THIS is Why You NEED to Know 4 Note Per String Scale Patterns!

[@BenEller]

Thanks for learning this handy dandy 4 note per string shred sequence!!! Whatcha want to learn next time?!

[@PooNinja]

Hybrid (chicken) picking .

[@axeslinger44]

An exercise to improve trills? Sorry if you’ve already done that but it’s Hard to find stuff that’s not just trilling within the 1234 chromatic exercise and you always spice stuff up in a cool way.

[@yohanonshine4664]

Nice lesson, It would be great to see some mute switch mastery not sure you use one but maybe you can recommend someone. Txs uncle Ben

[@Thijscube]

@@axeslinger44 I'm no Uncle Ben, but trills aren't complicated at all. I would suggest just picking a solo/riff that has them in it and try to nail that. For example: The riff in Yngwie Malmsteen - Far Beyond The Sun that starts at 0:47 seconds. Or any Tony Iommi solo :P

[@axeslinger44]

@@Thijscube I hear you there. Where I struggle is when I try to move them around with different finger combinations and space between the anchor and target notes. I have ways that I work on them, I Just figure Ben probably has a more fun and musical way to do it.

[@PooNinja]

I’m still waiting for my Paul Gilbert finger upgrades. I’ll circle back to this lesson once I get them installed.

[@kameronbailey4710]

Me too. Seems to be a shortage

[@PooNinja]

@@kameronbailey4710 the Vai/Beck hybrid set looks cool too, still No ship date or approved installation surgeon list?!

[@MikeWest11]

Hey

[@JediCrackSmoke]

You do that, Jen Psaki, circle back…

[@garycook4030]

This made me almost piss my pants. I have short fingers too

[@HaereticusMetal]

I subscribe to both you and Brandon Ellis on Patreon and this week, you release a 4 notes per string lesson on the 7th and on the 9th, Brandon released a lesson on 3 notes per string. I'm in a pickin' and fingerin' frenzy over here!

[@markbrady7532]

Super cool man. Love your “mathemagical” approach

[@DBSG1976]

I've been playing for the three years now and know absolutely nothing. I truly appreciate these uploads Ben, very helpful in this whacky, favorite hobby of mine.

[@Recals]

I've been playing for the so many years now that i forgot and know absolutely nothing.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

@@Recals same here but having fun is the key and I take lessons again with my old teacher to build my chops.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

This is really such a great skill builder to use and diatonic scale patterns sequences to also work on alternate picking accuracy and speed to a metronome.

[@CyberDocUSA]

@3:14 _Wisdom in the Whiskey Tooth Pain..._ Or just _Whiskey Toof._ :-) You're a riot, man. Stayed up past my work night bedtime just to catch up. Thanks.

[@0goaway0]

Wow dude. That single is SICK !!!!!

[@klauswigsmith]

That opening lick...KILLER.

[@studowling]

I'm generally a 3 note per string guy too but I first learned of 4 note per string scales from Steve Vai. I forced myself to play all 4 notes on each string starting with the major scale. The ring/pinky coordination was kinda wonky, esp on whole note jumps, and even if you start low, like in G major, by the time you get to like D mixolydian you start running out of neck. I never found a practical application for it but it's a great way to cover 4 octaves really fast lol. Every now and then I bust out the first few modes just to see if I can still do it. It's like watching a spider run up the fretboard (stay away from mushrooms for this exercise). 😳

[@Swanlord05]

Cool thanks for sharing

[@davidjairala69]

Bro your tone is phat. I live for that squelchy stringy noise

[@TheAlexCruz]

DAMN, Uncle Ben! That opener was a banger!! 🤘

[@RazorRiley]

Rain day + no work = step dad time 🤘🏽😂

[@DisruptedSinner]

Ahh! Brilliant! I love these mini riff technical lessons every time. I've been playing on and off for over 30 years but have barely touched a guitar in the past 10 years and am trying to get my chops back up, and these exercises are massively helpful. Thank you! Also - I love the new opening Corpse Master sound!!

[@gbustos544]

imagine if you made 15 minuts a day to practice what would happen.

[@MuditBadlani]

Thanks again Uncle Ben. 🙂

[@gitaaa7740]

Thank you Uncle Ben for uploading! There’s a few ideas I can use

[@aaronlittle4697]

Thanks, Ben

[@InsolentMusicalPeasant]

Corpse Master is legit. And so is that guitar. It sounds really nice. And I like things that are nice.

[@oldrrocr]

3:50 thanks Ben!

[@MrCLAASS]

I like the intro "evil dead". Corps master

[@thedude-jb7wx]

Heck yeah Corpse Master!!! Just heard it fn awesome!!! Invoking Evil had that cool intro reminded me of Creepshow i think it was.

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

That's a cool shirt. I just spent an hour watching buckethead videos. Perfect timing

[@vlastneme]

Beautiful guitar!!!!!

[@Swanlord05]

Ben all them scales sound good

[@jrflattop]

So, if I’m going to nail this lick I think I will start with the whiskey as well. Always do as the sensei does. Thanks for broadening my abilities with the creative content Uncle Ben.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

It's always Suntory time! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJq0n3tqapWbhq8

[@R3d5ct3d]

I love the never ending story theme in the background!

[@RaulEdu33]

Holy shred, it has been over a year since I watched a video from Uncle Ben my biological step dad! 🤯 have to start practicing again, too many hobbies so little time.

[@someinternetguy-r4l]

Did I say..meow? Love that you're rocking the Diablo. I bought one, but my luthier says Fishman moderns (with covers) don't fit the pup routes. so buyer beware for others! Get the ones mr uncle ben has!

[@Thedownboysfan]

Ben please do a break down of Mr Big’s Rock and Roll over’s end solo. As a favor from one home schooler to another! Thanks

[@voronOsphere]

Thanks, Uncle Ben!

[@gbustos544]

i got the first introduction to 4 not per string scale from allan holdsworth and it a different beast if you can understand it. this stuff isnt for pentatonic babies this is for people who really want to expand the use of tonal ranges,

[@troygrady]

Pshaw! That's tumeni notes.

[@kingmarke6940]

Corpse Master is truly a kick ass band name!

[@MikeWest11]

Another great lesson

[@Spider._.dust_music]

Cool lick idea🔥🔥🔥🤘

[@caseylockwood5512]

That Invoking Evil song goes stupid hard!

[@WALKERGUITAR]

I heard an interview with Black Sabbath when recording first demo they noticed all the people lined up across the street to see a scary movie and thought wow people like to be scared and then the first album happened.. rock on brother

[@Hybe123]

I like Invoking Evil, has great production in my opinion.

[@livingfreelyinspired7400]

For me, the new vocabulary is the mindset behind learning scales in 4 notes per string. Another opportunity to develop my own sound I think

[@austinmidwest7062]

hope they get you taken care of and you get to feeling better

[@MedicTJ]

Told one of my buddies the other day..."Bro everybody is big on 4 notes per string, 3 notes, 2 notes. I'm gonna be innovative. ONE note per string." And he said....."Those are called chords."😐

[@srhatfield]

3:47 I see what you did there :-) Stranger Things is awesome!

[@sethgross3904]

Dude, got my wizzy teeth out just recently at 36 years old, life is much better now.

[@voronOsphere]

Corpse Master stuff sounds great!

[@th3bard]

Great lesson, great riff! Just listened to Corpse Master Invoking Evil and Lunares Insaniam...good shit man!...then.....MORTAL KOMBAT! What a great surprise hahaha Riff Retrospective Ideas - George Lynch, Mick Mars, Warren DeMartini

[@klauswigsmith]

Testament meets King Diamond?! I'm there, dude.

[@alteroccatv]

All I had was a metronome and some vhs tapes of Gambale ☹️… AWESOME vid

[@MeesterBeaver]

UNCLE BEN! Do you love THE King? Would kill to see some breakdowns on Andy LaRouqe's work. He's the bestest!

[@Thijscube]

YES

[@rr-dee895]

Thx ben.love all your lessons I wish them.on TV that's why I don't comment much thxc you've gcecclcpced me immensly

[@GetzGoth]

This may be a little nosy Ben but I saw an older video of yours where you mentioned being in the "rolling hills of East Tn". I have a home in Piney Flats (Bristol) and another in Johnson City. Just curious if you are still in the area. If you prefer not to divulge this info to maintain your privacy I understand 100% and will continue to view and learn from your videos. Cheers!

[@BenEller]

I’m a Knoxville dude!!!

[@GetzGoth]

@@BenEller Kings X is supposed to be there somewhere in September or October. I have been listening to them since 1987 but never seen them so Iplan to catch them either there in K Town or Nashville shortly after. Thx for reply and Cheers!

[@Locknar77]

Cool lesson. Thanks Uncle Ben! Though if you're in a band that asks you to solo in EMaj diatonic, you should quit, or at least talk them into letting you do it in C#min, because just like your wisdom teeth, life is pain. Also, Corpse_Master ROCKS!

[@tombley8731]

Love Corpse master! 💀☠🤘

[@skeeterbodeen8326]

Only 152 comments...? Oh Well... Another great "Rut Buster" APU (As Per Usual). Thx !!!

[@Cherry_Sunburst]

EXCELLENT.

[@Swanlord05]

Ben can you do a video on 3 notes per string.... without using the pinky I can only use my pinky 5% of the time

[@tammyjo2570]

Your awesome

[@mrjibbat1429]

awesome lesson been waiting for something like this explained simply and properly. do you by any chance have a good copy of the tab?

[@onefootblaster]

Rad! Gotta check out Corpse_Master! I'm in the band Evildead, so it's awesome you took influence/mentioned the classic Sam Raimi movie.. Huge fan! Waiting for your "SGMAD" Van Halen breakdown! ;)

[@Ruefus]

“Meow we’re here….”😂

[@thetribalist6923]

Great video and sick shirt, Uncle Ben! I’ve almost bought that T several times. Now I have to get one so I can absorb your shred gains through osmosis. Also, that intro song was great. Loves the harmonies. Is it a track available to download?

[@BenEller]

Not yet! Thanks dude!

[@thetribalist6923]

@@BenEller Can’t wait to hear the full song!

[@MoStBlEsSeD]

Loving it... ya wisdom teeth are a blotch mine came in and destroyed my other molars it was bad so I feel ya.. tasty licks there unc .. need some vlog action on patreon again those are epic people should check it out

[@Cbuzz1399]

Meow at 1:44

[@enterprisesoftwarearchitect]

It’s not fair Uncle Ben! I’ve been doing that for the last 4 weeks and people are going to say I ripped you off.

[@enterprisesoftwarearchitect]

Try playing lower three strings with arps and transition to scales on the high three strings.

[@BenEller]

Haha nice!!!

[@Shindog-jg2jo]

Hello Ben, you do great work in posting educational videos. I have an off-the-wall question. I want to play my guitar plugged into the computer and have a score of the notation while I play. Do you know of such software or guitar apparatus that I could achieve this? Thank you

[@TristanJCumpole]

What's up with the lighting in this episode, Ben? Nighttime shoot or mood?

[@BenEller]

Haha I’ll go with “yes”

[@TristanJCumpole]

@@BenEller "Nighttime"? ALWAYS! If not outside, _inside my damn heart man_

[@_Suzuka_Joe]

killer playing as always but did your normal camera die from the blistering heat created by the licks played? looks potato quality for some reason and im on 1080p

[@enricopallazzo2987]

Holy crap is it the schecter that's super bright or your eq?

[@PK-mi8lc]

Warren DeMartini comes to mind when talking 4 notes per string.

[@n.a.fgaming3038]

@ 0:44 sounds like you are next by angelus apatrida

[@toddkoenig426]

Sure, I start with two notes per string..... then, you crazy dudes say... " no, man... use three notes per string....".... and NOOOOWWWW... 4 notes per string....! I see where this is going... hmm...! Thanks, way behind because I do the stuff at step dad speed... 😁 Rock on! 🤘 PS - "What are you gonna do with all those notes" made my day...!

[@joaquinguerra7217]

Please explain of white lion little fighter make a tutorial of all the song

[@vethwynwetfeather]

HEY UNC! I'm loving this Corpse Master mewsick! What gear did you use? 🤘 #IkeepTheGrungePedalInYourThoughtsAtAllTimes !

[@BenEller]

Exactly what’s in this video, now that I think about it! And my blue RG550 for the solos.

[@vethwynwetfeather]

@@BenEller Right on! 🤘

[@tenntonnhammer]

Which guitar is that? I’ll check out corpse master!

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Nifty

[@gauntlet_gaming9178]

What bpm were you playing it fast at?

[@MajorUpgrade]

I'm sorry, are you saying...meow?

[@PooNinja]

Ok calm down meow.

[@BenEller]

Do I look like a kitten to you???

[@bradbutler]

@@BenEller 😆

[@christianmergenthaler9845]

At 1:44 , it's clearly a meow

[@PooNinja]

Is the bear… is he?

[@MrNumber1gator]

No love for the guitar... but the whiskey...

[@laivasimo8427]

1:43 Did he just meow to summon 66Samus 🤨

[@louistorres]

Running up that hill. I see what you did there.

[@AndyD0907]

Hey Uncle Ben! I've been trying to nail that sick, sweepy lick in the main riff of Thunderhorse by Dethklok but there's some weird stretches and pinky slides and stuff going on in there. Any chance of a lesson/breakdown on that? Also mum says if the money is late one more time she's sending Dave round to "have a little chat". I remember when my scout leader wanted to have a little chat once and oh man that phrase does not mean what people say it means

[@BlakeSpohn]

what does it mean?!

[@camarotrash]

(meow) What’s your go-to whiskey, uncle Ben?

[@seanmccall7277]

I'm having robotic, titanium fingers installed...it's a risky operation but it'll be worth it. 😂

[@robdobble6672]

I been using 4 notes per string just kind of noodling over my own tracks, I think it’s more comfortable than 3 notes for some reason…

[@Porkschnitzle666]

Because of the even Number of note groupings maybe? You should check out Marshall Harrison if you dont know him already

[@robdobble6672]

@@Porkschnitzle666 I think you’re right. I’ll check that guy out!

[@CHOPERUS23]

Because you only pick in one slant direction. It's the easiest thing to do like pentatonics.

[@EclipseAtDusk]

someone’s been watching spoopy things lately too huh

[@SeanBietz]

Meow...did he say meow?

[@keithpieniazek1]

Not solos... 4 note scales in general seem great for transitions..... rangy sweeps into key changes.... low-to-high in general.... Nice!!!!

[@ryanstarck7697]

Invoking evil!!

[@tfontmusic]

I just learned 3 NPS and now you want me to do 4?? Yall need to chill before we get to 12 NPS.

[@ArticLight14]

You kinda resemble Adrian Smith

[@Burnt_Gerbil]

4 notes per string? I better grab my Les Paul for this one. My 8-string multiscale is not going to work. I can’t stretch *that* far. Lol

[@bobdorothy9719]

Why wasn’t there you tube in the 80’s. 😢

[@BenEller]

If you’ve got the knowledge, the time is now. Doesn’t cost a thing. You’re probably reading this on a phone that can take and upload video. Don’t curse the darkness, light a candle.

[@bobdorothy9719]

@@BenEller lmao

[@BenEller]

@@bobdorothy9719do it. You seem to know what the world of guitar needs, man.

[@BenEller]

@@bobdorothy9719looking forward to learning from you

[@bobdorothy9719]

Yeah you fine dude. Love the playing. Alls I know is I give you props you don’t put out a video every twenty minutes like John Cordy and you speak American. The lick was great. Please accept my apology

[@SonOvLaw]

Invoking Evil.... I'll evoke yo' momma!

[@bobbyphillips7594]

I have a useless pinky... This is gonna take a while... LoL

[@robertalsbury]

Where would we be in the world without the unoriginality of guys and channels like this.

[@BenEller]

Hey man, I’ve just opened up a lane for original, creative players like you to make a name for themselves. I look forward to seeing what you contribute to the world of guitar, I want you to show me up.

[@jeffreyedwards767]

Norwegian 3 note death metal × 3

[@chrischoir3594]

that guitar sound REALLY thin

[@cromaticdragon5079]

Too fast I can't begin to keep up

[@ClassicPass_]

Protip step-dad... card tricks... never cool. It would be a cool trick if my step mom Becky could keep her dress on though.... sheesh

[@Mrjononotbono]

Weekend Wank Shop. Instant sub just for the name. 😂 Just found your channel. Very much loving the videos I've seen so far.

[@riffwrath6236]

While ascending use pick up slant. Start with up-pick end down-pick, to ensure proper pick escape. I feel sorry for your students.