Holy Wars... The Punishment Due Megadeth / Marty Friedman Acoustic Solo Lesson

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Hey guys, its your good buddy Uncle Ben Eller, here with a Megadeth Marty Friedman MEGALESSON!!! We just celebrated the 30 year anniversary of their legendary Rust in Peace record, possibly the greatest thrash album of all time, so it seemed like a perfect time to break down a legendary part of Holy Wars... The Punishment Due: that WILD exotic acoustic solo break!
This section is short, but contains SO MANY of the things that make Marty's BIZARRE approach to his picking hand work! Learn this one and you'll have the keys to a lot of his other legendary leads.
In this lesson, i'll strut my fancy new Martin SC-13E acoustic while showing you note-by-note how to play the solo, then give you some theory breakdown, an explanation of exactly how Friedman picks it all, and also make some interesting connections between his playing and gypsy jazz masters like Joscho Stephan or Bireli Lagrene! You gonna get LEARNT!!!
No DOD Grunge Pedals were harmed in the making of this video.
What Megadeth tunes do you want to see next? let me know in the comments!

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4 окт 2024

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@metaloutlander 4 года назад

In the late 80's I went to a guitar clinic with Jason and Marty. I think there were maybe 40-50 people there. I couldn't believe more people didn't show up to see them. Later that night saw Cacophony live with the same amount of people. People just didn't get their genius.

@danielswayze1721 4 года назад

Unreal... So lucky you got to see that!

@devonbenton1710 3 года назад

Hopefully the singer didnt show up

@paulc2317 Год назад

That's amazing dude

@danielblake1537 10 месяцев назад

That would of been epic to witness them 2 guitar virtuosos. It always amazed me how one could just start playing, noodling around and the other comes into improvise and they harmonize together yet playing different things that inter-weave in and out of eachother and it just fit perfectly together! I remember the 1st time hearing "The Ninja" & "Concerto" both intros are soo memorably huge sounding with an orchestral feel Cacophony is still underrated to me

@ryanduray1 4 года назад

Waiting for step-dad speed

@anmolhaze 4 года назад

Og 2013 yt pfp nice

@rikkufan009 4 года назад

Actually not bad explaining it just takes some rewinding back few times

@WookieWarriorz 4 года назад

What are you playing step dad ?🍑

@juangambrinus3637 4 года назад

We don’t deserve an uncle like Ben.

@FlamingFretboard 4 года назад

Hey Ben, I'm glad someone finally pointed out that Marty uses Gypsy picking technique. The reasoning behind this picking style (the wrist angle, always downstroke a string change) is to get the most volume out of an acoustic guitar. This music predates electric guitars, so it was pretty necessary for the guitarists to utilize this technique if they wanted to be heard when taking a solo live!

@BenEller 4 года назад

Nailed it!!! It’s all about the volume!

@altonlathrop7925 4 года назад

I also love that Ben pointed this connection out. The Gypsy picking technique is a very powerful tool when playing acoustic - especially in an ensemble when taking a solo. I started playing as a teen metalhead and Marty was (and still is) my favorite player in the genre, because he was always doing such different things - exotic and very lyrical phrases - not just running up and down scales. After 25 years of playing metal, I discovered Gypsy Jazz, and that's what I mostly play these days. Committing to the Gypsy picking technique has made me lost some of my electric shredding chops, but I'm fine with that. I also appreciate that Ben points out the melodic link to Gypsy Jazz - to this day, when I am in a jam session and "Minor Swing" by Django Reinhardt comes up, I'll loosely quote Marty's Am6 arpeggio idea from "Symphony of Destruction". It works well in the tune and all of the other players have no idea where it came from!

@jonlate4581 4 года назад

Someone should point it out to Marty. The funny thing is, when asked about it, Marty has said it's just the way he holds the pick. There was never any certain approach he was going for. Watch some of his lessons, he's far less technical than people think. His approach to playing is pretty simple but brilliant.

@ThorsShadow 4 года назад

@@jonlate4581 This exactly. Marty always said in interviews and still says to this day, that this is just the way he holds the pick. In fact, he holds the pick this way when playing electric guitar and he always has, even before Holy Wars. The Gypsy technique thing is just a coincidence. Although an awesome one. :D

@mattball420 Год назад

According to marty he just doesnt like palm muted notes so he simply keeps his palm off of the strings lol

@jamesjordan3192 4 года назад

At this point we're counting on you for all the solos on rust in peace lol. Thanks for spreading the knowledge

@Thijscube 3 года назад

It's time for Lucretia

@Jettblack_ 4 года назад

Hey uncle Ben,Rust in peace was the first album I ever bought,that middle eastern sounding break caught my ear right away.30 years later I still haven't learned that lick,until now.Thank you Uncle Ben

@heavynlouder 4 года назад

Now I'll practice this like crazy, would be nice to see some poland stuff

@jordanforbes149 4 года назад

Like polka?

@candinmuniz3225 4 года назад

@@jordanforbes149 I sure hope so! Throw some Chris Poland 🇵🇱 (one of Megadeth's first lead guitarists), and you've got a great stew on your hands!

@judgeohlaw474 4 года назад

Poland rocks!

@ArtbyPaulPetro 4 года назад

I believe that "other" scale is called the "Byzantine" ...same as Phrygian dominant but uses a natural 7th instead of a flat 7th....i.e. "Misirlou". Awesome vid Uncle Ben, thanks! I feel very fortunate that i got to see Megadeth on that tour in a small club in New Haven CT. To say they kicked that place's ass is putting it very mildly indeed!

@DomicidalCovers 2 года назад

SLIGHTLY jealous that you've seen my fav Deth lineup! Awesome though! /,,/

@Cbuzz1399 2 года назад

Toads Place?

@ArtbyPaulPetro Год назад

@@Cbuzz1399 yup

@ArtbyPaulPetro Год назад

@@DomicidalCovers i saw them again the following tour in a much larger venue. imo the most dangerous 2-guitar lineup ever!

@alexdiaz6183 4 года назад

Awesome. Well I'll be practicing this over the weekend. Thanks Uncle Ben

@billybudd45 4 года назад

A Martin is on my shit to get before I die list, Nice guitar, fantastic playing as usual.

@AchillesWrath1 4 года назад

Marty's Gypsy style just sounds good with Megadeth and metal. Kind of like the same way Randy used classical influences mixed with metal. The different styles mixed together sound very nice. It's refreshing to listen to because it mixes things up from what you would normally hear.

@2974dc 4 года назад

For years I’ve wanted a closer look at this one. Gracias Tio Ben.

@johnfestich5008 4 года назад

Thanks for shedding some light on that riff Ben.

@erenkoc4820 4 года назад

Finally! I've been waiting for this since the instagram post. You are the best!

@markriffalo27 4 года назад

That lick is indeed holy. The dod pedal, is not

@thetribalist6923 4 года назад

Oy, back off the Grunge.

@jamesnorton7601 4 года назад

@@thetribalist6923 Digitech Grunge pedal is better than the Soverign by Wampler. And many others.

@thetribalist6923 4 года назад

@@jamesnorton7601 yeah I think there's some really good tones in the Digitech version.

@jamesnorton7601 4 года назад

@@thetribalist6923 great pedal.

@AndersMcTee 4 года назад

@@jamesnorton7601 don’t diss Wampler!!! He’s like the real life Artie Ziff of the guitar world 😄

@soundzofnoize8603 4 года назад

that was great,. thank you Ben! good weekend all.

@SomeCanine 2 года назад

Marty is a beast. I just love the things he does on guitar.

@Jamestele1 4 года назад

Awesome lesson! I love that Martin guitar: I grew up around Northern Virginia/DC, which used to be the Capital of Bluegrass. Actually, tons of folk and bluegrass, so tons of Martins used to be around.

@MARK-r6c3k 4 года назад

Oh yeah!! You Rock man! Thanks for this!

@jippyflapthorp9486 4 года назад

Having listened to this for almost 30 years, I can safely guarantee that this is not only the best played tutorial, but the best sounding. That Martin sounds identical! I have a '74 Gibson Hummingbird, so I am excited to hear what it will sound like on that. Thanks Uncy Bang!

@danbeaulieu3959 4 года назад

Thanks Ben! Been stuck on this forever, and I also tried to learn from the official tab book. Can't wait to get this clean

@lala-everyonescrazyaunt 4 года назад

Thanks for the acoustic content! 👍✨

@alfvq 4 года назад

Simply FLAMENCO guitar

@timkryworuka1196 2 года назад

Marty is an absolutely phenomenal guitar player, I’ve been playing for a lot of years and I cant believe I’ve never come across another guitar player saying he was their favorite , his style is so freaking cool and he plays better in his sleep than most could ever hope to play, thanx for another great video

@jibicusmaximus4827 4 года назад

'Flipper hand' you nailed it lol.

@chrisman3965 4 года назад

Oh hell yes. Great stuff, Ben!

@gregeamer1479 4 года назад

I'm so glad you did this. I've seen a lot of differnet versions but I always trust you. Thanks UB

@travistoole 4 года назад

UNCLE BEN!!! Thanks for responding on Facebook, that was neat

@bluntforcetraumaproduction4567 4 года назад

YOU REALLY MADE THAT LOOK SO EASY! NICE JOB!

@rickracer78 3 года назад

Thank you very muchly, uncle Ben, for this stupendously wonderful tutorial. A good few hours of practice in getting that picking grip in the right position has helped me nail the part nicely. This is why uncle Ben is the most gooderest, bestest uncle on all of teh internetz.

@BenEller 3 года назад

Thank you, Rick!

@siddharthghosh3963 4 года назад

Been waiting for this since the Instagram post!

@banorilsk 4 года назад

I absolutely love all your Marty Friedman lessons! Thanks a lot Uncle Ben! More please!

@MegaBrny 4 года назад

I've been meaning to learn this thing for years now. Needed the kick in the pants. Thank you Uncle Ben.

@BrentMatsumoto 4 года назад

My god even in stepdad speed it sounds so awesome!

@danielsaturnino5715 4 года назад

Sweet , one more to learn. Youre the best. \m/

@JoshPaterson 4 года назад

Amazing song! Thanks for covering this Uncle Ben.

@irti_pk 4 года назад

Uncle Ben delivers the goods again!

@williamaboukhalil3954 4 года назад

Finally waiting since that insta post🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

@noahmcgillivray9487 4 года назад

Thanks Uncle Ben!

@EliseOfTheValley 4 года назад

How Marty comes up with what he does is beyond me

@jibicusmaximus4827 4 года назад

That guitar is a beauty..

@mikeodonnell4781 4 года назад

Great content sir! Thanks!

@andymarfoldi5403 4 года назад

I want that Martin, perfect. Btw can't wait to get home to work out that lick, hope I remember to do that when I get there.

@chewybang 4 года назад

YES! I had requested this a few months ago and here you are. Thanks as always, Uncle Ben! \m/

@seanpaulmcguinness5203 4 года назад

uncle ben you have done it again bro made my weekend with another magic lick im learning now cheeeeeeeeers m8 ..ps dave wrote this song inspired by a trip to my home city belfast yeah dude

@Jeffmetal42 4 года назад

When I see Marty's picking hand, my anxiety skyrockets. Doesn't look comfortable or like it should work, yet... it does.

@pranavdhokre8980 4 года назад

Thank you Uncle Ben! You're the coolest ❤

@jesuislm 3 года назад

Pretty Accurate as always, Thanks Uncle Ben !!!

@VemundOsland Год назад

Thank you so much for doing this solo justice, Ben, and showing how Marty really plays it. That one upstroke/two downstroke-technique was the key to getting that flurry of notes like on the original recording. Thank you again for finally giving a humble guitar servant some peace of mind from all the "alternative" versions out there... Looking forward to the Budokan show-reunion with Marty and Megadeth. Much love and respect from Norway!☺🎸🎶

@Germs19 4 года назад

Gonna throw our Stochelo Rosenberg as well! Love the shout out to jazz manouche in this vid. Great work!

@randygamez13 4 года назад

I need more megadeth!!!

@crispyarturo6880 4 года назад

YESSSSSS THANK YOU SO MUCH BEN🤘🏼🤘🏼

@kraid80 4 года назад

Uncle Ben Marty lessons are the best!

@bobsauce3477 4 года назад

Video deserves a like just for the nod after that first acoustic break

@jackdellad4602 4 года назад

Ah, what a start...brill. I've missed a few weeks. Didn't realise how much until I clicked back on here. Great guitarist, great teacher ..a great man altogether.

@JesusPartida 4 года назад

Dead and the Fugitive Mind 🤘😣🤘

@diegomolero1637 4 года назад

I have always loved this lick, even years ago before starting to play guitar. And I always thought It sounded insanely hard, but I think I'm gonna give it a go. Thanks Uncle Ben!

@Liam_Sims 4 года назад

ever since i foudn mr. Uncle Ben here i love his vids so much, like hey, he my favorite uncle no :D

@drsmith4582 4 года назад

Hey Ben. Awesome lesson. It’s been a long while a since I’ve heard this one. I noticed that certain elements of it are eerily familiar to some Chopin I recently transcribed to the guitar, i.e. Sandwiched tonic between the flat 2nd and raised 7th. IMHO The highest level of creativity lies in the ability to mix and overlap different modal colors to the point of chromaticism without sounding like a chromatic exercise. Oh and that Martin is badass man! I have the Mexican Martin 12 String. It’s pretty good too.

@titmusspaultpaul5 4 года назад

That was awsome uncle, thanks mate.

@Guitarplayah94 4 года назад

That's my weekend settled then. Although it's not acoustic, I'd love to see a highlights/"Everything you need to know" video of Bad Boys, because I've yet to see a tab that sounds correct. Love your channel! Picked up my guitar again after some years off when lockdown started, and I found your channel at the same time. I'm pretty sure I've become a much better player than I ever was because of it!

@biswajitkhaklary5897 4 года назад

Hlo uncle Ben 🤝❤️love from INDIA 🇮🇳

@thrashopunkis 3 года назад

Thank you SOOOOOOO much Ben!!!!!

@bengriffin1089 4 года назад

As someone who has been wrestling with that tab book, I am SO glad to see how this ought to be played. Thanks!

@adrianurrusuno2607 4 года назад

Uncle Ben always teaching us the best! My Boss Metal Zone isn't even modded at all... Amazing how it sounds when it's OFF.

@ginodelgobbo9237 2 года назад

Hi Ben. Your videos have really helped me out alot with things I've struggled to learn on my own for years. Thanks dude.

@athiccbean6359 4 года назад

Me before I discovered uncle Ben: “I wish I had an uncle that can shred and teach me guitar” Me now: 😎

@VlaDuZa 4 года назад

Awesome lesson, very informative details about Marty Friedman's picking anigma. Would have loved to hear a Victory solo lesson from Megadeth.

@warrborn_official 4 года назад

The DOD jokes just never get old. I use an old 80's pumpkin orange DOD compressor, its rad, but they had enough flops over the years too. lol Thanks fro another great video Uncle Ben, you're awesome!

@claypage1089 4 года назад

I love the old DOD stuff. Fx 65, PDS 1550

@warrborn_official 4 года назад

I only own a couple old pedals, one is my DOD compressor, the other is an 80's ibanez prime dual chorus. Love them both.

@alejandroaguilar4693 4 года назад

LOL I have an old Stereo Chorus pedal somewhere, and a Super American Metal! I just remembered...

@SebastianGomez-ih7zl 4 года назад

Es justo lo que estaba buscando, gracias

@jaymakesmusic6916 2 года назад

Puuurrrrfect. I was just learning this and said. Let me see if uncle Ben’s done this

@Beurth 3 года назад

Thank you very much for explaining this double down stroke technic that well ! It really helped me to unlock lot of things in my guitar playing.

@NatureandSpirit111 4 года назад

You must have a large box for that Martin ... 🤯

@Sammael757 4 года назад

To heck with learning more about Marty's playing. Help me Uncle Ben, you're my only hope! 🤣

@basementrocker2764 4 года назад

Soft-hair band-jacket 😂 Im dead 😂 He sounds fricking awesome though

@floydargue Год назад

LOL @ 1:57. I will never get tired of the DOD Grunge pedal burns. People throw "lol" around pretty loosely these days, but I mean it literally. Loving Uncle Ben.

@jibicusmaximus4827 4 года назад

Oh THAT solo.. Ahaaa! Tasty.

@sinnerboy6009 8 месяцев назад

Awesome lesson

@hasnayenfaisal7469 2 года назад

Thanks for your instructions, a fan of Marty From Bangladesh. And of course I am a fan of your instructions... by following your video, I can play the solo of Symphony of Destruction.. and now this legendary exotic solo of Holy wars.

@TheBotohead 4 года назад

At first glance I thought "what a coincidence, I've been thinking about this solo earlier this week" and them I remembered that it was because your post on Instagram... Anyway, awesome, uncle Ben!

@scottenosh4548 3 года назад

That acoustic sounds friggin' amazing.

@SooBahkJoel 4 года назад

It always sounded like he did it on a nylon string guitar to me, but you nailed the sound with that guitar... and i posted that before you said he actually did that way... derp. Great content as always Uncle Ben.

@BenEller 4 года назад

Hehe I mention that in the video

@timetracker8503 4 года назад

fuck yea.. Im exhaust of work.. N i was like let's learn something new today n this is my recommendation... What could be better than this... thank you so much coolest uncle in the world.

@timetracker8503 4 года назад

Yeah.. it took me 30 mins to learn. hehe... thank you so much uncle ben

@neckcheese1356 4 года назад

I want to see a guitar player with Marty Friedman's flipper hand AND Tosin Abasi's 90 degree thumb bend.

@metalforu 4 года назад

One acoustic riff that always stuck in the back or my mind is Vinnie Moore's 'Never Been to Barcelona'

@mrpappa4105 4 года назад

Awesome content as always, thank you. A suggestion (but not acoustic) Plz breakdown JPs 6th feb Instagram alternate picking exercise.

@cubaross2361 4 года назад

Fuck I love this song

@yhzh2002 4 года назад

Can't wait for acoustic opeth stuff. Really cool lesson as always.

@BenEller 4 года назад

Thanks! Any suggestions?

@pgprog 2 года назад

Very interesting. Gypsy jazz. Thanks for all these tips 👍

@sublyme2157 4 года назад

Dude, nailed it. Fantastic work!

@EMutsgib4541 4 года назад

Finally!!!, Thanx

@robertbenavides3899 3 года назад

Awesome guitar channel :) shout out from South Texas :)

@br1rocks 2 года назад

This is a really good lesson, I used it and actually learned this cool part!

@Watzline 4 года назад

Uncle Ben, never could figure out Marty's pick angle, but check out Tommy Emmanuel picking super sonic out of this world with a thumb pick. So that proves to me, what your stepdad always told you, ' Stepson, Aliens do walk among us!'

@Sn0MaN666 4 года назад

Thank you for making this video! I've been trying to learn this solo ever since I started playing guitar, and still can't play it right. Maybe now I will finally be able to conquer this solo the right way. Seems I've been making all the mistakes you were doing, trying to alternate pick the triplets. The up down down picking was a huge help! Keep 'em coming!