Quick Licks #19 – Eddie Van Halen inspired flashy hard rock lick

Описание: Welcome back to another Quick Lick guitar lesson! This time we’re diving into the high-voltage world of Eddie Van Halen - a player who rewrote the rulebook of rock guitar with sheer creativity, swagger, and fearless technique. Inspired by classic tracks like Panama, Ice Cream Man, and Hot for Teacher, this lick is all about attitude, momentum and controlled chaos.

This lick captures some unmistakable Eddie trademarks: rapid tremolo picking, explosive pentatonic bursts, expressive double stops, and of course, some two-hand tapping. The key here isn’t just speed, but confidence and controlled aggression. Every phrase should sound playful, bold, and slightly unhinged in the best possible way.

Take time to isolate each technique, then stitch them together so the lick feels effortless rather than forced. Keep the rhythm tight, let the fast motifs repeat naturally, and don’t be afraid to lean into the theatrics. Eddie’s leads always looked and sounded like he was having fun so if you're not smiling all the way through, scale back the speed and take the time to build the muscle memory so you can enjoy yourself.

Dial in a hot and low end overdrive with plenty of clarity on this. You can't go wrong with a Marshall and a 4X12" cabinet. Try to keep your hands relaxed and let the guitar do the talking. Crank it up!

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