Whatcha want to see on future Wankshops?!
Added 2019-08-27 17:38:46 +0000 UTCYou pay my bills, I give you skills!!!!
What would you all like to see/learn on future episodes of WW? Any particular concepts, licks, riffs, solos, anything! I aim to please!
-UB
Comments
How do you go about learning songs/riffs etc by ear? Is there a starting point that helps you anchor the key or the main parts of a riff and then you fill in the blanks from there? What tools and techniques do you use?
David Donaldson
2019-09-29 08:52:18 +0000 UTCThe pick angle stuff you mentioned was a great tip. Some exercises switching up and down angle would be helpful and entertaining!
Jim Wood
2019-09-24 23:59:46 +0000 UTCFirehouse, Reach For The Sky Solo
David Kilbride
2019-09-22 14:02:00 +0000 UTCHow about some of the older Pantera solos...from the albums "Cowboys from Hell" and "Vulgar Display of Power" Can't go wrong with Dimebag!!!
James McLean
2019-09-16 04:50:20 +0000 UTCHey, Uncle Ben! Could you do a lesson on Little Fighter? Solo lesson was dope AF, but the song seems like it has some pretty sweet chops in it too. Maybe if you can’t do a lesson, could you drop a link for your loyal patreons? Thanks for all you do!
Jarrod DeVore
2019-09-06 22:04:58 +0000 UTCStuff Buckethead does.
Karl Antoni
2019-09-04 23:30:22 +0000 UTCHow bout some technical death metal type stuff and stuff...lol
Paul Baglio
2019-09-03 00:22:29 +0000 UTCSomething on how to capture a certain tone. Like, Dimebag sound, Malmsteen sound and so on. What settings, what pedals.. or guitar.... And ofc some riffs from that gutarist to go with it.
Johan Larsson
2019-09-02 19:35:14 +0000 UTCa thematic series would be interesting (eg 2-3 weeks of classic riffs, modern use of modes)
Shawn T
2019-08-31 18:18:34 +0000 UTCJeff Beck Scatterbrain or anything from Wired or Blow by Blow
Joseph Swift
2019-08-31 03:24:36 +0000 UTCHey Uncle Ben! Im totally obsessed with Destrage's riffage and how they maintain this high energy factor ... technically, conceptually etc. Also Protest The Hero, they riff so hard, would love to hear your spin on their music!
Malte Recksiek
2019-08-30 11:49:26 +0000 UTCHiya, Would love to see the lead in Ghost's "Absolution" as a WW. It's short, sweet and includes some classic techniques. I can't for the life of me work out the picking technique @ 3:45
DenimDemon
2019-08-30 09:19:30 +0000 UTCHello Uncle Ben! Holy wars riffs, or anything from Rust in peace !
Julien
2019-08-29 14:13:50 +0000 UTCSo glad to hear about the return of this is why you suck at guitar....that episode on vibrato was a HUGE help for me and what first hooked me on your channel. As for future Wankshops top of my list would be if you would hit some of the older Queensryche riffs/solos like Eyes of a Stranger as nobody ever hits up riffs and solos from Mindcrime or earlier albums by the band. As for hair bands would love to see some L.A. Guns riffs and leads, such a great band! Your Opeth Windowpane lesson left me floored and I became an instant fan, so more stuff in that style would be cool. One other thing I never see people teach is Reverend Horton Heat licks and solos (not sure if that is in your guitarsenal or not but I would love some lessons on that!). The next time you are feeling the EVH, maybe consider the song 5150? Such a great guitar song. I know my suggestions were all over the place, and actually I like far more styles of music than represented in my message here so don’t be afraid to branch out as chances are I will dig it. Oh, one more: Witch House by Scale the Summit! Thanks for all the great lessons!!!
CC
2019-08-28 22:26:43 +0000 UTCI'd love exercises or a song/riff that helps you get accurate bends while in the context of playing a lead lick (not just practicing a bend all by itself, which is way easier). e.g. the intro to Pete Thorn's Monster Movie, or any other similar inspired-by-blues-and-also-EVH rock riff.
Icenic Wolf (Jeff H.)
2019-08-28 19:50:51 +0000 UTCNone of my guitar dudes fixed the rhythm guitar...do you ?? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygohaaDT6yg
Ted Hetfield
2019-08-28 15:15:00 +0000 UTCYes, 7 (and 8) String stuff! So little tuition for extended range guitars around.
Chris
2019-08-28 11:56:32 +0000 UTCDimes Planet Caravan solo.
Nicholas Hale
2019-08-28 08:28:11 +0000 UTCUsing Jazz/Extended chords in a Rock/Metal setting, some more 7 string stuff, and.... S/t Mr. Bungle stuff. That last one is random, but I've been listening to the crap out of that album for the first time in years, and now really noticed how is the wall amazing the musicianship is, and really appreciate Treys guitar playing.
Ralyks
2019-08-28 02:56:04 +0000 UTCMaybe a little off your normal vid topics but what about something on explaining amp tone and how to get it. Or a spicy Penne recipe.
Peter Rappos
2019-08-28 01:18:21 +0000 UTCI second that, more classic pop/rock songs with interesting chord progressions!
Shawn Gilbert
2019-08-28 01:07:46 +0000 UTCI love all your stuff uncle Ben but I wouldn’t mind seeing something like your doobie brothers or steely dan videos. I learned so many chords I never knew about before. Loved those videos. Thanks uncle Ben, you the man!
Tom Byrnes
2019-08-28 00:28:52 +0000 UTCHair metal! Seventeen, Cum on Feel the Noize, DOKKEN! Or full blown Lucretia solo tabs. I was waiting for Little Fighter and Under a Glass Moon lessons, then I got the courage to try them myself. Took a ton of practice, but they both helped my playing.
Anthony R Padilla
2019-08-27 22:42:23 +0000 UTCHow to determine what effects and amp settings were used on a song
Mark Taronas
2019-08-27 22:41:48 +0000 UTCCross picking/ alternate picking exercises.
John Stillwell
2019-08-27 22:26:21 +0000 UTCLegato patterns and how to effectively practice them. Single string legato patterns for movement up and down and improve fretboard knowledge
Malcolm Mason
2019-08-27 21:38:59 +0000 UTCI'll devour much Opeth stuff as you care to deliver. I'm sure I'm not alone there. Personally, if you ever got around to doing any of the Morningrise songs, like, say, pieces of Advent, Black Rose Immortal, or The Night and the Silent Water, that'd just be too cool. Also: I don't know if this idea fits the particular formula of WW per se, but I'd love to hear more about your general philosophical approach toward learning guitar. Sure, it really does leak through in your humor in general delivery, but I'd be fascinated to hear more about where you found the confidence and discipline to achieve such a virtuosic command over your instrument. Still eagerly awaiting the next TIWYSAG, by the way- so, so glad to hear about its return. Scales are among the most important areas of focus for me right now... I figure they're basically a pretty indispensable thing to master for almost any player. Thanks, Uncle Ben. You take good care of yourself, now!
evolutionary autocannibal
2019-08-27 20:36:56 +0000 UTC3 Octave Hexatonic scale patterns in the Major and Minor modes please!
Chris Swartz
2019-08-27 19:59:27 +0000 UTC“Things Dimebag Did” please!
Matthew Roohr
2019-08-27 19:41:48 +0000 UTCIf you could do all of Mr. Scary that would be so sick
Joshua Eredics
2019-08-27 19:38:38 +0000 UTCI would like to see how to develop more alternate picking speed while maintaining the correct pick slanting either upward, downward, or two way without having to THINK. I want to make sure I'm practicing to develop this efficiently but most importantly staying clean.
Scott Kaye
2019-08-27 19:19:24 +0000 UTCHook licks, chord soloing.
David Finkelstein
2019-08-27 19:12:12 +0000 UTCThe correct way to play “Perpetual Burn”!!!!!!
Ben Zimmerman
2019-08-27 18:54:47 +0000 UTCAlso wouldn't mind a walk thru the main riff and solo sections on Curl of the burl!
Kevin D. Petty
2019-08-27 18:47:17 +0000 UTCNot sure if you're covered it before but...proper pick usage. One of your recent videos sent me to Breaking the Code in which I learned I was using the trailing edge of my pick when playing quickly instead of the leading edge. This has completely crushed me to learn I've been using the wrong side of the pick for decades. I am a broken man. Help me Uncle Ben Kenobi
Matthew Wright
2019-08-27 18:46:18 +0000 UTCA lesson around this open string banjo inspired twister might be a fun game to play in a breakdown on Weekend Wankshop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf1HEtxBp3k&feature=youtu.be
Kevin D. Petty
2019-08-27 18:45:35 +0000 UTCLearning something about learning would be great. E.g. watch you learn a song or a rifff. Do you start with the easiest bit? The hardest bit? How slow do you slow it down. Etc. etc. I constantly have the feeling I'm being too impatient. Or maybe I'm not?
Chris
2019-08-27 18:40:49 +0000 UTCHow about breaking out of scales. I m getting into lead playing but have been concentrating on scales but now I feel I'm stuck in a rut? Struggling to move around the fretboard? Any ideas accepted!
Ben Barnett
2019-08-27 18:06:57 +0000 UTCYou have sick rhythm chops. I would love to see more on how to develop your relaxed thrash rhythm playing and getting it up to 200 bpm levels.
Johan Vängbo
2019-08-27 17:56:23 +0000 UTCSomething about left hand fingering strategies with two and three notes per strings (or a mix of the two). I juste dived into Troy Grady’s ascending fours puzzle and the different ways to approach the problem are fascinating... but I keep tripping on my own fingers ! You could leave out the right hand techniques, as Troy and yourself have already explained it quite well ?
Pierre Emmanuel RICHET
2019-08-27 17:47:49 +0000 UTCDokken - standing in the shadows solo
gruzdev
2019-08-27 17:46:07 +0000 UTCHow to set up for a bar gig. How to get good sound live. And keep doing all the cool stuff you’re already doing!! Btw, that satch boogie/zz top bit kicked ass.
Can't_StartA_Fire
2019-08-27 17:45:14 +0000 UTCHow about the clean intro to Answers by Vai? Everyone on Youtube either skips playing the clean part or if they play it it sounds sloppy.
Norman Burt
2019-08-27 17:44:56 +0000 UTCUnkie Ben, writing hooks has always sucked for me. Any tips. Ur pal, Dave
Dave
2019-08-27 17:44:25 +0000 UTCThe outro solo to Pink Floyd's "Pigs (Three Different Ones)!!" Moo!
DrReiCow
2019-08-27 17:40:39 +0000 UTCi want to be a rhythm guitarist in a band, some info to help me with that would be nice
Srscricket
2019-08-27 17:40:03 +0000 UTC
