Eddie Van Halen Tributes

[William B.]

Beat it

 

[idssdi]

I learned eruption this morning so if it's easier you can also use this one

 

[idssdi]

Beat it

Just a heads up EVH only played the solo in beat it. The verse riff is played by Steve lukather

 

[Syn Gates]

I'm sure most of you know by now, but we lost one of our guitar Godfathers, Eddie Van Halen. Because of this being a great guitar community with so many people that love and respect him, I'm opening up submissions for a EVH tribute video.

There are no rules.
You don't need fancy equipment.
You can play rhythm or lead.
No duration restrictions.
ALL LEVELS OF SKILL WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED.

This is just something I want to put together for the school and to show off on my instagram page and maybe @Salman AlKh (who runs the unofficial school IG page) can share it there as well.

Deadline for submissions is Tuesday, October 13th until I wake up on October 14th.
Please post your submission here in this thread.
Let's honor our fallen King.

Brilliant idea Jak!!

 

[Salman AlKh]

Brilliant idea Jak!!

I can't agree more Syn!!

 

[Syn Gates]

EVH was The Godfather of guitar. His innovations spanned far and wide. He is most famously known for bringing tapping to rock guitar but my favorite part about his playing was his attitude.

There was such an excitement and command to his playing. His bends were next level, his feel was second to none, and the fluidity of his solos was as smooth AND chaotic as an actual volcanic “Eruption”.

He was beyond a generational talent. The guitar was a true extension of his mind, heart, and soul. There are maybe 3 or 4 guitar players EVER, that I’ve heard change the way the guitar is looked at. He happens to be the GOAT in my humble opinion because he influenced hundreds of millions MORE than 2nd place.

RIP EVH

 

[beatrix]

EVH was The Godfather of guitar. His innovations spanned far and wide. He is most famously known for bringing tapping to rock guitar but my favorite part about his playing was his attitude.

There was such an excitement and command to his playing. His bends were next level, his feel was second to none, and the fluidity of his solos was as smooth AND chaotic as an actual volcanic “Eruption”.

He was beyond a generational talent. The guitar was a true extension of his mind, heart, and soul. There are maybe 3 or 4 guitar players EVER, that I’ve heard change the way the guitar is looked at. He happens to be the GOAT in my humble opinion because he influenced hundreds of millions MORE than 2nd place.

RIP EVH

rip Eddie. he was THE genius. we will never forget him. and remember that legends NEVER die.

 

[RoaringRowanThunderBender]

I really want to participate! But I have absolutely no idea what to do!

 

[idssdi]

I really want to participate! But I have absolutely no idea what to do!

You can play an easy song, I think they have some of those.

This one for example

 

[VizualSwami]

Truly a legend. Van Halen was one of the first rock bands I loved as a kid and definitely one of the reasons I started playing guitar. I hope he's still shredding on the other side. Rest in peace.

I'm working on learning the Ain't Talking 'Bout Love rift in his honor.

 

[RoaringRowanThunderBender]

You can play an easy song, I think they have some of those.

This one for example

Thank you Ids! I’ll see what I can do!

 

[chris_is_cool]

I learned Ain't Talking 'bout Love this summer, I could barely do it at like 30% original speed back then . I'm gonna clean it up a bit and post my version by the weekend at the latest,by now I should be able to make it at 80% . As I said in the other thread, Eddie was the master of lead and rythm, no way I could do it actual justice but I'll try.

 

[Matt Wildcat]

I think I might have a small little thing I can contribute to this, my guitar teacher taught me a tiny bit of VH just a few weeks ago and I just loved it, so time to brush up on it again!!

 

[Christian Schulze]

I could try to have a go at eruption....I mean It's a good tapping challenge. The iconic tapping solo.

I will try

Holy shit.....I sometimes underestimate myself but this time I did an 180 and thought I was mr guitar hero....EVH....sorry I did not understand what you did...

 

[Jacques]

I plan on adding something to the mix as well!

 

[Ed Seith]

I may be in... Going to try my hand at - at least part of - Finish What Ya Started. It's way outside my rock and metal comfort zone.

 

[Alicia Willis]

So it seems I do not have the option to place an imbedded link here

 

[Jesse Salmons]

Riffed through hot for teacher today.. yep. Tough ass song, but so damn fun to play

 

[William B.]

Someone know some rhythm based Van Halen songs? With a not to difficult solo hopefully? 13th is pretty soon.

 

[Alicia Willis]

Im a bit short on time, I hope this is okay. I know I could do better but, I still had fun doing it ! Love you guys.