Paul Gilbert Speed Secrets with Ben Eller

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Hey kids! Its a brand new installment of Weekend Wankshop with your good buddy, Uncle Ben Eller!
Ever wondered how Paul Gilbert plays so clean and fast?! The secret is, its not ALWAYS his alternate picking powers you're hearing... its his brilliant combination of lightning fast picking combined with strategically-placed legato for a shred bonanza!! And you're about to learn exactly how he does it!
This lick uses his signature trick combined with the A minor scale; it starts off across the bottom two strings (ala Technical Difficulties by Racer X), then ascends up a big 3 note per string scale pattern. Its surprisingly easy and sounds SICK!
In this lesson, you're gonna learn the secret sequence he uses a lot, a super cool lick to help you practice it, plus all the Troy Grady/Cracking the Code downward and upward pick slanting benefits you're gonna practice as you learn it, plus a bunch of other tips and tricks to help you shred HARD today!
Playing my Suhr Modern Satin into the Fractal Axe FX III. Lovely rig.
Thanks for watching! Who else has shred secrets you wanna know about next? Let me know in the comments!

[@BenEller]

Thanks for watching!!! What’s your favorite Paul Gilbert solo that you’d like to see broken down on a future lesson?

[@GLYDR]

The Count Juan Chutrifo

[@elcesar01]

Uncle Ben.... What about the intro of 1992 from Mr Big's Defying Gravity??? That part is Killer!!!!

[@RickDanner]

i dont now any of his stuff but this is a good video

[@boptilyoudrop9449]

Oh man please, pLEASE PLAY THE GARGOYLE FOR US!!! you'd do an amazing rendition of it :D

[@thedeadonmusic1]

"Young Man Blues" with his Who tribute...

[@rcdoubleu8696]

Uncle Ben... you're not the hero we need... you're the hero we deserve.

[@donniebrook9900]

Are you having "Technical Difficulties"?!?

[@eleazarlaggui9739]

Anyone can play like Paul Gilbert. First, you just have to be Paul Gilbert.

[@qwertyzxcv123]

Don't worry, Uncle Ben is here to help us out.

[@digitalworms]

Don't forget his long ass pinky! That thing is just built for guitar!

[@jeobarlomento9898]

@@digitalworms i believe it's longer than my index...

[@digitalworms]

@@jeobarlomento9898 ya man same here! Everytime I watch his instruction videos some of the reaches he does blows my mind!

[@johnegan4762]

I took three private lessons from Paul before he was famous. Early 1980's Emulating him too much might cause unnecessary anxiety. His pinky is about as long as my index finger. He also seems to have alien biomechanics allowing his fingers to just move beyond the speed of light with perfect accuracy. Watching him play up close feels like entering an alternate reality.

[@drax13]

On top of his killer playing, Paul also seems like a super cool and well-grounded dude. Thanks for the lesson!

[@donniebrook9900]

Anyone can play like Paul Gilbert... You just need your hand to have the wing span of an albatross!

[@striveforsuccessstudysmart3509]

Quetzalcoatl*

[@lordgraga]

I shook his hand once, I swear his fingers touched my wrists 🤯 (I have regular size hands)

[@johnadams2063]

U dont need big hands at all. Hes not ever stretch in 99 percent of what he does.. guitars are built for normal people.. if big hands mattered at all u could simply play a smaller guitar.. slit of people think long fingers are a necessity.. nobodys doing alot of crazy reaching.

[@donniebrook9900]

John Adams Are you familiar with humor? If not google it, it might help with your future posts.

[@johnadams2063]

@@donniebrook9900 yeah I'm sorry. I didnt mean to be a damn douch bag.. I get what u mean. Sorry

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Ben, wanna know just how good you and your channel is? I haven’t picked up a guitar in years with no intention of restarting. Yet I watch all of your episodes. And there you are.

[@BenEller]

I’m so glad to hear that!!!! Get that thing out and shred it again sometime!

[@alexsuperpower1]

Uncle Ben the man with a great sense of humour and great teaching skills. Thanks Ben been watching you for years now and love all the quality content you provide!

[@JoakimKanon]

”No joyriding” 😂 I really liked that.

[@hennerangaz7064]

This is a awesome technic to play lines fast with groove. It doesnt sounds as boring as just picking every note . Thank you for that Ben.

[@GeoffSweet]

Great stuff Unca Ben... been taking lessons from Paul for 2 1/2 years...this lesson was instantly recognizable....and spot on man! Finally got to meet him this summer at a meet n greet. His show got cancelled, but his crew contacted all the VIP folks and they met us at his hotel suite for a 2 hour storytelling/playing show. Just a super swell cat that loves to tell stories, chat and play.

[@doubledwrex5769]

Watchin uncle ben is like eating healthy and gettin a tasty snack. Nutritious knowledge, and tasty tunes.

[@Xplora213]

Uncle Ben. Thank you... I applied your economy picking exercise to a major scale pattern I have been teaching my oldest son, and I found I do some upslant picking. Turned this into that sweet 4 note ascending scale pattern we all love but I could never do it before at metal speed. It’s been 22 years since I started playing. Awesome. 👏

[@FreddyJ120]

Great stuff, as usual, Uncle Ben. The pick end position, along with the muted rhythm demo, were my golden nuggets out of this one. Thanks a bunch!

[@andyisalwaysanxious8599]

Yeeees, Paul Gilbert is a beast! Love absolutely all his stuff. Thanks for the video, brother

[@scottybee33]

Bless you Uncle Ben ! I've just discovered that I've been an ineffective "inside picker" for yrs; switching this to "outside picking" instantly improved my timing and attack... Thanks !!!

[@yonikup2865]

The end of Technical Difficulties is the ultimate example of that concept. Great job Ben

[@markdeyoung7913]

Ben Eller is a great instructor. I love the easy to understand discretion of each technique used that he demonstrates. Thanks Ben.

[@BoothScience]

Ben... great video. Always a pleasure, never a chore to watch.

[@russferrell4894]

Very nice. Thanks for the lesson!

[@JamieFifthring]

Thnx for the tips Ben. Always great to get knowledge from you

[@lylebarker324]

Troy's stuff is awesome, made me way more aware of what my picking hand is doing.

[@michaelbarber1123]

Met Paul Gilbert a few times many years ago when I was a student at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, and when I was a Luthier apprentice at Carruthers Guitars in Venice CA. Really nice guy.

[@RalphPiepenburg]

Awesome content again, Uncle Ben. Especially the hint to isolate the right hand is a game changer. Thanks a lot.

[@ChingoMandinguez]

Uncle Ben, you're a total badass! Thanks for taking the time to do these videos!

[@PrivateRash]

Awesome job explaining this! You're a really great teacher. Keep it up man!

[@johnhorne925]

Technical Difficulties call out is a great example. Good stuff Ben, keep up the great insights.

[@TreatzTMA]

Congrats on the new place!! Clearly the lessons haven’t suffered!! Thanks again dude-great video👍

[@KonorDraven]

Simply wow. Thank you very much for this incredibly enlightening video. I really appreciate the amount of details and different explanations / examples for every concept (camera angles also help a lot). Keep up the amazing work.

[@Marcnshae2011]

Thanks🎉. Can't wait to try it out!

[@artytoney2057]

Very cool and helpful mr Ben , keep em coming

[@shaundomingue6509]

You are such a great teacher. Dig your humble attitude and screamin' chops.

[@guyelgat5893]

Great lesson. Thank you for this!

[@chadsux]

Step one: have a 7” pinky.

[@johnadams2063]

Why do people think u need freak hands.. if that was the case u could just play a smaller guitar.. they make little guitar s

[@chadsux]

@@johnadams2063 Fucking hell..some people think every comment on the internet is serious. IT WAS A JOKE!!! That little South Korean girl could shred Govan when she was like 9 or something...so yeah, it's more about application and talent than physical limitations. Although my crooked pinky fingers present actual physical issues when playing...there are also advantages to them...

[@shawnbenbrook7055]

Thanks for learning us uncle Ben!

[@david41209]

Great, great video bro!! congrats on the picking! Thank you so much fo the info

[@thedeadonmusic1]

Nice lesson Ben! Thanks!

[@evandromanaramiletto7523]

Very good material. Thanks a lot!

[@nomadman123]

5, 7, 8 are three of my favourite notes. Great lesson!

[@buruc666]

WTf finally usefull example for pickslanting! Thank you ver much need moooore of this!

[@richardjewett7702]

Thanks for the guidance!

[@felipegomabrockmann2740]

you are such a great teacher. I am leraning your lick right now

[@JohnPMusic]

Thanks Ben, this was a great breakdown.

[@mr.lindsaymcdonald2065]

Thanks Ben you rock!

[@davidwtaylor7180]

Very informative video with good clarity in your explanations. Good stuff!

[@johnycarrera]

Awesome video thanks!

[@habbidasher6937]

Heavens. This was actually useful in my attempts to pic up some speed. Thank you sir.

[@lalmalsawmachhangte620]

Very clear and easy to understand..Thanks uncle Ben

[@chrisosborneband4941]

great lesson!!

[@cocktailsanddreams]

Thanks Uncle Ben...PG is my #1 guitar G-d. Loved the piece towards the end on isolating the picking technique only.

[@thecard69]

Wow, that was a value packed lesson!! Thanks!

[@shawngregory1312]

Good stuff Ben Thank you

[@junkcarno]

thanks unk. needs me more of this.

[@sorenahlback]

Your lessons are just great!

[@davidjasonbruno1756]

Excellent lesson!

[@davek6989]

Smart guy, great instructor, thank you!

[@martynspooner5822]

Always excellent stuff to learn. Not a shredder bur still massively useful cheers.

[@V8LC100]

Brilliant thx Uncle Ben

[@midi1529]

Thanks Ben. My picking has improved immensely since using your techniques. I cant wait for covid to be gone and try it out.

[@mr.ironbodybuilding]

You are very knowledgeable and a great guitarist! Great channel!🎸

[@sollyharr]

Thanks Uncle Ben, some good tips...

[@sylpat1151]

Grazie ! Chiaro ed efficace come al solito.

[@kristynsdad]

Always loved "Skit skat wah" Racer X or "Get out of my yard"- no other guitarist on the planet could make only 3 strings sound that mind blowing.

[@arnulfosediego5919]

Thanks for the great lesson idol...

[@Guitarhero1000]

Thanks Uncle Ben!!!

[@hlyangel1]

Woah Gritar I love it 👍 Thank you so much you clearly covered a couple important aspects of the picking which is helpful as I can apply the principles you point out 👍 God bless you real good

[@kevinduffy8309]

Ben thank you for taking time to teach. Undoubtedly you could be on a world tour with someone whenever you chose to do so. I would enjoy knowing more about your history and any recordings you have released, and tracks you may have done with people in the studio. I place you right in there with all the monster guitarists. And yes Troy Grady is a monster too!

[@mosesfrog802]

Thanks uncle Ben 🙏

[@robertadams9844]

Great lesson

[@johnclaudio9013]

I was stationed at Ft. Polk, LA. during 1987 and walked into a music store in Alexandria and some music was playing in the background. I asked the manager who that was playing ..Racer X Second Heat. Gone too far was my first attempt at a Paul Gilbert solo..excuse me Mr. Gilbert.

[@dajoler]

Ah, another lick in the Paul of Style Gilbert. Good stuff and good advice. "Don't just drive around, have a destination, dagnabbit!" -- such an "Uncle" thing to say.

[@kristianniemann8716]

Pauls solo on Zero Hour on Tafollas "Out of the Sun" album is stellar. Then again, most of his solos are :) Cool lesson man!

[@mdnghtrdio]

U rock Uncle Ben! Funny as shit, & love your lessons, thank u

[@testicleetus5298]

Underrated album

[@liwo9706]

I can not say this enough but thank you for all your great lessons Ben

[@onevoiceinc]

That look of "oh yeah" at 0:17... :D That alone is worth subscribing. Great technique. Great sound.

[@vicjames2743]

Like the way you break down each step and say what is important that mindless babble I hear other guys over complicate. Great job man. Going to practice your techniques.

[@edwardglyons]

Great lesson! Thanks Ben. And thanks for the heads up on Troy Grady's picking lesson.

[@thatguitarguy99]

Eudaimonia Overture is my fav Gilbert song. The ending part is such a ride

[@MrArchie800]

Cool, I'm a decent player and reasonably comfortable with alt picking and hybrid picking (not mega fast) but this is something I've not tried so kudos for putting out something 'different'. definitely learnt something new to try tomorrow! Cheers.

[@bobravenscraft5376]

I have Paul's DVDs. His personality is a plus. Kind of teacher you want

[@guitarmanplayzloud936]

Paul Gilbert’s speed is so well show cased in Will My Screen Door Stop Neptune on Fuzz Universe!! Some wild stuff!!

[@supernatural9r406]

Ive been waiting for this. Ill Practice later on my Brand new E Guitar ibanez RG 550 in Purple Neon. 😊 Liked already.

[@deanrandalls2028]

I love you uncle Ben!

[@twanja08]

Good stuff!!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@kevinpotts4885]

Paul’s solo on the Neal Morse song “Momentum” is incredible.

[@eddiedoyle3607]

Hey Ben , I have been watching many of your videos and I have to say they are some of the best , the content is unique and many things I never thought of , or at least I never looked at from your point of view , special thanks for the frank Zappa video you did , also shows your diversity , I played for 30 years and unfortunately had to give it up due to illness , but I still look at videos for information , that may sound strange given my circumstances , but I guess the reason is because I do miss playing , anyway , thank you and keep on with your quality videos !

[@TavernMasterAndy]

This is a fab lesson 😇😇

[@rogerweafer2179]

This a phenominal speed tip! I had already experimented with 3 note per speed licks by alternate picking once or twice on a string then legato to repeat giving the picking hand time to move up or down to the next string,especially if you are skipping a string.It's easier to alternate pick up a scale than down and adding legato really helps!

[@TheBlackKoma]

All natural man made "hair gel". Thanks for making sure we get learnt. We appreciated it.

[@i_live_pain8420]

If you add water it makes its own sauce....

[@racrx7]

Loose plaster from the ceiling from either your shredding or neighbors on the floor above you stomping around like elephants! Thx for the cool lesson 🤘🏻

[@beanzmeanzheinz1525]

Addicted To That Rush is a great song to learn. Paul is stellar in it

[@CalitranoN]

NICE,,, pick slanting have to try it

[@firewind10100]

Awesome 👍

[@shovelheadseven]

I took some lessons from Paul Gilbert when I was a kid. Street Lethal was out but that was all. He mostly did alternate picking and swept the arpeggios. He was actually faster back then. He started to incorporate the hammer on picking combo later on. He also changed the way he holds his pick. He doesn't focus so much on shredding these days but still can as we all know.

[@shovelheadseven]

@@robbrant9145 That video is slightly after judging by the guitar. He is around 20 years old there. He was playing the guitar they based that one on an Epiphone Coronet. Super lightweight. Then Ibanez built Paul that one and a green one for Bruce.

[@crossroads900]

Pretty great video Ben. My pick hand is extremely weak, this exercise broke it down nicely, thanks and keep it up.

[@WODZIO1988ns]

So cooooooool!

[@eatmyspam]

Fantastic video. Love the attention to technical detail often missing from other videos made by great guitarists.

[@gjw45]

He's the best at explaining things. As an example, have you seen his video on pinched harmonics? He puts a texta mark on his thumb to show people exactly what he is doing. I thought it was brilliant. Even though it's not something I needed, I stole the idea when teaching a friend. If his videos were in a slightly better order of progression, he'd be the best teacher on KZbin. I'm already happy with my playing, but when I remember to come to this channel, I see there is so much more I could learn.

[@austinmidwest7062]

between moving and other stuff you probably have going on, thanks for still throwing a vid-ya our way

[@cainm8808]

Uncle Ben your awesome

[@martysradioshow5979]

thanks Uncle ben

[@iLanFrid]

Troy Grady has helped change, for the better, the way I and a few of my friends play the guitar. He is a revelation. Very glad to hear you mention him on your own channel.