When EVH passed, it was akin to a parent dying to me...it was crushing. the memory of why MOST of us started playing begins with him... maybe it's time for a new series.. The EVH chronicles... album by album, song by song...as a tribute of course... to all things Eddie.. enjoyed the lesson as usual!! peace brother!
@stepladder32573 жыл бұрын
Little Guitars is my favourite Van Halen song, it’s so badass yet so romantic
@jeffreywarner6931 Жыл бұрын
One of mine as well
@Scottocaster66683 жыл бұрын
I actually prefer the not as popular songs, In a simple Rhyme, Little Guitars, House of Pain, Secrets, So this is Love, Girl gone Bad, etc. Great lesson on these classics. I miss him 😢
@AD-ui2pz3 жыл бұрын
House of Pain is such a great guitar tune, Eddie just goes off and its almost an instrumental when the guitar solo extended part and outro take over, Little Guitars is a masterpiece, when Ed played that live in 2015 tour and I was 5th row at the Camden NJ Amphitheater I had tears of joy, filmed the intro really well and who knew that would be the last of every tour I ever saw from 1984- on, it felt special that night with them playing so much of the old catalogue and even Dirty Movies- what a send off to all time fans! I alternate from smiling listening to Ed's playing to wanting to cry half the time too- too young for the master to be gone at 65
@VangeliRock3 жыл бұрын
@@AD-ui2pz I was gonna make the same point. House of Pain is incredible song and guitar work.
@stephenpemberton852 жыл бұрын
Same here ✌️💛🤘
@tongusgrump22613 жыл бұрын
Eddie was our Mozart
@martinlahaie60123 жыл бұрын
A guitar legend and an icon for sure...don't push it with the Mozart comparaison..
@FantasyFilms1003 жыл бұрын
Facts 🙌
@calebproductions59703 жыл бұрын
Yngwie is our paganini.
@erix7773 жыл бұрын
He really was a natural, just effortless brilliancy from the start.
@paulolsen68703 жыл бұрын
Paganini...composer and savant musician. ✌
@henrys.68643 жыл бұрын
"Girl gone bad" I call those "stack 5's". King Diamond uses those sometimes in their songs. Eddie was such an innovative guitarist. He definitely put the lead guitar back on the map!
@damonstewart703 жыл бұрын
What are stacked fives
@islander49863 жыл бұрын
@@damonstewart70 Chord with a root-fifth and another fifth (based off the fifth) above it?
@damonstewart703 жыл бұрын
@@islander4986 thanks
@islander49863 жыл бұрын
@@damonstewart70 I think Henry was referring to David's "Creed" chords in "Girl Gone Bad." Shapes like this: Gsus2: 357XXX, or a Csus2: X357XX-which contains the same notes as in a Csus2 played like this: X35533 but without the octaves of the root and fifth: X35X3X. Unless you've got pretty big hands/long fingers it would be hard shape of chord to grip/play on adjacent strings with the root (lowest note) on the D or G string unless you're way up the neck because you'd be making quite a stretch: XX358X, XXX368.
@ravingiron9356 Жыл бұрын
Thought they were 'add9' s
@silverjaw138 Жыл бұрын
Eddie’s rhythm playing was so heavy and funky at the same time.
@ronr79053 жыл бұрын
We're all still feeling this a little bit. :) I wasn't so sad when he died because I knew he was sick for a while, and in pain. But I watched an interview with Alex Skolnick... he was asked how it affected him, and he said "What can you say about someone who changed the course of your life?" and he got choked up. And so did I. That is the simple fact, Eddie inspired a lot of players in so many ways. Playing wise, gear wise, DIY wise. These lessons are great, they are broken down very well and it's by someone who might say "Eddie changed my life". I really enjoy these and it just makes me appreciate Eddie all over again. What in incredible, inventive, INTERESTING player he was. Thanks.
@stringbender116722 жыл бұрын
Amen to that, Rob! 🎸👑🏁
@electroKrunch3 жыл бұрын
I always felt like Eddie would always be around.... I watched his rise when I was in SoCal back in the day... RIP Eddie, ROCK Heaven!!!
@mojodojo55333 жыл бұрын
I think every song Ed ever created was a guitar lesson in the making. Pure genius even on the lesser known songs.
@davelisapaly67503 жыл бұрын
It's great that you have few episodes of EVH. The guy, not only in his leads, has his own voices in all aspects of his playing. Hard to believe he did most of these works only in his 20s and 30s!
@brianschraeder28323 жыл бұрын
We miss EVH. Thanks for keeping his legacy going with your videos.
@chillidogkev3 жыл бұрын
Eddie was a phenomenal player and his lead playing was legendary....however it was always his rhythm playing and chord work that blew me away.
@oliversteffensen54983 жыл бұрын
Dear David It is so beautiful the way you teach all this magic. Your love, respect and enthusiasm for all these great guitar players. Every young (or old) guitar player can benefit so much from your teachings and understanding on this beautiful music. Thanks🙏
@johncrowe51642 жыл бұрын
I Been Digging Wolfgang's Tunes with Mammoth. Distance. Epiphany. He's Not Eddie But His Singing & Those Videos Brought More than One Tear to My Eyes.
@wakinginfinity3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us the lesser known VH rhythms 😎
@jacksprat75253 жыл бұрын
Ed was a pioneer. Edward cut the cloth the rest of us just wear it. Brilliant rhythm, blistering lead. Daddy and I loved Eddie. 🇮🇳🙏❤️
@icurt063 жыл бұрын
That was a cool video. I liked Spanish Fly on the acoustic. Eddie was such a musical genius!
@adam8723 жыл бұрын
The intro to Little Guitars is one of my all time favourite EVH guitar parts. It's a total master class.
@robbieduffy99983 жыл бұрын
The noel monk book is awesome..unfortunately it shows the dark side the band where sliding into..I think the only one to come out of that era with his head held high was Michael Anthony ..poor guy was shit on and yet he still stayed loyal and never once bad mouthed the band..respect mikey.
@bobbyparks8013 жыл бұрын
When they cut him out of royalties and made it retroactive right before 1984,he had to pay Back $$.He should have stood up and said "without my vocals VH would not be VH!". Sad, I'm sure Sammy more that makes it up paying Mikey from the Tequila $$.
@fivestring65ify3 жыл бұрын
Mike was the glue that held van halen together.
@vincemesaboogie65723 жыл бұрын
Common sus chord misconceptions are sometimes just kinda like miscommunication . Sus 2 , sus 4 , 11teen chords . From my experience at least in jazz , r/b , etc. Totally enjoy your channel and content . Rip Eddie 🙇🏻♂️🎸🙏❤💯
@RF9443 жыл бұрын
Gave it a 👍's up and haven't even watched the lesson yet. I knew You would kill it.
@35rocker3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that David. You're right, Eddie's passing is still hard to take all these months on. Great spot on the hammered on G to make D Sus 4 at the end of In A Simple Rhyme, only Ed nuts and guitar nerds like us and others who have commented would spot that 😂👍🤘
@frostyriffs3 жыл бұрын
That PRS is something else. Sounds good n crunchy. 👍
@rwclardy123 жыл бұрын
The more I learn on how Eddie thought about these lines, the more I see the a connection to Joe Pass. I know I'm weird, but they but used these chords as their color palette and they just painted with music. For me this has been my quest for ages and ages. I cannot thank you enough for all this gold information.
@lovegun73 жыл бұрын
my favorite chords from my favorite guitar player teached by guitar teacher - what a combination !
@elizabethanderson29684 ай бұрын
You've gone about this lesson in exactly the right way. You learn by encountering what you don't know, so in bypassing the overused songs you made a unique experience... thanks!
@electroKrunch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing, Dave!! The sus stuff has built on my exploring of triads!......
@RipVDub3 жыл бұрын
Well done sir! In a Simple Rhyme...what the sus?!? Always appreciated.
@iainwhite34763 жыл бұрын
Fantastic lesson man 🤘🎸
@cravertom3 жыл бұрын
disappointed that I can't give more than one thumbs up....very nive job David....as always.
@jayboy68953 жыл бұрын
Brilliant lesson maestro 🤘
@robrieman23683 жыл бұрын
I remember after the debut VH album, anxiously awaiting for the next album (and every album after). I used to record EVH guitar parts on a tape recorder and purposely use worn batteries to slow it down enough to try to glean what was going on. I took lessons for a while and always devoted part of the lesson to learning a EVH riff. And even now I thoroughly enjoy sitting down to a late night lesson with David Brewster, especially when the lesson features EVH! Thanks for what you do, David! I truly appreciate it.
@wtffrankreich68733 жыл бұрын
What a modern approach of the rock guitar Ed had.
@joshuafranck17213 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Actually explains the significance of eddies playing other than “he does tapping” and “he uses a Floyd rose”. 🤘🏼
@unoefxz3 жыл бұрын
EVH stated that they key to playing guitar is knowing where the harmonics are in every position. They move around when you fret a chord and he had them ALL memorized... I have trouble finding my car keys let alone finding harmonics on the fly... Amazing man he was... "If I can do it, anyone can do it" and he actually believed that!
@michaeleaster18153 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! We can't get enough EVH lessons/appreciation... even before he passed, and sure as hell now
@vancedean96993 жыл бұрын
Great lesson. Eddie will always be #1 to me.
@bradford_shaun_murray2 жыл бұрын
hot and strong
@Panchissimo33 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable episode thank you!
@ericcarpenter32633 жыл бұрын
Damn. That was epic. And that was a deep dive. I love all those songs and thank you for high lighting them. EVH was the greatest rhythm player in my opinion and it’s for these moments. Thanks so much for doing this, perfect tribute.
@JJG515011 ай бұрын
These are a lot of my favorite Van Halen songs! I had no idea that had the sus chords in common essentially
@ibass29643 жыл бұрын
thanks for pulling off the layers...we all can agree..Eddie's playing had a method to the madness... he was so ahead of everything electric guitar..
@homeberg70763 жыл бұрын
Best video yet! This is another glimpse into the mastery of EVH. The dude had so many tools we just take for granted. Thanks Dave! Nice work.
@HammerGruvin12 жыл бұрын
You are truly "at one with the cause"..."a defender of the faith" Thanks for Championing Rockdem ...\m/!!!
@Bpjames2 жыл бұрын
Like you, I'm sure, I feel fortunate to have lived during the career of EVH. I'm glad his musical energy and influence will be with us forever.
@sixstringer37833 жыл бұрын
Bravo 👏 David excellent work and song choice great examples of his use of the sus cords it still leaves a lump in my stomach every time I think about him and the fact that he is no longer with us but you are so right his legend lives on with his music R.I.P King Edward
@kendog70963 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great Lesson. Secrets is my favorite Van Halen song, but it has always baffled me on how to play it. Thank you.😊
@friguy44443 жыл бұрын
I've heard a lot of people try to play and sound like the big "E" but I can always hear a large difference as I guess we always will since we are not him lol. But I must say that this man has a very excellent touch and sound that comes close to the sound and touch of the Master. Great lesson too, Thank you sir!
@falquest3 жыл бұрын
Cool vid. Thanks for showing me I was playing SECRETS wrong! 😊 As for GROWTH, I remember reading an old EVH interview where he said the idea was to fade in the beginning of Fair Warning with the continuation of Growth but they decided on Mean Street instead.
@Arty_C Жыл бұрын
David you brought back a lot of memories with this episode. It was hard to listen to VH for a while, but the way you play Ed's songs brings back the old goosebumps. You are Brilliant my friend!
@2kevinbarrett3 жыл бұрын
perfect balance of tech & passion in your lessons- thanks a million!
@AD-ui2pz3 жыл бұрын
great tasty stuff here and the music of my childhood, I listened to the Diver Down LP so many times with headphones and other VH records as a kid before I started guitar lessons after seeing VH 1984 live in Philly at the Spectrum as a 13 year old, I already had a musical background playing trumpet for 6 years or so prior, my older brother took me to that concert, VH was always on in our house from the beginning in 78, In A Simple Rhyme is such a beautiful guitar part and then the hidden track that sounds like an army marching through- they've played growth on stage live a few times in one of their last tours for the fans- cool moment- Thanks for the teacher's musical approach to this lesson- really well done
@andyracksthecams3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I don't think I have thought about anybody more that has passed apart from my mum that is. I think it is even more apparant now that Edward was larger than life.
@TheJabernet3 жыл бұрын
You're awesome Dude! Thanks! Miss you Eddie,
@jerryc32403 жыл бұрын
Great going back and deep into the catalog of their music
@Marshall-uy2dv3 жыл бұрын
I remember years ago I saw Sammy Hagar on That Metal Show and he was asked who the better guitar player was Joe Satriani or Ed. He said that Joe was a more technical player as far as music theory,which we all know Satriani has a black belt in music theory. He said Ed wouldn't name notes or chords he would just say I just play it like this! To me that is the mark of pure genius! I have also read that Hendrix was similar only he would refer to notes and chords as colors!
@damonstewart703 жыл бұрын
Yeah man but you gotta admit chickenfoot was bad as HELL and Joe DEFINITELY rocks theory or not
@Marshall-uy2dv3 жыл бұрын
@@damonstewart70 Don't get me wrong,I've always loved Satch!It just blows me away that Ed was so off the cuff,would make up his own scales and just make stuff up without thinking too hard about it!He would just pick a key and run with it lol!Totally rewrote the rulebook or lack thereof!
@larsw44323 жыл бұрын
There is so much Jazz ( distorted ) in Eddies playing! Oh, how much I miss that man!
@Marshall-uy2dv3 жыл бұрын
@@larsw4432 His dad obviously was a huge influence.You can really hear it on Beautiful Girls!One of my all time favs!Ed taught us how to swing!I'd almost guarantee his dad really liked that tune!
@Scottocaster66683 жыл бұрын
That's funny you say that, I don't know a lot of names, but I know what they sound like before I hit them and actually see colors 🤔.
@MichaelWilson-ri9pn3 жыл бұрын
Secrets and Simple Rhyme are my two favorite VH songs. Thanks man! You have good taste. Haha
@sbrave3 жыл бұрын
He does a similar pattern at the beginning of a Simple Rhyme as well. Yup, good call on that very ending note! Love that tune, especially the bg "ahhhhh" vocals!!
@Wargasm542 жыл бұрын
That Les Paul sounds wicked.
@EarthAltar3 жыл бұрын
Awesome EVH lesson, Dave. Often imitated, but never duplicated, Eddie will live on through his music legacy. He gave us all something to aim for.
@paoloisoardi69692 жыл бұрын
Thank you , Eddy the king 👍🎸
@Jasonfurrofficial3 жыл бұрын
Great video again Dave! Funny you did this video. Earlier today, Ben Lacy and I had an hour conversation on how Diver Down is where Eddie really started showing his composition chops! You and Rick Beato came up in this conversation. We talked about people on KZbin doing great VH videos. You and Rick have turned many fans on to our hero EVH. We also talked about the time Dweezil Zappa introduced us to Chick Corea. We haven't recovered from Eddie passing and now Chick. 😪
@DannyBrooks13 жыл бұрын
How about doing a full guitar course of 80’s songs where you breakdown entire top songs from hair bands. I would buy that!
@denniscolyn54353 жыл бұрын
Nice touch changing the album art on the wall behind the desk to reflect what album each song came from as you progressed through the vid.
@anthonydavella835011 ай бұрын
Gotta say man, this is your look. The denim and hat thing is very cool on you. Thanks for all your work that goes into these lessons sir
@carlferritto44673 жыл бұрын
Anyone else notice the VH album covers changing in the background??? Dude, great videos!
@jeffreywarner6931 Жыл бұрын
Van Halen The most ultimate Rock Band of all time R.I.P EVH
@MikeMcAdam6233 жыл бұрын
Nice ! Love the deep cuts ..
@mikeivey84713 жыл бұрын
Great video , sir !! Well done !! R.I.P. EDDIE VAN HALEN !!!
@mikebeechey85923 жыл бұрын
Thanks David, that was awesome! Those are some of my absolute favorite VH tunes!!
@ClifHaley3 жыл бұрын
I literally just finished "Van Halen Rising" today and I can't recommend it enough. Such a well researched and well written book. I read "Runnin' With the Devil" last year and it is also great. I'd recommend reading "Van Halen Rising" first and then "Runnin' With the Devil" second as it picks up where "Van Halen Rising" ends, although it's a different type of book. "Van Halen Rising" is very much a historical documentary style book, while "Runnin' With the Devil" is more of an insider's look from a the POV of a personal memoir (their DLR-era manager Noel Monk).
@bajhiker3 жыл бұрын
I usually never post, but I wanted you to know you are becoming my fav channel. Keep up the good work. Really really good stuff!
@aylbdrmadison10513 жыл бұрын
Another great lesson as always. Thank You David. Love Eddies playing too. R.I.P. maestro. But although not the same caliber as a lead guitarist, if you're gonna do a special on sus chords, it would be a good idea to do one on (imo at least) rocks king of sus chords: Alex Lifeson.
@SWIFTY5150 Жыл бұрын
Going away to Canada for 2 weeks and for some reading, I just ordered Van Halen Rising and Eruption Conversations with Eddie Van Halen.
@JustRockMySoul3 жыл бұрын
Awesome playing and explaining, thanks! Really liked how you pointed out the trademark move that came back in Panama. Or developed into that rather. Puts into perspective how even an incredibly talented player like Eddie needed to put a lot of work into learning and practicing. He did. And it showed. Same goes for your videos!
@Gregorypeckory3 жыл бұрын
Yeah; everyone glorifies natural ability, which Eddie obviously had tons of, but forgets about the 100s of thousands of hours of hard practice to hone it into something to show the world! There's a great saying that "talent is 1% natural ability, and 99% hard work! Obviously that's not a real formula meant literally, but rather a way to dramatize the fact that without a lot of work (with rare exceptions for savants), talent is worthless.
@thack10210 ай бұрын
Wow … your an amazing player and teacher. Thanks for sharing EVH’s songs . Such talented beautiful music ❤
@v.r.22763 жыл бұрын
Just watched this and it's instantly one of my all time favorite episodes you've done on Edward's amazing musical expression. All the songs you displayed are some of my all time VH favorites...thank you Dave for this!!
@edwardkaeser25332 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the lesson. I really appreciate your formal Wear for Mr.VH lesson.the Canadian tuxedo is a stylish classic.
@michaelberry5303 жыл бұрын
In addition to those books which are good reads, I would recommend listening to the Steve Rosen interviews from the late 70's early 80's. Thank you for the sus lesson your videos are very informative.
@jeffrussell777 Жыл бұрын
Never thought of it but now...little guitars sounds like Saturday nights alright for fighting by elton john ...who Valerie LOVED!
@TheSavage19693 жыл бұрын
Well done Dave. As always your efforts are much appreciated.
@PhilFeedback3 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace EVH 😥
@cota6663 жыл бұрын
Great lessson, man. as always!
@barryhaynes1033 жыл бұрын
Another exceptional lesson ... love those b-sides and lesser known songs ... I haven’t heard secrets in years or growth ... Eddie was so into guitar playing as an outlet that his music reflects the dedication and command he had on a guitar ... he came across socially awkward but his guitar playing was a once in a lifetime generational influence on the guitar playing community worldwide ...
@Gregorypeckory3 жыл бұрын
He seems comfortable and confident in most of the interviews and interactions I've seen. Where's the evidence that he was ever "socially awkward", other than his references to the early childhood days of being in a new country and not speaking a word of the language, and his referring to himself as "the quiet one"? In reality, he quickly overcame the difficulties (which would challenge any kid plucked from all s/he knows, and thrown into a strange culture), and adapted beautifully to his new home. I seriously doubt that a truly "socially awkward" person could have ever developed the unmatched onstage swagger, charisma and flashy athletic stage moves to go with his virtuosity, that seemed to come naturally to Eddie.
@NiceChristianMan3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review of Ed's stuff very nicely done!!!!! He definitely leveraged his fair share of the "sus" mechanism. You highlighted all the cool ones......
@voronOsphere3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, David! Amazing stuff!
@sleggarri3 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this more than any other lesson. Best to date for me! Thank you for your time and insight.
@danaeverhart64873 жыл бұрын
Dude you are one of the best teachers on YT! Your instructions are spot on! Eddie would either be pissed, or pleased that your getting his technical secrets correct ! Bravo sir!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
@brucemonahan81343 жыл бұрын
Very Cool....
@davecosten9193 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring lesson. I have to learn some Van Halen now, and add the cherry on top (that little harmonic trick)!
@timmbos3 жыл бұрын
You are an absolute joy to watch!
@sotirios68823 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure Dave. Can never get tired of Eddies incredible guitar work period. As you said it's still hard to take in that he is no longer here to bless us with his presence. Tnx for doing the B side tunes . How about tackling the B side of the Fair Warning album. It has some dark n interesting Guitar work on it as well. ROCK ON DAVE! 👊 🎸
@lifegoeson21833 жыл бұрын
This is a brilliant lesson Dave thanku so much. I do have one request tho is it possible you could do some Blues Rock licks from the late great Paul Kossoff.
@generationtech41323 ай бұрын
I love your videos. You have some really great insight about Eddie Van Halen's guitar playing. Thank you
@jimmeymcgee28403 жыл бұрын
Nice job again. Please do more on STP Dean DeLeo is one of my major influences maybe stuff from down album I wish I could find that guitar tablature book have you ever seen it in print? Thanks again
@jamesnorton76013 жыл бұрын
Sorry bro. I might have to pay attention a little more to your channel. The whole e-bow lesson I just brought up Dean. My bad man!
@DaveHobbs3 жыл бұрын
Great video, many thanks. Love the attention to detail with the framed album cover relevant to each song! Good work!
@rongrape29393 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@sanneman72203 жыл бұрын
Excellent, the passionate way in which you reveal the depth of those classics and thereby keep them alive. Or even better, you make those tunes even more immortal than they already are. Thanks. RIP Eddie.
@Wolf.51.503 жыл бұрын
How on earth, with all the complexity and elegance and intricacy of his chords, Van Halen's music is still labeled as "metal", is beyond me. Thanks Mr Brewster and of course... Long live King Edward!
@RemyTrahant3 жыл бұрын
Great lesson, David! I'll never be over Eddie's passing. I saw Van Halen in October 2015 at the Hollywood Bowl, what ended up as Eddie's last concert, and I didn't know it at the time, but it was to be the best concert I would ever attend.