The Marty Friedman Arpeggio Primer

How do you describe Marty? He was playing with Paul Gilbert, and Paul asked ''what key are you in?'' Marty said ''I'm not in any key'' Paul said '' I just want to jam in A'' so the conclusion is be like water. If it feels right, go with it.

As usual, Uncle Ben has improved my playing....again. You break down riffs so perfectly. How could anyone NOT understand it. Simply put, the best teacher on YT, Imho.

One of the reasons why I keep coming back to this video other than the fact that it's marty friedman, like arpagios... This is one of the most fabulous lessons in picking, even though you're not talking that much about it. First of all, I tend to overpick everything. This is a way to keep me if i'm having more pain in my wrist from overpicking. Secondly, the overhead microphone you're using, so we can hear you talk and hear the amplifier than that. There's also picking up the physical amount of pressure that you're putting into the pick when you know you are playing. When you want that note stressed we can hear the pick being engaged on the string deeper. So that it actually grinds across that string a little bit before the string flings off of the edge of the pick, making it a louder impact sound and therefore helping to stress that note. Then there are the times that you pick, it's so very precise that it seems that you're just barely touching the very tip of your pick to pick the string and it's not quite as loud, but it is very much accurate.

“Lucretia” is my favorite Mr.Friedman solo.

Your lessons on Marty are god tier. I still remember the one you did on him a few years back which taught me the three most important shapes for arpeggios. They were really great voicings.

Always have trouble trying to tackle Mart Friedman and his unique style. He is such an amazing guitarist. This lesson was extremely helpful! I never considered the technique discussed here. Thank you Ben and that ABASI is one sick looking guitar!

Learn Marty solos is a good way to evolve and see different techniques. We agree that it's really not easy. Especially not comfortable sometimes. Personally it helped me a lot

I started really diving into Martys playing around 1991. My band at the time was basically playing half of RiP. Between him and Skolnick it really elevated my playing and helped me reach that next level I was trying to find at the time. Also, great video as usual dude!

This guy shreds so hard his inlays are melting off 🤘🏼

You could do a Marty lesson every week as far as I’m concerned. 👍

When it comes to solos “miracle” is basic for Marty standards but it’s just perfect

Thank you for blessing us with your knowledge and wisdom, Uncle Ben. The Abasi Larada 6 string looks like sucha dream to play! What I usually opt for when trying to replicate the 'Friedman' sound, is sequencing a minor arpeggio with a minor 6 and a major 9 in it, and for even more spice, a major arpeggio with a flat 6 and/or flat 9.

Thank you very much Ben for this. Super helpful and informative! Not sure if you know this but I'm the one who built your REVV MK2 head and very high probability I also built your D20! Hope you're still enjoying them! Cheers from the Revv shop!

Aww buddy, I'm so very sorry to hear about the wisdom teeth surgery. I had all four of mine cut out last month myself. I had no pain, though (thank Christ). Just stick to really soft foods, don't smoke (if you do, stuff your mouth with gauze and suck LIGHTLY), and give it about two weeks.
Thank you for pulling through for the lesson. You're my favorite uncle, Uncle Ben!

You're a treasure for making this. hoping for a full recovery soon. Keep those fingers burning uncle Ben!!!!

I love all of Marty's solos but "Killing Road" is definitely one of my favorites.

That's me Uncle Ben!! Awesome job as always bro!

A little while ago I snuck the diminished idea into a blues lead not fully expecting it to work, but it ended up being killer in those few seconds.

Lucretia
The Killing Road
Forbidden city's intro
Dragon Mistress's outro
Valey of Eternity
Even the one on "A tout le monde" demo
Can't even chose a favorite, Marty is so incredible.

By far the best quality lesson combining theory, intervals, harmony and technique on youtube ever! nicely explained! Well done!

Feeling like my first lesson ever. I love Marty and always had this question with out even knowing I had the question.

Hi Uncle Ben, I hope you feel better soon. Wiz dum teeth can be a challenge before and after removal. I also hope you get your AC back up & running without costing you an arm & a leg. You are a great teacher and your style is just so smooth & natural. Love to meet you some day & jam. Stay safe and well and keep Rocking. Signed John Gregory ( Zepbass) from Munster Indiana.

Thanks for a great lesson that I can apply to playing. Marty style. Thanks for the explanation at the end of where you can use this. That is why you are a great teacher and worth the view.

Wow Ben I'm a drummer of 37 yrs and I do play some bass I've never really played guitar but watching you gives me hope in learning

Step dad speed is the best thing i've ever heard

I got to speak and hang with Emil quite a few times pre rock star days. He had a local pro metal band sort of that watchtowe, fates warning vibe. After that he worked at a local music store called metro music and he would play these super badass riffs that I can best describe as a faster more technical esrly in flames style. All this was before daath. Was cool to see the changes made over the years.

Marty's picking hand creeps me out.

A great teacher i’ve watched so far. A lot of thanks! Haha

Poison was the cure...by far the best Marty Solo

Great stuff Ben, Marty has such a unique style and approach to playing. That guitar is pretty sweet as well!!

Sooo good. The way you explain things make it easy for an idiot like me to pick up. As always great job and more 80's

This channel intro with with graphics gaming style is amazing. Thanks!

I was fortunate to see Cacophony live in the early 90's. Dragon's Kiss is a great MF solo album.

Thanks ben! A lot of knowledge in this lesson. Well explained.

The rhythm guitar during the solo in the beginning? Fuckin siiiiiiick!

hey ben! always analysing great guitar players. but the thing here is that YOU ARE an extremly talented obout how to explain things! cheers man, super clear, imagine that im spanish speaker and even thoug its easier looking your vids than spanish ones. thanks again from argentina!

This is a great lesson , thank you for sharing your knowledge

This is a great fun lick Uncle Ben - I particularly like the slides which create a different kind of harmonic overtone. Fun to gradually speed it up and ultimately crash at some point haha. Keep up the great work sir.

Thank you so much man… Always content that I enjoy so much and need in my playing that can be apply anywhere

Awesome been waiting on some more Marty stuff was afraid I’d be waiting until October, Thanks Uncle Ben !
I was messing with the Train of Consequences solo yesterday and Marty does some pretty cool stuff in it, that’s more on the easier side but it really shows how good he was at playing whatever the song called for. Also the rhythm under the solo is slapping

God damnit I think I’m learning a lot

You're looking a lot better than I did two days after getting my wisdom teeth out. That guitar looks super funky, but it sounds great.

Reckoning day such an under rated song

The video i was waiting for!!!

Great lesson! 9:16

PHENOMENALLY DONE...
I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL..
VERY INFORMATIVE...

Ty for another amazing insightful lesson Uncle Benjamin 🎸🎸🎸

Wow Uncle Ben!
You can bend space-time with your picking! :D

Dang, Uncle Ben is tougher than a box of titanium tenpenny nails! That's dedication! Make sure to take all your antibiotics so you heal bro. Great vid, wonderful open riff.

Awesome awesome lesson. Loved the section on when to use it and why it works

Awesome video dude! Am on a marty friedman binge for a while.

This was a great one man. I done learnt a lots. Fried gold!

Heal up soon, what a trooper!

Wonderful lesson, a lot of fun to practice 😎👍🏻 Thanks Ben!

Great vid, thanks and feel better.

Great lesson on his style!

Thanks Uncle Ben !

We need some nore Marty Friedman solo breakthroughs like the Ninja, Sword of the warrior etc

That opening! Wow. That's cool. I need to get to work ... off to find the backing tracks.

BEN, Try to make video lesson on marty friedman arpeggios used in the album Rest In Peace because he uses a lot of arpeggios and scalar sequencing patterns. This would be a good lessons to go over

So nice I watched it twice!

Great lesson! I always wondered how Marty would weave those major triads against a minor progression...tons of blues guys use the diminished arp. when moving from the one chord to the four, and of course 5 to 1. THANKS!

Thank you sir

I love this type of harmony. Would you ever consider doing more lessons on Gypsy Jazz inspired players? I love Emil Werstler's solos, especially his work in Daath. That Wilting on the Vine solo is epic! I also appreciate the suggestions about Lagrene and Stephan. They were awesome to check out.

Excellent Ben. This "step-Dad" is going to have his 7th grandkid, knock on wood, hopefully before the day is out... still rocking in the living (guitar) room.
Little out of my wheel house but will keep working on it. All the best.

Holy shit that abasi is sick

Marty Friedman and a sexy Abasi guitar, I “like” it already 👍👍

This sounds like the stuff flamenco does in terms of the harmony. Not sure about the B major but the E7 flat 9 to A minor fits in that genre really well. This is approaching an E altered chord also. The altered chords get used in jazz and fancy blues. Might be interesting to experiment with that in a metal setting.

Man -
Your playing is still significantly improving.

Good morning uncle Ben..🤘

Tornado of souls!!! 😎 cool vid Ben

Primer looks good on a 68 Camaro but let’s see those shiny finished arpeggios!

Enjoying this!

2:53 Jimmy Dorreeeeeee

Strong Steve Vai "Eugene's Trick Bag" vibes from these arpeggios...

And if you get fed up with playing arpeggios and want a similar flavour as the dominant flat 9 chord when playing scales, go for the Phrygian dominant scale. (5th mode of the harmonic minor scale). Also one of Yngwie's favourite scales which sounds really nice and exotic

So Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Number of the beast.

Favorite Friedman solo: All of em

Great stuff, your are a very skilled player!!!

Get well soon. I thought you were going to release another "Guess these riffs" montage. Those were fun, but also saves you from talking while recovering.

I really dug this one. It's definitely the b9 that makes these cool.
Rest up, take your antibiotics. Thanks again!

More Uncle Ben goodness...🍺🍺😉🤘💚

Interesting that he outlines the root notes with power chords and then expands the chord voicing with the arpeggios.. similar to diving an E5 which would allow you to play major, minor or Phrygian over the note.

Dom played with a b2 = harmonic minor? Phrygian dom.

Awesome lesson thx

I can't get over how beautiful that guitar is! Great lesson, I need to work that into my playing. Thanks!

Thumbs up. 👍🙏🎸

Removing wisdom teeth improves IQ (so it is said). Thanks as always, Sensei.

uncle ben showing me finger tricks just like mine used to

Great stuff! My all time fav solo
Of his is Tornado of Souls. So much to be culled from that one (any of his stuff , really, but if I HAVE to pick one, I’m going with TOS😎).

Hell yea!!!

I always want to be a "free thinker" on the fretboard, I need to play, record all parts and incorporate it into a suto 🎵

Loved the Tosin Abasi Sig 7 string Fishmans I had. Don't care for the Abasi guitars though, just have a visual adversion.
Going to Stepdad your Patreon on the 1st. About time lol...

My ac is out too!

I like how the abasi guitars look like your playing a battle axe

What a great lesson man the Am also sounds like the relief part with the other two chords creating such tension. So much more than just the Marty arp. And that guitar is ugly but beautiful.

My favorite Marty's solo? I'd say "Tornado of Souls" but the absolutely legendary and best Marty's solo for me is the one from "Symphony of Destruction."

Step dad speed: check. Real time speed: work in progress.
I'm ripping the skin of my fingers on that one right now. The blister on the pinky is near lmao

Please make a tutorial of 'Dread and fugitive mind'🤘🤘

I’m always impressed by how relaxed you look when you play and it really adds to how easy you make difficult stuff look. Any quick advice on how you maintain your cool when practicing and bringing this stuff up to speed? You obviously have years of experience and muscle memory to help you get there quicker. Do you find you’re keeping a light touch with the fret hand and pushing a bit harder with the picking hand?