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How To Learn a Metal Song By Ear (In 5 Steps)

Hey everyone! So this is my first attempt at making a video like this, and honestly, structuring this video and articulating my thoughts in a somewhat clear manner was more challenging than I anticipated haha. This was definitely a good learning curve and I'd be keen to make more, so leave any suggestions/critiques in the comments!
If there's one takeaway from the video that I can ultimately leave here, it's that practice is key. These tips are foundational principles to apply, but it doesn't mean you'll immediately be able to perfectly learn a Jason Richardson song (or maybe you will). Basically, apply what you can from this video and just continue to practice. You'll be surprised at the results!
Polaris - No Rest • No Rest
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- Jackson Juggernaut Pro Series HT6
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- Scarlett 6i6
- Pro Tools 11
- JBL LSR305
- Beyerdynamic dt880 headphones
Camera: Canon EOS 80D with:
- 18-55mm Lens Kit
- 50mm F1.8
Thanks for watching!
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0:00 Intro
0:39 Song Repetition
1:54 Tuning Deciphering
4:05 Example
5:13 Listening Environment
5:48 EQ Techniques
6:44 Mid-Side EQ
8:40 Slowing Down Song
9:45 Learning Riff 1
11:30 Learning Riff 2
13:30 Outro
#Tutorial​ #Metal
Jacob Martin | Gold Coast, AU

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  • @JacobMartin
    @JacobMartin2 жыл бұрын

    Hey everyone! So this is my first attempt at making a video like this, and honestly, structuring this video and articulating my thoughts in a somewhat clear manner was more challenging than I anticipated haha. This was definitely a good learning curve and I'd be keen to make more, so leave any suggestions/critiques in the comments! If there's one takeaway from the video that I can ultimately leave here, it's that practice is key. These tips are foundational principles to apply, but it doesn't mean you'll immediately be able to perfectly learn a Jason Richardson song (or maybe you will). Basically, apply what you can from this video and just continue to practice. You'll be surprised at the results! Enjoy \m/

  • @ikotin123

    @ikotin123

    2 жыл бұрын

    Please make more educational stuff!

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ikotin123 Will do man! I’ve got some ideas

  • @danar4842

    @danar4842

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JacobMartin Hi, i have a one stupid question, what the string gauge do you using for drop B? My opinion its very hard to find good string tension for this tuning, i tried 62-12 and 56-12, but 62-12 very tight and in 56-12 6 string a little bit soft

  • @Pr0v0kat0r777

    @Pr0v0kat0r777

    Жыл бұрын

    Please, please make more lessons, i wanna know how you practice, how did you achieve such precise and clean technique, this is magnificent

  • @Mavvyd96
    @Mavvyd962 жыл бұрын

    I like how an Australian only mentioned Australian bands in this video, lol. Good video, my guy. I’ve always wanted to know how people like Nik Nocturnal pump songs out so quickly. Especially the tuning.

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh shit you’re right hahahaha, that was unintentional. And thanks man 🤘

  • @moshwithabike36

    @moshwithabike36

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JacobMartin its because us aussies love supporting other aussies. Especially Polaris haaha

  • @xxxxxbreakdownxxxxx
    @xxxxxbreakdownxxxxx2 жыл бұрын

    man, that tone is perfect !

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Charles, glad you like it man!

  • @MrAnalyptic

    @MrAnalyptic

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JacobMartin what do you use here?

  • @skundini4999
    @skundini49992 жыл бұрын

    I like this dude

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it man! 🖤

  • @kostantinosky
    @kostantinosky2 жыл бұрын

    Polaris, best band.

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s no secret that they’re my favourite 😏

  • @abdulqader7070
    @abdulqader70702 жыл бұрын

    Loved the video. Up next teach us how to write/play Australian metalcore

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ooo good idea man!

  • @ThordioDan
    @ThordioDan2 жыл бұрын

    Some good insights here man! Loving all the Aussie bands haha 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha to be expected I suppose 😂 Thanks for the support as always Dan! 🙏🤘

  • @ThordioDan

    @ThordioDan

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JacobMartin haha 100%

  • @iamgiggs1435
    @iamgiggs14352 жыл бұрын

    Awesome awesome awesomeness man. Loved it

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Means the world Giggs!! ❤️

  • @ralfsbendrats7406
    @ralfsbendrats7406 Жыл бұрын

    Are you kidding me? Your transcribing skills are superb! Not even mentioning your dedication to your craft.

  • @davidmace4353
    @davidmace43532 жыл бұрын

    Love this direction brother. If you eventually make your way around to some mixing stuff, I'll dye my hair your hair color.

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate that man! Fuck hahaha you’ve got yourself a deal

  • @andy51900
    @andy519002 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video dude. I will definitely apply these techniques in the future. Now if you'll excuse me, I gotta toss a shrimp on the Hugh Jackman by crikey.

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂 Yeah nah hooroo Thanks man I appreciate the comment! Hopefully the techniques help a bit

  • @pauldutton9872
    @pauldutton98722 жыл бұрын

    Sick video, a lot harder than it looks, love the editing too haha!

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah for sure Paul! Ahaha thanks man 🙏

  • @KaoswareMetal
    @KaoswareMetal2 жыл бұрын

    The mid-side EQ trick is a good one ! Thanks for the great tips !

  • @const_g

    @const_g

    Жыл бұрын

    This is gold! The most useful tip 😊

  • @jeremymorrissey5803
    @jeremymorrissey58032 жыл бұрын

    Love this video man, turning into such a great channel!

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jeremy, I appreciate that!

  • @tomastikerpuu9967
    @tomastikerpuu99672 жыл бұрын

    Such a great video, keep more of this kind of content coming! I recently started figuring stuff out by ear as well, and I totally understand that feeling of satisfaction once something is figured out 😀

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much man! Will do 👍 Yeah dude for sure haha it’s a good feeling!

  • @Tillinator
    @Tillinator2 жыл бұрын

    Great video with awesome quality content! Hope you'll keep doing these kind of educational videos in the future!

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man 🙏 Yeah I’m planning on it!

  • @hardcoreeptu
    @hardcoreeptu2 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson. Thank you

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching 🙏

  • @randyhill575
    @randyhill5752 жыл бұрын

    I’ll use these techniques to learn your songs lol I’m still trying cornered

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully it helps at least a little hahaha. Thanks for watching as always man!

  • @khyleebrahh7
    @khyleebrahh72 жыл бұрын

    I just sat here for like 2 hours trying to learn what you just figured out by ear in 2 mins. Im quitting 🙃 Nice work man

  • @HLBmusix
    @HLBmusix2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! This will come in handy whenever i try to learn a new song!

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching man

  • @Steven-wp1hw
    @Steven-wp1hw2 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, this is the best video I've seen on KZread on this topic. This is amazing and full of practical tips that are actually useful and not just "listen closely, eventually, you'll get it" (although that is obviously also true)

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ah man thanks so much! This style of video was definitely different for me to make, so I’m glad you found some use out of it

  • @nickdavids8573
    @nickdavids85732 жыл бұрын

    Hey bro. Been subscribed 4 a while, but never had notifications on, doh!!! For an aspiring tabber this video is awesome. Big thanks for filming it. Look ffwd to more 'how to' content!

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing, thanks for the comment man!

  • @cowan8892
    @cowan88922 жыл бұрын

    All for these kind of videos! It was great thanks. Looking forward to a tone / recording tutorial 😋

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m stoked you enjoyed it man! Yeah I’ve been getting a lot of requests for that one haha, I’ll get around to it at some point!

  • @spotted556
    @spotted5562 жыл бұрын

    You're such a great player.... Novelist Polaris Periphery etc.... and many others they are one of my favorite bands......prog metal

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Yeah they’re some of my favourites as well 🤘

  • @JP123sk8ter
    @JP123sk8ter2 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff man, the video seemed very natural! Would love to see content on making your tone stick out in a mix.

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ooo that’s a cool idea! I’ve had heaps of requests regarding tone and mixing but that’ll be a good note to add! Thanks man 🤘

  • @kevindavidchristian
    @kevindavidchristian2 жыл бұрын

    Mid side eq is good one , never thought bout that Thanks

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the comment man, glad you enjoyed!

  • @MusiCaninesTheMusicalDogs
    @MusiCaninesTheMusicalDogs2 жыл бұрын

    Great tips from an awesome guitar player! The song you used throughout the video is also great! I've been using Moises to figure tunes out lately. It helps a lot!

  • @btlrecordshiddenlines4133
    @btlrecordshiddenlines41332 жыл бұрын

    As a person with absolute note-ear I always have studied songs by ear and very rarely do I use tabs or stuff like that. I found your channel today and I must say the content seems interesting 😊

  • @msnrc
    @msnrc2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for that video

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching man!

  • @thomazz_covers2885
    @thomazz_covers28852 жыл бұрын

    Amaziing 🙏 I would be glad for a Recording/Mixing guitars video...I know there is maaaany videos about it but for me personally I always wanted to see your way😁🤘

  • @Brian18741
    @Brian187412 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for doing this, great video🤘👍

  • @adrianvelante8014
    @adrianvelante80142 жыл бұрын

    5:17 a birb!!!

  • @arijitbarua7701
    @arijitbarua77012 жыл бұрын

    man! love the tone!❤️

  • @thodsaponsriram4386
    @thodsaponsriram43862 жыл бұрын

    Brother is a very talented person. Follow from Thailand. 🔥🔥❤️

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alex! 🙏

  • @thodsaponsriram4386

    @thodsaponsriram4386

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JacobMartin one day l will be as good my older brother.😊

  • @Centerpieceofmind
    @Centerpieceofmind Жыл бұрын

    #DownUnderCore The rabbit hole has lead me here. I'm a drummer, it would be cool to see more collabs with your brother. You guys should be an Indy, 2 piece metal band, like royal blood, but good.

  • @noslliwleinad
    @noslliwleinad2 жыл бұрын

    Transcribe is a great program as well

  • @iamrichlol
    @iamrichlol2 жыл бұрын

    Onya cobba!

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bloody ripper

  • @adenmcguire2282
    @adenmcguire22822 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff! Keep it up

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Aden! 🙏

  • @tedmathewnuguid2905
    @tedmathewnuguid29052 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff man, I hope you make more educational videos like this in addition to your covers/originals! I'd love to see a video of you showing us how to produce high quality audio for metal guitarists :)

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much mate! This format of video is a little daunting for me hahaha, but I’ll definitely do some more in the future!

  • @Kairu_GT
    @Kairu_GT2 жыл бұрын

    I was looking forward to this bro!

  • @TheAngryKilt
    @TheAngryKilt2 жыл бұрын

    great tips man. cheers

  • @const_g
    @const_g Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Great tips! I liked eq with vocal tip and tuning advice the most! But what gear/plugin (I mean amp) you are using for guitar? Sounds awesome!

  • @dmanz007
    @dmanz0072 жыл бұрын

    Some good advice, dude I love your cover of mts “contraband” but I’m struggling with speed timing and technically of it, any suggestions on how to get it down

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    A lot of that comes down to the picking hand for me. Keep your wrist fluid but controlled if that makes sense. So like, with the string skipping parts, keeping the palm of your picking hand sort of down on the 2 lower strings to mute them and reduce noise and then get your fretting hand working in synchronicity with your pick hand. Definitely slow down the playback and just practice the part/s you’re struggling with on loop!

  • @Brutcher27
    @Brutcher272 жыл бұрын

    Great video and great information! 🤘

  • @jakubs.6767
    @jakubs.67672 жыл бұрын

    I have given up on learning by ear a couple of months ago. I feel like giving it another go after watching this video. The EQ tip sounds really useful. Btw what is that dildo like shaped thing in your background?

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂 it’s just an led light don’t get too excited. And I’m glad to the hear the video provided some inspiration! Don’t give up 👍

  • @llwyd1272
    @llwyd12722 жыл бұрын

    Im late to find this video, what a great videos!!! How bout effects that you'll use while learning a song?? Do you set the effects first??

  • @cesarrobles3963
    @cesarrobles3963 Жыл бұрын

    What is the effect do you use? Sounds so f*cking great

  • @xosemusic
    @xosemusic2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you so much for sharing...my big mental block is determining the chords...bands use different tunings with different chords variations....one power chord will different from one player to another....how do you approach this situation especially with different tunings...this is where my fear stems from, since im not ear trained and im deaf from my left hear...hope you could help me

  • @beebopoped4720
    @beebopoped47202 жыл бұрын

    Does your bird like listening to metal?

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    Loves it! Actually he just likes any noise in general tbh

  • @Mavvyd96

    @Mavvyd96

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lmao, I thought I was on Lambchopper678’s channel with that question, haha.

  • @iamhandsome4291
    @iamhandsome42912 жыл бұрын

    6:50 i never know that can remove vocal

  • @anti_plank4011
    @anti_plank40112 жыл бұрын

    :( :( :( still waiting for my AILD overcome cover :(

  • @JacobMartin

    @JacobMartin

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm overdue for an AILD cover actually!

  • @adamkahn8645
    @adamkahn86452 жыл бұрын

    harmonics help a shitload.... if theres harmonics you can almost always narrow down tuning :)

  • @zimenskii
    @zimenskii2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Jacob, where/how do you get the audio source for EQing though?

  • @DavidWoodMusic
    @DavidWoodMusic2 жыл бұрын

    But does this work for Archspire?