Van Halen Style Rhythm Lesson

Van Halen Style Rhythm

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  • Hi GMC'ers!

    Welcome to my new lesson!

    In this lesson you will learn how to play rhythm guitar in style of Eddie Van Halen. The riff is based on E minor blues pentatonic.
    When you are practicing this lesson make sure to pay a lot of attention to drums and bass. You have to be a little behind the bit to make it sound groovy!

    Standard Tuning: E-B-G-D-A-E

    Tempo: 110

    Gear used:
    Tom Anderson Telecaster
    Apogee Enseble
    Fractal AXE FX II
    Waves Pluggins
    Ugly 18 amp



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