George Benson's Secret Weapon Licks - Breaking Down 'The Ghetto' Solo

[@agger08]

Thanks for continuing to bring the best George Benson content out there

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thank you for saying that and watching! 🤘

[@pennyparlay6520]

Beautiful lines,beautiful playing demonstration, and stellar lesson/teaching Chase. Grand Slam! Yes George Benson Course is a must. You have definitely examined his style closely, passionately and if anyone should do it, it is you.

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙏

[@luckyl4746]

I really love your Benson licks and explanations. I find myself paying attention to his solos differently.

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks, I’m glad the lessons are helping you understand his playing better!

[@suzannecoholic1467]

Woot! Been scrambling for time to dive in - and a FREE PDF too?!! Very gracious!! Thank you!!

[@ChaseMaddox]

Merry Christmas! 🎁 🎅

[@suzannecoholic1467]

@@ChaseMaddox Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

[@davidfioccola3834]

Best lesson on Benson, thanks Chase!

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks David! 🙏

[@wurliblu]

Great job explaining this stuff! I used the handy 1/2 speed feature to unlock picking direction for a couple things 😊

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thank you! That feature is great 👌

[@rayriz4609]

Love the Benson lessons! Keep ‘‘em coming !

[@ChaseMaddox]

You know it! 🤘

[@JazzStrat781]

Love all of your content Chase but your Benson videos are definitely my favorite 🙏🎸 best to you brother!

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thank you! Mine too! 😄

[@AndyPadula]

Another great lesson Chase. I always thought Benson's playing was too difficult to learn but the way you break it down makes it possible. Definitely would like to see more lessons on Benson

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks Andy! 🙏 Check out my Benson playlist on my channel to see all my previous lessons on him 👍

[@mcivermuriel9951]

So much value ❤

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thank you! 🙏

[@hannanathan564]

This really does a great job showcasing practical methods to try matching the mindset of Benson. Great work man! I like this much more than just a theory analysis (I freaking love that stuff too though).

[@ChaseMaddox]

Glad you liked it! I'm always trying to connect theory and application 🤘

[@robertblake3909]

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[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks Robert! Appreciate your support always 🙏

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I second the motion! If you’re stuck in a rut, CGA will pull you out. Been here just over one year and it’s the best educational investment I’ve ever made! 🎸🎸🎸

[@AzSamad]

Really good video Chase - thanks for the breakdown. I listened and transcribed parts of the solo right after your previous video and this breakdown of the different line ideas (in the four categories) is definitely more helpful than just an arpeggio and scale suggestion without referring to the actual lines in Benson's solo. Nice work and thanks! (Sorry for reposting the comment - I posted from the wrong YT account just now lol) :p

[@ChaseMaddox]

Haha no worries, Az! Glad you found the video helpful 🤘

[@HVL1977]

Greatt, again, Chase !!!! Thank you from Brazil

[@ChaseMaddox]

Obrigado! 🙏

[@ramseyomery]

this is awesome, thank you for sharing

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks for watching!

[@lesliechen1214]

Thank you Chase, great lesson!!

[@ChaseMaddox]

Glad you found it helpful! 😎

[@brianjohns1155]

More, please!

[@ChaseMaddox]

Soon! Might take a break for 2024 though, so go watch my old videos lol

[@MealdeSoisa]

Great Work Thanks 🎉

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thank you for watching!

[@kevinmaddox]

These licks are 🔥🔥🔥

[@ChaseMaddox]

They sure are 👌👌

[@sampokantele]

Thanks for sharing! +1 for livestream. Cheers from Finland!

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks for watching! So far you’re the only one who’s asked for the livestream! Many more needed 😅

[@RedMercuryBluesBand]

Great Tone !

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thank you! 🙏

[@CRP2426]

Wish someone would do this high quality content but analyzing Pat Martino . Your videos keep Getting better.

[@ChaseMaddox]

If only you knew someone 🤔

[@BrianShaw-t1i]

Go ahead Chase join me to your mailing list, and do the live event concerning Benson's techniques

[@HendersonGuitar]

This is so so cool man - I'd love to see a video where you discuss "Dom 7 Vocabulary" - I have some ideas, but would be great to see your ideas. I feel I 'run out of steam' when faced with more than a couple of bars of the same chord ... I like things like: Major Scale, Mixo stuff, Scales in 3rds, 6ths, sequences of 3 and 4, String Skipping, Triads, Arpeggios, 6ths, triad pairs (Major 1 tone apart), Stacking triads R-3-5; 3-5-7; 5-7-9 etc. Would love to see your thoughts on some practical applications of what you would play if you had to play over a Static G7 vamp for 4 mins (would you 'imagine' a 1 chord to get a resolution, or imagine a ii chord to get some movement??) - quite a deep subject maybe.

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 🤘

[@StevenHorn-we9gu]

I'd love to see, hear, learn all you care to offer especially on George Benson. Others too? Wes? Miles if ever go there...

[@ChaseMaddox]

You know it! I love me some Benson, Wes, and Miles too! 🤘

[@rpagnotta56]

Great lesson and great sound!! Can I ask you what strings you are using for this video? Thanks...

[@ChaseMaddox]

Thanks! Standard D’addario 10s Roundwound

[@rpagnotta56]

@@ChaseMaddox Thanks! And what model is your Ibanez? I may buy it...I like the sound a lot.

[@ChaseMaddox]

This model is Benson's GB 10 guitar 👍

[@donmilland7606]

Man I saw one those videos 2 yrs ago. You look different! Lol