Riff Rundown - Benjamin Tod's "Using Again"

The Lost Dog Street Band frontman shows how smooth fingerpicking and a few well-placed hammer-ons ring a somber tone to accompany a downtrodden tale.
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[@premierguitar]

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[@ew3041]

One of the most underrated and greatest musicians out there. I own every album he's put out

[@Jacob-mo7yw]

This man inspired me to sing aloud

[@dannybailey8933]

100%

[@lildad798]

Nothing like having the artist show us how. Thank you brother.

[@stevessoony2010]

This dudes song writing playing and singing takes me to a place of bitter sweet pain.

[@deathhexxxgaming3431]

WOW! This song has seriously impacted my life deeply and profoundly. I really wanted to use my little talent and learn this song, so I could possibly impact someone else with it (even if only just a fraction of how I've felt it). Never did I expect to find a video by Benjamin Todd himself showing me how to play it! Thank you so much for not only the song it's self, but the willingness and taking the time to show others the proper way of playing it. That is a rare thing to come across and I honestly couldn't be happier with being instructed by any other artist on any other song. Thanks you much brother

[@redalaska]

Been trying to figure this one out for a long time. Too bad I can't manage even with a breakdown. Love you Benjamin Tod!!

[@joshualingerfelt]

One of my fav songs ever.

[@jleo2707]

This guy is one of the best musicians alive today.

[@shanesimpson4407]

I love Benjamin. Everything he writes is incredible. That guitar could probably tell some stories

[@michaeld1574]

Keep up the great music Benjamin Todd. So excited to see you perform in Pittsburgh 2020

[@ramblinthewoods]

I love so much the original artist coming to show you how to to play his amazing song.

[@kustomhooligans]

Yeah, it's pretty amazing isnt it? It seems like some guitarist are too above "teaching" their riffs, but it always makes a great connection with their fans and shows that they care and dont mind going outta their way! I love it! Plus you KNOW you're getting the correct version, NOTE 4 NOTE....unless it's Adam Jones of Tool, then he might fvck with everyone and give you the tab for the theme song to The Gummi Bears!

[@the.family.channel]

Thanks for posting this PG, great song by a great artist..

[@independentliberty9628]

One of the best songwriters I've ever heard, raw humanity.

[@jacqueline8597]

Thanks Ben. such honesty and emotion in your songs. blows me away every time I listen. so unique and beautiful.

[@larryholcombjr674]

I love this song.

[@jipes]

Beautiful tone !

[@professorpancakes6545]

Such a great song

[@Jmmy-gt5eu]

My God! This is my swan song! Pray for me.

[@godfreedomandfamily7742]

Thanks for the lesson. I love your music Benny.

[@teddybuckland]

Hell yeah! Thank you, Benjamin! Love it.

[@JustDvoh]

Top 10 favorite song. Genius

[@kandiewest3957]

Ummm yeah thank you for this!! My life revolves around you, and your music! Been wanting to learn this for quite sometime

[@MisterHouu]

I started watching and was like "wow that sounds exactly like how he plays it...." 35 seconds in and things started to make a lot more sense.

[@seanoneill3442]

😂😂😂

[@kendow-vw1mf]

Its prob ganna take me for ever cuz I suck but I been teaching my self for a few years. I been listing to you for a few years your amazing I could only wish to play like you. I too have a crazy past life

[@durstmonger7394]

Thank you Ben

[@fartspoo4244]

No way. I’ve been waiting for this....

[@gregsadar]

Thank you, very much

[@trog5184]

Thanks

[@millerk115]

Wish you did this with more of your songs. I am typically forced to watch the GemsOnVHS performances hundreds of tomes to try and figure out what you are playing lol.

[@jakecurnett8296]

Ben is one of the most talented young artists out today but he is not a super great teacher.

[@jaredelsen682]

Is there anyway you would make a video on how to play saguaros flower?

[@seanoneill3442]

What guitar is this? Anyone know. Love it!

[@elijahmassey5395]

I’m living low down And I’m using again I’m hating my name ‘Cos I’m cursed like my kin And if I should see you Before I’m condemned I hope you’re deceived By the webs that I spin I wish I was who I appear ‘Cos I despise the man in the mirror Lost deep inside Of my dirty old soul Some starry eyed boy Never taught self control The cost of my living Was more than I plan So I held a needle Like a gun in my hand I wish I was who I appear ‘Cos I despise the man in the mirror The memories I’ve got Torture my head And I don’t know God But I heard he was dead But if I am wrong In judgment I stand I will not repent ‘Cos I don’t give a damn You can send me to hell With the rest of my friends I wish I was who I appear ‘Cos I despise the man in the mirror I’m living low down And I’m using again

[@durstmonger7394]

Memories ive got.. torture my head...

[@ActPono]

Fuck the riff, I want that guitar…

[@PimpOshea0508]

What guitar is this? Looks like a travel guitar and I want it

[@ToqTheWise]

I would sell my soul to the devil to learn how to fingerpick like that!

[@hansfranz8795]

No need to sell your soul to the devil, just practice a bit. The song is absolutely beautiful and one of my favourites, but this is about as easy as fingerpicking gets. You can definitely get there! :)

[@heathkish6901]

Hans Franz Agreed! Nothing fancy, but it couldn't be more perfect for the song!

[@ArmedPoverty]

Some people might not like this suggestion by I would start with a banjo if you want to fingerpick well. The stuff he is doing here is simple banjo rolls slightly modified. I’m pretty sure he started as a banjo player but idk I’ve seen him play both

[@WhoisLoveCampaign]

Hans Franz teach us! Or me!

[@0ExcessPig]

This guys channel is great if you want to learn some finger picking songs note for note. I've learnt a lot from him. Most the songs are quiet simple if you've acquired the dexterity necessary for fingerpicking ttps://kzbin.info/door/Kzvu4MGGznD55iKaDE5c_g

[@eugenioabate1630]

Guitar model please?

[@davidengstrom2853]

Looks like an old Guild F-20 Troubadour. 50s-60s?

[@felixn5387]

I don't get shit

[@bf2err]

Wow who would have guessed that's what he's doing. /s

[@Cam-yp7cn]

Gotta be in the running for worst tattoos I’ve ever seen

[@Cam-yp7cn]

stephenwolf I’m not gay so no thanks

[@StuartRial]

FDD lol yours are probably worse

[@Cam-yp7cn]

Stuart Rial worse than trailer trash neck tattoos? Lol

[@StuartRial]

FDD it has meaning dude lol

[@Cam-yp7cn]

Stuart Rial so what? If I get a pecker tattooed on my face and say it’s got meaning doesn’t change that there’s a pecker on my face.