Do THIS Warmup DAILY to Increase Picking Speed and Hand Synchronization!

[@BenEller]

Thanks for trying out this killer workout for picking speed and hand sync! What technique do you need some workouts for?

[@fr0mage]

Hybrid picking!

[@willchug]

Any sweep techniques or “little tricks” for the picking hand. 👊

[@SRC1022]

Picking angle exercises. Need some more help with outside picking vs inside

[@mikeagnew2273]

Exactly this uncle Ben, want to get out of the hammer on and pic everything so it sounds clearer

[@korat10]

Legato

[@huskiefan8950]

1:01 "Shredi Knights" I love you man. I just instantly love you 😂

[@mikesurel5040]

Absolutely would love the metronome episode. Stuff like this is the closest I have ever come to actual lessons. Please and thank you.

[@allboutthemojo]

At first you listen to the lick in the exercise and think, it's not difficult and then you take a look a closer look at how you're supposed to change lead fingers throughout the riff. Then you realize, holy h*ll it's not easy 😀 the real lesson hidden behind the pattern. 👌 Excellent. Thanks

[@kennethdaniels]

I've already earned the respect of my step dad, so I'm working on earning my cats respect with this new exercise. Thanks, Uncle Ben!

[@kagenotatsumaki]

Spoiler: That will NEVER happen. XD

[@ProfessorJM1]

Everything Ben teaches/recommends works, given I make sure to do everything at step-dad speed, and progress. Thanks Uncle B 👌👍😃

[@poasful]

"step-dad speed" should be included as an official nomenclature for slower tempos.

[@ProfessorJM1]

@@poasful Haha, Yessir, I second that.

[@InsolentMusicalPeasant]

Those Modern Terras are so gorgeous. The folks at Suhr really know what they're doing. I would love a metronome video, too.

[@michaelthompson3286]

I did this exercise while also having a cold for maximum authenticity! Tried it with Harmonic Minor and that's a tricky variation as well. Spot on as usual, mate🤘🏼

[@jacksaintjack2844]

Great video. Not only is the content spot on, but your ability to make it easy to follow along with you but also taking your time to explain what you're doing is absolutely super.

[@tomtherhythmplayer]

I've been doing this for a few months as part of my 30 minute warmup, it's done wonders so far of getting my hands in synch for the day i play. i've been using an accelerating metronome and it's done such a good job so far of improving my speed.

[@paulowen8066]

Yes, please make a video about how we suck at using the metronome!

[@Johnnysmithy24]

YES PLEASE

[@MattLarscheid]

Hands down one of the best exercises I've come across lately. The way Ben explains everything is so clear and precise for any player.

[@jodecaesteker]

Playing for about 28 years here. This - and your whole channel - is absolutely genius! (PS: dry humor is the best). Cheers!

[@brysonw89]

Hands down the best teacher on KZbin! Thanks for everything !

[@Cbuzz1399]

Thanks Uncle Ben. This is great. Hope you're feeling better!

[@yodajazzcat]

There's NO EXCUSE for not subscribing to this excellent content, you shredding slackers!!!

[@theanalogkid4171]

I've had a summer cold all week! Feeling better today finally. Thanks for this Ben, always welcome the alt picking exercises !!!

[@michaelcrenshaw4387]

An episode on metronome use would be good. Great vid as usual.

[@Gainovermg]

Six months later, but I would love to see this as well!

[@kagenotatsumaki]

I just look up drum tracks on KZbin at the desired pbm and just go from there. Usually works pretty.

[@psyche1988]

I got a tip, use it ! 😂

[@TheBlades4SP33D]

did he do the video yet

[@bak1386]

Yes I would love to see that

[@edwardglyons]

The title grabbed my attention. I had to do the lesson right away. Super glad I did. I'll be using this in my practice. Thanks heaps.

[@cheribarkman1784]

Thanks Ben.

[@BenEller]

You're welcome!

[@mattsmithsongs]

Thanks Ben! You da real MVP!

[@rztricky]

And this where we salute and say Yay Ben Eller!

[@davidgerlach1132]

Once again, another exercise in the books... Thank you!

[@sebastian7494]

Thank you, Uncle Ben! 😇🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@geoffreykennard5829]

I finally goy it....we are talking DECADES Ben....I have improved my speed and accuracy Mucho Mucho. i will patreon and ride the wave of knowledge you offer. THANK YOU

[@JC-yb5fy]

This is an excellent exercise! I have been looking for stuff that will help with my dexterity and mechanics. I tabbed out this exercised and extended it down to the open B string and up to the 24th fret of my guitar. This is also helping me become more familiar with the higher frets.

[@johnkk7863]

Hands down the best guitar teacher on the entirety of KZbin or anywhere!

[@kjtodd8682]

I’ll have to try this out, thanks

[@denisherry]

Oh yeah needed this, Thanks Uncle Ben!

[@FalconCFHBLS]

Stellar video man. Solid tips and advice throughout. A metronome video would be sick!

[@txlespaul30]

"Let's hear that lick again, at stepdad speed." My hands won't coordinate, but my eyebrows do. Love you, Ben!

[@josephlangham9900]

Thanks' Uncle Ben! Outstanding content by the way, your knowledge and the way you explain the practical usage of the material really helps make the connection to the material clear. You make it easier to relate the lesson to my own style while also providing "bonus" options to maximize practical use. Great job and again, thank you for all your hard work!

[@laivasimo8427]

Yup, the sound of this makes me think of dwarfs dancing trepak. And i can not make them stop or go away.

[@usagi2988]

Yes to the metronome video!!! (...also, feel more better sooner!)

[@noredguitars6840]

Yes please 🇨🇦. A metronome video is what we need!!

[@guitardude1981]

Shawn lane used these fingerings starting with middle finger in alot of his patterns. Awesome! Thanks Ben

[@Doctor-Shoebill]

Kick ass lesson!

[@sole__doubt]

This one worked for me. I run through the exercise a few times a day.

[@DavesWoodFloors]

Thanks Ben...I'll be hitting the old woodshed on this gem...

[@PapaSancho666]

Yes to metronome! Gracias senor!

[@billynewman9609]

thank you....hope youre feeling better by now

[@LiveLaughJordan-oi6tg]

Ben thank you so much for this! I practiced starting at 90bpm and made my way to 170bpm and i feel great! This is such good practice thanks for the video

[@BenEller]

Wow! That’s sick progress!

[@sole__doubt]

Ive been doing for a couple months and got 110 to 130. Maybe 140 but I doubt it.

[@andrewdescant4996]

@@sole__doubtNo doubt, you got this! Don’t tense up. Fast is sloppy, smooth is fast! Speed is all about accuracy.

[@sole__doubt]

@@andrewdescant4996 Yeah Im really focusing on relieving tension while I play, thats whats holding me back atm.

[@isolateddemon9438]

Nice one.

[@BenEller]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@andrewwasson6153]

Nice one Uncle Ben! Good advice on the metronome too.

[@MrPeter924]

Great video great sounds great audio guitar. Great show

[@DanielKraemerMusic]

You're playing exercises are brilliant!!! Almost everything that I tried out improved my playing. Thanks a lot!

[@thehelpfullender]

I've been a Patron for over a year and just realized I wasn't a subscriber! Thank you for the reminder Uncle Ben!

[@nicolasbum]

A very good exercise! It improved my fingers speed and I ridded of the tension finally. Yesterday I practiced this figure for only 30 minutes and now it's in my daily routine. :) Thank you!

[@vincentjackson3472]

Uncle Ben always have great advice and lessons 😎🤘

[@ExposingEvil_]

That one finger punisher picking excercise helped so much! My inside/outside picking improved dramatically. Im going to take a look at this as well, thank you :)

[@Andreas_K_III]

Love that Suhr. I wish I hadn't sold my Suhr Modern Satin 😢lovely guitar.

[@Existential-Paradigm]

I'm on it, uncle Ben! ❤

[@StephGV2]

And now my hand is cramped up :) Need to work on that whole "tension" thing. Thanks for a great exercise, exactly what I needed.

[@voodoochilezee]

This is a great exercise, Metronome Video PLEASE!!!

[@tonym7051]

That’s a really cool shirt! And really cool lesson too btw lol I’ll try this later today.

[@АртёмСалахетдинов-ь9в]

Great video! Get well soon

[@richdelb]

Thanks Ben. "Fried Gold" indeed.

[@Johnnysmithy24]

Thanks Uncle Ben, just what I needed

[@pennabis]

Thanks, I appreciate basic exercises.

[@Locoandchooch]

Useful. I suck playing solos because my digits don’t sync. I don’t have the same problem on the low strings, rhythm etc.

[@reaverofsouls]

Thank, Uncle Ben! Gonna need this for after the surgery on my right wrist!

[@Citizen_JQP]

You seem like an awesome to hang out with. Great teaching!

[@RichardA5150]

gonna work on this and would def dig that metronome video, I try and work with it but its a struggle sometimes.

[@DavidLuzi]

Probably the best guitar chan on YT, a Big thanks to your exercices wich are always very usefull in any situation !

[@RecycledRocker2]

Great exercise... Sweet guitar.I hop e you get well soon !.

[@unmike19]

Great lesson. Thanks man

[@hangman960]

Great work as always

[@The_Gaba_Ghoul]

Thanks Uncle Ben! Definitely going to use this from today on. Also, love that Hell Patrol bgm

[@calebsj]

awesome exercise who would've thought thanks!

[@sixstringswl]

It's nice to see someone do this type of thing. I do this with a permutations calculator. I'll sometimes stretch it out and use all 4 fingers for kicks. Will change the way you play. Great video!!!

[@herrpye]

I just looked up permutations calculators and felt immediately dumber. any suggestions on which one to use and what to enter to make it work? thanks!

[@sixstringswl]

Depends on how many notes per beat you desire vs how many tones. Everyone will probably be slightly different. Myself, id just start with 4 notes in a three notes per string pattern to make it simple. That way you'll have a 1/4 note or beat per string. Great for 16th notes. I particularly like the out of order fingerings. Some are like pinky trills. Lol!!! I like to outline the ones that could fit between arpeggios. Good luck and please, erase this if it's inappropriate. Edit: use a calculator that shows all the possibilities spelled out. Maybe it says abbc or acbc or whatever. It just lists all possible patterns for you. Great for practice, but you know, when you play, then play.

[@herrpye]

@@sixstringswl thanks for the reply!! any you'd recommend?

[@sixstringswl]

Can't say I even know what one I used. Just one that showed all the patterns

[@BotsWeekendCovers]

Thanks again and hope you get better soon man.

[@jonbigg7385]

Thanks for this Ben. I struggle with my right and left hand sync, but I swear I started to notice a difference (albeit small) after just messing with this exercise for 10 minutes.

[@JedWunderli]

Great video. I hope you get over your darn cold quickly.

[@superfit60]

Sweet!!! Ben this is cool! i will add this to the 2 string terror and annihilator which I practice daily! I hope you feel better soon..

[@ramseyomery]

loved the exercise and the middle eastern flair to it

[@decoy80070]

Uncle Ben. You Rock!

[@krager54]

Yes, please do a TIWYS about practicing with a metronome!

[@PTGuitars-Music]

Another great lesson! Ive been playing guitar for a lot of years and your lessons are always helping me think of different ways to practice and really learn how to play this amazing instrument. Thanks so much! I would also love to see a metronome lesson!

[@commin2ulive]

Using this middle finger root note technique, I am alternating between the G and B strings still playing notes from the key of Em and alternating between the 2 strings and moving forward and backwards playing 1 lick on the G string then the B string lick starting at the beginning then moving forward up the fretboard repeating the patterns and its helping with memorization of where the notes and positions/patterns from the key of Em are. Once I get them faster and cleaner, I will be adding more strings. Like you said, do this on other strings. You could also do this with Dm and Bm etc. Killer exercise brother.

[@Giraffinator]

Thank you Mr Eller, SIr, may I have another?

[@hierkonnteihrewerbungstehe821]

Thank you! That was EXACTLY the exercise I needed to work on my biggest weakness. Simple and effective

[@niner8tangojuliet149]

I never practice with a metronome. IThat is something I would like to change. So some metronome mentorship would a great. 🎸

[@ArtbyPaulPetro]

this was awesome def gotta try it! and YES please do a metronome video!!! Feel better soon, Uncle Ben!

[@kirkclement1583]

Awesome workout, Uncle B, I'll be adding this to my daily regime!! I appreciate all the info you share with us, it really help us to progress!!

[@the_anderman]

So good, I love this exercise! I've already improved so much, thanks!

[@TheBlackStrat502]

Stepdad here, can confirm this exercise made me more better. Thanks again, Uncle Ben!

[@megatodd707]

Hi BEN. I’m new to your channel and find your videos to be very helpful and entertaining. I literally had to stop the video due to laughing my ass off when you said ‘ now we missy elliot it- flip it and reverse it’ 🤣👍👍👍👏👏👏👏 Hilarious. Thank you.

[@yvonpellerin118]

Big Fan of yours always love your videos very inspiring thanks again

[@jimwoodard64]

An instructor I had 20 years ago showed me that. It’s a great exercise.

[@ClicheXeveryXday]

yes!! metronome video would be awesome

[@SUNNofODIN]

I suck at using a metronome and exploring that subject on here already pointed out how much I would benefit from a video on it.

[@joelmenezes1797]

Thank you so much for this lesson.. I'll practice this daily and i hope my hands synchronisation improves..😁🙏

[@JS-md7gg]

Thanks! 🔥

[@aryinc]

Awesome. also like the kraftwerk inspired backing track in the first track XD.

[@tfontmusic]

Every time he says “let’s hear that at step dad speed” I feel personally attacked lol

[@Rangotz]

Coincidentally I am learning the E-Minor scale all over the fretboard at the moment and this exercise really helps. Gonna use this pattern on other keys to close all the gaps in my knowledge. Thank you Uncle Benis.

[@kamikazi777]

So now we’re following the science!😃👍🏼

[@bennyharderguitar]

This is one area I struggle with. I’m definitely going to do this exercise.

[@oldadajbych8123]

Instead of a metronome, I use several 5-minute-long drum loops with slowly increasing tempo - like 10 - 20 bpm over those 5 minutes. I have 4/4 and 3/4, but it can easily created in a DAW using automation to achieve a steeper or flatter curve. I always start really slow, but the speed increases quite fast. So, when I start making mistakes I rewind the file a little and start over. This way, I can seamlessly gain speed without stopping to tune the metronome. I can recommend that. On the first day, I start with the first file, and after some time, I get to the third one, which I am not able to finish. The next day, I start with the second and usually get to the fourth ... etc. It is much more natural to increase the speed continuously instead of stopping and jumping. I got those files from my guitar teacher some 20 years ago and still use them.

[@rickfennell7849]

Just subscribed to you bro. Been meaning to do it for a while, just keep forgetting. Lotta shiznit going on right now. I just love all your stuff man. Such a monster player. Really enjoyable and educational.. When i want to learn something correctly, i come here. Even if im not learning something, i enjoy listening to you play anyway. Some stuff is just above my level...lol. Thanks so much bro. 🤟🤟🤟🤟🍻