    @mrmonsieur7583 4 года назад +8

    Dearest Bennifer, plz giev Fallen Torches lesson.

  • @tasosboubas6356
    @tasosboubas6356 4 года назад +11

    WE WANT FALLEN TORCHES!

  • @JustyStoky
    @JustyStoky 4 года назад +6

    Hamburgers and a hotdog😂😂😂

  • @tylerm8145
    @tylerm8145 4 года назад +2

    Tom Quayle 100%. Rick Graham also has absolutely disgusting legato technique

  • @EddyHabits
    @EddyHabits 4 года назад +5

    Perfect timing! I just started watching Rick Graham's lesson on exactly the same topic, but you offer some great tips (e.g. too slow and you'll mute the string, and imagine hammering through the fret-board). You're the first person that I've heard that's described a pull-off as a left-hand pluck. Justin guitar describes it as a flick-off, but I think a left-hand pluck is really useful way to think about it. I think it might completely change the way I practice. Thank you! (I'll check out Tom Quayle, too!)

  • @m3m3sis
    @m3m3sis 4 года назад +4

    I heard 'how to improve your hemorrhoids and pulloffs'. Thanks?

    • @BenEller
      @BenEller  4 года назад +2

      Hahahaha I noticed that when I was editing!!! Happy accident!

    • @m3m3sis
      @m3m3sis 4 года назад

      @@BenEller aren't we all x)

  • @SuperSpear2009
    @SuperSpear2009 4 года назад +7

    Let me know when you upload the "Still of the night" Solo...If anybody can really show us how it's done it is you Mr. Ben Eller.

    • @sjgfloydrose1234
      @sjgfloydrose1234 4 года назад +1

      I second this Uncle Ben ... we need that NEED IT

    • @noose18
      @noose18 4 года назад

      It’s a good solo, but crying in the rain is better 😱

  • @JordanKiener
    @JordanKiener 4 года назад +4

    I was literally watching this and thinking about the same question as to what you'd do with a signature model and you started into that Q&A. I hope Suhr is paying attention, I think you've earned your place on that and you had great ideas.

  • @wizaxed
    @wizaxed 4 года назад +1

    Ben - I hear things may not be so hunky dorey at Patreon. You may want to explore an alternate way to get your funding if they aren't a long-term viable solution. Just sharing so you don't lose your cashflow if shit goes south for Patreon.

  • @largtr
    @largtr 4 года назад +2

    My favorite guitars have Ebony fretboards with NO inlays! That way, the folks in my band cannot tell where I am! :-)

  • @kingbrutusxxvi
    @kingbrutusxxvi 4 года назад +2

    I got my first hair cut of the year today and asked the barber to trim my beard down to the "Ben Eller". He punched me in the throat. True story. ;-)

  • @johnmarquez333
    @johnmarquez333 4 года назад +1

    Do I have to send in two box tops for my money back?! Not that I want my money back, though!!!

  • @DanielKraemerMusic
    @DanielKraemerMusic 4 года назад +2

    I thought, Rick Graham is the best legato player ever... at least he has some kickass legato lesson videos

  • @DrewT92377
    @DrewT92377 4 года назад +2

    Fallen Torches lesson? Yes please. I'll gladly sign over my child I don't have for this most gracious gesture.

  • @guitarsteve940
    @guitarsteve940 4 года назад +2

    how to program drums for metal ?

  • @cpottervlog8122
    @cpottervlog8122 4 года назад +2

    I've been listening to a band called IDLES lately. Highly recommend their last album Joy As An Act Of Resistance

  • @PooNinja
    @PooNinja 4 года назад +1

    Mutha plucka on the left hand side

  • @Mr1Tanker
    @Mr1Tanker 4 года назад +3

    Geez, you're one hilarious dude!! 🤣

  • @CC-qb9sm
    @CC-qb9sm 4 года назад +2

    Holy crap! You are sure right about repeat mode working well for Fallen Torches!

  • @SuperHorsecow
    @SuperHorsecow 4 года назад +2

    Great Job Uncle. If you want a real challange, try doing legato with mainly hammer ons like Holdsworth.

  • @milochan90
    @milochan90 4 года назад +1

    Uncle ben I discovered your channel yesterday and I already love u. Plx keep up your sense of humor ! Me like !

  • @gnrslash1987
    @gnrslash1987 4 года назад +2

    have you not seen Rick Grahams legato! ooof! muted non picked lines!

  • @hammer5475
    @hammer5475 4 года назад +2

    I don’t watch these videos to improve my playing, I only do for the one liners! I’m laughing my ass off too hard to practice!

  • @timothytaggart3289
    @timothytaggart3289 4 года назад +6

    Allen Holdsworth was the master of the legato.

    • @iganpparamarta8813
      @iganpparamarta8813 4 года назад +1

      Fusion guys beat rock guys for the real legato. Marshall Harrison, Brett Garsed, Tom Quayle, Daryl Gabel, Tim Miller. Unfortunately it’s not what most people’s cup of tea.
      I can enjoy Petrucci, Vai, and Satch’s hammer-on&pull-off better than those guy’s but that’s just my preference.

    • @clust11
      @clust11 3 года назад

      Mike Oldfield

  • @Mesatallic
    @Mesatallic 4 года назад +2

    Ben, you’re FAQing awesome! 🤘😀🤘

  • @jedidiahnelson7555
    @jedidiahnelson7555 4 года назад +1

    Uncle Ben I need your help with the prechorus for Memento Mori by Lamb of God, just can't get the picking time right. Could you please do a video after the Fallen Torches 😅🙏🏻

  • @faustohernandez3434
    @faustohernandez3434 4 года назад +3

    Once again Uncle Ben saves the day.
    Thanks Uncle Ben

  • @fhqwhgads1670
    @fhqwhgads1670 4 года назад +2

    The most important element ... SAY IT SAY IT.....SAAAAAYYYYYYY IT!!! ....Timing.

  • @bestboy897
    @bestboy897 4 года назад +3

    the background song is heavy af

  • @gazhvys9543
    @gazhvys9543 4 года назад +2

    Uncle Ben -Guitar is pissing me off I keep playing the Minor Pentatonic and don’t know what to learn next! And things like putting power chords together Rarghhhhhh

    • @Eduardot12345556
      @Eduardot12345556 4 года назад

      Check out the video about the major scale uncle Ben put out a few months ago. Its amazing

  • @lee_at_sea
    @lee_at_sea 4 года назад +1

    Homage to Gene Wilder @ 5:10?

  • @akrmfk
    @akrmfk 4 года назад +3

    Fallen torches, yes pls, w/ a cherry on top

  • @cornstar1253
    @cornstar1253 4 года назад +1

    Slash. Amazing legato with tasteful bends

  • @ineedwafflestabernacle
    @ineedwafflestabernacle 4 года назад +1

    Another great way to work on legato is Chris Brook's book "Legato Guitar Technique Mastery" I got it back in January and the improvement from then and now has been night and day

  • @Ejmillanv
    @Ejmillanv 4 года назад +1

    good timing on this video because I've been trying to learn the unison solo from dream theater's "in the name of god" and that thing a legato party and i very much suck at it

  • @dannyspitzer1267
    @dannyspitzer1267 4 года назад +1

    Awesome channel. That is a cool guitar you have, I'm gonna have to look those up....

  • @nikolaresanovic8335
    @nikolaresanovic8335 4 года назад +1

    Doesn’t sound like a good idea at all. It sounds more like an AMAZING IDEA OH GOD YES PLEASE DO IT I’VE BEEN LISTENING TO THAT SONG NON STOP

  • @privettk
    @privettk 4 года назад +1

    I'm curious, do you have/plan to have a lesson on legato patterns? I've got the up/down mode and six sixes down but for whatever reason when jamming I keep falling back on them. Rick Graham has some sick sequences but I've never been able to follow along with his lessons too well. I'll check out Tom Quayle too but curious if you have some favorite patterns that didn't sound so formulaic. Thanks Ben! Always learning from your videos

  • @DaretoExplore
    @DaretoExplore Год назад +1

    I love Ben's dry humor, humility, and focus on what he does best. Great video!

  • @Scottocaster6668
    @Scottocaster6668 4 года назад +1

    Sweet home abalamba is easy, but what throws me off timing wise is Back in black.
    I'm fine playing along, but playing it acapella, I'm off every time.

  • @nickm2483
    @nickm2483 4 года назад +1

    Hey Ben, great content as usual. Really enjoy your lessons, tips and tricks. I'd recommend listening to GYZE - Asian Chaos - I've only just discovered it but I can't stop playing it at the moment.

  • @RebelTheUncanny1
    @RebelTheUncanny1 4 года назад +2

    Thank you, Ben. Got the Covid in the household at the moment, but still keepin' my eyes on the music prize.

    • @BenEller
      @BenEller  4 года назад +1

      Oh noooooo, hope y’all are ok!

  • @friisson3195
    @friisson3195 4 года назад +1

    It’s true Eric at Blue Room does make stuff sound more good and better for $$ papers!

  • @OCT566
    @OCT566 4 года назад +1

    Excellent instruction, and way to point out potential mistakes. Plus no goofy faces. Lol I will be watching for the next vid.

  • @lanceross3633
    @lanceross3633 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for this Uncle Ben,legato is the weakest part of my guitar game. I'll be working on this lesson today.

  • @sonic-dna7742
    @sonic-dna7742 4 года назад +1

    My dad DOES like it hard and fast!! How did you know? Are you Jesus?!?

  • @SanFranciscoFatboy
    @SanFranciscoFatboy Месяц назад

    your "demo" of your skills at the beginning sounds like my dog playing an untuned squire copy..... a big slushy distorted mess..... i think you should watch some videos amigo :)

  • @WizardOfArc
    @WizardOfArc 4 года назад +1

    That drop C sludge sounds delicious

  • @MICKEYISLOWD
    @MICKEYISLOWD Год назад

    Where was the Legato 101 example? Remember Legato is not hammer and pull offs. That is staccato sounding because pull offs sound different to hammers. Legato on guitar is hammers, turnarounds and lift offs NOT pull offs. Light picking NOT digging in and more picking than you would think. Legato is very difficult on guitar and it takes yrs to master. Even top well known guitar hero's cannot play Legato although they claim they can with rare exceptions like Vinnie Moore or Marshall Harrison.

  • @TheCrimsonIdol987
    @TheCrimsonIdol987 4 года назад +5

    Nobody ever mentions my favorite legato player, Dave Murray from Iron Maiden.
    :(
    My favorite band and legato player needs some more love, Uncle Ben!

  • @rickybobby5907
    @rickybobby5907 4 года назад +2

    It would be cooler if it had a scratch n sniff finish.

    • @BenEller
      @BenEller  4 года назад +2

      How did I not think of that?!?!

    • @rickybobby5907
      @rickybobby5907 4 года назад

      Haha im sure you did uncle ben.

  • @lala-everyonescrazyaunt
    @lala-everyonescrazyaunt 4 года назад +1

    I loved the signature guitar section. I'd buy it! It would need to be available in gloss black or sparkly purple. 😌

  • @dirktoaldi7423
    @dirktoaldi7423 4 года назад +1

    Hello Ben! What size og sting set do you use?

    • @BenEller
      @BenEller  4 года назад +1

      9-42 on 25.5 scale guitars!

  • @johnmoser2689
    @johnmoser2689 4 года назад +1

    Once again another fantastic episode of uncle Ben and great rips and tips to make us play more better..... everyone all together now THANK YOU UNCLE BEN!!

  • @brandonessick775
    @brandonessick775 4 года назад +1

    MASTODON!!!

  • @SouthpawSatch
    @SouthpawSatch 3 года назад

    Ben can you do a finger building finger strength, specifically the ring finger? I've been trying to play some descending steve vai style legato runs and realised my ring finger is weak AF lol. I need some good exercises to improve my strength and technique

  • @YeshuaDavidson
    @YeshuaDavidson 4 года назад +1

    when you're too sure about uncle Ben's content you kick like before even watching the video!!!

  • @MrTheog1989
    @MrTheog1989 4 года назад +1

    That Suhr looks like a James Norbert Ivanyi Special ;)

  • @ZIGSVIDS
    @ZIGSVIDS 4 года назад +1

    Ben, When you scratch your nuts is right hand alternate picking style or left hand 4 finger chromatic ?

  • @curtadams8045
    @curtadams8045 4 года назад

    I'd love to see Milkmans Son by Ugly Kid Joe transcribed! I've looked all over and can't find anything.

  • @errflow
    @errflow 4 года назад +1

    The Hammerons have always been at war with the Pulloffs.

  • @guitar78ish
    @guitar78ish 4 года назад +1

    Could be wrong, but I think Tom Quayle attributes his legato technique to Brett Garsed.

  • @rickybella7224
    @rickybella7224 4 года назад +1

    Plz for the love of god do fallen torches!

  • @scratchguitar
    @scratchguitar 4 года назад +1

    Awesome uncle Ben!!

  • @liquidfirepainting1169
    @liquidfirepainting1169 4 года назад +1

    your videos have helped me out a lot!! especially when i needed to know why i was having trouble relaxing my arms while playing. Thank you so much!

  • @ravikant840
    @ravikant840 4 года назад +1

    I'm gonna enjoy watching this with my blue boi.

  • @molekyyli
    @molekyyli 3 года назад

    Hamburgers and hotdogs? I died and it was you who killed me. 🤣

  • @link333xc
    @link333xc 4 года назад +1

    ive been waiting so long for this day...

  • @Metalfreak327
    @Metalfreak327 4 года назад

    Do lessons on Crack the Skye. Revive that shit on the RUclipss

  • @tarickosman9144
    @tarickosman9144 4 года назад +1

    I would love to see a Mastodon lesson! Always struggling to learn their tunes.

  • @jjcarter6539
    @jjcarter6539 3 года назад

    I really like more better your videos.... lol awesome content for real!

  • @erockomania
    @erockomania 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Ben! 🍻

  • @corygulley4405
    @corygulley4405 4 года назад

    Pull offs are difficult with my Shrek fingers

  • @NickBurbeyGuitar
    @NickBurbeyGuitar 4 года назад +1

    Slick daddy action!

  • @OKEKOBEB
    @OKEKOBEB 4 года назад +1

    *Brett Garsed enters the chatroom...*

  • @Jason_Grg
    @Jason_Grg 4 года назад +1

    Do ur palms sweat while playing for longg??

    • @BenEller
      @BenEller  4 года назад +1

      Nope! I’m a dry handed guy.

  • @acevedohiram
    @acevedohiram 4 года назад +3

    Medely-medely

  • @sinksunk1133
    @sinksunk1133 4 года назад +1

    DO THE LESSON ON FALLEN TORCHES PLEASE! 😩🙏🏼

  • @aramaroian5831
    @aramaroian5831 4 года назад +1

    My prayers have been answered! Thank you

  • @chrislouly7698
    @chrislouly7698 3 года назад

    DO A GUITAR COLLECTION VIDEO... pls?

  • @francisconieto154
    @francisconieto154 4 года назад +1

    Fallen Torches lesson, yaaaaay!!!!!!

  • @mikecooper8465
    @mikecooper8465 4 года назад +1

    Stegosaures🤘..

  • @kschantz
    @kschantz 4 года назад +1

    I thought that fake guitarist Lucas Mann was the best at legato. That is, after he isolates the clock in his video and speeds up the rest of it.

  • @barrysoetoro8452
    @barrysoetoro8452 4 года назад

    What state has the worlds largest sinkhole in it?

  • @Trilobite8jesus
    @Trilobite8jesus 4 года назад +1

    Mastodon lessons are always a plus.

  • @stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203
    @stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203 4 года назад +1

    🔨 time🎸

  • @Jason_Grg
    @Jason_Grg 4 года назад +1

    Love ur lessons!!! Keep it upp

  • @d.dandgrace2428
    @d.dandgrace2428 4 года назад

    You're so cute and funny... LOL

  • @boofyboy3928
    @boofyboy3928 4 года назад +1

    Killed it again like always 🤘

  • @jensrushing1486
    @jensrushing1486 3 года назад

    Hit the like button at ".... Timing."

  • @Vancat2
    @Vancat2 Год назад

    You're the best. Thank you.