My friends, it's time for another workout challenge! This time, I want you to test your tapping skills :)
Here are your files for this workout (play-along video, tabs, guitar pro file, backing tracks): https://drive.goo...
2023-06-30 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, the time has come - I'm giving away all my guitars 😱
Ok, maybe I should keep some to make videos for you here :) But I will give away 10 brand-new Ibanez guitars on my upcoming tour!
Step 1: Download the backing track below this post and record your solo
Step 2: Send the video to office@bernth.at
Step 3:
My friends, you voted for a lesson on some awesome practical licks - so I want to show you 3 of my favorite concepts at the moment :) One lick based on an interesting theory idea, one lick based on a mix of alternate picking/sweep picking, and one lick that should spice up your diminished arpeggio ideas.
I attached the tab & guitar pro file below this post 2023-06-23 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, you voted for a legato workout with a special focus on building/maintaining finger strength! So I came up with this cool and practical workout based on the B minor scale :)
Here are your practice filesfor this week (tabs, guitar pro, backing tracks, play-along video): 2023-06-16 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, you voted for a sweep picking workout with a special focus on crossing the entire fretboard, by connecting different shapes in a practical context! So I came up with 8 measures of sweeping awesomeness that make for a great daily workout :)
Here are your practice files for this week (play-along video, tabs, gui...
2023-06-09 14:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, you sent me a lot of pick grip-related questions recently - some of our new members requested a video especially dedicated to this topic, so I did my absolute best to summarize everything that's important when it comes to my preferred grip :)
Here are some additional resources you might want to check out:
Open Hand VS Cl...
2023-06-02 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostMy friends, let's decide on what we will work on next! Can't wait to shoot these lessons for you, let's have an amazing month full of guitar technique & theory gains :)
2023-05-29 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, you voted for a neoclassical workout with a big focus on alternate picking and sweeping - so I'm happy to present one of my favorite workout challenges on the platform so far!
Get your practice files for this lesson here (play-along video, tabs, guitar pro, backing tracks): 2023-05-26 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey friends, you voted for a lesson about connecting arpeggios across the neck - so I'm happy to show you my 3 favorite tricks :)
Don't forget to download the tabs & guitar file below - these examples make for great and practical exercises! Please make sure to especially focus on the explanation and construction process of the last example 2023-05-19 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, I can't wait to see you on tour! Here's the link to the tickets: 2023-05-17 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, it's time for the next workout challenge! You voted for metal riffing, so I'm happy to present an awesome riff with a couple of twists in it :)
This one is taken from my personal routine at the moment since I'm preparing for the upcoming EU tour - here are the dates we have confirmed so far (tickets coming soon):
My friends, it's time to work on our technique skills once again! I just returned from a 2-week work vacation, and I created this workout challenge for my routine - so I want to share it with you :)
Here are your files for this workout challenge (play-along video, tabs, guitar pro, backing tracks): 2023-05-05 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey friends, to celebrate the release of today's music video, I transcribed the song for you and also made a Guitar Pro file :) You can find it below! This is the one I recorded with the amp underwater - and we went one step further as you will see in the video :)
Looking forward to covers, make sure to tag me in your Instagram st...
2023-05-03 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostMy friends, it's time to vote on the lesson topics for this month! As always, I can't wait to see how you decide - I'm sure it will be an awesome month :) Have a great week everyone!
2023-05-02 14:57:37 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, you voted for a follow-up lesson on more awesome & practical concepts when it comes to triads and arpeggios!
So allow me to show you the 2 main methods I personally use for my rhythm- and lead guitar playing :) I also made a helpful tab/exercise sheet and guitar pro file for you. Please download them directly below the post, 2023-04-28 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, you voted for a picking workout with a big focus on string transitions - so I'm happy to present this awesome routine and challenge :) Can you play this at 110BPM? Make sure to post your progress videos in the VIP group in case you're stuck, I'm happy to help over there!
Here are your files for this workout (p...
2023-04-21 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to this month's live stream! Please write your comments/questions into the YouTube live chat (not below this Patreon post) - thanks so much, excited to hang out! :)
2023-04-15 14:57:32 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, today I have something special for you - let's work on a new technique: selective picking! Since I'm currently waiting to see how the VIP/Gold/Platinum member lesson voting turns out, I'd like to show you the riff I'm currently practicing :)
Here are your practice files for this video (tabs, guitar pro, backing tracks, play-along video): 2023-04-14 14:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, I worked on a special project for you that's coming next week - but now I would love to know what YOU would like to see next :) Can't wait to see how you decide, have an amazing day!
2023-04-11 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, you voted for another home recording lesson on the wishlist - so I recorded a full 26-minute mixing masterclass for you that features my current workflow :)
And since I want to make this extra special, we will mix an exciting song collab with Charles Berthoud today! This is the first time anyone hears about this - we made a so...
2023-04-07 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, it looks like there will be a Bernth Signature Amp Plugin soon, created with one of the world's leading plugin companies :)
So naturally, I want to ask YOU for your feedback and for what you want to see in this release. This will not be my plugin, it will be our plugin! So let's take a quick moment to discuss ...
2023-04-03 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, you voted for an incredibly interesting topic this month - comparing the open hand picking technique to the closed hand picking technique in an in-depth lesson :)
I talked about this in other videos, but I never made a full video focused on this topic. So I'm very happy to talk about my journey with these 2 approaches and the main benefits of ...
2023-03-31 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, it's time for the next picking workout challenge! This is the exercise routine that I'm currently working on and I'm happy to show it to you in this lesson. Thanks to all Gold/VIP/Platinum members for voting for this topic, it's always a blast :)
Here are your files for this lesson (play-along video, tabs, guitar pro files, backing tracks):
My friends, you voted for an in-depth theory lesson on triads & arpeggios with a big focus on fretboard visualization - so that's exactly what I want to give you today :)
In this video, you will learn my personal visualization method from the basics (intervallic roadmap) to more advanced practice concepts and tips. If you haven't already, I highly sug...
2023-03-17 15:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, it's finally time for a new in-depth lesson! One of our most active members, Mark, recently sent me an excellent question: what are the best exercises you could do if you just have a couple of minutes to practice?
Not all exercises are suited for quick practice sessions (due to moving slowly through the BPM ladder or due to simply not being su...
2023-03-10 15:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, you voted for a continuation of the Paganini workouts - so I have another one for you today, based on the intro of the piece :) This one is harder than it looks, please keep the details from the instructions in mind while practicing.
Here are your practice files for this week (play-along workout, tabs, guitar pro file, backing...
2023-03-03 15:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostMy friends, let's decide on what we will work on this month :) Can't wait to see how the voting will turn out, hope you all have an amazing day!
2023-03-01 14:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to this month's private Q&A session :) Please post your questions in the YouTube live chat (not on Patreon as a comment) - thank you very much, can't wait to hang out!!
2023-02-25 16:24:48 +0000 UTC View Post
My friends, you voted for an awesome music theory topic this month - but worry not, this is not a dry and complicated lecture, it's a fun and practical system I want to show you :)
Most players use arpeggios in a stiff and boring way (playing arpeggio x for chord x, arpeggio y for chord y,...) and I would like to show you a different approach: why don't w...
2023-02-24 15:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Let's test your rhythm guitar skills today! With this workout, I want to challenge your downstrokes, alternate picking technique, and timing capabilities :)
It looks easier than it is - you won't need your fretting hand and the workout is starting really slow. But the main challenge is all about playing in time (not rushing/dragging at slow tempos), maste...
2023-02-17 15:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post