You'll Be A Better Man Once You Learn How To Play Pearl Jam's Better Man On The Guitar!

[@DHSworldhistory]

You are THE OFFICIAL PEARL JAM TEACHER of KZbin! Thanks for all your videos!

[@RyanLendt]

it's an honor Dave :)

[@pedrofernandesribeiro4010]

You are the best teacher when it comes to Pearl Jam songs, hands down! Great lesson, Ryan!

[@RyanLendt]

thank you so much Pedro :)

[@oldmanburly]

I always played this with my thumb holding the notes on the low E string. Never thought to try any other way! Really loving your videos.

[@RyanLendt]

you're a thumb guy!

[@Keerano]

Just to bump this up for that algo action. I've revisited this video so many times over the few years we've connected. Hoping to play it at an acoustic jam night soon. May even be the first time I sing in public since I was 16-17. You're the man Ryan, thank you so much :)

[@RyanLendt]

i think this was my second video. thanks Kee :)

[@saramatyjasek4879]

I can't believe it is that easy. I remember that once I found tabs and couldn't make any sense of some.parts but here everything is clear. Thanks! You are really great

[@RyanLendt]

It sounds like you've blown yourself away, and that makes me very happy ABC :)

[@saramatyjasek4879]

@@RyanLendt kind of 😁

[@matiasguisado3714]

GOLD !! Watched so many tuts for this song, I'm not looking any more! Thank you

[@ashleystruthers5433]

i just watched all your Pearl Jam videos and all I can say is thank you so much! I want to learn Low Light, Breathe, Hail Hail, Black, Yellow Led Better, lol and the list goes on, Yield, Up here in my tree... Favorite band of all time.. tytytytyty

[@RyanLendt]

:) thank you Ashley! I'll put those up next then! And good call on yield... that's my favorite PJ album as well :)

[@ashleystruthers5433]

Your the best! So made my day!

[@PinnacleofRacing]

Such amazing stuff! I just subscribed as I’m naturally a drummer and born a drummer but deep down I feel the need to learn guitar so why not learn my fav band of all time Pearl Jam! Probably not the best place to start but I’m slowly learning as I go! Amazing stuff once again and you make it feel so simple and make it very easy to learn!

[@RyanLendt]

there is no wrong place to start Gary - welcome to the party and i wish you the best of luck!

[@martinwebster509]

Really enjoyed that style of lesson Ryan. That song is a classic. Cheers from Tasmania

[@RyanLendt]

Tasmania!!?? awesome!!

[@tylermoran9083]

Is this the humble beginnings of ryan lendt? You really came along way and more open on camera

[@RyanLendt]

why thank you Tyler :) I think corduroy pre-dates betterman. I remember very clearly how uncomfortable I was when I turned on the camera. But as Tim Ferriss says, the best way to learn to do X is to do X

[@tylermoran9083]

@@RyanLendt you make it look easy though. I enjoy watching your videos and learning

[@nathanwilbanks784]

so I like singing when I play most songs. you singing while playing/teaching helped me tremendously. you should do this in your newer videos too, u got a good voice man.

[@RyanLendt]

thanks man :)

[@MaggiesBirds]

Quick, Concise, and thorough! And we even got a great mini-cover by Ryan. What a great video! :D

[@RyanLendt]

:) thanks AK

[@ianjones1751]

Cheers Ryan love this song, getting there slowly with it, one of my favourite pj songs so wanna do it justice. Thank you👍

[@RyanLendt]

good luck Ian!

[@mrhyde2484]

Great lesson, I've always wanted to learn this song and now I have. Thanks.

[@RyanLendt]

I love that - thanks Mr Hyde!

[@matthewk956]

Bravo! Your guitar tutorials are the BEST!!!

[@RyanLendt]

Glad you like them!

[@ttny60]

Great lesson. Made it very easy to follow. Thanks man.

[@RyanLendt]

Thanks so much tt :)

[@raulhidalgor.768]

Hi Ryan, thank you for sharing, good video! Please, is there a video of you playing the complete song ?

[@RyanLendt]

thanks Raul! Nah, but go watch eddie playing it, he's better at it anyway :P

[@TMillsMusic]

Thanks for this tutorial! Great singing by the way!

[@RyanLendt]

thanks Thomas, I'm glad you found that helpful :)

[@briansanton8167]

Really great song choice. You make it easy

[@RyanLendt]

2 for 2!

[@DilsonDuran]

Great job buddy! Keep on rocking!

[@RyanLendt]

cheers Dilson!

[@DilsonDuran]

Greetings from Brazil! 🤘

[@crazedzealots]

Yes finally learned this song thanks Ryan. It's going to take me a while to get the finger picking part smooth though.

[@RyanLendt]

woo hoo!! good luck DT :)

[@josonga]

Great teacher, thanks from Brazil!

[@RyanLendt]

greetings!!

[@brentmoyer6618]

Thanks Ryan! Love it!

[@RyanLendt]

thanks brent!

[@sethcoleman7914]

i've seen other videos where the guitar player plays D\F and E\G slightly different. i think your playing is much more accurate. thanks Ryan!

[@RyanLendt]

you're a gentleman and a scholar Seth ;)

[@jessegregerson5154]

Excellent tutorial man!

[@RyanLendt]

thanks man!

[@samuelcastro5747]

Thanks for the lesson! You are a good teacher

[@RyanLendt]

why thank you SC

[@samuelcastro5747]

For sharing your gift to teach brother!

[@artvandelay8320]

Hey, Ryan. I love the work. I’m a beginner. I can play most of this but it needs some work. There are parts I struggle with. Do you make any videos of you playing with the chords/strum pattern on screen and playing through the full song? If not, that’s cool. Thanks, man! I appreciate your work, you’ve helped me a lot.

[@RyanLendt]

Thanks for being here Art, and I wish you the heartiest of luck on your guitar journey. I do not do that. Mostly because it would 10x my production time, but a little bit because I feel that kind of spoon feeding hinders real learning (but sure it would make it easier to play a song right off the bat). That's my two cents - not that you asked :)

[@artvandelay8320]

Ryan Lendt that makes sense. No hard feelings. It’s your page and your style and I respect that. I’ve watched about 5-6 other videos and some of them have it so I thought I’d ask! Your style on this song seems to sound the best for acoustic.

[@ren7ee]

I love this lesson. Thank you!

[@RyanLendt]

cheers to you Ren :)

[@drunkviggo7263]

I love this song.

[@RyanLendt]

anyone who doesn't doesn't have a soul

[@nshortt5087]

Have you done a video on Just Breathe? Thanks for these videos, I've upped my guitar game by 3 PJ songs in the last week due to you and these videos so.... Respect!

[@RyanLendt]

That's great news Niall! I haven't done that one yet... but I shall!

[@jeffreylord3325]

You are a treasure trove of cool song lesson. Don’t change! No really don’t change by inxs

[@RyanLendt]

aw thanks JL - good idea!

[@eagles_s]

So just curious…if D/F# is the Betterman Chord then shouldnt Daug have been the Daughter chord?

[@grungyump]

Love literally ALL of your videos; thx for taking the time! Any chance of mixing in a Campfire 311 song 😬?

[@RyanLendt]

thank you for being here mister umpire :) funny, I was thinking about 311 not two days ago!

[@grungyump]

Ryan Lendt well if it works out great but no worries either way. You do a great job of not only teaching, but making your videos funny/entertaining. I’ve learned several songs by watching so again thx!

[@ChristopherNoga41]

Btw, I Will be doing lots and lots of lessons with you soon, LOL. For this betterman version, it looks as if, when you get to, "as she rolls over", perhaps: - you stop pulling off on the B? - also, are you adding a couple base notes? - Finally, are you mixing up the e, b and g stringn notes as you move up and then back down the fretboard? Or am I way off? If not, would you be kind enough to dial us in with the exact voicings/and or finger placements with any of the above? Thank you again!!!

[@RyanLendt]

yes, i don't think so but maybe, and I'm not sure what you mean, in question order. Cheers and thanks for being here CN!

[@stevewoodyt]

Thanks for these. I like the way you present these songs. It’s easy for my cromag brain to handle.

[@fdm4rj]

Back 6 years later, still on 4th of July!

[@RyanLendt]

happy 4th!

[@alop133]

Thanks for the tutorial. Does this one have a super secret code to go with it

[@RyanLendt]

believe that was my third video. it would be years before i had that silly idea :)

[@bbk1984]

When the song you like looks "playable" it makes more sense.. Thanks man

[@RyanLendt]

woohoo

[@patprime7320]

Was just fiddling around and played some Romanza, you should do a lesson for that as it's the best thing ever to play before this song.

[@RyanLendt]

I'm not familiar! But I will check that out, thanks for the hint

[@patprime7320]

Ryan Lendt kzbin.info/www/bejne/epaYhn6woN-ZiLc

[@michaelparker3105]

Hey great lesson man, just struggling to follow the strumming pattern on the chorus can you help me out by letting me know what it is. Cheers Mic.

[@RyanLendt]

sure thing Michael, this will get you started: D: d,du,udu A: d,d G: d,d

[@michaelparker3105]

Awesome mate i'll give it a crack.

[@Brookzplayzmuzic]

Anyone got a recommendation for a decent acoustic for under 600$? I need help!!!

[@mrjaffa1013]

You’ve got to start doing the whole thing all the way through at the beginning or even at the end. Not just like I’d previously said as it can help with the learning, but cos you’re damn good! Great, great cover. I sometimes forget how much I love PJ. Was searching old stuff the other day and came across a live performance of Given To Fly from about 2000. The one with the girl who is interpreting using sign language. Was so magical! And then I was reading the comments and discovered she passed away a couple of years ago. So very sad. For some reason was always quite emotional that track. Even more so now.

[@RyanLendt]

dawww thank you Mr Jaffa :) The sign language lady from touring band 2000 passed away?? how?? Given to fly is one of the most perfect songs ever written...

[@mrjaffa1013]

Ryan Lendt I'm not sure how she passed. I searched quite a bit but couldn't find how. Is indeed a great, great song.

[@reachdown76]

Hi did you taste it ? jeremy's smoked ham

[@RyanLendt]

hehehe :) Once a party time I could control myself

[@reachdown76]

@@RyanLendt google it you will see nice pic

[@richardbladehartstewart8675]

Of all the you tube videos I have watched your easily sounds the most accurate. By a mile too. I thought I knew this song until this video. I was wondering however when you pulled the pick out in the second verse to start strumming is everything open or muted?

[@RyanLendt]

I'm 100% correct... 92% of the time ;) I'm glad you enjoyed that Blade - no muting for betterman :)

[@richardbladehartstewart8675]

Hahahaha. Thanks amigo. Have a great day 👍

[@matschi1984]

Hello!! Is there an other way to play that chords? Seems to be a dumb question at least it’s pretty easy but i am always muting that b string when played open...my middle finger is a little bit wider because of an injury! Btw...your lessons are great!!

[@RyanLendt]

thanks Weezer! well, you could just play regular old D, but then you might not be satisfied since that F# in the bass is so hershel (crucial) to making it sound like betterman.

[@matschi1984]

Ryan Lendt thanks for you reply! yes, that is true and what i guessed 😢 maybe i find a way to play it regular!

[@Otreb_m1290]

Stand tune? Tks

[@RyanLendt]

yessir

[@Otreb_m1290]

Tks ryan...im new on playing guitar and, wen playing cords the sound i get is a bit diferent. Maybe its because mine is a classic guitar. Tks for sharing excellent music!

[@jamiltron2648]

by random chance I wanted to learn this song and its the fourth of July today

[@dottmcse]

DUDE! EXCELLENT! thanks

[@RyanLendt]

you're welcome D Ott thanks for stopping by :)

[@CesarSanvicente1]

I love this song!! Personally I find it easier to play it with with the thumb for the 6th string :)

[@RyanLendt]

ah yes, you are a thumb guy. I, alas, am not a thumb guy :)

[@saulgutierrez5841]

Hey, hi from tijuana mexico, thanx for all the help, learning alot of PJ and lov'n it, cant seem to find a tutorial for the song "ocean" thoe, hope you can help

[@RyanLendt]

what's up Saul! Hello from sunny (way too hot) california :) I've added you to the Ocean requester - thanks for the request and thank you for watching!

[@mitchellkarera]

Great lesson. Is that wall heater worth a damn? I never had one that was.

[@RyanLendt]

hahahaha. Well in the Bay Area we maybe only need to turn them on at night for a couple months... but no it wasn't.

[@dlm425]

Awesome track, great lesson, could I put a request for I'll be your mirror by the velvet underground, maybe you could do a whole series on them,

[@RyanLendt]

thank you for the suggestion Danny :)

[@TJ-vk3vc]

Hey Ryan, thanks for the lesson 🙂 can I ask what string/strings you are holding down for the slide from second fret to fourth at the start? Is it just the G?

[@RyanLendt]

yeah just the G :) weirdly specific and important question there FSIR :) actually I'll just call you SIR which is incredibly ironic

[@TJ-vk3vc]

Ryan Lendt thank you kindly 🎩 tip

[@user-gm1yj9hr4r]

So awesome

[@RyanLendt]

cheers ****

[@adriansoriano822]

Dude your the man awesome

[@RyanLendt]

thanks Adrian

[@kvstrickland]

You were so calmly chilaxed here …

[@RyanLendt]

i think that was video three.

[@kvstrickland]

@@RyanLendt really …. Jezzzuzzz the beginning we’re special ❤️

[@aledalgogu]

YEAH THANX!!!!

[@RyanLendt]

WELCOME!

[@jacobramoz4494]

Please please make a video on how to play strawberry fields forever

[@RyanLendt]

thanks for the request Yak!

[@dannytetreault]

Ryan, do you play the high E string on the D/F# chord?

[@RyanLendt]

no sir :)

[@twodogmom]

Awesome!

[@RyanLendt]

:) it's the two dog mom day, i love that day

[@chrisruttle1570]

As we say in Ireland fair play to ya Ryan I always wanted to be able to play pearl jam thanks now if I could just get the kids away from my guitar......!

[@RyanLendt]

thanks Chris! Looks like you should enact the have one more guitar than children policy :)

[@ChrisS-nj3ye]

Just found this older vid of yours... wow, now I'm playing Better Man! Whhhaaaaaaaat.

[@RyanLendt]

haha that's great news!

[@davet.3587]

👍 not only do you show how play it u also show how sing it !!!

[@RyanLendt]

:)

[@evanhall9843]

One quick question can you do some of the quick riffs mike does during the end I really wanna know what he does, please and thank you for all the lessons

[@RyanLendt]

What a great request! I've also wanted to know what Mike does for the 'sort of solo' section, but alas I only ever have time to learn what my students (or youtube students) want to know... so now I get to figure that out :) Thanks Evan!

[@evanhall9843]

No thank you Ryan, I really appreciate it!

[@kane29842]

Your idea of a softball has radically changed over the last 4 years.

[@RyanLendt]

haha did I say softball in that video?

[@kane29842]

@@RyanLendt 3 seconds in haha (although here i am 23 hours later and its now one of my favourites to actually play)

[@richardbladehartstewart8675]

Hey Ryan Almost got this song down. Just a couple of questions. At 3.12 what are you doing with the A cord? At 4.30 are you putting your little finger down on the D cord? And what’s the little flashy finger pick on 4.45? Thanks in advance pal!

[@RyanLendt]

probably making an Asus4 via the B string 3rd fret probably making a Dsus4 via the E string 3rd fret not sure... wouldn't i have been well into the chords by 4.45? 2 out of 3 ain't bad - good luck Blade!

[@richardbladehartstewart8675]

Thank you. 👍

[@stonemanson4884]

👍

[@rickym.1637]

Even though this is a relatively easy song the timing always threw me off. Thanks for simplifying it for me.

[@RyanLendt]

you're very welcome Richard thanks for hanging out :)

[@wimgobert9161]

Hey Ryan thanks for the great video’s! I have one question, when you strum the D/F# variations do you mute some strings? When I try it the open D sounds pretty loud, I don’t seem to hear it as much in your video. Thanks!

[@RyanLendt]

you're very welcome Wim, thank you for being here! during the D/F# in betterman you're selectively finger picking low E, G, and B, so you're right you wouldn't hear the D string :) good ear mate

[@wimgobert9161]

Ryan Lendt thanks for the quick response :) But about halfway you start strumming these chords right? It’s then that I wonder if you’re muting some strings...

[@RyanLendt]

oh yes of course! you know, maybe i'm muting D and A to enunciate the E - F - and G "ness" of the shape as it moves up the neck. great question, i never really thought about it! I'd be muting them with my pointer finger and the baby E string with my ring finger

[@wimgobert9161]

Ryan Lendt guess that’s the difference between a good guitar player (you) and a mediocre one (me) 🤔 Keep those videos coming...🙏

[@eagles_s]

So much Lindsey Buckingham in this song. Nice work.

[@RyanLendt]

thanks E :)

[@al3xsj]

👏👏👏👏

[@RyanLendt]

WAYYYY back :)

[@samuelcastro5747]

22 Aholes did not like the lesson?????

[@RyanLendt]

:)

[@tkru1203]

Alter Schwede, das macht überhaupt keinen Sinn was Ihr da erzählt, ist grammatikalisch falsch, nachhaltig fragwürdig - einfach eine ganz hohle Nummer mit schlechtem Voice Over. Mannomann....

[@jadesmith6823]

Oh FFS 🤦

[@cookiemonster602]

Thanks bro,God bless 🤘

[@RyanLendt]

achoo!

[@tylerdrawsfake]

Should do the 'save it for later' part

[@RyanLendt]

it just continues the DDAG part

[@tylerdrawsfake]

@@RyanLendt Thanks Ryan, you're the best!